What's on....
Why not make a weekend of it, with amazing shows at our three local theatres.
Find links and what's happening in the bay. Additionally 2025 saw the launch of the new Arena Torquay.
Babbacombe Theatre 2026
- Tease - Friday January 30th, 7:30 pm 2026 - the ultimate burlesque and cabaret experience
- Psychic Sally - Thursday February 19th, 7:30 pm 2026 - The nation’s favourite psychic is back on tour!
- Beauty & The Beast (Adult Panto) - Friday February 20th, 7:30 pm 2026
- Gareth Gates (Boyband in the Buff) - Friday February 27th, 7:30 pm 2026 - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers.
- ADELE The Candlelight Concert Saturday February 28th, 7:30 pm 2026 - Featuring internationally acclaimed Adele tribute vocalist Natalie Black, whose powerhouse voice and emotional depth capture the spirit of Adele
- Man in The Mirror - Friday March 6th, 7:30 pm 2026 - Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.
- An Evening With DENISE VAN OUTEN Saturday March 7th, 7:30 pm 2026 - Join Denise Van Outen for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and stories from her dazzling career.
- TWIST & SHOUT - Friday March 13th, 7:30 pm 2026 - An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.
- The Dazzling Diamonds - Saturday March 21st, 7:30 pm 2026 - Fresh off the stage in London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show.
- ELVIS – ERAS OF A KING - Saturday March 28th, 7:30 pm 2026 - Re-live how Elvis rose to fame as Louis performs the hits from 1956 when Elvis first hit stardom to the amazing recreation of the Las Vegas years, taking you to Elvis at the Movies & the iconic leather suit from the 68 Comeback Special along the way.
- Nothing But A Good Time – The Rock Anthems Show - Saturday April 4th, 7:30 pm 2026 - Nothing But a Good Time is the ultimate celebration of timeless rock anthems.
- FAST LOVE Friday April 10th, 7:30 pm 2026 Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! With a brand-new show for 2025.
- KATIE HOPKINS - Free Range Thursday - April 16th, 7:30 pm 2026 Friday April 17th 7:30pm and Saturday April 18th, 7:30pm 2026 Due to popular demand we have added a third date Thursday 16th April, tickets now available.
- LET’S ROCK THE 70s - Friday April 24th, 7:30 pm 2026 LET’s ROCK THE 70s is an electrifying live show that captures the spirit of the 1970s with authenticity and flair. Experience the iconic anthems and unforgettable hits from groundbreaking artists like Queen, Elton John, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and ABBA, all in one sensational performance.
- dIRE sTREETS - Saturday April 25th, 7:30 pm 2026 Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands
- CELEBRATION - Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 17th February -14th October 8:15pm, Matinee Wednesday 12th August 2:30pm 2026 - CELEBRATION brings all of this and more, as a talented cast embrace the true essence of variety in all its forms. Colin’s milestone moments are remembered and reincarnated with a 21st-century brilliance that proves the show — and the legacy — must go on.
- THE BOHEMIANS - Friday May 1st, 7:30 pm 2026 - Queen’s Greatest Hits with The Bohemians
- THE UPBEAT BEATLES - Saturday May 2nd, 7:30 pm 2026 - “Get Back” to the swinging 60’s with ‘The Upbeat Beatles’ and relive those ‘Fab’ days and timeless songs! Performing to sell out venues for over 20 years.
- AMAZING ANIMALS - Sunday May 3rd, 2:30 pm 2026 - If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small.
- THE UK ROCK SHOW - Friday May 8th, 7:30 pm 2026 - Get ready to be transported back to the 80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour.
- DEAN FRIEDMAN - Saturday May 9th, 7:30 pm 2026 - Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, McDonald’s Girl and more.
- 80s PARTY NIGHT - Friday May 15th, 7:30 pm 2026 - A simply superb performance of all 80s bangers with a dynamic show that is touring the country with an uplifting evening featuring many of the best-loved and most popular music that defined a decade.
