What’s On in Dartmouth
Are you planning a visit and wondering what’s on in Dartmouth in 2024?
Dartmouth is a town known for its vibrant annual calendar of events, celebrating everything from its rich maritime history to its growing reputation as a foodie’s paradise, alongside numerous local community gatherings and festivities. Whether you’re a local resident or planning a visit, there’s truly a Dartmouth event for everyone.
Whether you’re drawn to the excitement of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, the flavors of Dartmouth Food Festival, the theatrical performances of Dartmouth Shakespeare Week, or any of the other unique events, Dartmouth promises an unforgettable experience for every visitor.
Discover upcoming events in Dartmouth in Devon and the surrounding area throughout 2024:
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International Agatha Christie Festival 2024
September 7 - September 15
The annual Festival is packed with treats for fans of both Agatha Christie and the genre of crime fiction in general. Please see the website for full details
Throughout the Festival there is a Walking Tour – meet outside the Visitor Centre, Torquay
9-15th: The Unexpected Guest (The LIttle Theatre)
12-14th: Witness for the Protection (Brixham Theatre)
Sat 7: Agatha Christie sea swim (Broadsands) / Intrigue at the Library (Paignton Library) / Write Now (Paignton Library) / Murder at the Manor (Palace Theatre) / Underground Cinema (Kents Cavern)
Sun 8: Gala Opening (Brixham Theatre) / Wagatha Mystery (Torre Abbey) / Garden Party to Die for (Torre Abbey) / Action, Adventure and International Intrigue (Kents Cavern) / Murder she Didn’t Write (Palace Theatre)
Mon 9: Minibus to Greenway House from Torquay Pavillion / Agatha Underground (Kents Cavern) / Murder on the Riviera Express (Paignton)
Tues 10: Minibus to Greenway House from Torquay Pavillion / Tea & Cake at Agatha’s Church (Torre) / A Sparkling Tea on the Terrace (Redcliffe Hotel) / Underground Cinema (Kents Cavern) / Murder at the Zoo (Paignton Zoo)
Weds 11: Minibus to Greenway House from Torquay Pavillion / All Aboard the Agatha Christie Model Railway (Torre Abbey) / Afternoon Tea at Burgh Island / Film Club (Royal Lyceum) / The Swinging Christies (Royal Torbay Yacht Club) / Underground Cinema (Kents Cavern) / The AB Sea Murders (Torbay) / The Hot House Combo (Offshore Bar & Restaurant)
Thurs 12: Agatha Christie at the Palace (Palace Theatre) / Lurker- Linane Investigations (Pitch & Putt) / Lunchtime Murder Club (Spanish Barn) / Opening Event with Lynda La Plante (Spanish Barn) / Agatha Christie She Watched (Spanish Barn) / All about Agatha Live! (Spanish Barn)
Fri 13: Agatha Travels (Spanish Barn) / Agatha Christie & the Crime that Dare not Speak its Name (Spanish Barn) / Lunchtime Murder Club (Spanish Barn) / Lost Lingo (Spanish Barn) / Agatha Christie Forensic Detective (Spanish Barn) / Joan Hickson’s Miss Marple (Spanish Barn)
Sat 14: Intrigue at the Library (Paignton Library) / Greenway 1950s Fete (Greenway House) / Murder at the Manor (Palace Theatre) / Agatha After Hours (Greenway House) / Past Perfect? (Bygones) / Murder Mystery Writing Masterclass (Torquay Museum) / The Jewellery Cases (Spanish Barn) / Lunchtime Murder Club (Spanish Barn) / Miss Marple & the Secret History of Female Sleuths (Spanish Barn) / Agatha Christie’s Doctors (Spanish Barn) / A Marple-ous Garden Party (Walled Gardens)
Sun 15: Agatha After Hours (Greenway House) / Agatha Christie and the Rolling Stone (Spanish Barn) / Tommy Tuppence and The Great Detectives (Spanish Barn) / Lunchtime Murder Club (Spanish Barn) / The Art & Artists of Agatha Christie (Spanish Barn) / Closing Talk: Ragnar Jonasson & Benjamin Stevenson (Spanish Barn) / Birthday Event: Hercule Poirot’s Favourite Case (Spanish Barn)