
Ten-day festival marking the life and work of Agatha Christie in her birthplace, with talks, walks, films, workshops, performances, a fringe programme and a literary festival at Torre Abbey.

Disney princesses bring their songs and stories to life on stage with live music and animation, touring the UK and Ireland in 2027.

Electric Bay returns to Torre Abbey Meadows for its fifth anniversary with Pete Tong headlining on the Saturday and a second headliner on the Sunday.

Live performance of Pink Floyd's 'Animals' with a fully synchronised light and visual show, marking the album's 50th anniversary.

Jools Holland and his 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra play the Princess Theatre, with special guest Pauline Black and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka.

Sir David Jason shares stories, anecdotes and rarely seen clips from his stage and screen career in conversation with Mike Bushell.

Satirical comedian Harry Enfield marks 40 years in comedy with his 'Harry Enfield and No Chums' tour, bringing back some of his favourite characters.

Fisherman's Friends, the a cappella sea shanty group from Port Isaac, bring their 2027 UK tour to the Princess Theatre in Torquay.

Strictly Come Dancing champion Giovanni Pernice brings his live dance production Unstoppable to the Princess Theatre in Torquay.

10cc, fronted by Graham Gouldman, play the Princess Theatre in Torquay on their 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour' with special guest Andrew Park.

A 90-minute show by The Rock Orchestra, a 13-piece chamber orchestra of classical musicians playing rock and heavy metal hits in classical arrangements.

Adults-only festive night of inappropriate comedy from Jim Davidson OBE at Babbacombe Theatre.

Meet Father and Mother Christmas in the Undercroft Winter Wonderland at Torre Abbey, with a gift for every paying child across three festive weekends.

Free light projection at Torre Abbey celebrating 800 years of history, opening night with fireworks, part of the Bay of Lights winter season.

Three days of author talks and book signings at The Assembly Rooms, with sessions by Debbie McGee, Louis de Bernieres, Caroline Quentin, Jeremy Vine and others.

Stand-up show by Miriam Margolyes, based on her new book, in which she mixes stories, musings and a Q&A guided by the alphabet.

WhatsOnStage Best New Musical winner, the stage adaptation of the cult film Heathers, with Jenna Innes as Veronica Sawyer.

Tony Blackburn OBE brings his BBC Radio 2 show 'Sounds of the Sixties' to the Princess Theatre with the All-Star Band and Singers.

Festive variety show with comedy, magic, dance and musical theatre, marking the 40th year of the Babbacombe Theatre's tradition.

Francis Rossi, Status Quo frontman, plays a selection of Status Quo classics and his own songs on his 'Songbook: Quo' UK tour.

Live stage show by the male dance and acrobatics act Forbidden Nights, blending dance, acrobatics and theatrical performance.

The original Amy Winehouse band, led by her long-time musical director Dale Davis and fronted by vocalist Bronte Shandé, plays live in Torquay.

Festive singalong concert of seasonal hits, comedy and performances from That'll Be The Day, billed as the longest-running touring theatre Christmas show.

Christmas market with local artisan and craft stalls in the Spanish Barn, seasonal food and festive refreshments in the Abbey grounds, plus family entertainment.

Tribute show to Pink Floyd with light shows, lasers and a circular video screen, celebrating the anniversary of the albums PULSE and Wish You Were Here.

Festive candlelight concert by Xperience Live with singers and a live band performing Christmas classics in the Babbacombe Theatre.

Josh Hindle and his live band play Michael Bublé's greatest hits and Christmas favourites in a theatre spectacular on its 2026 UK winter tour.

Relaxed performance of the fairy-tale pantomime Snow White, with live music, dazzling costumes and audience participation.

The Drifters play their classic rock and roll hits, from 'Under The Boardwalk' to 'Save The Last Dance For Me', at the Princess Theatre.

Michael Jackson tribute show with choreography, light show and authentic costumes, headlined by tribute artist CJ.

Russell Howard brings his stand-up tour 'Don't Tell The Algorithm' to the Princess Theatre in Torquay.

Bulgarian company Varna International Ballet brings its traditional production of The Nutcracker, set to Tchaikovsky's score, to the Princess Theatre.

The Varna International Ballet brings its family fairytale ballet 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' to the Princess Theatre, with magical special effects.

Stand-up, impressions, music and audience interaction from entertainer Bobby Davro at Babbacombe Theatre.

A theatre-scale concert show in which vocalist January Butler and a live band play Celine Dion's greatest hits across four decades.

Family stage show with songs and puppetry inspired by the Pip and Posy series and the picture books by Axel Scheffler.

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir, Britain's Got Talent winners, play their live show 'This Is Home' at the Princess Theatre on Torquay's seafront.

Willy Russell's musical about two boys split up at birth, with over 10,000 West End performances, at the Princess Theatre.

Rock 'n' roll and pop tribute show with comedy sketches and impersonations touring the UK from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Stand-up show by Tim Vine, billed as 'The Man with the Golden Pun', with special guest support from John Archer.

Rock concert experience with Lee Brady recreating Meat Loaf's live show for the 50th anniversary of 'Bat Out of Hell'.

