Entertainment

The English Riviera buzzes with activity throughout the day and for much of the night.

Arts and culture

Beyond the wilds and beauty of Tor Bay’s iconic coastline lies a vibrant arts and culture scene of unique museums, diverse theatres and creative festivals.

For performing arts and theatre lovers, Torbay has five theatres offering comedy, dance, family shows, music and performances from West End tours to the very best in local contemporary youth theatre and emerging talent delivering compelling shows.

Torbay’s other cultural attractions include Cockington Court showcasing Torbay’s artisan makers; Agatha Christie’s holiday home - National Trust’s Greenway; and four libraries in Torquay, Paignton, Churston and Brixham with a wealth of litrature, exhibition programmes and local study materials.

Big screen fun

For movie-lovers there’s plenty on offer, so break out the popcorn and settle down for the latest blockbusters at one of our local cinemas. With 13 screens to choose from, you’re sure to find something to enjoy.

Nights out

The English Riviera is a great place for a fantastic night out.

As you'd expect from one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK, there's a terrific selection of traditional and modern pubs, wine, cocktail and champagne bars, dance, cabaret and night clubs, whether you are here for a night, a weekend break or a longer getaway.

The English Riviera has a great local music scene and a growing number of talented local artists. For full details of what’s on at each of our different venues please visit the What’s on Calendar.

Sport

Devon’s beautiful English Riviera with its popular resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham has quite a renowned microclimate and a very sheltered Bay, great for all types of outdoor sports and leisure. 

Torquay United’s home ground at Plainmoor is regarded by supporters as one of the most attractive and welcoming i https://www.englishriviera.co.uk/things-to-do/torquay-united-football-club-p1296893 n the country, with many rival clubs’ fanbases choosing the fixture as an opportunity to visit the English Riviera.

For rugby fans, the English Riviera is only 30 minutes away from the home ground of one of the top rugby union teams in England - Exeter Chiefs. Playing in the Premiership Rugby Union League, Exeter Chiefs was founded in 1871 and since 2006 have played all their home matches at Sandy Park, a purpose-built facility just off the M5 junction 30.

There are some wonderfully appointed and highly welcoming golf clubs on Devon’s English Riviera. In Torquay and Brixham there are beautiful 18-hole parkland golf courses, both with stunning views of the coastline