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Accounting - Your questions answered

Tuesday 4 September 2018 to Wednesday 4 September 2019
This workshop will provide information and guidance on the crucial elements of small business finance.

Websites Made Easy

Wednesday 19 September 2018 to Thursday 19 September 2019
This workshop will provide information and guidance on the importance and impact of having a website for your business.

Tor Bay & The Sea

Monday 1 October 2018 to Tuesday 31 December 2019
An exhibition of works and artefacts that help celebrate the rich maritime heritage of the Bay.

Music Rhythm & Rhyme - Churston Library

Wednesdays between Wednesday 2 January 2019 and Wednesday 18 December 2019
This free event introduces babies and toddlers to the magic of books with songs, stories and fun.

Teddy Tales

Thursdays between Thursday 3 January 2019 and Thursday 19 December 2019
Listen to lovely stories, sing lots of songs and enjoy making crafts.

Scrabble Club

Fridays between Friday 4 January 2019 and Friday 20 December 2019
Join the Friends of Paignton Library for a game of scrabble!

Music Rhythm & Rhyme - Churston Library

Fridays between Friday 4 January 2019 and Friday 20 December 2019
This free event introduces babies and toddlers to the magic of books with songs, stories and fun.

Lego Club - Torquay

Saturdays between Saturday 5 January 2019 and Saturday 21 December 2019
Do you Love Lego? Torquay Library hosts Lego Club sessions every Saturday for children of all ages!

Teddy Tales

Mondays between Monday 7 January 2019 and Monday 23 December 2019
Stories, songs and crafts for children aged 2 to 4. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

Music Rhythm & Rhyme - Brixham Library

Mondays between Monday 7 January 2019 and Monday 23 December 2019
This free event introduces babies and toddlers to the magic of books with songs, stories and fun.

Music Rhythm & Rhyme - Brixham Library

Tuesdays between Tuesday 8 January 2019 and Tuesday 24 December 2019
This free event introduces babies and toddlers to the magic of books with songs, stories and fun.

Ipplepen: New Discoveries on the Edge of the Roman Empire

Saturday 16 March 2019 to Sunday 8 September 2019
This exhibition interprets some of the finds from the recent excavations at Ipplepen for the first time.

VeloSkate

Tuesdays between Tuesday 2 April 2019 and Tuesday 24 September 2019
Time for the ultimate outdoor skate, with a flat area for fun and games and a 1.5km track to cruise around.

Lego and Duplo Club - Churston

Saturdays between Saturday 13 April 2019 and Saturday 21 December 2019
Do you Love Lego? Churston Library hosts Lego Club sessions every Saturday for children of all ages!

Knit and chat

Mondays between Monday 15 April 2019 and Monday 23 December 2019
Drop in with any craft activity and enjoy creative relaxation in good company.

Bare Bones Exhibition

Saturday 25 May 2019 to Sunday 8 September 2019
A national touring exhibition from Blue Tokay at Torquay Museum, exploring the fascinating world of animal skeletons.

Summer garden walk

Thursday 6 June 2019 to Saturday 31 August 2019
Join the gardeners at Greenway for a free walk and talk through the glorious woodland garden.

The BFG in Pictures

Saturday 8 June 2019 to Sunday 1 September 2019
The BFG in Pictures is the first major exhibition of artwork by Quentin Blake for Roald Dahl's enduring tale.

Paperback Ramblers

Sundays between Sunday 7 July 2019 and Sunday 22 September 2019
Love reading? Love walking in the fresh air? Why not combine the two at our brand new Paperback Ramblers Club.

Tai Chi in the Gardens

Tuesdays between Tuesday 9 July 2019 and Tuesday 24 September 2019
Come and enjoy a gentle and relaxing introduction to this ancient Chinese exercise that benefits the mind, body and spirit.

Summer Reading Challenge - Space Chase

Saturday 13 July 2019 to Wednesday 4 September 2019
Get ready for an out of this world adventure with Space Chase!

The Big Butterfly Count at Greenway

Friday 19 July 2019 to Wednesday 7 August 2019
Can you help with The Big Butterfly Count by finding a quiet spot and seeing how many butterflies you can spot in 15 minutes?

Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee

Tuesday 23 July 2019 to Thursday 25 July 2019
This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.

