The plan of events for the 2024 Sidmouth Regatta has been announced, but the popular Air Show won't be taking place.

Taking place from Friday August 23 until Sunday August 25 with a range of events planned around the town throughout the weekend.

Sidmouth Air Show has been cancelled this year. Previous air displays have included RAF Chinooks, a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire, aerobatic jet teams and the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team and is a popular feature within the plan for Sidmouth Regatta.

The Regatta is hosted by Sidmouth Town Council, Visit Sidmouth and other community organisations, charities and businesses in the town.

The Saturday sees the Regatta start proper with races from a variety of clubs and organisations including surf and lifesaving club races, sailing club races and gig club racing, as well as a variety of family friendly activities and performances. A giant firework display takes place every Saturday night at Port Royal, creating a wonderful carnival atmosphere.

Friday (August 23).

  • 2pm to 4pm - free Teddy Bears Picnic at Knowle Gardens, a Nature Treasure Hunt and crafting.

Saturday (Augut 24).

  • 10.30am to 5pm, The Sailing Club will hold four races from the Watersports Hub.
  • 11am to 4pm Sidmouth Rotary Club Treasure Hunt and prizes at the Watersports Hub.
  • 2pm to 4pm Surf Lifesaving East Devon Championships at main bexh.
  • 4pm to 8pm Street Theatre at Port Royal.
  • 4pm Sidmouth Giants, 5.30pm Sidmouth Steppers.
  • 6pm SVCP Street Theatre - Robin Hood, 7pm Otter Border Morris and Celidh.
  • 9.15pm Grand Firework Display at Port Royal.

Sunday (August 25).

  • 10am to 4pm Sidmouth Gig Club Racing - Watersports Hub.
  • 10am to 12pm Beach Clean Treasure Hunt at the Port Royal Steps.
  • 10.30 to 12pm Race 1 Sidmouth Sailing Club races. Watersports Hub.

For more information, follow Visit Sidmouth on Facebook, or visit their website.