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  1. A group of people walking along the South West Coast Path between Paignton and Brixham.
    Pack your rucksacks, fill your flasks, dig out your walking boots and join us at the English Riviera Walking Festival. Whether you’re a regular hiker, or an infrequent stroller, this new family and dog friendly festival will appeal to walkers of all abilities who enjoy exploring the Great Outdoors. Designed and hosted by an enthusiastic team of professional local guides and enthusiastic volunteers we have created an eclectic selection of half
    1. 14/06/202522/06/2025
  2. The Agatha Christie Festival
    The programme can be viewed by carrying out a diary search via www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on and on The Agatha Christie Festival website www.iacf-uk.org. Agatha Christie is Torquay's most well-known resident and the best selling author of all time. Every year Torquay celebrates the life and work of its most famous resident with a Festival, supported by the Arts Council of England, and this year is no exception. Over 10 days, packed with expert speakers and other features, the International Agatha Christie Festival will celebrate Agatha Christie and her astonishingly rich and diverse legacy.
    1. 13/09/202521/09/2025
    2. 12/09/202620/09/2026
    3. 11/09/202719/09/2027
  3. 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.
  4. Red Arrows display at the English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon
    The naturally inspiring sky of the English Riviera is ready to host the Bays flagship event. The two-day aerial-extravaganza also boasts an array of on-the-ground entertainment to keep airshow fans and families entertained for hours.   The official designated car park for the free-to-attend event is the Victoria Car Park on Garfield Road, Paignton, and is just a short walk from the main event site on Paignton Green. Since the first English Riviera Airshow in 2016, the event is one of the first airshows of the UK season. The stand-out coastal event continues to wow locals and tourists as they flock to Paignton seafront for the two-day extravaganza.
    1. 30/05/202501/06/2025
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    1. Let's Have A Party. Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay
      Let's Have A Party. Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay
      Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      Auditorium, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      Let's Have A Party. Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay
      Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon
      Auditorium, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 328385

      Type

      Type:

      Performance

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      18 Feb 2025to15 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
      From:
      13 Aug 2025

      Partygoers are invited to join a 5-star cast for a cocktail of side - splitting standup comedy, hilarious comedy routines, powerful vocal performances and mesmerising dance routines, on a stage bursting with merriment, effervescent colours and…

    2. BOADS presents Songs from the Shows, Brixham Theatre, Brixham, Devon
      BOADS presents Songs from the Shows, Brixham Theatre, Brixham, Devon

      Address

      Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8TA

      Telephone

      01803 415987

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Brixham

      Dates

      From:
      28 May 2025to30 May 2025

      Songs from the Shows

      Les Mis', The Greatest Showman, Oliver!, Shrek, Chicago, Annie, Hamilton, Six - and more - enjoy a full-on West End night of Shows in one evening here in Brixham courtesy of BOADS. Not to be missed!

    3. The Wind in the Willows by Illyria Theatre
      The Wind in the Willows by Illyria Theatre

      Address

      Cockington Court Craft Centre, Cockington Court, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA

      Telephone

      01803 607230

      Price

      Price £10.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

      Type

      Type:

      Theatre

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      29 May 2025Open 18:30 -

      Timid Mole yearns to explore the wide world. Gruff old Badger enjoys peace and quiet. Rat likes summer picnics and just messing about in boats. Their idyllic lives on the Riverbank are turned upside down when Toad announces his latest in a long line…

      Price

      Price £10.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket
    4. The Seeger Sessions Revival, Palace Theatre, Paignton
      The Seeger Sessions Revival, Palace Theatre, Paignton

      Address

      Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

      Telephone

      01803 665800

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      29 May 2025

      “Not music being written but music being made” – Bruce Springsteen.

      The Seeger Sessions Revival – The 13-piece band ‘reviving’ the spirit, energy and musical exuberance that was Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions album and live shows.

      This…

    5. Lady Nade sings Nina Simone: A Celebration of Nina Simone's Legacy, Palace Theatre, Paignton
      Lady Nade sings Nina Simone: A Celebration of Nina Simone's Legacy, Palace Theatre, Paignton

      Address

      Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

      Telephone

      01803 665800

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      30 May 2025

      Renowned for her distinctive and award-winning vocal prowess, Lady Nade possesses one of the most singular voices in the UK music scene.

      Critics and fans alike have often drawn comparisons between Lady Nade’s voice and the legendary Nina Simone. An…

    6. steampunk orchestra
      steampunk orchestra

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 328385

      Type

      Type:

      Concert

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      30 May 2025

      Steampunk Orchestra is an epic, 90-minute concert, performed by an 8 piece band, breathing new life into beloved classics from rock legends, indie gems, and chart-topping pop anthems.

      Experience your favourite tunes reimagined through the lens of…

    7. CODA: Songs from Stage and Screen, Little Theatre
      CODA: Songs from Stage and Screen, Little Theatre

      Address

      The Little Theatre, St Marks Road, Meadfoot, TQ1 2EL

      Type

      Type:

      Music

      Meadfoot,

      Dates

      From:
      31 May 2025

      CODA is an award-winning touring company celebrated for its exceptional performances of the most beloved songs from both the West End and Broadway stages. With a passion for musical theatre and a commitment to excellence, CODA has captivated…

    8. ELO Again, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay
      ELO Again, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01803 328385

      Type

      Type:

      Performance

      Torquay

      Dates

      From:
      31 May 2025

      ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

      ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back…

    9. Simon Bodkin - Paignton Comedy Club, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon
      Simon Bodkin - Paignton Comedy Club, Palace Theatre, Paignton, Devon

      Address

      Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3HF

      Telephone

      01803 665800

      Type

      Type:

      Comedy

      Paignton

      Dates

      From:
      1 June 2025

      Chuckl. proudly presents Paignton Comedy Club at The Palace Theatre featuring headliner Simon Brodkin!

      Simon Brodkin

      As seen on Live at the Apollo, Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show, and Britain’s Greatest Hoaxer (Channel 4).

      Dubbed “the world’s most…

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