- CINDERELLA – P*ssed-Up Panto - Saturday May 16th, 7:30 pm 2026 - The Ultimate Adult Panto is back for it’s 5th Anniversary Tour – and this year it’s the turn of Cinderella to get the Pssed Up Panto® treatment!
- FLEETWOOD BAC - Thursday May 21st, 7:30 pm 2026 - Fleetwood Bac were the world’s first and regarded as the most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute show
- PHANTOMS OF THE POPERA - Friday May 22nd, 7:30 pm 2026 - Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their ‘Phantoms of the Popera’ tour in 2025, the UK’s No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026.
Torquay Theatre 2026
- Massaoke - Sing The Musicals Saturday 07 February 2026 - Sing The Musicals is an unforgettable karaoke experience, in which a live band and character vocalists perform the songs on stage, while you and the rest of the audience sing your hearts out, along to the karaoke-style lyrics projected on a big screen! Featuring the music of hit musicals Mamma Mia, Grease, Les Mis, The Greatest Showman, Rocky Horror Show, The Jungle Book and many more!
- Live Forever Sunday 15 February 2026 - Missed out on Oasis tickets this year? Don't look back in anger, see the next best thing!
- Queenz: Drag Me To The Disco Wednesday 18 February 2026 - The Queenz are back and this time they're more fabulous and disco than ever.
- Fisherman's Friends – Thursday 19 February 2026 - See Britain's best-loved sea shanty group, Fisherman's Friends, live on tour across the UK in 2025 and 2026!
- Boyzlife Friday 20 February 2026 - Now, catch Boyzone's Keith Duffy and West Life's Brian McFadden sharing a stage as they relive the glory days together for the first time ever as supergroup Boyzlife.
- Taylormania Saturday 21 February 2026 - Are you a self-proclaimed Swiftie? If so, Taylormania might be the night you've been waiting for.
- Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly Sunday 22 February 2026 - Heading out on a final farewell tour in 2026, it's a mesmerizing and sumptuous affair that highlights Puccini's greatest score with spectacular sets and costumes, including a breathtaking Japanese garden.
- Friends! The Musical Parody 24 – 28 February 2026 - Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Chandler, Monica and Joey are back and their madcap adventures are taking to the stage in Friends! The Musical Parody
- Princess Proms Sunday 08 March 2026 - Frozen • Wicked • Kpop Demon Hunters Moana • Taylor Swift • Wizard of Oz Beauty & the Beast • Aladdin Anastasia • Pocahontas + MANY MORE
- Beautiful Crazy – The Luke Combs Collection Thu 12 Mar 2026 - Brand NEW for 2026, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet…
- Varna International Ballet - Swan Lake Fri 13 Mar 2026 - Witness one of the most magnificent ballets of all time
- Varna International Ballet - Cinderella Sat 14 March 2026 - Varna International Ballet return with this magical adaptation of the beloved fairy tale, leaping off on a UK tour in 2026
- Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker Sat 14 March 2026 - Varna International Ballet is bringing back their wonderful imagining of The Nutcracker
- Macbeth Thu 19 Mar 2026 - Thu 19 Mar 2026 - When a trio of mysterious witches plants the seeds of ambition, Macbeth finds himself drawn into a dark spiral of power and betrayal. Guided by his ambitious wife, he embarks on a path of destruction that threatens to unravel both his mind and the kingdom.
- British Festival of Performing Arts Sun 22 Mar 2026 - The British Festival of Performing Arts brings together the UK’s most exciting young performers in a high-energy, feel-good showcase judged by West End stars! With show-stopping performances, unforgettable moments, and a stage bursting with passion, this is your chance to cheer on the stars of tomorrow — live at the Princess Theatre Torquay!
- Murder, She Didn't Write Fri 27 Mar 2026 - They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage.
