Pete Tong to headline Electric Bay Festival as it returns to Torquay in 2027
Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics with Tom Richards Essential Orchestra is headlining Saturday, July 10, 2027, at Torquay’s Electric Bay Festival, celebrating the festival’s fifth anniversary after a year-long break.
Electric Bay Festival is set to return to Torquay in 2027, celebrating its fifth anniversary, following a year-long break.
The festival will take place at Torquay’s Torre Abbey Meadows on Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11, 2027.
Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics with Tom Richards Essential Orchestra is headlining Saturday.
Eats Everything, Marshall Jefferson and DJ Paulette are also joining the lineup.
Sunday’s headliner will be announced soon.
The festival is set in the breathtaking backdrop of Torquay’s golden sands and will bring two days of music to the English Riviera.
Pete Tong MBE has been a major figure in electronic music for more than three decades, both as a DJ and producer and through his work on BBC Radio 1.
His renowned Ibiza Classics show reimagines the soundtrack of Ibiza club culture with a live orchestra, conducted by Tom Richards.
It was first performed at BBC Proms in 2015 and celebrated its 10th anniversary last year with four sold-out performances.
Electric Bay Festival has established itself as one of the most exciting music festivals in the South West, with previous lineups featuring Carl Cox, Chase & Status, Hybrid Minds and Joel Corry.
Cllr Jackie Thomas, Cabinet Member for Tourism, Culture and Events and Corporate Services for Torbay Council, said: “We are delighted to welcome Electric Bay back to Torbay in July 2027.”
“Events like this are an important part of our commitment to delivering a diverse year-round programme that appeals to different audiences and showcases Torbay as a leading destination for culture, music, and entertainment.”
“Electric Bay attracts thousands of people to Torbay, many of whom stay overnight, helping to fill our hotels, restaurants, bars and hospitality venues throughout the weekend.”
“The most recent economic impact survey showed the 2025 festival generated more than £1 million for the local economy and saw crowds of 10,000 people attend on the Saturday alone.”
A spokesman for Beatz & Bobz said: “After a year away, we’re really looking forward to bringing Electric Bay back to Torquay for its fifth anniversary.”
“Torre Abbey Meadows is a special place to put on a show, and Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics feels like a brilliant way to celebrate our return.”