April might be known for its showers but whatever the weather, there's plenty of fun to be had in Teignmouth.
Spring blooms make the town a festival of colour while the temperatures are sometimes good enough to enjoy sitting on the beach or on the promenade and feel the warmth of the sun on your face.
Teignmouth poetry festival kicks off the month before we crack on to Easter festivities. There's plenty of live music taking place with the end of the month seeing Decades on the Den and a Family Fun Weekend to raise funds for Teignmouth Air Show.
Here's what the month of April holds for Teignmouth...
Theatre
Teignmouth Poetry Festival
Friday 31st March to Sunday 2nd April
Pavilions Teignmouth, Den Crescent TQ14 8BG
A weekend of poetry readings and workshops. Events include an open mic session and words and music. For a full programme visit: www.poetryteignmouth.com
Tickets available from Pavilions Teignmouth.
Teignmouth Pride Drag Night
Tuesday 11th April 2023 7pm
The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth TQ14 8
An evening of drag with Etta Buffet raising funds for Teignmouth Pride.
Tickets available from [email protected]
Teignmouth Comedy Night
Friday 14th April 2023 8pm
Pavilions Teignmouth, Den Crescent TQ14 8BG
An evening of laughter with comedy acts.
Tickets from £12.50
Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale
Saturday 15th April 2023 3pm and 7pm
Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
A star-studded Easter panto for all the family.
James Ketchell: It's all mental
Saturday 15th April 2023
Pavilions Teignmouth, Den Crescent, TQ14 8BG
If you need a kick-start to set some goals and achieve your dreams, come and listen to James Ketchell as he talks about how he climbed Everest, cycled around the world and rowed across an ocean.
Ticket from £16
Music
SeaDogz at the Newquay Inn
Saturday 1st April 2023 9pm
The New Quay Inn, New Quay Street, Teignmouth TQ14 8DA
Classic Rock from the Sea Dogz.
Easter Beer and Cider Festival
Friday 7th to Monday 10th April 2023
The Blue Anchor, Teign Street, Teignmouth TQ14 8EG
A weekend of fantastic beer and cider from Teignmouth's famed real ale pub. Try a wide range of beers and ciders, many locally brewed, and enjoy a bank holiday of awesome live music. The line up includes Mafia 4, Yonder Folk, The Vinyl Avengers and Harbour.
Datura Roots Collective
Saturday 8th April 2023 8:30pm
Rock Bottom, 10 Regent Street, Teignmouth TQ14 8SJ
Get your dancing boots on for this live Reggae Ska and Old Skool RnB Act.
Free entry.
Easter Sunday with Kate Plumtree
Sunday 9th April 4pm-6:30pm
The Brass, Hollands Road, Teignmouth TQ14
If you love a sing-a-long and a boogie, then the Brass on Easter Sunday is the place for you!
Sunday Blues Session
Sunday 23rd April 2023 3pm-5:30pm
The New Quay Inn, New Quay Street, Teignmouth TQ14 8DA
Join Slightly Blue for a post Sunday lunch afternoon of dancing and music.
Decades on the Den
Friday 28th April - Sunday 30th April 6pm-10pm
Teignmouth Den.
Raising funds and awareness for Teignmouth Airshow, a weekend celebrating the top hits of past decades with tribute acts, soloists and party sets. Free entry.
Family Fun
Family Fun Weekend
Saturday 29th April - Sunday 30th April
Teignmouth Den.
Raising funds and awareness for Teignmouth Airshow, a weekend of live music, refreshments, charity displays and demonstrations by local community groups.
Free Entry
Markets and Fairs
Easter Market
Saturday 1st April 2023 10am-2:30pm
Alice Cross Centre, 1-3 Bitton Park Road, TQ14 9BT
Discover local arts and crafts and find that perfect Easter gift for your loved ones. There's also a cafe with plenty of delicious cakes and drinks.
Free entry.
Newton Abbot Craft and Gift Fair
Saturday 1st April 2023
Newton Abbot Racecourse TQ12 3AF
Mini Gift and Craft Fair
Sunday 29th April 2023 10am-4pm
Pavilions Teignmouth, Den Crescent, TQ14 8BG
Browse stalls from local craftspeople and find a perfect souvenir from your visit to Teignmouth.
Sports
Horse Racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse
Saturday 18th April 2023 Gates Open 11:40am
Tuesday 18th April
Newton Abbot Racecourse, TQ12 3AF
Experience the thrill of national hunt horse racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse.
Courses and Workshops
Learn to dive
Monday 3rd to Friday 7th April 2023
Teign Diving Centre, Quay Road, Teignmouth
Learn to dive on the PADI Open Water intensive course with Teign Diving Centre. Learn all the skills you need to dive safely around the world and prepare to enjoy the wonders of the underwater world.
If you know of an event I've missed, don't hesitate to get in touch and let me know [email protected] I update this post regularly so don't forget to check back!
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