Some Guys Have All the Luck - The Rod Stewart Story

Wednesday 24 July 2019
It may not be Rod himself, but it might as well be. Frontman Paul Metcalfe exudes the energy, charisma, looks and voice of the real Rod! Get ready for a fun filled night of Rod Stewart classics!

Outdoor theatre 'Wuthering Heights'

Friday 26 July 2019
Join Heartbreak Productions for this iconic tale of a timeless love affair between two restless souls as wild and untamed as the bleak Yorkshire moors.

The Wind in the Willows

Saturday 27 July 2019
Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their madcap adventures of friendship, mishap and mayhem.

Brixham Indoor Market

Saturday 27 July 2019
Local indoor Brixham market in the Scala hall with free entry. The markets will display various local artisan's Offering a variety of different crafts and products and cafe.

HSBC UK - Development Races - Torbay #4

Saturday 27 July 2019
New for 2019, entry level races to encourage men and women to compete in events.

Big Family Picnic

Sunday 28 July 2019
Bring along your picnic blankets and lunch and enjoy time in the beautiful gardens of Torre Abbey.

Storytelling Tuesday

Tuesdays between Tuesday 30 July 2019 and Tuesday 27 August 2019
Join Jane on Tuesday afternoon's in the summer holidays for storytelling.

Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee

Tuesday 30 July 2019 to Wednesday 31 July 2019
This is Agatha Christie at her best; a plot so clever and full of twists and turns exercising Poirot's little grey cells to their limit.

Belle Voci

Wednesday 31 July 2019
The popular soprano and tenor duo return to Torre Abbey with an evening of musical entertainment.

Mid Devon Youth + Go Race Series - 5

Wednesday 31 July 2019
Regular racing for youth riders with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for new riders.

Summer holidays free story and craft activities - aliens theme

Thursday 1 August 2019
Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free story and craft activities for ages 3-11 years old. This session will be aliens theme.

Sensory story time with Sarah

Friday 2 August 2019
Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.

Outdoor theatre 'Ali Baba'

Sunday 4 August 2019
Illyria Theatre Company brings an action-packed and laugh-filled adaptation of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves to Cockington.

The Comedy of Errors - Open Air Theatre

Sunday 4 August 2019
Folky Theatre present Shakespeare's classic tale of mistaken identities.

#BoostTorbay Networking Night

Monday 5 August 2019
Grab yourself a drink from the bar and network with over 20 other local businesses from around Torbay.

Music Mania

Monday 5 August 2019 to Friday 9 August 2019
Come and fill the days of the summer holidays with us at our Music Mania activity week.

Yarn Bombers

Monday 5 August 2019
Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!

Storytelling with Libraries Unlimited

Wednesdays between Wednesday 7 August 2019 and Wednesday 21 August 2019
Join Torre Abbey and Libraries Unlimited over the summer for storytelling amongst our brand new exhibition 'The BFG in Pictures'.

Jane Austen’s Persuasion

Wednesday 7 August 2019
Chamber Opera Tours presents Jane Austen’s Persuasion: A Musical Drama. One performance only on Saturday, 7 August 2019 at 7:30pm at Palace Theatre, Paignton.

Summer holidays free story and craft activities - spacecrafts and rockets theme

Thursday 8 August 2019
Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free story and craft activities for ages 3-11 years old. This session will be spacecrafts and rockets theme.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Thursday 8 August 2019
The World's leading theatre show concerning Simon & Garfunkel featuring a full live band and state of the art video projection and lighting.

Berry Head Bat Walks

Friday 9 August 2019
A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head, a Geopark Gateway Site.

Teddy Bears Picnic Workshop

Saturday 10 August 2019
Join Torre Abbey for a Teddy Bears Picnic, we will be playing our favourite games and bringing our teddy bears to life with lots of fun and imaginative play.

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Saturday 10 August 2019
With outstanding musicianship, superb vocals, and incredible production, this spellbinding show is a true celebration of all things Floyd and appeals to fans of all ages.

Ukulele playing

Monday 12 August 2019
Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.

Coastal Clean Up - Torre Abbey Sands

Wednesday 14 August 2019
Join the Living Coasts Coastal Crew at Torre Abbey Sands and help them keep the shores clean!

