The Agatha Christie Festival

This well-established event coinciding with Agatha Christie's birthday takes place every September in Torquay and attracts visitors from all round the world. The annual event is a celebration of Agatha Christie's birthplace here in Torquay and it allows fans to step into the English Riviera's outstanding literary heritage with a programme full of pre-bookable talks, walks, films, workshops and performances, plus an exciting fringe programme. The ERBID Company are a sponsor of the festival.

Levy Payers are actively encouraged to take part in the fringe programme so their business can be included. Please Contact Us if you are interested in finding out more.

FESTIVAL REPORT 2025

A report prepared for the English Riviera BID Company on the outcome of the 2025 Agatha Christie Festival programme can be viewed or downloaded here.

AGATHA CHRISTIE FESTIVAL 2025 HIGHLIGHTS SHOWREEL

Festival organisers created a 10 minute film of highlights from 2025, which can be viewed here.

Discover the

ERBID Events

Featured

Bay of Lights

This is a new Winter Marketing Campaign initiated by the ERBID Company to lengthen the traditional Christmas/New Year visitor period.
England's Seafood FEAST

The English Riviera BID Company were successful in securing the Discover England Fund, for an exciting international ‘foodie’ tourism project called England’s Seafood COAST.
English Riviera Air Show

The English Riviera Airshow is an annual two-day air display show designed to act as a Headline event, as a significant element of the local authority’s strategy to become the Premier Resort in the UK and grow the tourism offer for the benefit of the local economy.
English Riviera Walking Festivals

This event was introduced by the ERBID Company following an unprecedented growth in visitor interest in coastal walking as a result of COVID-19.