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

09
DEC
Calling Planet Earth
Babbacombe Theatre

THE SHOW THAT DEFINES A DECADEA New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through oneof the greatest musical Eras of All Time The Electrifying 80sFeaturing songs from now legendary artists such as DURAN DURAN SPANDAU BALLET THE HUMAN LEAGUE ULTRAVOX…

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13
DEC
The Magic Of Christmas
Babbacombe Theatre

Music Magic and Mirth in all its guises is what The Magic Of Christmas promises. Mind boggling Illusions comedic classics hits of yesteryear and today interspersed cleverly to deliver a show that has pace and will leave you wanting more.Glitzand glamour will…

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15
DEC
Forbidden Nights
Babbacombe Theatre

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular Forbidden Nights is here celebrating 9 years of muscles mayhem and over 11000 shirt ripsWere you excited by the show stopping performance on Britains Got Talent If you were left craving more then get ready to…

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26
JAN
The Caterpillar and the Blackbird!
Babbacombe Theatre

When a father has a difficult time getting his young daughter to eat her vegetables he tells her the story of an unusual friendship between a caterpillar and a blackbird.A young strong‐willed caterpillar dreams of seeing the world and doesnt like…

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14
FEB
THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL ABBA TRIBUTE
Babbacombe Theatre

Get ready to experience the ultimate nostalgia trip with The Winner Takes It All ‐ the spectacular tribute show that brings all the iconic hits of ABBA to life like never before Immerse yourself in a night of timeless music at this…

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25
FEB
ALICE IN WONDERLAND – Adult Panto
Babbacombe Theatre

Adult Panto returns to TorquayJoin Adult Panto Tour for their 5th anniversary show in a Brand New adventure down the rabbit hole to WonderlandStarring Victoria Scone Kate Butch Banksie Bailey J Mills Sophia Stardust and Lucy FernandesGet ready to meet an abundance…

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02
MAR
BARBRA STREISAND The Greatest Star
Babbacombe Theatre

Barbra Streisand is by far one of the worlds best known artistes in recent times. The Broadway star went from dust to stardom in the blink of an eye most famous for her role in Funny Girl she is a phenomenon.…

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08
MAR
Chris McCausland: Yonks!
Babbacombe Theatre

A brand‐new show for 2024You might have seen him on Scared of the Dark Would I Lie to You Have I Got News for You The Royal Variety QI Blankety Blank The Last Leg and tons more as well.Hes been called an…

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16
MAR
The Upbeat Beatles
Babbacombe Theatre

Relive the sounds of the 60s with the worlds premier Beatles tribute band. The Upbeat Beatles re‐create the sound of the Fab Four faithfully and as closely as its possible to get. Raw powerhouse vocals…

22
MAR
LEE HURST – Sweet Sorted Lovely
Babbacombe Theatre

Sweet Sorted Lovely ‐ The TourLee guarantees what he does best a night of big laughs.Hell be bringing you up to date with whats going on in his life as well as his own observations on things.Mostly he will be taking a…

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23
MAR
5 6 7 8 The Steps Experience
Babbacombe Theatre

This high energy tribute to Steps faithfully recreates the flawless vocals and slick choreography of the 90s & 00s party favourites in a fast paced spectacular concert.With iconic costumes and incredible visuals get ready for a trip down memory lane with all…

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29
MAR
WestEnders
Babbacombe Theatre

The WestEnders is the brainchild of Jill Nalder and Linda Jarvis conceived as they sat in their dressing room at the top of Londons famous Palace Theatre while appearing in Les Misrables.This is a stunning show with fellow Les Miz cast members…

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30
MAR
TAKE THAT Everything Changes
Babbacombe Theatre

The only production in which Gary Mark Howard and Robbie headline a fully‐live spectacular featuring a 12‐piece uber‐talented band singers and dancers.Everything Changes presents a 2‐hour spectacular where everybody will be singing and dancing all night longEnjoy all of Take Thats greatest…

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12
APR
Money for Nothing
Babbacombe Theatre

Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the worlds premier rock bands Dire Straits. The abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money For Nothing a must see for any rock…

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13
APR
CLOUDBUSTING – The Music of KATE BUSH
Babbacombe Theatre

Cloudbusting are thrilled to bring their stunning The Line The Cross and The Curve tour to venues across the UK for 2024 Featuring songs from the legendary short film of the same name which Kate Bush released in 1994 this spectacular new…

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19
APR
ELO Again
Babbacombe Theatre

ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning Re‐Discovery Tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their…

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20
APR
JACK & THE BEANSTALK – Pissed-Up Panto
Babbacombe Theatre

Have you ever watched a pantomime and wondered what mischief the cast would get up to if there werent any children in the audience What happens when the cast have had one‐too‐manyNows your chance to find out...This special one‐off performance will not…

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26
APR
Tina Live - The Tina Turner Experience
Babbacombe Theatre

Starring Julie Nevada as Tina with her amazing band and dancers this fully live energetic stage show charts the career of one of the worlds most iconic performers. Full of hits including Private Dancer Nutbush City Limits Proud Mary River Deep Mountain…

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09
MAY
G4 - 20th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Babbacombe Theatre

The UKs No.1 vocal harmony group and original X‐Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show.G4 have been wowing audiences with their incredible harmonies and stunning vocals ever since appearing on the first series of the…

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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.…

18
MAY
STEVE HARLEY - Come Up And See Me
Babbacombe Theatre

A prodigious kid who grew up on the poetry of Eliot and Lawrence the prose of Steinbeck Woolf and Hemingway and the music of Bob Dylan Steve Harley soon realised his life would be preoccupied with words and music.He met The Rolling…

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24
MAY
The Jerseys Live
Babbacombe Theatre

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Incredible falsettos beautiful acapellas ‐ the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s ‐ with a huge repertoire…

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31
MAY
ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN
Babbacombe Theatre

Still going strong after 50 years In Entertainment comedy Roy Chubby Brown is the undoubted King of Comedy 30 plus live dvds countless books cds original songs thousands of live shows in a career spanning the decades…

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01
JUN
BRING ON THE 80s starring The Grumbleweeds
Babbacombe Theatre

Bring on the 80s is the ultimate experience of the 1980sJoin comedy stars The Grumbleweeds and a fabulous 8 piece band as they take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music and comedyPLEASE NOTE: When…

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08
JUN
D-Day Jubilee Celebrations
Babbacombe Theatre

Join us as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D‐Day landings in a special live theatre show filled with heartfelt tributes laughter and song. This unforgettable event brimming with sing‐along classics invites you to take a trip down memory lane to…

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14
JUN
AN EVENING WITH MARILYN
Babbacombe Theatre

The evening tells the story of Marylin portrayed by Isabella Bliss all the highs and lows the marriages the Presidentsthe films etcIsabella keeps in character the whole show telling all the stories about the movies and singing all the songs that Marylin…

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15
JUN
THE SEARCHERS & HOLLIES EXPERIENCE
Babbacombe Theatre

The Searchers & Hollies Experience...The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands with memories of the most high‐energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting…

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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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22
JUN
KATIE HOPKINS – Silly Cow
Babbacombe Theatre

More madness from Batst Bonkers Britain. Are you in need of a night out and a good laughDid you ever imagine KATIE HOPKINS the SILLY COW would be the one bringing itCouldnt stand her and now love her Think shes a silly…

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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…

Dartmouth Castle

This brilliantly positioned defensive castle juts out into the narrow entrance to the Dart Estuary, with the sea lapping at its foot. Begun in the late 14th century, the castle was intended to protect the warehouses and homes of Dartmouth's merchants. It was one of the earliest castles…

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway

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…

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…

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…

Paignton Pier

Paignton Pier is a family favourite attraction in the Torbay area, an all‐weather attraction that's fun for all the family, every day of the year. Attractions on Paignton Pier include amusements, stalls and beach goods, fortune telling, cafe and takeaway, jackpot bingo, prize and fun games, orbiter…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Torquay? See our list of attractions in Torquay, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.