Energy from Waste plant open day

Wednesday 14 August 2019

Summer holidays free story and craft activities - astronauts and the moon theme

Thursday 15 August 2019
Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free story and craft activities for ages 3-11 years old. This session will be astronauts and the moon theme.

Torbay Five Bays Challenge

Sunday 18 August 2019
A 10km multi-terrain race over beaches, shingle, public footpaths, short sections of tarmac roads and a long section of rocky and tree root strewn Coastal Path.

Summer holidays free story and craft activities - stars and planets theme

Thursday 22 August 2019
Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free story and craft activities for ages 3-11 years old. This session will be stars and planets theme.

The Tempest by William Shakespeare

Thursday 22 August 2019
Illyria Theatre Company is an intrepid band of five actors who perform Shakespeare’s plays, entirely uncut.

Outdoor theatre 'Gangsta Granny'

Friday 23 August 2019
Heartbreak Productions invites you to share in this exciting escapade, a David Walliams’ bestseller adapted for the outdoor stage.

Bye Bye Baby

Friday 23 August 2019
A celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons presented by Europe’s no 1 tribute Bye Bye Baby.

Lark in the Park

Friday 23 August 2019 to Sunday 25 August 2019
Torbay's new summer highlight - a free community event for families.

Big Band Concert - Mike Westbrook Uncommon Orchestra

Sunday 25 August 2019
Come and join us for the big band concert with Mike Westbrook Uncommon Orchestra.

Mister Magnolia - Open Air Theatre

Sunday 25 August 2019
Filled with music, puppetry and wonderful characters this family show is one not to be missed.

Mid Devon Youth + Go Race Series - 6

Wednesday 28 August 2019
Regular racing for youth riders with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for new riders.

The Dreamboys

Friday 30 August 2019
The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and UK tour for 2019.

Brixham Indoor Market

Saturday 31 August 2019
Local indoor Brixham market in the Scala hall with free entry. The markets will display various local artisan's Offering a variety of different crafts and products and cafe.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Sunday 1 September 2019
This gripping tale is now a brand-new musical production being brought to Cockington Court by the Illyria Theatre Company.

THHN - City to Sea

Sunday 1 September 2019
The City to Sea Marathon, which you can run or walk starts from Exeter and winds its way to Babbacombe Downs.

Cycle September

Sunday 1 September 2019 to Monday 30 September 2019
Devon's summer cycle challenge is here!

Yarn Bombers

Monday 2 September 2019
Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!

Berry Head Bat Walks

Friday 6 September 2019
A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head, a Geopark Gateway Site.

Shine outdoors

Fridays between Friday 6 September 2019 and Friday 25 October 2019
Come and join like-minded women aged 55+ to enjoy the magnificent glory of Torquay outside.

Sensory story time with Sarah

Friday 6 September 2019
Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.

Grimm's fairytales storytelling

Saturday 7 September 2019
Churston Library is pleased to present a Grimm's Fairytales Storytelling Workshop with PaddleBoat Theatre Company.

Ukulele playing

Monday 9 September 2019
Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.

The Archive of Missing Things

Wednesday 11 September 2019 to Saturday 14 September 2019
The Archive of Missing Things is both a performance and a game.

Agatha Christie: Unfinished Portrait

Thursday 12 September 2019 to Monday 25 November 2019
An insight into the life of world famous author, featuring photographs from the family's private collection.

Writer's Talk: Michael Davies on Desmond Bagley

Thursday 12 September 2019
Michael Davies talks about ‘curating’ the new Bagley novel Domino Island, nursing it from first-draft manuscript to full publication.

Writer's Talk: Lucy Foley

Thursday 12 September 2019
As part of the IACF, Lucy talks about her debut crime novel, The Hunting Party, inspired by a particularly remote spot in Scotland that fired her imagination.

Writer's Talk: Yvvette Edwards

Thursday 12 September 2019
As part of the International Agatha Christie Festival, don't miss this talk from the Man Booker nominated author of A Cupboard Full of Coats and The Mother.

Murder, She Didn't Write: The Improvised Murder Mystery

Thursday 12 September 2019
A classic murder mystery is created on the spot in this ingenious and hilarious show.

