Fantastic Devon Festivals 2026
Devon is blessed with more than it’s fair share of amazing festivals. They come in all in all shapes and sizes from music and food to gardening and arts. This post focuses on some of the fantastic Devon festivals for music and also points you towards some lovely foodie days out.
With young children I really enjoyed the smaller family friendly music festivals. As a parent it can feel more relaxed for children to wander around by themselves or keeping them in visual distance. The smaller festivals often offer kids entertainment, great live music and the chance to relax in the sun (fingers crossed) with a pint of cider! These days I love the buzz of larger concerts as well a more specialist events for folk and jazz. Take a look at the list and you will see that in Devin there is something for everyone.
Links to the organisers website are given. Please check all booking Ts&Cs.
East Devon and Exeter Music Festivals
Sidmouth International Jazz and Blues Festival
22nd – 265h May 2026
A festival which is quickly gaining a great reputation for top quality acts and such a variety, with 3 days of Jazz, Swing, Blues, Roots, Soul, Gospel, Funk, Latin, Cuban. Headline acts for 2026 include Jools Holland, Macy Gray and Emili Sande. Tickets are for a full day of music. www.sidmouthjazz.com
Powderham Castle
25th – 28th June 2026
TK Maxx Presents Live With headline acts over 4 days, this is a series of top artists taking place at Powderham Castle near Exeter
Acts include Teddy Swims, Alanis Morissette and Lewis Capaldi. Tickets from major ticket sellers.
Let’s Rock Exeter at Powderham Castle
no concert advertised for 2026
Budleigh Music Festival
25th June – 4th July
The 2026 Budleigh Music Festival takes place in the seaside town of Budleigh Salterton, Devon. The 10-day event features classical music, jazz, and a lineup of internationally acclaimed musicians and rising stars at venues across this East Deon coastal town.
Book ahead to secure tickets www.budleighmusicfestival.co.uk
Goren Festival
Goren Festival 4th- 6th July 2026
Set in idyllic Devon countryside near Stockland amongst wild flower meadows, Goren Festival is a small family friendly festival really is a place to relax. Perfect for anyone tempted by a festival with children but not sure about large crowded events.
We went a few years ago so you can read my review here.
Visit the wonderful wildflower meadows which are open from May as part of the National Garden Scheme and enjoy a delicious cream tea.
Exmouth Festival
Exmouth Festival 9th – 12th July 2026
A fabulous free community festival of live music, film, theatre, circus, art and the very best food and drink Devon has to offer with a focus on local acts and suppliers.
More details to follow and check local press. Celebrate this great mixture of local, national and international musicians, artists and performers. www.exmouthfestival.co.uk
Altitude Devon
23rd- 25th July 2026
Set in the East Devon countryside near Cullompton, this festival is going from strength to strength. Live music and DJs across 3 stages. Great acts across two full days of musical wonders and delights. Check the website for family and kids entertainment.
Beautiful Days Festival
21st – 23rd August 2026
Beautiful Days is one of the best medium sized festivals in the UK, founded by The Levellers, the folk rock band who play every year. Tickets always sell out fast.
Set in the grounds of the beautiful Escot House near Honiton, this festival has a great reputation for being family friendly as well as having a massive music line up across 3 stages, a theatre tent, a dedicated family area and much more.
2026 headliners to be announced soon. www.beautifuldays.org
Gone Wild Festival
Taking a break for 2026
A fantastic festival aimed at families set over 4 days. With heaps of activities for children as well as great music you can really make this a holiday as well as a festival experience. Find out more here
Woofstock at Powderham
June 12th – 14th 2026
Devon’s favourite dog friendly festival is not just for dog owners. With all sorts of fun entertainment including agility dogs, police shows and hay bale racing. For music lovers enjoy some of the best tribute acts in the world playing over 3 days.
Powderham Castle – more info here
Sidmouth Folk Festival
Sidmouth Folk Festival: 31st – 7th August 2026
There has been a folk festival in Sidmouth in early August every year since 1955, now attracting tens of thousands of visitors to over 700 diverse events with a broad ‘something for everyone’ appeal.
The festival features established stars and emerging talent with major concerts, lively roots parties, small intimate sessions, ceilidhs and folk dancing. You will also discover storytelling, fun family entertainment and youth-centred sessions.
