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Live Music

From popular tribute acts to laid-back jazz on the lawns, if you like live music you’ll find something for every musical taste in the English Riviera. Find a firm favourite or be inspired to listen to something new with our round-up of what’s on.

Swing along to bygone sounds

The jazz age is still swinging at the National Trust’s Coleton Fishacre. In summer enjoy the sweet sounds of jazz at concerts here. Or head over to Speakeasy at the Paignton Conservative Club for live jazz, blues and world music performances throughout the year.

Pubs with live music in Torbay

Beer and music go hand in hand, so if you want to relax with a pint as you listen, check out what’s on in a pub near you. Watch an AC-DC tribute band Gio’s in Paignton. Put on your dancing shoes for a stomp around to traditional Irish music at the Seamus O’Donnell pub on Victoria Parade in Torquay. Or sip real ale or classic cocktails at The Offshore Bar and Restaurant beside Torquay’s harbour. Here you can enjoy music from the three resident bands or other popular South West musicians performing all your favourites from the 1950’s to the present day. The Rock Garden in Torquay also has its own stage. And you’ll find local performers and tribute acts belting out popular classics from Motown to the latest hits.

Classical music concerts

If you’re looking for refined classical music, check out the programme of events at Torre Abbey. This beautiful venue in Torquay welcomes a wide variety of top performers for concerts throughout the year. Torbay is also just a few miles from Dartington. Here you can relax to the sounds of renowned artists performing at their International Summer School and Festival as well as catching classical music events throughout the year.

Open Air Theatre and Cinema

It’s your holiday so you deserve to treat yourself to a night on the town! Take advantage of the balmy summer’s evenings and enjoy a performance in the open-air. With the great selection of stand-up comedy acts, concerts, musicals, and children's shows, you’ll find there's something for everyone on stage at the English Riviera.

During the summer months, many of our local gardens open their gates to host high quality travelling theatre productions. Bring a picnic and a blanket to enjoy some top-notch entertainment under the stars. Coleton Fishacre, Greenway, Torre Abbey and Cockington Court are all regular venues with their grounds providing a stunning backdrop to the performances.

At Torre Abbey, there are sometimes open-air cinema performances in the evenings, hosted in the beautiful surroundings of Torre Abbey Museum’s award-winning enclosed garden and ancient ruins! Take along fold up chairs and blankets to snuggle up under the stars.

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The Offshore Restaurant & Bar

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13 - 14 Vaughan Parade, Torquay Harbourside, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EG

Telephone
01803 292108

info@offshoretorquay.co.uk

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Real Ale

Torquay

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

Offshore is a busy cafe-bar by day and an exciting restaurant and live music venue by night. Situated in an envious location overlooking the harbour, Offshore has a hundred seats on the pedestrian area outside, so is perfect in the summer for…

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Coleton Fishacre

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Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

Telephone
01803 842382

coletonfishacre@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Historic House/Palace

Kingswear, Dartmouth

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

At the country home of the D’Oyly Carte family you can travel back in time to the Jazz Age. This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style in the late 1920’s and is imbued with Art Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere…

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Torre Abbey

Address

The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

Telephone
+44 01803 293593

torreabbeyenquiries@torbay.gov.uk

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Price £4.00 to £23.50 Per Ticket

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Abbey/Priory

Torquay

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28 Mar 2024to18 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site.
Come and enjoy a visit exploring Torbay's most historic building, garden and impressive displays, world-class collections and exhibitions, complemented by modern amenities and special accessibility…

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Price £4.00 to £23.50 Per Ticket

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Marvelous Eventures at Brixham Pirate Festival

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Scala Hall, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

infobrixham.pirates@yahoo.com

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Festival

Brixham

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Marvelous eventures for children, daily 11am until 4.30pm at Scala Hall.
The annual Brixham Pirate Festival, with a crew made up of first-time brigands and buccaneers, held in Brixham, Devon takes place over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend, is a…

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Nao Victoria at Brixham Pirate Festival

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Brixham Harbour, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

infobrixham.pirates@yahoo.com

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Festival

Brixham

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Nao Victoria in Brixham, UK
Saturday, 4 May 2024 14:00 Nao Victoria in Brixham, UK
Replica of the ship that between 1519-1522 made the First Round the World Race, the greatest maritime feat of all time. The Nao Trinidad replica of the ship that…

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Cockington Court Craft Centre

Address

Cockington Court, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA

Telephone
01803 607 230

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Arts Centre

Torquay

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1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

At the heart of Cockington Village lies Cockington Court, a manor house with roots in medieval times, surrounded by acres of pretty country park. Today, the court is a hub for arts and crafts.

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National Trust - Greenway

Address

Greenway Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES

Telephone
01803 842382

greenway@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Historic House/Palace

Brixham

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From:

1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024

Agatha Christie described Greenway as “the loveliest place in the world”. It was here that she had her holiday home, on the banks of the River Dart. With a long history dating back to the 1490s, the house still retains features added by all…

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