Live Events in Brixham | Live Music, Festive & New Year | Smugglers Hotel

Smugglers Hotel & Brixham events

Live events in Brixham.

Live music, festive dinners and Brixham’s best-loved festivals, with fire-grilled food and a room upstairs at the end of the night.

Coming up

What’s on at the Smugglers

Lanterns, Lights and Luminations on Brixham Harbour, part of Torbay's Bay of Lights

Friday 20 & Saturday 21 November 2026

Lanterns, Lights & Luminations

Torbay’s Bay of Lights comes to Brixham Harbour, with magical lanterns and stunning light installations transforming the waterfront. Friday 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 7pm, just a short walk from the Smugglers.

The Smugglers Hotel festive Christmas menu

From mid November 2026

Festive Menu

Celebrate Christmas at the Smugglers with traditional favourites, fresh seafood and a proper festive atmosphere. Available Thursday to Saturday.

  • £30Two courses
  • £35Three courses
Bubbles being poured for a celebration at the Smugglers Hotel

Thursday 31 December 2026 · 6.30pm to 12.30amTickets

New Year’s Eve at the Smugglers

Ring in 2027 with Mark and Emily at an exclusive private dinner dance. Bubbles and canapés, a five-course meal, a live pianist and a DJ to see in the New Year. Black tie.

Live music and folk night at the Smugglers Hotel, Brixham

Live music in Brixham

Folk, piano and acoustic nights

Our characterful bar and restaurant hosts regular live music from local and touring musicians in an intimate, authentic setting. From laid-back acoustic sets and piano evenings to foot-stomping folk, there’s always something happening.

Enjoy great food and drinks while you listen, with seasonal menus built on fresh Brixham seafood and South West produce. Heading to the theatre? Try our pre-theatre menu.

Every year in Brixham

Festivals on our doorstep

Brixham comes alive in late spring. Book early, as rooms near the harbour go fast.

Brixham Pirate Festival in the harbour

Every May Bank Holiday weekend

Brixham Pirate Festival

Free swashbuckling adventures right on our doorstep. Make the Smugglers your base for the weekend, with comfy rooms, hearty food and festival fun. 2027 dates to be confirmed.

Classic sailing vessels at the Brixham Heritage Sailing Rally

Every late May

Brixham Heritage Sailing Rally

Classic vessels race in Torbay’s historic regatta. Stay at the Smugglers for comfortable rooms and great food close to all the action. 2027 dates to be confirmed.

Gift vouchers

The perfect present

Give the gift of great food, warm hospitality and a memorable experience. A romantic dinner, a weekend escape or a celebration meal: our vouchers let your loved ones enjoy the best of Devon at their own pace.

Available for dining, stays or a custom experience.

The restaurant at the Smugglers Hotel, Brixham

Make a night of it

Dinner downstairs, a room upstairs

Superior double room at the Smugglers Hotel, Brixham

Stay

14 characterful rooms

Each with its own character and an en-suite bathroom, a short walk from Brixham Harbour. Add our parking concierge when you book direct.

Fire-grilled steaks at the Smugglers restaurant

Eat & drink

Fire-grilled food and a cosy bar

Grass-fed steaks and Brixham fish cooked over our open grill, organic wines and a log burner warming the bar and restaurant.

Don’t miss what’s on.

Book your table or room early for events, as they get busy.