- Girl Power Experience Sat 28 Mar 2026 - You’ll be part of the action in this singalong concert so warm up those vocal chords and expect tracks from: Taylor Swift • Beyoncé • Girls Aloud Aretha Franklin • TLC • The Spice Girls Cyndi Lauper • Madonna • All Saints Adele • Destiny’s Child • The Pointer Sisters Sophie Ellis-Bextor • Girls Aloud • Rihanna Sugababes • Lady Gaga • Britney Spears and more
- The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight Sun 05 Apr 2026 - Rock meets classical in this soul-stirring show that fuses the best in rock and heavy metal with a 13-piece chamber orchestra and a whole lotta candles!
- Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners Wed 08 Apr 2026 - The spirit of The Dubliners lives on in this exhilarating show celebrating their music and legacy as Ireland's favourite sons.
- Justin Live - Justin Time to Rock Sun 12 Apr 2026 - Get ready to sing, dance and laugh along with BAFTA Award-winning Justin, star of Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz as he and his friends are back in a brand-new live theatre show bursting with music, dancing and plenty of giggles.
- Faulty Towers 14 - 18 Apr 2026 - Pack your bags for a trip to Fawlty Towers as Britain's most beloved '70s sitcom heads on a nationwide tour following a successful West End run
- Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv Thu 30 Apr 2026 - There’s no denying the world’s a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope as the globe’s favourite Pub Landlord returns with his like-nobody-else Common Sense hot-takes for the masses
- Sunny Afternoon 17 - 21 March 2026 - This hit musical is back and ready to head out on tour, giving audiences across the UK the chance to discover the story of The Kinks - sprinkled with a little Olivier-winning musical stardust, of course! Written by Joe Penhall with music and lyrics provided by Ray Davies.
- Rumours of Fleetwood Mac - Sat 2 May 2026 - Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new.
- The Simon & Garfunkel Story Sun 3 May 2026 - Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel
- The Magic of Motown Thu 7 May 2026 - Come celebrate as we Reach Out and show you there Ain’t No Mountain High Enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.
- Ellen Kent's Carmen Friday 08 May 2026 - Lust! Jealousy! Intrigue! Murder! It can only be Georges Bizet's simmering tale of a woman scorned - Carmen!
- Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George Sat 9 May 2026 - From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more.
- Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony Fri 15 May 2026 - Mr. Swallow has recently been seen making everyone laugh in Amazon Prime’s hit show Last One Laughing, as well as appearing on numerous episodes of Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
- Alfie Boe Sat 16 May 2026 - The tour will see Alfie Boe perform 35 live dates throughout April and May 2026 bringing his unmistakable voice to some of the country’s most prestigious venues including London’s Royal Albert Hall.
- That'll Be The Day Tue 2 Jun 2026 - Experience a unique blend of rock‘n’roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s.
- The Last Laugh Tue 9 Jun - Sat 13 Jun 2026 - Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse –in a dressing room, discussing the secret of life, death, comedy and what it means to be funny… really funny!
- The Stars of Tomorrow Sat 20 Jun 2026 - Taking place over two consecutive evenings, this vibrant production celebrates the next generation of performers and will include solo singers, musical theatre and drama groups, street and hip hop dancers, ballet dancers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, Irish dancers, a ballroom and Latin section, and a variety of tap, modern and jazz from the best local dance and drama schools.
- Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin - Supernova Sun 21 Jun 2026 - Created in collaboration with world-renowned choreographer and BAFTA award recipient Jason Gilkison and presented by international dance sensation Burn the Floor.
- Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra Sun 12 Jul 2026 - As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.
- The Rat Pack - Live in Concert Sun 19 Jul 2026 - With outstanding attention to detail, see the Rat Pack's charisma and flair brought to life and be transported back to the glamorous days of Las Vegas and Hollywood.
- Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story Tue 21 Jul 2026 - Featuring smash-hits like ‘Bye Bye Love,’ ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ and ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’, each rendition is performed with infectious energy and captures the heartfelt essence of The Everly Brothers.
- Mercury - The Ultimate Queen Tribute Thu 23 Jul 2026 - All the hits are here including the most popular Queen tunes such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You and many more.
