About The City Brief Paignton
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Paignton
The City Brief helps Paignton residents and visitors stay informed about what's happening across the town each week. Whether you're in Paignton town center catching up on local news, heading to Goodrington for the weekend, or exploring Preston Sands, there's always something worth knowing about, and we're here to help you find it. Our weekly coverage spans everything from seasonal events at Paignton Zoo Safari Park to community festivals, regatta days, and themed workshops at Bygones Museum. We track events that shape the year, the Paignton Festival with its carnival atmosphere, the English Riviera Airshow’s aerial displays, and the Bay of Lights’ winter magic. We also cover the quieter happenings: markets, walking groups, local celebrations, and the smaller gatherings that make neighbourhoods feel connected. Paignton has a lively community spirit. The Paignton Regatta draws crowds with boat races and fireworks. The English Riviera Walking Festival invites people to explore the coast together. Christmas Markets bring festive cheer to the seafront. Monthly workshops keep local history alive. These events matter because they're woven into everyday life here, they shape how people spend their time and how communities come together. Our role is simple: to make sure you don't miss what's on. Whether you live in the heart of town, in quieter residential areas like Hoburne, or in family-friendly spots like Goodrington, The City Brief keeps you updated on what's worth your time. We focus on real events, the ones locals organise, the ones that recur year after year, and the new things worth trying. By staying informed about local events, you’re more connected to Paignton itself. You know where to go, what to expect, and how to make the most of living here or visiting. That's what The City Brief does: it bridges the gap between what's happening and the people who want to be part of it.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Paignton – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Paignton is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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