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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. Agatha Christie's Devon - Laura Thompson, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Agatha Christie's Devon - Laura Thompson, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
        19  Sept

      Address

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

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      19 Sept 2025

      Agatha Christie travelled the world, but Devon always had her heart: in 1922 she described South Africa as 'like all beautiful places, just like Torquay!' This talk will explore her relationship - both personal and literary - with her childhood home…

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      Talk or Lecture

    2. Publishing Agatha Christie - David Brawn, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
      Publishing Agatha Christie - David Brawn, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
        19  Sept

      Address

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

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      19 Sept 2025

      HarperCollins’ head of literary estates David Brawn marks 30 years in his role as Agatha Christie’s publisher by taking us behind the scenes of her UK publishing house and giving a unique insight into how the author’s complete canon of novels and…

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      Talk or Lecture

    3. Picturesque Torbay, Torre Abbey, Torquay
      Picturesque Torbay, Torre Abbey, Torquay
      Opening Event - Agatha Christie Festival
      Picturesque Torbay, Torre Abbey, Torquay
      Opening Event - Agatha Christie Festival
        19  Sept

      Address

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

      The Kings Drive, Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      19 Sept 2025

      To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Secret of Chimneys, bestselling Devon-based author, Victoria Dowd, will give an entertaining talk on Bundle Brent. Lady Eileen ‘Bundle’ Brent featured in both The Secret of Chimneys and…

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      Talk or Lecture

    4. A Tribute to The Carpenters, Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Theatre
      A Tribute to The Carpenters, Babbacombe Theatre, Babbacombe Theatre
        20  Sept

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 328385

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      20 Sept 2025

      It’s time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true with A Tribute to the Carpenters.

      Featuring Gordy Marshall’s, The British Carpenters, starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpenter and with an incredible cast…

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      Concert

    5. Agatha Christie and the Occult, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
      Agatha Christie and the Occult, Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
        20  Sept

      Address

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

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      20 Sept 2025

      While best known for her detective stories and thrillers, Agatha Christie also wrote many stories of the supernatural, many of which were collected in The Last Séance. The occult and supernatural themes appear in many of her novels and stories,…

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      Spooky / Ghosts / Dark Tourism

    6. Victory ball Agatha Christie Festival
      Victory ball Agatha Christie Festival
        20  Sept

      Address

      The Grand Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

      Price

      Price £65.00 Per Ticket

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      20 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00

      ‘What a wonderful evening it was!’
      ~ Agatha Christie on Max’s return from the war

      Join us for an evening of celebration at the Grand Hotel! As part of our commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day you are invited to enjoy a complimentary…

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    7. Witness for the Prosecution, Mark Aldridge,
      Witness for the Prosecution, Mark Aldridge,
        20  Sept

      Address

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

      The Kings Drive, Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      20 Sept 2025

      In 2023, attendees at the Agatha Christie Festival crowned 'The Witness for the Prosecution' as the author's best short story, and so this year Dr Mark Aldridge takes a deep dive into the many lives of Christie's classic mystery. Drawing on…

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      Talk or Lecture

    8. The Importance of Settings in Christie’s Books, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
      The Importance of Settings in Christie’s Books, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
        20  Sept

      Address

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

      The Kings Drive, Torquay

      Dates

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      20 Sept 2025

      Paddle steamers, luxury trains, archaeological digs, to name but a few. Agatha Christie’s settings have become almost as iconic as her plots. Settings play a key role in detective fiction, something the authors on our Super Panel know all about.…

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      Talk or Lecture

    9. Making Enquiries: Inquiries into Information in A Murder is Announced - Michelle Kamzer, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
      Making Enquiries: Inquiries into Information in A Murder is Announced - Michelle Kamzer, part of the Agatha Christie Festival, Torre Abbey, Torquay
        20  Sept

      Address

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

      Torquay

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      From:
      20 Sept 2025

      A Murder is Announced celebrates its 75th anniversary of publication in 2025. One of the most beloved Miss Marple novels, this story has been admired for its nuanced interpersonal relationships, immediate-post-war social commentary, and use of the…

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