Events

Gala concert bringing together some of the best performances from across the 2025 Torbay Music Festival. This annual concert ends with the presentation of the special awards.

Prue Leith’s career has included her own restaurants, catering and cookery school businesses; she’s been a board director of companies such as British Rail, Halifax, Safeway, Whitbread, Woolworths, and Belmond (ex-Orient Express) Hotels. She has published eight novels, a memoir, I’ll Do Anything Once (formerly, Relish) and 14 cookbooks. Her latest cookbook, Bliss on Toast, was published by Bloomsbury in […]

Chuckl. Proudly presents Paignton Comedy Club at The Palace Theatre. Tonight’s show features two incredible headliners, Hal Cruttenden and Jonny Awsum Hal Cruttenden:  As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie To You and Mock the Week.  Hal Cruttenden is one of the top touring […]

 "Ashley Hutchings is the single most important figure in English folk-rock" (Bob Dylan). He formed Fairport Convention in 1967 and the group went on to invent British folk-rock. He went on to form Steeleye Span who had enormous success in pop as well as folk charts. Ashley then formed the many Albion Bands. By 1977 […]

Open Festival 5th-12th April SESSION TICKETS DAY TICKETS SEASON TICKET CHAMPIONSHIPS

Join speaker and local historian, David Hinchliffe for a fascinating daytime talk delving into the history and culture of Torbay. A memorial on the wall of a Torquay church can only hint at the extraordinary life of William Scoresby – whaling captain, Arctic explorer, scientist and clergyman…and more. This is a perfect chance to learn […]

A thrilling sequel to “The 39 Steps”, Hannay Stands Fast sees our dashing hero, Richard Hannay back in the fray on a mission to thwart a new and deadly threat to his beloved England. Engaged on this top-secret case by MI5, Hannay makes his way down to Cornwall to infiltrate a secretive organisation and learn […]

Europe's only tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Two great live bands that are so closely tied together by the great Stevie Nicks. Hear and see all both bands classic songs along with The Traveling Wilburys and Stevie Nicks collaborations plus many more. A full two hour show from […]

Stars of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT sing the biggest musical hits of a generation.  Dreamcoat Stars is back due to popular demand, for their 5th UK tour. Bringing incredible live musical entertainment to the nation! Experience the UK's biggest and best night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert featuring brand-new songs and arrangements. The concert includes […]

Often described as ‘the finest gypsy jazz in the Cotswolds’, Swing from Paris are a UK quartet of violin, guitars and double bass. Inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s and ‘40s, they present their own versions of music by Gershwin, Piazzolla, John Lewis, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of […]

WINNER OF THE STAGE AWARD FOR ACTING EXCELLENCE Force adversaries to talk and you may achieve peace. What happens when you lock up a Celtic fan with a Rangers fan on the day of the big match? Fireworks! That’s What! Des Dillon delights, entertains and educates on the religious origins of Celtic-Ranger conflict. Beneath its […]