Events in Torquay From 27th April – 3rd May 2026

You can find cultural celebrations, live music performances, and family-friendly creative sessions in Torquay this week. Intimate theatre productions at Babbacombe Theatre are marking milestone anniversaries for local groups, with shows based on regional stories and personal memories that connect across generations. These events highlight ongoing support for civic storytelling through performance. Comedy nights feature established acts from BBC Radio Devon’s roster, performing in the relaxed setting of The Salcombe Room at Torre Abbey Meadows. Tribute concerts deliver immersive experiences using accurate costumes and staging that mirror classic album covers, last weekend included a dedicated evening to Roxy Music with period lighting effects and audience participation. Families can join free drop-in art sessions held weekly near the meadow’s eastern edge; no booking is needed, enabling spontaneous engagement across age groups, especially during school holidays when weekend attendance peaks. The town continues to balance community-driven culture with curated entertainment: outdoor film screenings return to Marlow Park every Thursday evening in late April under open skies and cooler early summer temperatures. Events are increasingly scheduled around local transport patterns, many venues lie within short walking distance of the A380 or Torquay railway station, though parking remains limited near Decoy Country Park and along the harbour area during mid-week gatherings. The mix reflects a town where civic life evolves while holding onto identity markers shaped by Agatha Christie’s legacy and maritime history. For details on times, locations, and access options including nearby accessible routes from A3022 junctions, refer to listings below.