- Derren Brown: Only Human Tue 28 Jul - Sat 1 Aug 2026 - Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns with his brand new live show, ONLY HUMAN.
- Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary Tue 4 Aug - Sun 9 Aug 2026 - Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour.
- Barnum - Tue 25 Aug - Sat 29 Aug 2026 - Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds.
- The Illegal Eagles Sun 30 Aug 2026 - In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour.
- Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE Wed 2 Sep 2026 - Broadcasting legend Tony Blackburn OBE has announced a run of dates for his much-loved Sounds of the 60s Live Tour, bringing the music, memories and magic of the 1960s to theatres and concert halls across the UK in 2026.
- Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston - Sat 5 Sep 2026 Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK
- The Mousetrap Mon 14 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026 - Since 1952, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has captivated the world with silent cues, shifting shadows and the best kept secret in theatre history.
- Michael Ball Mon 28 Sep 2026 - Michael Ball, Britain's leading musical theatre star, will be hitting the road in 2026 with his Glow UK headline tour, coinciding with the release of his brand new solo album, Glow, to be released early 2026.
- A Country Night in Nashville Sun 4 Oct 2026 - The show all country music fans have been waiting for is coming to a town near you!
- Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems Sat 10 Oct 2026 - Steve Hackett joined Genesis at the beginning of 1971. He quickly gained an international reputation as the guitarist in the band’s classic line-up alongside Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins. Steve’s intricate guitar work was a key element of Genesis albums from Nursery Cryme (1971) to Wind And Wuthering (1977) including the classic Selling England By The Pound.
- Francis Rossi Mon 9 Nov 2026 - A brand new show, entitled Francis Rossi ‘Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Future’, will see one of Britain’s most loved and influential musicians take to the road.
- Miriam's Full English LIVE Wed 11 Nov 2026 - Following three bestselling memoirs and sold-out tours that left audiences in stitches, Britain's most outspoken national treasure is back on the road—and she's not holding back. Expect memories & mammaries, Arsenal, politics, filth, and absolutely everything in between.
- Bellowhead Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Bellowhead celebrate the 20th anniversary of their full-length debut album Burlesque in 2026.
- Snow White (Pantomime) Fri 11 Dec 2026 - Sat 2 Jan 2027 - Mirror, Mirror on the wall, a perfect panto for one and all… Join us on a magical journey with the thrilling adventure of Snow White.
Paignton Theatre 2026
- The Irish House Party - 4th February 2026 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - we’ve brought them back for a THIRD year because our audience feedback was so fabulous … ‘Outstanding musicians and dancers, great sense of humour and a very joyful night out’, ‘We loved the quality of the music and dancing and audience participation’, and ‘Really entertaining performance by very talented group who fully engaged with the audience’
- Jack off the Beanstalk (adult panto) - 8th February 2026 @ 16:30 to 18:30 - Get ready for the udderly cheeky, naughtiest version of Jack and the Beanstalk you’ve ever dared to see!
- Stage Left with Pigs, Pasties and a Barn Dance - 13th February 2026 @ 19:30 to 22:30 - Join us for an unforgettable evening of pig racing thrills, toe-tapping live music, and good old-fashioned barn dancing.
- Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea – An afternoon of treats and intrigue! - 21st February 2026 @ 14:00 to 16:30 - Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea experience, held in Stage Left.
- Flat Spin - 25th - 28th Feb 2026 - Join us for a riveting theatrical journey! Flat Spin, a masterful play by acclaimed playwright Alan Ayckbourn, invites you into a world of deception, identity, and suspense.
- The Take That Experience - 1st March 2026 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, The Take That Experience recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their ‘Greatest Hits Tour’.
- Matt Forde: Defying Calamity - 6th March 2026 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
- Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress - 7th March 2026 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024. As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a ground breaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Romeo and Juliet - 13th March 2026 @ 19:00 to 22:00 - A full-scale production set in a world of rivalry, rebellion, and forbidden love.
