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.
Torquay · Every Monday · No fee listed
The Devon Arms Open Mic
Park Lane, Harbourside's monday open mic.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Oct 202620:30
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Devon Arms
Park Lane, HarboursideGetting there
Park Lane, Harbourside, Torquay
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Park Lane, Harbourside, TorquayAbout 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.
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.
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Park Lane, Harbourside · Every Monday
The Devon Arms Open Mic
Park Lane, Harbourside's monday open mic. Starts at 20:30.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 10 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Devon Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Devon Arms Open Mic runs on Mondays at The Devon Arms in Torquay, starting at 20:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 10 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:30Starts in 3d 12h 53m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
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About This Open Mic
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 systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Devon Arms’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:30Starts in 3d 12h 53m
Kick-off20:30Every Monday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
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Find The Devon Arms
Park Lane, Harbourside, Torquay
AreaPark Lane, Harbourside, Torquay
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Getting there
The Devon Arms is in Park Lane, Harbourside, Torquay. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people ask before turning up at Torquay's The Devon Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Torquay open mic nights for alternatives.
The Devon Arms has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Devon Arms is in Park Lane, Harbourside, Torquay. Get directions, or see the other Exeter open mics.
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