Events
Art & Literature
The English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay, has been inspiring authors and artists alike for decades. We’re incredibly proud of our artistic and literary heritage and you’ll find events and celebrations taking place throughout the year.
Agatha Christie Festival
Every year, Agatha Christie-themed Art & Literary events transform Torquay into a hive of activity and celebration. The author was born in the town and the English Riviera pays tribute to her life annually during the Agatha Christie Festival with an amazing array of displays and interactive entertainments. There are all-star theatre productions, a 1930s-themed fete, a sleuthing trail that will challenge your inner Marple and even murder-mystery dinners on steam trains. Even the Model Village in Babbacombe joins in the fun with miniature murder-mystery scenes.
Art and Poetry
The region’s artistic traditions also extend beyond Agatha Christie. The Poetry Festival takes place in October, giving visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the works of new and established poets with readings, book signings and public performances. Sleuths, April’s crime and thriller writing festival, is also a great opportunity to mingle with famous authors on the English Riviera.
There are numerous art exhibitions throughout the year that showcase work from new artists and attract big names such as Damien Hirst, with many works being borrowed from the Tate and Arts Council Collections. Art on the English Riviera takes place in the beautiful setting of Cockington throughout the summer months, with the very best in local and visiting art.
South Devon is brimming with cultural events; make sure you visit us.
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Spellbound
Type
Performance
Location
Torquay
Spellbound
Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 12th February to 23rd October, 2013 - 8.15 pm - Babbacombe Theatre, TorquayDates
- From:
- 12 Feb 2013To23 Oct 2013
Becky Bettesworth
Type
Show/Display
Location
Brixham
Greenway
Exhibition: Becky Bettesworth
Her exhibition in the Barn Gallery will start the contemporary art season off at Greenway.Dates
- From:
- 6 Mar 2013To26 May 2013
Brixham Art and Craft Market
Type
Sale
Location
Brixham
Every Saturday from Easter to September the beautiful harbour side area of Brixham is transformed into a shoppers haven which is the Brixham Art and Craft Market.
Dates
- From:
- 30 Mar 2013To26 Oct 2013
Artists in Residence - Emma Carter, David Cowell and Becky Bettesworth
Type
Exhibition
Location
Brixham
Artists in Residence - Emma Carter, David Cowell and Becky Bettesworth
Dates
- From:
- 3 Apr 2013To22 Sep 2013
After School Craft Classes
Type
Workshop
Location
Torquay
After School Craft Classes at Cockington Court
Tuesdays from 4.15 pm to 5.45 pm
Cathy Hilton is offering a group of young arts and crafts enthusiasts the opportunity to learn professional techniques and approaches for creating handmade gifts.Dates
- From:
- 16 Apr 2013To21 May 2013
Matisse - Drawing with Scissors
Type
Exhibition
Location
Newton Abbot
Matisse: Drawing with Scissors
Until Sunday 26 May
This free exhibition on loan from the Hayward Gallery features 35 lithographic prints of the famous cut-outs produced in the final four years of the artist’s life.
The Gallery, 9am – 5pm daily.Dates
- From:
- 1 May 2013To26 May 2013
Ultimate Eagles
Type
Concert
Location
Paignton
Ultimate Eagles
Thursday 23rd May, 2013 - 7.30pmDates
- From:
- 23 May 2013To23 May 2013
Jack Dee
Type
Performance
Location
Torquay
Jack Dee
Friday 24th May, 2013 - 8 pm - Princess Theatre, TorquayDates
- From:
- 24 May 2013To24 May 2013
Being Tommy Cooper
Type
Performance
Location
Torquay
Being Tommy Cooper
Las Vegas,1954. In a small hotel room the up-and-coming Tommy Cooper faces the prospect of his first big failure. With the show closing and a warring relationship with his managerDates
- From:
- 25 May 2013To25 May 2013
Prim and Proper Gift Fayre
Type
Fete/Fair
Location
Torquay
Come along to The Grand Hotel for a lovely morning or afternoon out to browse the gorgeous gift stalls, listen to our classical pianist, have a 15 minute massage, get the kids faces painted and the list goes on!
Dates
- From:
- 26 May 2013To26 May 2013
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