- An Evening with Sir Geoff Hurst MBE - 14th March 2026 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - This will be his farewell tour and your last chance to enjoy an evening with the legend that scored a hat trick to enable England to win the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
- Simon Evans is staring at the sun! - 15th March 2026 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future, and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.
- The Seeger Sessions Revival - 20th March 2026 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - The 13-piece band ‘reviving’ the spirit, energy and musical exuberance that was Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions album and live shows.
- An Evening with Toyah: Songs & Stories - 27th March 2026 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - A singer and actor, a TV host and author, a BRIT Award winner and a film star.
- An Audience with Bob Champion April 3 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Join us for a truly inspirational evening in the company of one of Britain’s most admired sporting heroes, Bob Champion.
- The Lainey Wilson Experience April 17 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - Bell Bottom Georgie, the UK’s ultimate tribute to Lainey Wilson
- Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty Legacy Show April 18 @ 19:45 to 22:20 - Europe’s only tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
- Hay Fever – A Hilarious Dive into Family Chaos April 22 - April 22 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Step into the eccentric world of Noël Coward’s classic comedy, Hay Fever, where family dynamics collide with outrageous social interactions.
- Susie Dent: Word Perfect April 26 @ 14:00 to 17:00 - Following on from her hit show ‘The Secret Life of Words’, Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words.
- The Invisible Man April 29 @ 19:30 to 21:30 The thought of invisibility, and the advantages it could bring to someone, has captured the imagination of millions since HG Wells’ classic story was first published.
- The Mersey Beatles May 1 @ 19:30 to 22:00 Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four.
- Seventh Avenue Arts presents: Simon and Garfunkel Through the Years May 2 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years has toured extensively in the UK, Europe, Australia and USA, receiving standing ovations and selling out theatres night after night.
- Steeleye Span – Folk Rock Pioneers May 14 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours.
- Tina Live – The Tina Turner Experience May 15 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Get ready for an unforgettable night as Tina Live – The Tina Turner Experience returns with a brand-new, streamlined show packed with energy, attitude, and iconic hits. This is Tina like you’ve never seen her – raw, powerful, and electric.
- The 60’s Talent show with The Zoots May 16 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - You’ll vote for your favourite band to advance to the grand final and determine the best act of the night. Choose from The Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks, The Searchers or any of the eight legendary groups set to perform on stage.
- Jekyll and Hyde May 17 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - Step into the shadowy, fog-drenched streets of Victorian London, where the well-meaning Dr. Henry Jekyll embarks on a noble scientific quest to unlock the mysteries of human nature…
- Jive Talkin’ perform the Bee Gees May 22 @ 19:30 to 22:15 - Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb……
- Stage Left Vibes: Cold Beer, Fried Chicken, and Country with The Oo De Lallys May 29 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Saddle up for a boot-stompin’ night of Cold Beer, Fried Chicken, and Country with The Oo De Lallys – the UK’s own Nashville-inspired five-piece band!
- We Will Rock You June 2 - June 6 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - WE WILL ROCK YOU, which features the music and lyrics of Queen, with a story and script by Ben Elton.
- Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero June 9 - July 30 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Calling all Agatha Christie enthusiasts! In 2026, the Palace Theatre in Paignton will host an unforgettable adaptation of one of Christie’s most captivating murder mysteries: Towards Zero.
- Lipstick on your Collar June 13 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
- An evening with Jimmy Tarbuck June 19 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - JIMMY TARBUCK OBE, one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up, is back with a bang
- Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now June 20 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - he Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
- The Doobie Experience July 3 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - New for 2026! The Doobie Experience is the UK’s ultimate tribute to the legendary Doobie Brothers, delivering a powerhouse show packed with timeless hits and unmistakable West Coast groove.
- Arrival – The Hits Of ABBA July 4 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - 50 years since ABBA’s iconic ‘Arrival’ Album first lit up the charts, the multi-award-winning show that shares the same name, Arrival – The Hits of ABBA, is back with a brand-new production!
- The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna July 31 @ 19:00 to 21:00 - Xenna embodies every essence of Taylor Swift, capturing her voice, signature looks, and magnetic charisma.
