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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. Three people dressed in vintage 1920s clothing drink champagne by a gold and black Christmas tree

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    From:
    21 Nov 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    27 Dec 2026to3 Jan 2027

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 843235

    Kingswear, Dartmouth

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026to6 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    27 Dec 2026to3 Jan 2027

    It's December 1926 and the first Christmas the family would have spent at Coleton Fishacre. In true style, we're throwing a Christmas spectacular in the house. Expect decadent trees and sparkling decorations, reminiscent of the glitz and glamour of…

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    Christmas

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  2. Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon
    Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon
    Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon
    Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon
    Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon
    Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon
    Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon
    Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon
    Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon
    Santa's Grotto, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Address

    Fleetwalk Shopping Centre, Fleet Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EB

    Telephone

    07989 390348

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    SANTA will be back in town this festive season in a stunning ‘Toy Grotto’ at Fleet Walk in Torquay.

    This year, Santa’s grotto is all about the toys. Step into a magical world where favourite playroom characters spark children’s imaginations — from…

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    Christmas

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  3. Everlys & Friends, Babbacombe Theatre

    Dates

    From:
    2 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803 328385

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    2 Dec 2026Open 19:00 - 22:00

    The Temple Brothers (officially voted as the UKs No1 Everly Brothers tribute by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017), faithfully recreate the music and harmonies of one of the greatest and best-loved duo's of all time - The Everly Brothers. Just…

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    Music

    Price

    Price £25.00 Per Ticket

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  4. Winter Fest in the Barn, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
    Winter Fest - Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
    Winter Fest - Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
    Winter Fest in the Barn, Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
    Winter Fest - Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon
    Winter Fest - Torre Abbey, Torquay, Devon

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026

    Address

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

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    6 Dec 2026

    Torre Abbey’s popular Christmas gift and craft fair is returns.

    Set in the stunning Spanish Barn at Torre Abbey.

    The fair features unique handmade local items, including Christmas decorations, toys, jewellery and crochet gifts. Visitors can also…

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    Fete/Fair

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  5. Geopark Journeys, 3 walks, part of the Healthy Selfie trails
    Healthy Selfie Trail
    Geopark Journeys, 3 walks, part of the Healthy Selfie trails
    Healthy Selfie Trail

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2023to31 Dec 2026

    Address

    Tonic Creatives, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DR

    Telephone

    01803 364130

    Castle Circus, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2023to31 Dec 2026

    Torbay families and other local residents are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and join in a brand-new year long walking treasure hunt, with some great prizes to be won along the way. Each month you will be able to take part in a…

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    Free

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  6. magic Queen poster showing the performers on stage

    Dates

    From:
    20 Feb 2027Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803328385

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    20 Feb 2027Open 19:30 - 22:00

    Step into the golden era of rock with Magic Queen, Europe's most electrifying Queen tribute band. Celebrating the glamour of the '70s and the grandeur of the '80s, Magic Queen captures the spirit, energy, and sheer brilliance of the legendary…

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    Type:

    Theatre

    Price

    Price £29.00 Per Ticket

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  7. poster with logo and actors in overalls with a red telephone

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2027Open 19:30 - 21:30

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01803328385

    Price

    Price £27.00 Per Ticket

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    21 Feb 2027Open 19:30 - 21:30

    THIS IS AN EVENING OF PURE THEATRICAL VIAGRA

    Our 2027 production stars Crissy Rock (Benidorm) and Leah Bell (Stage Award Winner): Vanessa Karon and Paul Dunn. Gladys, Olive and Elsie are three "vintage style" cleaning ladies who, threatened with…

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    Type:

    Performance

    Price

    Price £27.00 Per Ticket

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  8. A Christmas Cracker Concert, Riviera Centre, Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    15 Dec 2026

    Address

    Riviera International Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5LZ

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    15 Dec 2026

    Join us for a joyful evening of festive favourites featuring a massed choir drawn from primary and secondary schools across Torbay.

    More information to follow soon!

    Type

    Type:

    Music

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  9. A Christmas Carol 2026, The Little Theatre, torquay

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2026to12 Dec 2026

    Address

    Little Theatre, St Marks Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2EL

    Telephone

    01803 299330

    Torquay

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2026to12 Dec 2026

    Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it is for everyone except the miserable Scrooge. He prefers to spend Christmas all alone in his large house, instead of celebrating with mistletoe and merriment, Bah, humbug! But one cold, dark…

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    Performance

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