What's on 2026
- Mar 4
- 2 min read
With a full calendar of events scheduled throughout the year, there's always a good reason to come and stay in Torquay. Here are some of the highlights for this year...
11th April Agatha Christie Spring Gathering | One-day festival with guest speakers, book signings, a Live episode of the Swinging Christies podcast and an evening event including dinner and live music at The Livermead House Hotel | |
14th - 18th April Fawlty Towers - The Play | The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back - this time on stage! Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season, the play is coming to Torquay - The home of Fawlty Towers! Fawlty Towers - The Play Tickets | Princess Theatre, Torquay in Torquay | ATG Tickets | |
2nd - 4th May Brixham Pirate Festival | A weekend packed with live music, shanty markets, re-enactments and lots of pirates!! | |
23rd – 30th May UNESCO Geopark Festival | A programme of Geopark Discovery experiences across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Events include walking tours, sustainability events and creative or nature-based events both on and off the water. | |
29th - 31st May English Riviera Airshow | A weekend of breathtaking air displays over the bay with events and entertainment on Paignton Green | |
13th June Torbay Pride | A weekend of inclusive family fun including comedy and live music and the Pride Parade | |
6th - 21st June English Riviera Walking Festival | With over 20 guided walks from local historic walks, short walks in the countryside or exploring the South-West Coastal Path there is something to suit all interests and abilities. | |
24th - 28th June ICF SUP World Cup | The SUP World Cup is a key event on the international stand-up paddleboarding calendar, attracting athletes and visitors to the sheltered bays of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham during this five-day celebration of stand-up-paddleboarding | |
12th – 20th September The Agatha Christie Festival | A week-long celebration of the Queen of Crime across the English Riviera with the chance to get involved in literary themed events centred around her life and work, from murder mystery afternoon tea's, to exhibitions, talks and music events. | |
21st September – 4th October England’s Seafood Feast | For seafood lovers, there’s no better place to be this autumn than England’s Seafood FEAST on the English Riviera. This two-week celebration of our world-class, locally landed seafood includes exclusive tasting menus and special seafood-inspired events. |
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