- Viva La Vida – The Greatest Hits of COLDPLAY September 4 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of one of the biggest bands in music history.
- Wallen and Combs – Two Modern Country Icons September 5 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Get ready for a night of pure country magic as Wallen and Combs brings the biggest hits of Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs to the stage in one epic tribute show.
- The 80s Mixtape - September 11 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Get ready to take a nostalgic journey through the most iconic music of the 1980s!
- Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea – International Agatha Christie Festival September 12 & September 19 @ 14:00 to 16:30 - Join Moonstone Theatre Company to help them solve a mystery, whilst enjoying a fabulous afternoon tea experience, held in Stage Left.
- The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience September 26 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - Described as ‘absolutely amazing’ and ‘truly authentic’ and featuring a full LIVE band, The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience relives the story lines of both classic films and all the fantastic music of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers. This is a show of two halves – Dublin Soul meets Chicago Blues.
- The Three Musketeers - October 2 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - Prepare for a hilarious and uproarious family farce penned by James Barry. This theatrical re-telling of The Three Musketeers is packed with laughter, lively audience participation, and plenty of energetically silly performances.
- The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered October 8 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - The Forbidden Realm of Conspiracies: Uncovered is a bold, immersive theatre experience that pulls you deep into the world of conspiracy theories, hidden narratives, and forbidden questions – brought to life with cinematic visuals, powerful sound, and live audience moments.
- Go West – We Close Our Eyes… And Other Stories: An Intimate Evening with singer, Peter Cox October 9 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - An Intimate Evening with singer, Peter Cox
- Swing from Paris October 16 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - Back on our stage in 2026! Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin (Fenner Curtis), guitars (Andy Bowen and Sam Hughes) and double bass (Tomasz Williams), inspired by the music of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s: from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla.
- Rock for Heroes October 17 @ 19:30 to 22:00 Classic rock anthems, incredible musicians, sensational vocalists and a ROCKTACULAR experience; with a lot of laughs thrown in!
- Tits Up October 24 @ 19:30 to 21:00 - ‘Tits Up’ is a powerfully funny and deeply moving play about life, choices and the bonds that get us through the rollercoaster of emotions felt by anyone who has ever travelled this road.
- An Evening with Henry Cole October 30 @ 19:30 to 21:30 - He is currently on TV presenting The World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides, The Motorbike Show, Shed and Buried , Find It, Fix It, Flog It, Find It, Fix It, Drive It and Disorderly and The Great British Treasure Hunt. Recently he has set a world land speed record on a pre 1955 750cc motorcycle, riding a Brough Superior and Gladstone, on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
- The Americana Revue November 6 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Two hours of timeless, multi-million selling #1 chart hits! Featuring music by some of the greatest singer / songwriter icons of the 20th Century, including: Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Johnny Cash, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Traveling Wilburys, Black Crowes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top & many others
- Adventures In Modern Recording – An Intimate Evening with Trevor Horn November 12 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - From Seal to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, from ABC to Yes, from Grace Jones to Belle and Sebastian, and from Robbie Williams to Pet Shop Boys, one man has been at the heart of some of Britain’s most important pop music of the past 50 years: Trevor Horn.
- The Wall of Floyd November 13 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Step into the sonic and visual world of Pink Floyd as The Wall of Floyd brings their most ambitious UK tour to date.
- Genesis Connected November 14 @ 19:30 to 22:15 - Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers.
- Sound and Vision – A tribute to David Bowie November 21 @ 19:30 to 22:00 - Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here! ‘Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie’ was launched on what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday in 2022.
- The Sounds of the 70s with The Zoots November 28 @ 19:30 to 22:15 - Join The Sounds of the 70’s for their unforgettable live show, as they perform the sounds of Abba, T.Rex, Queen, Bowie, Bee Gees, Mud, The Sweet, Dolly Parton, The Rolling Stones, Chic and other amazing Seventies legends!
