The Devon Arms is a historic pub in the oldest part of Torquay, ideally placed for the harbour, and a long-standing supporter of the local music scene. It hosts a popular open mic and jam session every Monday and live music every Friday and Saturday, welcoming talented singers and musicians. With its harbourside character and friendly single room, it's a reliable grassroots stage in town.
Park Lane, Harbourside · Every Monday · Free
The Devon Arms Open Mic
Park Lane, Harbourside's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Devon Arms · Torquay
Monday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
20 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 20 July 2026
The Devon Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start20:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Devon ArmsPark Lane, Harbourside
Torquay
Park Lane, 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Devon Arms
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Park Lane, Harbourside, Torquay
Kicks off at 20:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Torquay open mic directory
The Night
A long-running Monday-night open mic and jam at The Devon Arms, the historic harbourside pub on Park Lane. Hosted by Simon Lane, Bob Thomson and Ryan Fincham, it's a relaxed weekly session that draws Torquay's musicians for a friendly play. Free to attend, walk-in sign-up, kicking off around 8:30pm.
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 The Devon Arms’s Monday night runs.
20:30Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Monday Free entry
Find The Devon Arms
Park Lane, Harbourside, Torquay
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Torquay live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Torquay's The Devon Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Torquay open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
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.
Park Lane, Harbourside, Torquay.
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