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  1. Bay of Lights
    During winter, the English Riviera plays host to an exciting event: The Bay of Lights! Taking place throughout Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, the whole Bay will come alive with a flurry of illuminated events.
  2. Christmas & New Year
    Christmas and New Year are a great time to visit the English Riviera. The attractions in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham put on a glittering selection of events.
  3. English Riviera Walking Festival
    From 14th-22nd June, 2025, the English Riviera Walking Festival will take over the Bay once more. Join us as we discover the hidden treasures from local guides in South Devon.
  4. The Agatha Christie Festival
    Every September, the English Riviera in Devon becomes a crime scene worth some serious investigation, as we celebrate the birthday of our most famous…
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  1. The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    Directional signpost, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    The Thatched Tavern, The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    Directional signpost, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    The Thatched Tavern, The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    The Out of Tunas, Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
    Tall Tales and Sea Shanties, part of the UNESCO Geopark Festival and a Geopark Experience
      30  July  13  Aug  10, 24  Sept

    Address

    Maidencombe Beach Car Park, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4SU

    Telephone

    07723 088292

    Torquay

    Dates

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    30 July 2025
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    Starting from the picturesque village of Maidencombe, on the northern edge of the Geopark, this 3 mile circular walk takes in the true splendour of the English Riviera, with spectacular panoramic coastal and woodland views.
    Throughout the tour…

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    Guided Walk

  2. Cave Cinema, Kents Cavern
    Cave Cinema, Kents Cavern
    Cave Cinema, Kents Cavern, Torquay, Devon
    Cave Cinema, Kents Cavern
    Cave Cinema, Kents Cavern, Torquay, Devon
      30, 30, 31, 31  July  1, 1, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 13, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15, 20, 20, 21, 21, 22, 22, 27, 27, 28, 28, 29, 29  Aug

    Address

    Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JF

    Telephone

    01803 215136

    Price

    Price £13.50 Per Ticket

    Wellswood, Torquay

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    Grab your popcorn and head underground to the most atmospheric pop up cinema around! We are pleased to announce this years programme.

    Cave Cinema is an award-winning event, which takes place at Kents Cavern every Summer. Over July & August we…

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    Type:

    Cinema & Film

    Price

    Price £13.50 Per Ticket
  3. Fireworks on Torquay seafront in Devon
    Fireworks on Torquay seafront in Devon
    Huge fireworks display in Torquay, Devon
    Firework display in Torquay, Devon
    Bonfire and fireworks on Torquay Harbour in Devon
    Fireworks on Torquay seafront in Devon
    Huge fireworks display in Torquay, Devon
    Firework display in Torquay, Devon
    Bonfire and fireworks on Torquay Harbour in Devon
      31  July  13, 23, 30  Aug  1  Nov

    Address

    The English Riviera, Torquay, Paignton & Brixham, Devon

    Telephone

    01803 211211

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    31 July 2025
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    13 Aug 2025to14 Aug 2025
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    23 Aug 2025
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    Wrap up warm, grab your friends and family and come and enjoy an awesome bonfire or fireworks night on The English Riviera.

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    Fireworks

  4. Bex Marshall
    Bex Marshall
      31  July

    Address

    Livermead Cliff Hotel, Sea Front, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RQ

    Telephone

    07967 790358

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £17.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30

    Bex Marshallís unique style of guitar playing is a combined technique of slide, blues rock, ragtime and roots picking. Her voice is a powerful melting pot of an old black woman's heartache and southern rock soul. Bex is a writer of distinction and…

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking On Site
    • On-Site Parking

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £17.00 Per Ticket
  5. Anderton and Rowlands Fun Fair, Torquay, Devon
    Anderton and Rowlands Fun Fair, Torquay, Devon
      1  Aug

    Address

    Torre Abbey Meadows, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Telephone

    07980 311629

    Torquay

    Dates

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    1 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025

    Regatta Fun Fair on Torre Abbey Meadows, open from 2pm daily.
    Rides and sideshow games for all the family.
    Exact arrival and departure dates are provisional.

    From the very latest set of Dodgems built in Belgium by L&L Amusement Rides to our exact…

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    Type:

    Fete/Fair

  6. Dungeons & Dragons in a Cave
    Dungeons & Dragons in a Cave
      1, 7, 13, 21, 27  Aug

    Address

    Kents Cavern, Ilsham Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1LW

    Telephone

    +44180 3215136

    Price

    Price £40.00 Per Ticket

    Wellswood, Torquay

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    1 Aug 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00
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    Join us underground at Kents Cavern for Dungeons and Dragons in a Cave: The Island of the Pirate Queens - a thrilling live tabletop RPG experience like no other. Dice, danger, and dungeon-delving adventure awaits…

    The Adventure Begins...
    Back for…

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    Competition/Game

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    • Parking On Site
    • On-Site Parking

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    Price £40.00 Per Ticket
  7. st marychurch scarecrow festival
    st marychurch scarecrow festival
      1  Aug

    Address

    St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4LY

    Telephone

    01803 222477

    Price

    Free

    Torquay

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    1 Aug 2025to11 Aug 2025Open 09:00 - 16:30

    Scarecrow Festival. With trail to find the names of all the scarecrows placed in the shop windows and gardens of St Marychurch. Get your Trail map from the Animals in Distress shop in St Marychurch or the Torbay Scrap Store from 1st August.

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    Type:

    Festival

    Price

    Free
  8. Thank You For The Music, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
    Thank You For The Music, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      1  Aug

    Address

    Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LU

    Telephone

    01803 328385

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2025

    Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes…

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    Performance

  9. The Mossy Carpet Torre Abbey Aged 4 upwards picture of children sitting on a giant pompom blanket
    The Mossy Carpet Torre Abbey Aged 4 upwards picture of children sitting on a giant pompom blanket
      2, 2, 2  Aug

    Address

    Torre Abbey, The Kings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE

    Telephone

    +441803293593

    Price

    Price £3.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 12:00
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    2 Aug 2025Open 12:30 - 14:00
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    2 Aug 2025Open 14:30 - 16:30

    An enchanting outdoor performance & workshop for children ages 4+ and their families

    Step into the magical world of The Mossy Carpet, where a curious boy named Jay and his wise Grandma journey through an enchanted garden, meeting minuscule…

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    Children's

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    Price £3.00 to £15.00 Per Ticket
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