Combined with hands-on workshops and spectacular dance displays, the best in South West crafts and the tastiest of local food and drink. Details and ticket links.
South Devon Music Festivals
Live Music in Plymouth 2026
Relive at Argyle!
Sunday 25th May
The ultimate throwback family festival on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 25th! Get ready to dance and sing at this throwback-family festival designed for all ages! Decades of iconic music while ensuring the little ones have a blast too. Kids 10 and under go FREE!
Lineup includes: Melanie C , Marvin Humes and Howard Donald DJ sets.
Tinchy Stryder, Livin’ Joy, Ultrabeat, Take a Chance on Us (ABBA tribute band).
Ian Van Dahl – Lose yourself to classic trance hits like “Castles in the Sky.”
3 more incredible acts to be announced
The Kids Zone: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Meet everyone’s favourite TV pups!
Justin Fletcher – Live performances from the beloved children’s entertainer.
Bouncy Castles, Amusements, Face Painting & More!
More details and other events at Home Park here.
Discovery Festival Plymouth
12th – 14th June at Plymouth Central Park
A great line up of acts over 3 days including Blue, Five, Level 42, Kim Wilde, Feeder and The Libertines. More details here.
Home Park in Plymouth
5th July 2026
K-Pop Live – Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography. 10.30am-1.30pm and 3pm – 6pm
18th July 2026
This Ain’t Texas Country Festival – A celebration of Americana, country music, and BBQ.
More details and other events at Home Park here.
Tunes on the Sands
tbc 2026
A popular South Devon festival held on Blackpool Sands Beach. Bands, DJs, silent disco, wellbeing area, food drinks and family entertainment. www.tunesonthesands.com
North Devon Festivals
Pigstock, Bideford.
16th May 2026
A fabulous one day festival that is great for families. There’s also free entry to The Big Sheep which is a great family attraction.
Here for the Music at The Big Sheep
various dates
A great venue for a festival with lots of music and camping for just £10 per night. There’s a huge list of bands lined up – check out the details HERE.
The Big Sheep Summer Music Festival
August Bank Holiday 28th – 29th August 2026
A weekend festival with camping on site.
On Friday night enjoy a Country Music Festival with great acts.
Saturday it’s Chris Moyles 90s Hangover show, DJ sets and N Trance.
DevonDays Festival
Friday 31st July – Sunday 2nd August
A new micro three-day countryside gathering set on a glorious wildlife led farm north of Tiverton.
A unique summer festival centred around simple experiences such as fire-led dining, local food and producers, live music, and a mix of workshops and talks based around nature, spread across the fields and gardens. More details and tickets.
A countryside gathering, celebrating the very best of the South West, putting a spotlight on producers, farmers, makers and creative voices. Set across an 80-acre farm near Bampton, DevonDays is set to bring together exceptional food and drink, female-led cooking, and a programme of talks, live music, workshops and demonstrations showing how we can work in synergy with the land to grow, eat, live and enjoy.
Across the weekend, guests are invited to move gently through the landscape, from long-table dining and fire-lit evenings to open-air conversations, meadow moments and immersive experiences designed to connect people more closely to the South West,
To book tickets, visit www.devondaysfestival.co.uk
Goldcoast Ocean Fest – Croyde
no festival in 2026
One of North Devon’s longest running festivals, Goldcoast Ocean Fest has great headliners year after year. Enjoy beach activities throughout the weekend and soak up the atmosphere on the beach.
Devon Festivals of Food and Drink
Finally there are fantastic food festivals across the county where you can enjoy sampling everything from sausages and marshmallows to gin and coffee. These foodie lovers heaven make a lovely day out and some also have music entertainment as well.
Take a look at this post dedicated to Devon Food Festivals – although may have music as well and some great headline acts.
What a great selection of opportunities for super days out. Do let me know if you have enjoyed any of these events or think there are more I should add.
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Hi! I am Clare and I live in glorious East Devon with my family.
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I always have trouble finding out when local fetes are on, I hope this site will help me with that
Thank you, This is very helpful.
What about https://www.altitudedevon.co.uk/? Not been yet but looking forward to it!
I’ve heard good reports about it too.