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International Agatha Christie Festival

The 2021 festival will take place on 11th-18th September 2021. Agatha Christie is Torquay's…

What's on English Riviera

A stunning coastline and award-winning beaches are what give the English Riviera its name. This part of Devon is a great place for holidays, whether travelling with children or as a couple, or even on your own there are plenty of things to see and do!

There are plenty of what’s on listings in the English Riviera region, you’ll find everything you need for a traditional English seaside holiday. The area has a whole host of interesting sporting events to be involved with, plus there are all manner of other events being held all year around, so no matter when you visit, there is always something to do.

The English Riviera is made up of popular destinations like Torquay, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Paignton and Brixham which all have their own unique events and attractions to entice you. Plus, there are a whole load of accommodation options, so you can make a real holiday out of it. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the various entertainment options, from outdoor activities taking in the coastlines and countryside to stately homes and historical buildings to explore, as well zoos and animal parks that hold seasonal events, as well as their regular opening hours. Because it’s a popular location for families, you’ll find that if you visit during the school holidays there will be a whole load of interesting additional events and activities going on.

Whatever your interest, whether you want to know more about the natural world, dinosaurs, learning something new, sports, shopping, arts and crafts, anything that you can think of, you’ll find here.

With so much to see and do, you’ll be spoilt for choice when visiting this lively and vibrant area of Devon. You’ll find the list of What’s On events and activities below.

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Ongoing Events

CANCELLED - Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations

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Show/Display

Brixham

Brixham will celebrate its Christmas Lights Switch on with a ‘Lanterns, Lights and ‘luminations’ parade.
Venue: The Quay, Middle Street, Fore Street, Strand, Kings…

Dates

From:

28 Nov 2020to28 Nov 2020

From:

27 Nov 2021to27 Nov 2021

From:

26 Nov 2022to26 Nov 2022
Aladdin - Pantomime

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Type:

Christmas

Torquay

Fasten your seat belts as we take off on a magical carpet ride to Old Peking to meet Aladdin and his hard working mother and local laundress, Widow Twankey.
Follow Aladdin…

Dates

From:

19 Dec 2020to19 Dec 2020
Aladdin - Pantomime

Type

Type:

Christmas

Torquay

Fasten your seat belts as we take off on a magical carpet ride to Old Peking to meet Aladdin and his hard working mother and local laundress, Widow Twankey.
Follow Aladdin…

Dates

From:

19 Dec 2020to19 Dec 2020
JETHRO - The Count is Back for his Farewell Tour

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Type:

Theatre

Torquay

Enjoy a memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of, probably the greatest, comic storyteller ever to grace…

Dates

From:

4 Mar 2021to4 Mar 2021

From:

5 Mar 2021to5 Mar 2021
29er Grand Prix

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Type:

Sporting

Torquay

29er GP
All 29er sailors will need to be class members to take part in any events or training. If you have any queries regarding membership or events
For further…

Dates

From:

27 Mar 2021to28 Mar 2021
BrixFest Brixham

Type

Type:

Festival

Brixham

BrixFest will bring hundreds of artists, charities, chefs and local people together with thousands of visitors. Throughout the festival we encourage you to keep it local and…

Dates

From:

28 May 2021to31 May 2021
The Rat Pack

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Type:

Theatre

Torquay

The star studded cast of the UK’s original and longest running Rat Pack show have achieved many accolades and awards after appearances worldwide, including seasons in The…

Dates

From:

11 June 2021to11 June 2021
Jane McDonald

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Type:

Music

Torquay

Jane McDonald is back in 2020 with her brand new Let the Light In tour.
Why go and see it?
Singer, songwriter and overall superstar Jane McDonald is on tour to…

Dates

From:

18 June 2021to18 June 2021
Sculpture Trail

Type

Type:

Arts and Culture

Cockington, Torquay

Follow our Art Path and discover sculptures created by local artists placed within the Cockington Court site, including the studio areas, Walled Art Garden and Manor House. A…

Dates

From:

28 June 2021to20 Sept 2021
International Agatha Christie Festival

Type

Type:

Festival

Torquay

The 2021 festival will take place on 11th-18th September 2021.
Agatha Christie is Torquay's most well-known resident and the best selling author of all time. Every year…

Dates

From:

11 Sept 2021to18 Sept 2021
Squib Southern Championship

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Type:

Sporting

Torquay

Squib National Championship
over 70 keelboats expected
The National Squib is a one design racing keelboat, originally designed by Oliver Lee in 1967. The class…

Dates

From:

11 Sept 2021to11 Sept 2021
Jason Manford: Like Me

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Type:

Theatre

Torquay

He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian…

Dates

From:

28 Jan 2022to28 Jan 2022
Omid Djalili - The Good Times Tour

Type

Type:

Theatre

Torquay

Intelligent, always provocative, entertaining, Omid's legendary stand-up performances is a captivating comedy masterclass.

Dates

From:

4 Apr 2022to4 Apr 2022
The Great Big Brick Safari

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Type:

Animal/Wildlife

Paignton

Over 80 wild animal creations made from thousands of LEGO® bricks are in residence at the zoo from 5th August 2020 to 3rd January 2021, forming a trail that guests can follow…

Dates

From:

5 Aug 2020to3 Jan 2021
English Riviera Winter Open – A Port in a Storm for Devon's Visual Artists

Type

Type:

Art

74 Fleet Walk, Torquay

Our annual winter open show has welcomed hundreds of Devon artists since it first started in 2017 as well as receiving international entries and sales. For the last two…

Dates

From:

11 Nov 2020to24 Dec 2020