Arena Torquay 2026
- Cast - Friday 16 January 2026 @ 7pm - Cast are in the best position they’ve been in for decades. Last year’s ‘Love Is The Call’ album earned a wave of critical acclaim and achieved the band’s highest chart position in 25 years. And another huge moment followed with the news that they will support Oasis on the UK and Ireland leg of their long-awaited stadium reunion tour.
- The 9075 - The World's First Tribute to The 1975 - Friday 30 January 2026 @ 7pm - celebrating the music and essence of The 1975.
- The Best of the Bay - Saturday 31 January 2026 at 12:00pm - Arena Torquay is bringing you 11 of the best bands in the area who have been smashing the circuit year after year all in one day! This is The Best of The Bay Festival!
- Peter And The Test Tube Babies - Sunday 08 February 2026 @ 6pm - Formed in 1978, Sussex's PETER & THE TEST TUBE BABIES bring their humorous brand of old school Punk Rock to Arena!
- Fleetwood Mac Songbook - Friday 13 February 2026 @ 6.30pm - Earning rave reviews wherever they play and ranked in the 'Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the UK' by Champions UK plc Entertainment Agency, six-piece tribute band 'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' are not to be missed!
- Dine & Shine - 14 February 2026 @ 6.30pm - Rotary Club of Tormohun (Torquay) Presents: Dine & Shine: Valentines Day Party, with your loved one for a night of delicious food, luxury drinks, dancing and live music!
- KPOP LIVE - Wednesday 18 February 2026 @ 2pm & 6pm - Step into the dazzling world of K-POP - where every comeback hits harder, every choreo is next level, and every stage is pure daebak.
- The ed Sheeran experience - Friday 20 February 2026 @ 7pm - Jack Shepherd is world renowned for his Ed Sheeran tribute shows after playing all over the world since 2015.
- Napalm Death - Saturday 28 February 2026 at 6pm - Napalm Death's Campaign For Musical Destruction Tour 2026 is in FULL EFFECT!
- The Iron Maiden Tribute - Friday 06 March 2026 @ 7pm - The ultimate Iron Maiden tribute – louder, faster, and heavier than ever.
- Trevor Nelson - Soul Nation - Saturday 07 March 2026 @ 7pm - Trevor Nelson MBE is a critically acclaimed Radio Host, Promoter, Club DJ & Television presenter. Recently installed as Radio 2's daytime host, Trevor reached over 3 million listeners daily.
- Psychic Medium David Maddock - Thursday 12 March 2026 @ 6.30pm - David Maddock's live event brings his unique blend of emotional, motivational, and spiritual storytelling to audiences across the UK.
- Chop Suey + Slip Not - Friday 13 March 2026 @ 7pm - The ultimate tribute showdown is coming to the UK! This winter, CHOP SUEY—Europe’s BIGGEST tribute to System of a Down—hits the road with their blistering, high-energy performances alongside Slip-NOT - the UK’s premier Slipknot tribute act.
- RAGE MEETS FUNK: THE ULTIMATE 90s ROCK NIGHT - Friday 20 March 2026 @ 730pm - The UK's finest Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute joins forces with Nic Cage And The Machine (Rage Against The Machine tribute) for a double headliner that'll shake the South West to its core.
- VERNON KAY - DANCE SOUNDS OF THE 90s - Saturday 21 March 2026 @ 7.30pm - Vernon Kay is hitting the road with a record box time machine taking us back to the heady, hedonistic days of house phones, Sega Megadrives and Sony Discmans… and raves in fields everywhere.
- Upbeat Weekender Friday 03 April 2026 - Sunday 05 April 2026 - A celebration of everything Ska, Ska Punk, Reggae & 2-Tone from every generation!
- Luke Combs UK Friday 24 April 2026 - Luke Combs UK - The world's leading full band tribute to Grammy nominated country megastar Luke Combs!
