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Live Music in Torquay
Torquay, Devon
Updated 31 October 2026
01 — The short answer
TorquayLive music in Torquay
Torquay has 8 venues listing live music, 18 gigs in the next 30 days and 24 open mic nights (both in and around Exeter). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
The Foundry Torquay is a 1,000-capacity venue for indie, rock and electronic nights. Babbacombe Theatre on the Downs is a seaside variety theatre. The Devon Arms by the harbour holds a Monday jam and weekend gigs, and the Apple & Parrot has been a home of live music in Torbay since 2010. The Crown & Sceptre in St Marychurch hosts the Be Spoken poetry open mic on Mondays, and in Chelston The Haywain and The Blue Walnut add pub and cafe-bar music.
listing live music
| Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around Exeter | 18 |
| Open micsactive nights · in and around Exeter | 24 |
| On GigXchangeTorquay act · with a profile you can browse | 1 |
02 — The scene
Live Music Scene Score — Torquay100
| Artists | 33 |
| Venues | 8 |
| Gigs 90d | 100 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 0 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — Rooms to know
4 roomsThe rooms to know
A big club room, a theatre and two music pubs.
| Large venueThe Foundry Torquay1,000-capacity indie, rock and electronic venue. Books: indie, rock, electronic.Getting on: Direct with the venue |
| Seaside theatreBabbacombe TheatreVariety theatre on Babbacombe Downs. Books: tribute, variety.Getting on: Programmed by the venue |
| Harbourside pubThe Devon ArmsHarbour pub: Monday jam, weekend bands. Books: jam, covers, blues.Getting on: Direct with the venue |
| Music pubApple & ParrotHome of live music in Torbay since 2010. Books: rock, covers.Getting on: Direct with the venue |
04 — The week
Every weekLive music nights
Monday is the big night in Torquay: 2 venues list live music and 2 open mics run every week. Nothing regular is listed on Thursday. Across the week, 3 venues list regular live nights and 6 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Torquay.
Regular live music nights in Torquay
Venues that list live music on that night, plus open mics that run on it every week.
| Monday2 venues · 2 open mics - The Crown & Sceptre, The Devon Arms |
| Tuesday1 venue · 2 open mics - The Cider Press, Apple & Parrot |
| Wednesday0 venues · 2 open mics - The Blue Walnut, The Haywain |
| Friday1 venue · 0 open mics |
| Saturday1 venue · 0 open mics |
| Sunday1 venue · 0 open mics |
05 — The scene
TorquayThe Torquay sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Torquay is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| Town centreThe Foundry takes the 1,000-capacity indie and rock nights. |
| The harbourThe Devon Arms runs a Monday jam and weekend bands. |
| Babbacombe and ChelstonThe theatre, The Haywain and The Blue Walnut add shows and local music. |
| The open mic circuit24 open mic nights run in and around Exeter - The Ale House and New Fountain Inn among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times. |
| The gig calendar18 gigs are listed in and around Exeter in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email. |
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Exeter, Plymouth and Weymouth.
| NearbyLive music in Exeter | |
| NearbyLive music in Plymouth | |
| NearbyLive music in Weymouth |
06 — Venues
8 roomsWhere live music happens
8 rooms in Torquay put on live music, from Apple & Parrot and Babbacombe Theatre to the back rooms of its pubs. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Photo: Google Apple & ParrotTorquayHouse PA 
Babbacombe TheatreTorquay 330Cap 
The Blue WalnutChelston · TorquayHouse PA Cap tbc 
The Cider PressTorquay Cap tbc 
The Crown & SceptreSt Marychurch · Torquay Cap tbc 
The Devon ArmsTorquay Cap tbc 
The Foundry TorquayCity Centre · TorquayHouse PAEngineer 1,000Cap 
The HaywainChelston · Torquay Cap tbc Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Torquay venue directory, see what is booked on the Torquay gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
| All live music venues in Torquay |
07 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Torquay
18 gigs are listed in and around Exeter for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.
Starts19:30 StornowayExeter Phoenix · St David's · Exeter 
Orgy, Divergent Promotions, Oceans On Other PlanetsExeter Phoenix · St David's · Exeter 19:30Tue 3 Nov 
Bomba Live: Enjoyable Listens + support | Exeter | 05.11.2Bomba Exeter · St David's · Exeter 19:30Thu 5 Nov 
The Barefoot BanditExeter Phoenix · St David's · Exeter 20:00Fri 6 Nov 
BeardymanExeter Phoenix · St David's · Exeter 20:00Sat 7 Nov 
The Yacht Rock ExperiencePrincess Theatre - Torquay · Tormohun · Exeter 19:30Sun 8 Nov Every listing is a real Torquay date, rebuilt nightly from the Torquay gig directory. See the Torquay venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Torquay gigs | |
| What's on in Torquay this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
08 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Torquay
Whoever you are, Torquay has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
| FansWhat's on in Torquay this weekthe Torquay gig guide, by email | |
| FansUpcoming gigs in Exeterevery listing, sorted by date | |
| ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch | |
| ArtistsOpen mics in Exeterfree stage time, night by night | |
| BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing | |
| VenuesLive music venues in Exeterclaim yours free and keep it current |
09 — Pay
GX IndexWhat acts earn
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
| What it costs to book live music in Torquaythe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Torquaythe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
10 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Torquay compares
Torquay's scene, counted with the Exeter area, ranks third of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Bristol, Cardiff, Bath, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Newquay and Weymouth. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
| # | Area | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bristol 35 open mics · 204 upcoming gigs | 86 |
| 02 | Cardiff 33 open mics · 135 upcoming gigs | 63 |
| 03 | Torquay (Exeter area) This city 24 open mics · 48 upcoming gigs | 47 |
| 04 | Bath 13 open mics · 49 upcoming gigs | 34 |
| 05 | Plymouth 14 open mics · 21 upcoming gigs | 33 |
| 06 | Bournemouth 14 open mics · 44 upcoming gigs | 28 |
| 07 | Newquay 9 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs | 18 |
| 08 | Weymouth 9 open mics · 6 upcoming gigs | 15 |
11 — Questions9 answersFrequently asked questions
12 — Keep exploring
TorquayMore of Torquay
More live music resources for Torquay and the rest of the UK: fee guides, venue lists, open mic finders and how-to guides, all read from the same live directory.