Starting Your Business - The Legal Bit

Thursday 12 September 2019
The workshop will provide up to date information and industry expertise covering the key considerations of starting a new business from a legal perspective.

Writer's Talk: Jacob Ross

Friday 13 September 2019
A talk from the author of The Bone Readers.

Writer's Talk: Charlotte Philby & Erin Kelly

Friday 13 September 2019
Together Charlotte and Erin will discuss their latest works, inspirations and influences.

Agatha Christie's Mysterious Riviera - a Walking Tour

Friday 13 September 2019
Take a stroll along the Agatha Christie Mile with Matt Newbury, author of a brand new book called Agatha Christie’s Devon.

The Last Séance and Other Supernatural Tales

Friday 13 September 2019 to Saturday 14 September 2019
Storytellers from award-winning theatre company Scary Little Girls will thrill and chill you during this celebration of Agatha’s darker side.

Coastal Clean Up - Beacon Cove

Saturday 14 September 2019
Join the Living Coasts Coastal Crew at Beacon Cove and help them keep the shores clean!

The Story Adventurers

Saturday 14 September 2019
The International Agatha Christie Festival invites youngsters to bring your ideas and imagination, use detective skills to help solve puzzles and crack clues.

Writer's Talk: 'Agatha, Poirot and Me' with Sophie Hannah

Saturday 14 September 2019
Internationally bestselling writer Sophie Hannah will talk about her latest Poirot novel.

Writer's Talk: Tony Medawar

Saturday 14 September 2019
Hear from an authority on crime and detective fiction with a penchant for tracking down lost, forgotten and unknown work by the masters of the genre.

Come Dance with Me

Saturday 14 September 2019
Dance in Devon hosts a family-friendly tea dance with live music and dancing.

Isokon, the Bauhaus and Agatha Christie with Leyla Daybelge & Magnus Englund

Sunday 15 September 2019
The extraordinary story of Isokon, a ground-breaking Modernist building in London, and how its network of residents helped shape modern Britain.

The Moving Finger - a Lecture Performance by Charles Muglestone

Sunday 15 September 2019
A lecture performance inspired from one of the most notable world influences on the poetry and literature of the late Victorian period.

Christie Mystery Day at Torquay Museum

Sunday 15 September 2019
Celebrate Agatha Christie’s birthday in style this year with an exclusive, special Christie Mystery Day, packed with events for fans of the Queen of Crime.

Street Cricket Sessions, Paignton // Chance to Shine

Mondays between Monday 16 September 2019 and Monday 28 October 2019
Street Cricket sessions in Paignton every Monday - authentic Tape Ball optional!

Street Sports Sessions, Torquay // Love Sports Project

Wednesdays between Wednesday 18 September 2019 and Wednesday 23 October 2019
Multi-sports at Ellacombe Park court every Wednesday with panna, football, basketball, cricket and more!

Digital Torbay

Thursday 19 September 2019
A newly established collective working together to grow networks, increase collaboration and improve the Bay's digital offering.

Street Basketball Sessions, Torquay // Satellite Club

Fridays between Friday 20 September 2019 and Friday 18 October 2019
#LoveBasketball #streetball session in Torquay every Friday.

Patterns on Pots

Saturday 21 September 2019 to Sunday 27 October 2019
A celebration by the Torquay Pottery Collectors Society of the magnificent range of Art Pottery produced by the potteries in the local area.

Heritage Open Days

Saturday 21 September 2019 to Sunday 22 September 2019
Torre Abbey are throwing open their doors to the house and gardens, and giving everyone FREE entry to our multi-award winning tourist attraction.

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers

Saturday 21 September 2019
Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your heart beat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

Jack Dee - Off the Telly

Sunday 22 September 2019
Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment (food and beverages not included) in his new stand-up tour.

Meet the author Marcia Willett

Tuesday 24 September 2019
Come and meet the author Marcia Willett for book signing and talk with light refreshments.

The ELO Experience

Friday 27 September 2019
The ELO Experience are the world's foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra, and a must for any fan.

Mindfullness Play Workshops for Kids

Saturday 28 September 2019 to Saturday 14 December 2019
A fun theme to explore as well as plenty of ways to begin to understand the basic foundations of mindfulness.

