AN INDEPENDENT ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE & TRADE SHOW
ARENA TORQUAY | TQ1 1DZ
ARENA SHOWCASE 2026 | 2ND & 3RD DECEMBER
After a phenomenal 2025, we are levelling up for an even more explosive Arena Showcase in 2026, and we cannot wait to welcome you back to the South West’s hottest entertainment venue, Arena Torquay, right in the heart of the English Riviera.
Home to incredible performances from Simon Brodkin, Chris Moyles, Hayseed Dixie and more, Arena Torquay delivers next-level sound, lighting, and staging, creating the perfect backdrop for two power-packed days of showcasing, networking, and industry connection.
We are once again uniting bookers, agents, venues, performers, event organisers, and entertainment professionals from across the UK and beyond for one of the country’s biggest independent entertainment tradeshows.
With stunning coastal views, excellent travel links, and endless local amenities, Torquay sets the scene for discovering talent, expanding your roster, and building partnerships that matter.
2026 is set to be our biggest year yet, and you are invited to be part of it.
APPLY & EXHIBIT
PERFORMANCE PACKAGES
We have something for all acts, from solo vocalists to speciality performances. We’ve adjusted our structuring, enabling us to offer more to those performing and create a smoother experience on the day.
Please note, there are limited spaces for each act type, with a set number of acts accepted per session. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the Showcase.
EXHIBITING PACKAGES
Showcase your brand in prime locations at Arena Showcase, where industry professionals can stop, chat, and discover what you have to offer. Whether you choose a Live Lounge, Main Venue, or Pop-Up space, each option is designed to give your brand maximum visibility and impact.
We’ve refined our structuring this year, enabling us to offer more to exhibitors and ensure the smoothest experience on the day. Spaces are limited for each exhibition type, so applying does not guarantee a spot.
ADVERTISING
GET SEEN, GET NOTICED!
Put your act, company, or product straight in front of your audience. Our glossy A4 showcase brochures are handed to every booker on arrival and strategically placed throughout the venue for maximum exposure.
Take it a step further with a bold presence on the Arena’s main stage LED screen and across multiple high-definition displays throughout our two venues, ensuring your brand or performance leaves a lasting impression.
FULL PAGE A4
Brochure - Full A4 Page
Make your mark with a full-colour, full-page advert in our glossy showcase brochure – the perfect space to shout about your act, brand, or product in style.
£120.00
HALF PAGE A4
Brochure - A5 Landscape
A cost-effective way to shine – place your full-colour half-page advert in our glossy brochure and get your message into every booker’s hands.
£60.00
DIGITAL ADVERT
TV & LED Wall Advert
Get noticed on the big stage – your rolling advert will light up the LED main stage screen and high-definition displays across the venue, delivering unmissable impact all day long.
£80.00
AGENTS & BOOKERS
We're bringing together the industry’s key decision-makers, offering you an incredible platform to perform in front of top bookers for the biggest brands and premier venues across the UK – and beyond.
Some of the biggest names in the industry in one room, see who attend in 2025.
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY
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DOM HALL
OUR HOST
Dom is an experienced Presenter, DJ, and Entertainment & Events Manager with a track record spanning major brands including Butlins, Disney Cruise Line, Away Resorts, Warner Hotels, Centre Parcs, UEFA, OPPO, and the much-loved family theme park Crealy. Known for his straight-talking style, natural charisma, and warm charm, Dom brings energy and professionalism to every project - big or small.
At Arena Showcase 2025, Dom was nothing short of exceptional. Ever the professional, he conducted the night with confidence, clarity, and genuine heart. His presence elevated the event, guiding performers and audiences through the showcase with ease and infectious enthusiasm. We couldn’t have asked for a better host.
THE VENUE
Arena Torquay is a state-of-the-art entertainment venue, purpose-built to host unforgettable events. We were honoured to hold Arena Showcase 2025 here - the venue, the team, and the facilities were absolutely outstanding, helping make the event seamless, vibrant, and truly memorable.
With cutting-edge sound, lighting, and immersive staging, plus versatile event spaces and multiple hospitality areas, Arena Torquay provides the perfect backdrop for performances, showcases, and large-scale events. Its prime location in Torquay, combined with excellent access and amenities, makes it an ideal destination for both artists and audiences alike.
ARENA SHOWCASE 2025
From the spotlight to the audience, every moment was unforgettable.
Dive into our gallery to see the highlights captured throughout the showcase.
All imagery captured by Emily Appleton, Southwest Theatre Photography, 2025
OUR COLLABORATORS
SOUTHWEST THEATRE PHOTOGRAPHY
For all your shows, headshots, publicity, rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performance filming, Southwest Theatre Photography brings unmatched professionalism and artistic flair.
Emily’s dedication, talent, and passion shone throughout Arena Showcase 2025, capturing every moment beautifully. We’re truly grateful to have her working with us again as a trusted and exceptional collaborator.
TAN YANG
VIDEOGRAPHY
A passionate Bristol-based filmmaker who transforms real moments into cinematic, authentic stories. Specialising in weddings, live performances, corporate events, and artist promos, Tan captures the emotion, energy and detail that make every occasion unforgettable.
After delivering outstanding videography at Arena Showcase 2025, we’re honoured to have him onboard as a trusted collaborator.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Discover a variety of accommodation choices, all within easy reach of the Arena Showcase.
ACCOMMODATION
If you’re attending or performing at Arena Showcase, you’ll want a comfortable place to rest after a night of live entertainment and networking.
Torquay offers a wide range of accommodation just minutes from the venue at 39–41 Torwood Street, TQ1 1DZ. Hampton by Hilton Torquay features modern rooms with harbour views and is only a short walk from the venue.
Book your stay nearby to make the most of your Arena Showcase experience.
For further help or recommendations, contact us at showcase@arenatorquay.com.
From casual bites to fine dining, enjoy a range of food and drink near the Arena Showcase.
FOOD & DRINK
After a night of entertainment, Torquay offers plenty of dining and bar options just minutes from Arena Torquay at 39–41 Torwood Street, TQ1 1DZ. The venue itself has food and drink available, and East in the West, located next door, serves contemporary Indian cuisine and comes highly recommended.
With a wide range of bars, restaurants, and cafés nearby, there’s something to suit every taste. Make the most of your Arena Showcase experience by exploring the local dining scene.
For further help or recommendations, contact us at showcase@arenatorquay.com.
From car parks to buses and trains, reaching the Arena Showcase couldn’t be easier.
TRAVEL & TRANSPORT
Located at 39–41 Torwood Street, TQ1 1DZ, Arena Torquay is easy to reach with excellent transport links. Street parking is free after 6pm, and over 850 spaces are available in nearby car parks - we recommend Harbour Car Park, TQ1 1DD, located behind the Premier Inn. Be sure to check with your hotel, as many provide parking for guests.
Torquay train station is just 10 minutes on foot, with taxis readily available, and buses run every 15 minutes, with night services until 3:30am for a safe journey home.
No matter how you travel, getting to the Arena Showcase couldn’t be easier. For further help, contact showcase@arenatorquay.com.