Torquay itinerary

1 day in Torquay

One day in Torquay is enough for its centre and one real meal — here's how to spend it, plus what's genuinely on while you're there.

Your one day in Torquay

With a single day, stay close to Torquay's walkable centre: its best-known sights, a market or waterfront stretch, and one proper sit-down meal rather than rushing between many stops.

Check what's on below before you go — a live event on your day is the easiest way to fill an evening without extra planning.

What's on during your visit

August 2026

ANNA LING FULL BAND SHOW + support tba

ANNA LING FULL BAND SHOW + support tba

The Barrel House BallroomWed, Aug 5Events
A live music performance.

WRONG JOVI - A TRIBUTE TO BON JOVI

Arena TorquayFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £17

OLDSCHOOL DAY RAVE

OLDSCHOOL DAY RAVE

The Barrel House BallroomSat, Aug 29Events

September 2026

Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted by Tony Blackburn MBE

Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted by Tony Blackburn MBE

Princess Theatre - TorquayWed, Sep 2Music
JIMMY PINCH

JIMMY PINCH

The Barrel House BallroomThu, Sep 3Events
A live music performance.

Death of Guitar Pop

Arena TorquayFri, Sep 4Music

🎟️ From £22

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Princess Theatre - TorquaySat, Sep 5Music
CANTERBURY LEYLINES - Yumi Hara's Groove Study  & Temple of Shibboleth

CANTERBURY LEYLINES - Yumi Hara's Groove Study & Temple of Shibboleth

The Barrel House BallroomThu, Sep 10Events
John Cleese and The Holy Grail

John Cleese and The Holy Grail

Princess Theatre - TorquayFri, Sep 11Culture & Art
BERT MILLER & THE ANIMAL FOLK

BERT MILLER & THE ANIMAL FOLK

The Barrel House BallroomFri, Sep 11Events
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Burn It Down Festival 2026

The FoundrySat, Sep 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From £45

A live music performance.

ROBERT ARKINS COMMITMENTS

Arena TorquaySun, Sep 6Music

🎟️ From £25

A city venue in the evening.

Dick & Dom DnB Rave

Arena TorquayFri, Sep 11Nightlife

🎟️ From £17

OPA ROSA  -   HIGH ENERGY LIVE BAND | BALKAN | KLEZMER | ROMA

OPA ROSA - HIGH ENERGY LIVE BAND | BALKAN | KLEZMER | ROMA

The Barrel House BallroomSat, Sep 12Events
THE EXPERIMENTAL - MOBIUS ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW plus support

THE EXPERIMENTAL - MOBIUS ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW plus support

The Barrel House BallroomFri, Sep 18Events
HARBOTTLE & JONAS - The Full Band Experience

HARBOTTLE & JONAS - The Full Band Experience

The Barrel House BallroomSat, Sep 19Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

OAS-IS

Arena TorquayFri, Sep 25Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

METALLICA RELOADED + PANTERA AD

Arena TorquaySat, Sep 26Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

The Lemonheads

The Lemonheads

Arena TorquaySun, Sep 27Music

🎟️ From £39

Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour 2026

Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour 2026

Princess Theatre - TorquayMon, Sep 28Music

🎟️ From £94

October 2026

MOSCOW DRUG CLUB

MOSCOW DRUG CLUB

The Barrel House BallroomFri, Oct 2Events
A live music performance.

The Slackers

Arena TorquayFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £25

JUSTIN HAYWARD: THE STORY IN YOUR EYES TOUR

JUSTIN HAYWARD: THE STORY IN YOUR EYES TOUR

Princess Theatre - TorquayWed, Oct 7Music
ELIZA MARSHALL

ELIZA MARSHALL

The Barrel House BallroomThu, Oct 8Events

FAQ

Is 1 day enough for Torquay?
A single day covers Torquay's walkable centre comfortably; add a second day if you also want a day trip or a slower pace.
What's the best way to get around Torquay in 1 day?
Stick to walking and local transport for the centre; for anywhere further out, check Torquay's local transport options before you go.