D-Day 75: The Story of Operation Overlord in South Devon

Saturday 28 September 2019 to Friday 31 January 2020
This exhibition brings to life the dramatic events leading up to D-Day, the part played by the people of South Devon in this historic military operation, and the direct impact of World War II on the normally serene seaside towns of Torbay.

Broadway and Beyond

Saturday 28 September 2019
A thrilling and entertaining mix of musical wit from the most popular musicals of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Ask us about Town Councils

Tuesday 1 October 2019
A public event linked to our ongoing consultation regarding Town Councils.

Sensory story time with Sarah

Friday 4 October 2019
Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.

Under the sea theme fun activities

Saturday 5 October 2019
Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free activities for ages. This session will be under sea theme.

Yarn Bombers

Monday 7 October 2019
Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!

Business Growth Festival 2019

Wednesday 9 October 2019
Features some fantastic seminars and a great opportunity for businesses to get together.

An audience at the Palace - Pearls before Poppies: The Story of the Red Cross Pearls

Thursday 10 October 2019
Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects! This month Pearls before Poppies.

Ukulele playing

Monday 14 October 2019
Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.

His Day in Music - An evening of spoken word with Rick Buckler of The Jam

Thursday 17 October 2019
Hear Rick Buckler the drummer with The Jam explain, up close and personal, about his early days and struggles in one of Britain’s great exports.

Odette Adams

Friday 18 October 2019
Described as ‘Sade meets Joni Mitchell’, London-based Odette is a rising singer-songwriter with a fresh new sound.

Dial M for Murder

Tuesday 22 October 2019 to Friday 25 October 2019
Tony Wendice has married Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. A classic thriller full of suspense.

Horrible History fun activities

Thursday 24 October 2019
Come and join the fun at Churston Library with free activities for ages. This session will be Horrible History theme.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Saturday 26 October 2019
Hold on to your horns and join the billy goats on their adventure as they bravely cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures.

Rock and Roll Revolution featuring The Bluejays

Saturday 26 October 2019
One of the UK’s finest vintage rock ‘n’ roll experiences.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tuesday 29 October 2019 to Saturday 26 October 2019
Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours!

Sensory story time with Sarah

Friday 1 November 2019
Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.

Yarn Bombers

Monday 4 November 2019
Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!

Wavelength

Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
A celebration of sound and light, illuminating the overlooked, bringing people together.

Illumaphonium Halo | Michael Davis

Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
An interactive installation with soundscape inspired by local birdsong. Haloes glow and sing out as you interact with them physically.

Activities with Light & Sound

Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
Activities and events each evening, with hands-on activities for families, opportunities to contribute to projections, experiment and explore sound and light.

Open Canvas | The Media Workshop

Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
Torre Abbey becomes a canvas for mass collaboration and a celebration of people and place, with projection-mapping that evolves over three days.

Impressions | Limbic Cinema

Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
Cliff surfaces see organic patterns transforming into creatures and new forms, connecting locations through the interplay of light and image.

Murmuration | Suzie West with Sound Communities

Friday 8 November 2019 to Saturday 9 November 2019
Using silent disco technology, join the flock of over 100 people moving in tune with each othe.

Adventures with Instruments | Rachel Miller

Friday 8 November 2019
An introduction to musical instruments for early years children and families, with puppetry, song and story, and a chance to try out the instruments yourselves.

Moonscape | Victoria Westaway

Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
Taking inspiration from the moon-like surface of the Pitch & Putt, willow artist Victoria Westaway creates a landscape of glowing spheres that appear to float above the ground.

Wavelength Radio | Sound Communities

Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
Sound Communities host a live broadcast over the weekend of Wavelength, with music, discussion and info on all activity happening across the event locations.

Vista | Zuppa Theatre Co. with Andrew Burke, Kate Cayley & James Tyson

Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
An app-guided audio tour that takes you on a journey reflecting upon Torquay - its histories, landscape and contemporary panoramas.

Live Moon | Torbay Astronomical Society

Friday 8 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
Torbay Astronomical Society will be capturing live images of the Moon, projecting them for audiences at Torre Abbey to see up close.

The Armadillo's Song | Yvonne Napper

Friday 8 November 2019
A story for all the family in words and music about a courageous little animal from South America on a quest to find her own true voice.

