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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. Train of Lights
    The Devon Train of Lights is an illuminated festive spectacle guaranteed to wow new and returning visitors of all ages.
  3. 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…
  4. Winter Breaks
    Snuggling up in front of a roaring log fire with a loved one. Exploring the stunning, wild winter landscape. Or Christmas shopping in the vibrant…
  5. Christmas & New Year Breaks
    Sometimes it’s nice to get away for the festive period and spend Christmas and New Year with family and friends by the sea! Whether you’re looking…
  6. Fireworks & Bonfire Night
    There are bonfire and firework displays all year round on The English Riviera. Your short trip or holiday in Torbay, Devon is sure to go off with a…

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  1. Train of Lights reflecting in the water, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights passing through Churston Station.
    Train of Lights in the snow, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights steam locomotive boarding customers at Queen's Park Station.
    Train of Lights through the enchanted forest before approaching Kingswear.
    Train of Lights reflecting in the water, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights passing through Churston Station.
    Train of Lights in the snow, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights, Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Railway, Paignton, Devon
    Train of Lights steam locomotive boarding customers at Queen's Park Station.
    Train of Lights through the enchanted forest before approaching Kingswear.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025

    Address

    Queen's Park Station, Torbay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AF

    Telephone

    01803 555872

    PAIGNTON

    Dates

    From:
    29 Nov 2025to30 Dec 2025

    The multi award-winning Christmas experience and the UK's first ever steam train of lights! The Christmas Train of Lights is now the must-see event in the South West festive calendar and of course the 2024 show will capture the magic of our previous…

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    Christmas

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  2. Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Family enjoying, Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Train of Lights, English Riviera Bay of Lights
    Babbacombe Model Village Christmas Illuminations, English Riviera Bay of Lights
    Torquay Christmas Lights Switch On, English Riviera Bay of Lights
    Exterior of Torre Abbey, Alive with Light
    Alive with Light at Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
    Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Family enjoying, Bay of Lights Illumination Trail, part of Bay of Lights, Torquay, Devon
    Train of Lights, English Riviera Bay of Lights
    Babbacombe Model Village Christmas Illuminations, English Riviera Bay of Lights
    Torquay Christmas Lights Switch On, English Riviera Bay of Lights
    Exterior of Torre Abbey, Alive with Light
    Alive with Light at Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to2 Jan 2026

    Address

    Various locations throughout the English Riviera, Devon, TQ2 5JG

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to2 Jan 2026

    This year, the English Riviera will play 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.

    From lantern parades, to a steam train…

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    Type:

    Christmas

  3. Jackie Oates & John Spiers, Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torquay, devon

    Dates

    From:
    18 Dec 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07967 790358

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    18 Dec 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30

    Multi award-winning contemporary folk artists Jackie Oates and John Spiers meld together their shared love of English traditional folk tunes and songs with their fine voices and expertly played acoustic instruments. Audiences can look forward to a…

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    Type:

    Music

    Price

    Price £10.00 to £18.00 Per Ticket

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  4. Tease, Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jan 2026Open 07:30 - 22:00

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803328385

    Price

    Price £31.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jan 2026Open 07:30 - 22:00

    Step into the World of "Tease" – the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience where sensuality and unadulterated fun collide to create an unforgettable evening.

    Led by London's top comedy compere and award-winning West End burlesque sensations,…

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Price

    Price £31.00 Per Ticket

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  5. Bluey's Big Play, Princess Theatre, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jan 2026to1 Feb 2026

    Address

    Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    30 Jan 2026to1 Feb 2026

    Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are heading to Torquay in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is…

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    Type:

    Family

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  6. A Christmas Carol, Palace Theatre, Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2025

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 665800

    Paignton

    Dates

    From:
    3 Dec 2025

    Classical ballet performance by Ballet Theatre UK of new festive production of A Christmas Carol.

    This festive season, Ballet Theatre UK is thrilled to present the return of the beloved classic A Christmas Carol, back by popular demand! Step into…

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    Type:

    Ballet

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  7. Royal Lyceum Theatre The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band: Celebrating the songs of Bob Dylan & Joni Mitchell

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:30

    Address

    Royal Lyceum Theatre, 27-29 Abbey Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5NQ

    Telephone

    07795 640458

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:30

    Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan are both ranked in Rolling Stone's 'Top Ten Singer-Songwriters of All Time' and their legacy is honoured in this stunning tribute, 'The Big Yellow Tambourine Man Band'.

    With unrivalled musical authenticity this…

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Price

    Price £18.00 Per Ticket

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  8. This Is Floyd, Babbacombe Theatre

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 328385

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025

    With 5 Star reviews, thousands of fans across the UK and a new theatre show, This Is Floyd (formerly The Darkside Of Pink Floyd) celebrates the double anniversary of PULSE and Wish You Were Here albums on their 2025 tour.

    The band will continue a…

    Type

    Type:

    Music

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  9. Friends the Musical Parody, Prrincess Theatre, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    24 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026

    Address

    Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

    Telephone

    0844 871 7615

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    24 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026

    Get ready for non-stop laughs with your favourite Friends.
    FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, the hit New York and Las Vegas sensation, is a sidesplitting musical comedy packed with iconic moments from all ten seasons of the beloved television series.…

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    Type:

    Performance

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