- Dick & Dom DnB Rave Friday 01 May 2026 Celebrating 29 years as a double act! As DJs, Dick & Dom have taken their unique raves to tens of thousands of people across the UK
- Green Haze & Nivarnah Saturday 02 May 2026 - Green Haze return with Nirvarnah for the ultimate 90s double header!
- Livewire - A Tribute to AC/DC Friday 08 May 2026 - AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share your love of this legendary live act.
- An Evening with Jeff Stelling - Thursday 14 May 2026 @ 6pm - Get ready for a night of football, fun, and fabulous stories! We invite you to an unforgettable evening with the iconic Jeff Stelling
- The Devout Friday 15 May 2026 - The UK's best loved DEPECHE Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.
- Toots & The Maytals Friday 29 May 2026 - The Maytals formed in the 1960s and updated their name to Toots and the Maytals for their debut album Sweet And Dandy in 1969. One of the best-known ska and rocksteady groups, they are also credited with the first use of the word “reggae” in a song on their 1968 single Do The Reggay.
- ULTIMATE COLDPLAY Saturday 30 May 2026 - Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute.
- The Jeff Beck Experience Friday 05 June 2026 - The Jeff Beck Experience are true masters at re-creating Jeff Becks sound and style, bringing to the stage a blistering couple of hours that will include songs that Jeff collaborated on with artists such as Rod Stewart, Imelda May, Stevie Wonder, Joss Stone and more!
- One Night in Nashville Saturday 06 June 2026 - One Night in Nashville is the UK's #1;and only true Downtown-Nashville & Honky Toni Experience. Inspired by today's Nashville music scene.
- Martin Kemp - Back to the 80s Saturday 20 June 2026 - It's the biggest 80s Night ever to hit Torquay so dig out those eighties clothes, grab your dancing shoes, and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’ and, yes, fancy dress is encouraged!
- Foo Fighters GB + Brain of J (Pearl Jam Tribute) Friday 03 July 2026 - Through regular, adrenaline-fueled, sold-out shows and summer festival appearances across the length and breadth of the UK (and occasionally, even abroad), foo fighters GB is now one of the top tribute acts in the country
- This is Floyd Saturday 04 July 2026 - When we started our Pink Floyd tribute band back in 2007, we wanted to share our love for Pink Floyd. 17 years later and that aspiration has not changed, but we have evolved.
- Tiny Tim's Stand Up Adventures Thursday 09 July 2026 - 8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 250 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, I’m sure at some point you!
- The Runaway Killers + Simulation Muse Saturday 18 July 2026 - Simulation Muse and The Runaway Killers began life as ProtoStereo in 2014. Regarded amongst many venues as one of the highest quality cover bands on the live entertainment circuit, they held their audiences with their renditions of some of the biggest modern rock hits of the last 20 years.
- WRONG JOVI - A TRIBUTE TO BON JOVI Friday 28 August 2026 - Multi-award-winning Wrong Jovi are back - and they're ready to give you the ultimate Bon Jovi experience.
- A Foreigners Journey Friday 18 September 2026 - Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970’s.
- OAS-IS Friday 25 September 2026 - Oas-is – Definitely (Not) Maybe the UK’s Best & Most Authentic Oasis Tribute Band!
- Black Stone Cherry Sunday 08 November 2026 - Proud Kentucky rockers, Black Stone Cherry, emerge from a challenging few years triumphantly with a behemoth of an album, Screamin' At The Sky
- The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show + Jim Bob Thursday 12 November 2026 - Live The Undertones present a glorious set of classic tracks taken from what are considered by many fans and critics to be some of the best punk albums of all time, adding to them a whole bucketful of their iconic guitar pop hits & anthems, Get Over You, Jimmy Jimmy, My Perfect Cousin, You've Got My Number, Julie Ocean, Wednesday Week, and, of course, Teenage Kicks.
- Rhythm of the 90s Saturday 14 November 2026 - With their infectious energy, incredible musicianship, and nostalgia-filled set, Rhythm of the 90s have managed to uncover the sweet spot of combining the best electronic dance music of the 90s with all of the benefits of a live band and gig experience.