Rich Traditions | Louis Bingham & Griselda Sanderson

Friday 8 November 2019
Dance tunes and songs inspired by the many rich traditions of Europe and beyond, performed by mother-and-son duo.

Wonder at the wonders that ever the world has wondered at ... | Dr Tony Lidington

Friday 8 November 2019
Find-out about the history of pre-cinema and itinerant storytellers - or ‘raree men’, as they were known.

Baba Yaga | Rachel Miller, Sonic Tales

Friday 8 November 2019
The music for this show is influenced by the folk music of Keralia – a small country situated between Russia and Finland.

Dog Ballet | Nigel & Louise

Saturday 9 November 2019
After ‘last light’, 100 dogs will be accompanied by a live music and a soundscape made from recorded testimony from local people - about the relationships and bonds we share with dogs, with each other and with our natural landscapes.

Field of Stars | Lizzie Bryant

Saturday 9 November 2019
Join storyteller Lizzie Bryant on a quest for myths and legends of the stars and constellations to be seen in the November night sky.

Music In The Burrow | Laura & Lyndon Forster

Saturday 9 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
Bring your little one into the burrow and enjoy a cosy time of lullabies and soothing arrangements of songs.

'Sounds of the World' Shadow-Puppetry | The Clockwork Moth

Saturday 9 November 2019 to Sunday 10 November 2019
Come and create your very own shadow-puppet which will be added to a special group video, featuring the different sounds made by of all our creations.

A History of Waves - A Musical Lecture from Oliver to William | Trio of Men

Saturday 9 November 2019
A piece of experimental musico-performance by municipal musicians Trio Of Men.

Torre Flock | Spindrift Dance

Sunday 10 November 2019
A new piece of family friendly dance theatre inspired by our South West landscapes: our birds, insects, plants, rivers, trees, & waters.

Gathering Voices

Sunday 10 November 2019
Clare Anstee convenes regional choirs for a resonant hour of song! Join us to hear a multitude of voices in the Spanish Barn.

Ceilidh Jam | Folk Dance Remixed

Sunday 10 November 2019
Join Folk Dance Remixed for a fantastic high energy ceilidh bringing people together across the generations through dance and music.

Ukulele playing

Monday 11 November 2019
Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.

Lucy Worsley: Queen Victoria: Daughter, Wife, Mother and Widow

Wednesday 13 November 2019
Lucy's illustrated talk takes you into the life, the palaces, and the rich colourful age of this woman who ruled a quarter of the globe.

Digital Marketing including SEO & Social Media

Thursday 14 November 2019
Getting to grips with Search Engine Optimisation and Social Media.

You, Me and My Voice

Friday 15 November 2019
A semi-autobiographical, accessible, funny, interactive, emotional (and a little dark), real-life piece of theatre.

World Roots Drum and Percussion Workshops

Saturdays between Saturday 16 November 2019 and Saturday 14 December 2019
A weekly exploration of world rhythms from across the globe.

Andy Parsons - Healing the Nation

Sunday 17 November 2019
Off The Kerb Comedy Star, Andy Parsons, preforms his brand new stand comedy show.

An Audience with Lesley Garrett

Wednesday 20 November 2019
Join Britain’s most popular soprano for a delightful evening of song, reminiscences and chat.

Snake in the Grass

Tuesday 26 November 2019 to Friday 29 November 2019
A darker side of Alan Ayckbourn's talent in this story of two mismatched sisters and their father’s manipulative nurse.

Devon Tourism Awards

Thursday 28 November 2019
A celebration of excellence in tourism across the South West with linked schemes in Cornwall, Dorset and Bristol, Bath and Somerset.

Brixham Indoor Market

Saturday 30 November 2019
Local indoor Brixham market in the Scala hall with free entry. The markets will display various local artisan's Offering a variety of different crafts and products and cafe.

Griff Rhys Jones - All Over the Place

Saturday 30 November 2019
Griff is back and once again all over the place touring the UK this autumn with his brand new full-length stand-up show.

Wreath Making Workshops

Saturdays between Saturday 30 November 2019 and Saturday 14 December 2019
Create a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on your door or above your fireplace.

Santa’s Elves and the Shoemaker

Saturday 30 November 2019 to Sunday 1 December 2019
This show features original songs and energetic choreography, audience participation and gifts for all of the Children.