| How to Book Live MusicVenue guide — local rates, genre fit, licensing, and a step-by-step booking walkthrough for Torquay. | |
| Upcoming Gigs in TorquayThe full Torquay gig calendar — touring shows, festivals, and venues hiring acts across the region. | |
| Open Mics in TorquayOpen mic nights near Torquay — directions, dates, and the grass-roots route into paid bookings. | |
| Torquay Rate BenchmarkWhat UK bands actually charge by city and gig type. Median fees from the live GigXchange Index. |
Everything live in Torquay — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Torquay. Artists and bands available around Torquay.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Torquay — sorted by dateWhat's on in Torquay — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Torquay, by date. One-off gigs at indie venues and community stages. Sorted by date, refreshed continuously. Free and ticketed shows both listed. Every gig links its venue.Torquay gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in TorquayCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Torquay venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Torquay. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Torquay venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Torquay open mic nightsJust starting out? Torquay open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Torquay. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Torquay open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in TorquayStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Torquay. How to get gigs. How to book live music. Find a band, city by city. Written for working musicians and venues.How to get gigs · How to book · Find a band |
| RatesWhat live acts earn in TorquayLive Torquay rate benchmarks from the GigXchange Index. Median fees by act size and event type. City-level benchmarks, updated nightly. Never a misleading average — real percentiles. Free to cite under CC BY 4.0.GigXchange Index · Pay-rate guide |
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Live Music in Torquay
Last updated: 31 October 2026
Live Music in Torquay: the Short Answer
Torquay has 8 venues listing live music, 18 gigs in the next 30 days and 24 open mic nights (both in and around Exeter). Below: the rooms to start with, the gigs on now, what acts are paid and where to go next, all read live from the same directory.
The Foundry Torquay is a 1,000-capacity venue for indie, rock and electronic nights. Babbacombe Theatre on the Downs is a seaside variety theatre. The Devon Arms by the harbour holds a Monday jam and weekend gigs, and the Apple & Parrot has been a home of live music in Torbay since 2010. The Crown & Sceptre in St Marychurch hosts the Be Spoken poetry open mic on Mondays, and in Chelston The Haywain and The Blue Walnut add pub and cafe-bar music.
The Torquay Rooms to Know
A big club room, a theatre and two music pubs. Each card below names the room, the nights it runs live music, what it tends to book and the way acts usually get on the bill.
Live Music Nights in Torquay
Monday is the big night in Torquay: 2 venues list live music and 2 open mics run every week. Nothing regular is listed on Thursday. Across the week, 3 venues list regular live nights and 6 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Torquay. How the UK gig week compares.
Regular live music nights in Torquay
Venues that list live music on that night, plus open mics that run on it every week.
- Mon 4 2 venues
2 open mics The Crown & SceptreThe Devon Arms - Tue 3 1 venue
2 open mics The Cider PressApple & Parrot - Wed 2 0 venues
2 open mics The Blue WalnutThe Haywain - Thu 0 0 venues
0 open mics - Fri 1 1 venue
0 open mics - Sat 1 1 venue
0 open mics - Sun 1 1 venue
0 open mics
The Torquay Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Torquay is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
The Foundry takes the 1,000-capacity indie and rock nights.
The Devon Arms runs a Monday jam and weekend bands.
The theatre, The Haywain and The Blue Walnut add shows and local music.
24 open mic nights run in and around Exeter - The Ale House and New Fountain Inn among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
18 gigs are listed in and around Exeter in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email.
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Exeter, Plymouth and Weymouth.
Where Live Music Happens in Torquay
8 rooms in Torquay put on live music, from Apple & Parrot and Babbacombe Theatre to the back rooms of its pubs. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights. Browse by area or by night, then open a room to see its upcoming gigs.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Torquay venue directory, see what is booked on the Torquay gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Torquay
18 gigs are listed in and around Exeter for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory. Every listing links to the gig's own page, with the date, the doors time and where to buy a ticket.
Every listing is a real Torquay date, rebuilt nightly from the Torquay gig directory. See the Torquay venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Torquay
Whoever you are, Torquay has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
What Acts Earn in Torquay
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
How Torquay Compares
Torquay's scene, counted with the Exeter area, ranks third of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Bristol, Cardiff, Bath, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Newquay and Weymouth. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
- #1 Bristol 35 open mics · 204 upcoming gigs 86
- #2 Cardiff 33 open mics · 135 upcoming gigs 63
- #3 Torquay (Exeter area) This city 24 open mics · 48 upcoming gigs 47
- #4 Bath 13 open mics · 49 upcoming gigs 34
- #5 Plymouth 14 open mics · 21 upcoming gigs 33
- #6 Bournemouth 14 open mics · 44 upcoming gigs 28
- #7 Newquay 9 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs 18
- #8 Weymouth 9 open mics · 6 upcoming gigs 15
Frequently Asked Questions
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