Orchestral tribute show with a live band and 18-piece orchestra bringing Kate Bush's songs to life.

Stage adaptation of Victoria Wood's BBC sitcom, with Les Dennis, Sue Cleaver, Karen Henthorn and Amy Drake, directed by Sean Foley.

Dance spectacular by South African Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe, with ballroom standards, South African rhythms and pop anthems.

Tribute show playing Fleetwood Mac's album Rumours note for note, plus the band's greatest hits, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood.

Four Forty Theatre's slapstick reinvention of Shakespeare's King Lear, a fast-paced, energetic comedy suitable from age 7.

Live pop tribute concert with performers portraying Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, aimed at children and families.

Professor Alice Roberts explores the deep-time history of our species, from its molecular origins to the first civilisations, in her science stage show.

Theatrical tribute to Roy Orbison and the Traveling Wilburys with five lookalike-soundalikes, expert narrative and big-screen action.

Adult pantomime from The Adult Panto Tour's sixth season, strictly for audiences aged 18 and over.

Michael Jackson tribute show in which Ben Bowman, billed as the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, plays the King of Pop with a live band.

Live tribute show recreating the harmonies and guitar solos of The Eagles' hits, billed as 'The World's Best Eagles show'.

Queen tribute show with elaborate costumes and stage effects, with Connor McGovern as Freddie Mercury, at Babbacombe Theatre.

Philadelphia soul pioneers The Stylistics play the Princess Theatre in Torquay on their 2026 UK tour.
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Charity fundraiser with live music, DJ sets, stilt and hoop dancers and body art in memory of John Thompson for Pancreatic Cancer Action and Rowcroft Hospice.

Stand-up show by the Guv'nor, Al Murray, following his 138-date UK tour, at the Princess Theatre.

Afternoon of live covers of K-pop hits by Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop and Golden at Babbacombe Theatre.

Four Forty Theatre's fast-paced, comedic adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, recommended for ages 7 and up.

Four professional singers bring songs from Les Mis, Wicked, Phantom and other musicals to life in a candlelight concert at Babbacombe Theatre.

Stand-up show by comedian Gary Delaney, billed as 'Gary On Laughing', at the Princess Theatre in Torquay.

Live courtroom murder trial based on a true story in which the audience acts as the jury and decides the verdict.

Live show with the best 1970s anthems from Queen, Elton John, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and ABBA, played by a band with over 25 years of experience.

Theatrical production with live musicians and visuals that dramatises the rise of The Beatles at Liverpool's iconic Cavern Club.

Concert spectacular from London's West End that celebrates the songs of the Bee Gees and invites the audience to dance.

Musical theatre show with three Broadway hits, 'Once Upon A Time', 'Into The Woods' and 'On Broadway', at the Princess Theatre.

Rock night with Soil, Finger Eleven and Adema at The Foundry, with general admission standing for ages 14 and over.

Tina Turner tribute show in which Justine Riddoch recreates a live Tina Turner concert with a live band and dancing girls.

West End performers stage a musical journey through the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Pop tribute show in which Georgia Crandon, with a live band and dancers, plays Lady Gaga's greatest hits.

Free exhibition of community pieces from a Mass Paint Out, professional works from an Artist Trail and submissions from the Plein Air Art Competition, celebrating The Great Torre Abbey Paint Out.

Touring tribute show to The Dubliners celebrating five decades of Irish folk music with classics like 'Whiskey in the Jar'.

Improvised whodunnit in the vein of Agatha Christie by improv troupe Degrees of Error, with the audience playing the author.

Burlesque and cabaret show with comedy, circus and variety acts set to classic burlesque and pop hits.

High-energy glam rock tribute show with a live band and vocals covering hits from Sweet, T. Rex, Slade, Bowie and more.

High-energy tribute show to Sir Tom Jones fronted by impersonator Andy Wood, known as 'Benidorm Tom', with a live band.

Stand-up evening in which rugby referee Nigel Owens MBE recounts stories from his life and career, followed by a live Q&A with the audience.

Touring comedy variety drag show with character comedy, live vocals and dance, reinterpreting the songs of Tina Turner, Adele, Lady Gaga and Elton John.

Elvis tribute show by Louis Brown tracing the King's hits from 1956 to 1977 for his 50th Anniversary Tour.

Stage show produced by The Dubliners' John Sheahan with a cast singing 50 years of the band's hits as an Irish sing-along.

Astronomer Adrian West (VirtualAstro) brings his show, a piece of theatre mixing science, comedy and visual effects, to the Princess Theatre.

Hands-on exhibition celebrating the Dartmoor Hill Pony, co-created with the Dartmoor Hill Pony Association and family-friendly.

Tribute show with Holly Bannis and a live band working through the hits of Tina Turner at the Princess Theatre.

Musical show with live music from the producers of Seven Drunken Nights, bringing the charm of a traditional Irish Christmas pub to the stage.

Tribute concert in which Phoebe Katis and Dan Clews sing Carole King and James Taylor songs, following a sell-out Edinburgh Festival run.

Medium Sally Morgan brings her stage show of mediumship to the Babbacombe Theatre.

Comedy play about three vintage-style cleaning ladies who, after a wrong number, start their own secret sex chat line.