What's on inTorquay


Welcome to Torquay

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Torquay - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Torquay to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Torquay

04
MAY
Very SANTANA
Babbacombe Theatre

The Ultimate Celebration of Carlos Santana is coming to Torquay s Babbacombe Theatre this MAY on Saturday 4th and 7.30pmSit back relax and enjoy the most beautiful guitar melodies and the amazingly creative unique diverse and very challenging songs of Carlos Santana.…

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09
MAY
G4 20th Anniversary Tour - TORQUAY
Babbacombe Theatre.

.G4 have been wowing audiences with their incredible harmonies and stunning vocals ever since appearing on the first series of the X Factor in 2004.Their unique blend of classical training alongside a pioneering approach to popular classics has seen them hailed as…

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16
MAY
Dean Friedman
Babbacombe Theatre

Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation Dean Friedman has achieved legendary pop‐icon status for chart‐topping hits Ariel Lucky Stars Lydia Woman of Mine and more.…

21
JUN
Beyond The Barricade 25th Anniversary Tour
Babbacombe Theatre

Beyond the Barricade the UKs longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End featuring the songs that have made audiences return over…

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29
JUN
ROY HEMMINGS Hits Of Motown
Babbacombe Theatre

Both critics and fans agree that Roy G Hemmings is a great showman and dynamic singer. Understood as the longest serving former member of legendary group The Drifters Roy had worked alongside founder Johnny Moore for more than 20 years.He has entertained…

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06
JUL
EMILIO SANTORO as ELVIS
Babbacombe Theatre

Internationally acclaimed Emilio Santoro brings his award‐winning ELVIS PRESLEY theatre show to the UK.Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis and wowed Americas Got Talent viewers with his appearance in the 2022 Final.Supported by his own authentic 50s live…

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17
AUG
The George Harrison Project
Babbacombe Theatre

Enjoy the UKs leading live music tribute to George Harrison celebrating his best‐loved hits from The Beatles his solo career and The Traveling Wilburys.After the Liverpudlian four‐piece called time on Beatlemania Harrison enjoyed a successful solo career releasing 12 studio albums including…

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12
SEP
Legends of Snooker
Babbacombe Theatre

An Evening with Legends of SnookerThe Legends of Snooker event promises to be an unforgettable experience for snooker enthusiasts and fans of the game. The line‐up of world champions and iconic figures in the snooker world including Steve Davis John Parrott Dennis…

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27
SEP
BAGA CHIPZ Material Girl – Much Beta
Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

Join Baga Chipz MBE; actress singer‐songwriter comedian ex‐Page 3 Model Ladies Darts Champion professional shoplifter and MILF as she embarks on a nationwide theatre tour. Due to the success of last years tour the Rupaul Drag Race UK star is coming back…

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27
SEP
Baga Chipz Material Girl - Much Betta!
Babbacombe Theatre

Join Baga Chipz MBE; actress singer‐songwriter comedian ex‐Page 3 Model Ladies Darts Champion professional shoplifter and MILF as she embarks on a nationwide theatre tour coming to a town near youDue to the success of last years tour the Rupaul Drag Race…

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28
SEP
THE HISTORY OF ROCK
Babbacombe Theatre

Join us as we celebrate a rock line‐up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all timeAs always well be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock but this time were turning the…

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04
OCT
The American FOUR TOPS
Babbacombe Theatre

Its the show jam packed with sweet soul music and Motown magic that continues to leave audiences dancing and chanting for more following each outstanding performance.Featuring the voice of Mr William Hicks high‐stepping choreography and superb vocal harmonies hit the stage with…

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Tourist Attractions


Kents Cavern

Kents Cavern is one of the most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain. It holds beautiful and spectacular geological formations and significant prehistoric finds, some over 700,000 years old.The name Kents is likely to derive from the Cornish Celtic word…

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton is the holiday line with steam trains running for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear. The scenery is superb, with seascapes right…

Living Coasts

Take a fantastic journey around the coastlines of the world without leaving Torquay Welcome to Living Coasts, Paignton Zoo's new visitor attraction in Torquay. Living Coasts is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe. It has…

Torre Abbey Historic House

History comes alive at Torbay's most historic building. Built in 1196 you can trace the 800 years of development from monastery, imposing home of wealthy families, to Mayor's official residence of modern day. Historic rooms, including the beautiful dining room and family chapel. Art galleries containing…

Bygones

Bygones life size Victorian street is a special look at how we used to live.In three floors of pure nostalgia you'll find old fashioned shops, period rooms, the age of the steam train and a collection of toys and models that will take your breath away ‐ whatever…

Cockington Village

The 450 acres of parkland is a surprising oasis of calm away from the bustle of Torbay. Take time to stroll around and enjoy the variety of scenery and wildlife that exists at Cockington. Whether you want to picnic and watch the cricket in front of…

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