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
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
Spiders Web
Type
Performance
Location
Paignton
Spiders Web
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12th June to 1st August, 2013 - 7.30 pm - Palace Theatre, PaigntonDates
- From:
- 12 Jun 2013To1 Aug 2013
Dreamboys
Type
Performance
Location
Torquay
Dreamboys - Fit and Famous Tour
Friday 21st June, 2013 - 7.30 pm - Princess Theatre, TorquayDates
- From:
- 21 Jun 2013To21 Jun 2013
Antiques and Collectors Fairs 2013 - Newton Abbot Racecourse
Type
Fete/Fair
Location
Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot
Antiques and Collectables Fairs - 2013
Saturdays 9 am to 2.30 pm
Admission Free to the Public
Stallholders £28 inside, £16 outside (gates open 7 am for trade only).Dates
- From:
- 22 Jun 2013To22 Jun 2013
Annie Get Your Gun
Type
Performance
Location
Torquay
Annie Get Your Gun
Tuesday 25th - Saturday 29th June, 2013 - 7.30 pm - Princess Theatre, TorquayDates
- From:
- 25 Jun 2013To29 Jun 2013
Tagore Festival
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Totnes
Tagore Festival is inspired by Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel Prize-winner whose passions for the arts, education and ecology shaped the Dartington Hall we know today.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Jun 2013To30 Jun 2013
South Devon College Art Music Event
Type
Performance
Location
Torquay
South Devon College Performing Arts and Music present an event at Torre Abbey Meadow, more details to follow.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Jun 2013To28 Jun 2013
Princess Ida
Type
Performance
Location
Torquay
Princess Ida
2nd - 6th July, 2013 - Little Theatre, Torquay
(matinee 6 July, 2.30 pm)
by Gilbert & SullivanDates
- From:
- 2 Jul 2013To6 Jul 2013
