The Apple & Parrot has been the home of live music in Torbay since 2010 — a friendly three-level pub just off Torquay harbour, opposite the clock tower, with a stage in the lower bar and a resident house parrot. It's Torquay's main full-time live music venue, running an in-house PA and a busy gig calendar of rock, indie, punk and touring bands (past acts include Black Foxxes, The Computers, Beans on Toast and Reigning Days), plus covers and Sky/TNT sports. Excellent ciders and a refreshed booking system make it a cornerstone of the local grassroots scene.
17 The Strand, Harbourside · Every Tuesday · Free
Apple & Parrot Open Mic
17 The Strand, Harbourside's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Apple & Parrot · Torquay
Tuesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
19 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Apple & Parrot Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start22:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Apple & Parrot17 The Strand, Harbourside
Torquay
17 The Strand, Harbourside, Torquay — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Apple & Parrot
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in 17 The Strand, Harbourside, Torquay
Kicks off at 22:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Torquay open mic directory
The Night
The Apple & Parrot is a full-time live music venue on Torquay's harbourside Strand, hosting booked bands and gigs throughout the week on its in-house PA — it's been the home of live music in Torbay since 2010. Its open-mic-style night, Jukebox Night Live, announced it is no longer running at the venue, and no current recurring open mic is advertised in the venue's 2026 listings — check the Apple & Parrot's Facebook or Instagram for the latest before travelling with an instrument.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Apple & Parrot’s Tuesday night runs.
22:00Kick-off
02:30Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find Apple & Parrot
17 The Strand, Harbourside, Torquay
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Torquay live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Torquay open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Torquay mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
17 The Strand, Harbourside, Torquay.
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