Pam Ayres - Up In The Attic

Sunday 1 December 2019
Pam will be performing poems from her new book Up In The Attic along with classic poems and stories from her long career.

Yarn Bombers

Monday 2 December 2019
Come and have some fun and create something beautiful with the Torbay Yarn Bombers!

Sensory story time with Sarah

Friday 6 December 2019
Get involved in a story and join in with a simple craft.

Paignton Lantern Festival

Saturday 7 December 2019
Live entertainment and a festive market followed by the lantern parade.

Christmas. Time.

Sunday 8 December 2019
A musical comedy for all the family and promises to be a fun, festive and fantastically funny Christmas offering!

Ukulele playing

Monday 9 December 2019
Learn to play the Ukulele with John Morgan at Churston Library.

Sing a Song o' Scrooge

Wednesday 11 December 2019 to Saturday 14 December 2019
A brand new adaption of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens using music from the Gilbert and Sullivan Operas.

An audience at the Palace - Clarkson Rose: Fifty Years of Seaside Entertainment

Thursday 12 December 2019
Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects! This month Clarkson Rose.

Belle Voci Christmas Concert

Wednesday 18 December 2019
The popular soprano and tenor duo return with an evening of musical entertainment with a Christmas flavour.

Torquay Christmas street and craft market

Friday 20 December 2019 to Tuesday 24 December 2019
A Christmas street market based in Torquay with a range of stalls.

Sleeping Beauty

Saturday 21 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020
This year's magical family pantomime at the Palace Theatre is Sleeping Beauty.

New Year Family Swim Party

Friday 3 January 2020
Why not join Play Torbay for the best fun in a swimming pool?

Torbay Velopark Cyclo-cross 2019

Sunday 5 January 2020
Cyclo-cross racing for all ages from 6 to 60+Torbay Velopark.

Romans in Devon

Tuesday 7 January 2020
Join Owen Fullarton for a lecture as part of the Torquay Museum Lecture Society Season.

Arthur Ransome

Wednesday 8 January 2020
Join Julian Lovelock for a lecture as part of the Torquay Museum Lecture Society Season.

An audience at the Palace - Violet Pinwill: Woodcarver of Ermington and Plymouth

Thursday 9 January 2020
Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects! This month woodcarver Violet Pinwill.

Open Mic Nights

Friday 10 January 2020
Brixham's open mic night for singing, drama, poetry, comedy, storytelling or instrumentalists.

Old Herbaceous

Friday 10 January 2020
After the huge success of Three Men in a Boat Giles Shenton returns to Brixham with Old Herbaceous.

BSO - New Year Johann Strauss Gala

Friday 10 January 2020
Celebrate the New Year with an uplifting selection of waltzes, marches, polkas and arias by the King of Waltz and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

Kids' Saturday Cookery Club

Saturday 11 January 2020
Celebrate the new season with a fresh spring veg recipe and an Easter bake!

Beauty and the Beast

Sunday 12 January 2020
Be our guest this Christmas and enjoy a tale as old as time.

Time of My Life

Monday 13 January 2020 to Saturday 18 January 2020
The play is set in three different periods of time in a small Italian restaurant in Northern England.

The Somerset Levels

Tuesday 14 January 2020
Join Peter Exley for a lecture as part of the Torquay Museum Lecture Society Season.

Botanising the Footpaths of Torquay

Wednesday 15 January 2020
Join Anne Swithinbank for a lecture as part of the Torquay Museum Lecture Society Season.

Ivan Brackenbury supports Tom Binns: The 'Psychic Comedium'

Wednesday 15 January 2020
A masterclass in improvisation, character comedy and mindreading.

Paignton Society Talks

Thursday 16 January 2020
Join the Paignton Society for an informative talk.

British Cycling Pathway Development Centre Circuit Torbay #4

Saturday 18 January 2020
British Cycling support riders with their first step on the talent pathway as well as current riders who have been engaged in RSR and Apprentice programmes.

Sneaky Finders Detective Day

Saturday 18 January 2020
Think you have what it takes to catch a killer? CluedUpp is the exciting outdoor detective game that's just like a giant version of the board-game Cluedo - and it's happening in Torquay.

The Torquay Historical Pageant of 1924

Tuesday 21 January 2020
Join David Hinchliffe for a lecture as part of the Torquay Museum Lecture Society Season.

The Italian Garden at Great Ambrook

Wednesday 22 January 2020
Join Angela Dodd-Crompton for a lecture as part of the Torquay Museum Lecture Society Season.

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club

Friday 24 January 2020
Bringing the best live stand-up to Torquay!

Chinese New Year

Saturday 25 January 2020
Celebrate the Chinese year of the Rat with Torquay Museum's day of family-friendly fun activities suitable for all ages.

Circus of Horrors

Saturday 25 January 2020
The new Circus of Horrors show will be an immersive celebration of its astounding 25 years.

Charles Kingsley: a Westcountryman of Many Talents

Tuesday 28 January 2020
Join Ian Lane for a lecture as part of the Torquay Museum Lecture Society Season.

FREE 1-2-1 Business Advice Sessions

Tuesday 28 January 2020
Our Business Advisors are here to offer you that personal support through face to face meetings.

Bumblebees

Wednesday 29 January 2020
Join Debs Rylands for a lecture as part of the Torquay Museum Lecture Society Season.

British Cycling Pathway Development Centre Circuit Torbay #5

Saturday 1 February 2020
British Cycling support riders with their first step on the talent pathway as well as current riders who have been engaged in RSR and Apprentice programmes.

Torbay Apprenticeships Fair

Wednesday 5 February 2020
A free event during National Apprenticeship Week 2020 that gives employers the opportunity to showcase Apprenticeship vacancies at all levels within their business.

Torbay Guild of Artists: Vision of Art

Friday 7 February 2020 to Friday 28 February 2020
A showcase of stunning images by the Torbay Guild of Artists.

Exhibition by Sarah Strachan

Saturday 8 February 2020 to Sunday 23 February 2020
Ghost is made up of 100s of second-hand plastic animals painted a chalky white, arranged as a herd.

An audience at the Palace - Puritans, players and punks

Thursday 13 February 2020
Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects! This month the birth of London's commercial theatre.

Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly

Friday 14 February 2020
This award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.

Dance To The Music - UK Tour 2020

Sunday 16 February 2020
a sumptuously beautiful, glamorous dance show created, directed and choreographed by ex Strictly professional Kristina Rihanoff and hosted by heartthrob Jake Quickenden.

Indigos Go Wild Adventure Playgound

Monday 17 February 2020 to Tuesday 18 February 2020
Come along and join in the fun with Indigos Go Wild this half term.

Fort Apache Adventure Playgound

Wednesday 19 February 2020
Come along and join in the fun with Fort Apache this half term.

Night must fall

Wednesday 19 February 2020 to Friday 21 February 2020
This psychological thriller has all the tension, atmosphere and suspicion of the best British mysteries from master playwright Emlyn Williams that will leave you at the edge of your seat.

Wild Fox Adventure Playgound

Thursday 20 February 2020
Come along and join in the fun with Wild Fox this half term.

Beyond The Barricade

Friday 28 February 2020
Recreating West End and Broadway hit songs with amazing authenticity, and performed by a cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables.

The Total Who Show

Saturday 29 February 2020
Get ready for two hours of hits and classics by The Who all performed by top musicians who have worked with The Who.

The Illeagle Eagles

Sunday 1 March 2020
The World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute returns in 2020 for another outstanding show.

The Woman In Black

Tuesday 3 March 2020 to Saturday 7 March 2020
Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, The Woman in Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir.

Rowcroft The Male Trail

Saturday 7 March 2020
Once again, we’re calling upon the men of South Devon to do their bit to support their local hospice involving pints, pasties and watching the 6 Nations with your mates – all in the name of charity!

An Audience at the Palace - Hot Rocks and High Places

Thursday 12 March 2020
Monthly talks with interesting folk on fabulous subjects! A time to socialise, discuss and learn loads of fascinating new stuff.

Journeys: Mayflower 400

Saturday 4 July 2020 to Sunday 23 August 2020
A new body of artistic work inspired by the journey taken by the Mayflower 400 years ago.

Mothers who Make - Torbay

Saturday 18 July 2020
A grass roots, national initiative, dedicated to supporting mothers that hold the dual roles of mother and artist.