Torquay Nightlife
Torquay has incomparable nightlife for the 6 year old’s to 60 year old’s.
World class Torquay restaurants combine with continental style bars, live music, fetes, fairs, vibrant Torquay nightclubs, superb firework displays and carnivals to make a visitors stay enjoyable for 24 hours a day!
As the sun sets across the English Riviera, there are plenty of activities to choose from. You can enjoy a show at one of the acclaimed theaters in Torbay which feature musicals, opera, comedy and drama performances throughout the year, as well as playing host to many visiting national shows. If you’d like to catch the latest Blockbuster movie, both Torquay and Paignton are home to multi-screen cinemas.
If you’d prefer to party the night away you’l be spoilt for choice in Torquay! With a wide range of Torquay pubs, Torquay bars and Torquay nightclubs to suit all tastes, you’ll have plenty to choose from. Many of the venues have their own theme and cover all types of music and are open until 3am.
The cosmopolitan atmosphere on Torquay’s harbourside is the hub of Torquay nightlife activity where you’ll find continental pavement cafes, wine & cocktail bars, traditional Torquay bars and Torquay nightclubs. For more information, please view our Nightclubs in Torquay listing.
Relax and enjoy the atmosphere
The coastal illuminations along Torquay seafront are famous and can be seen across the whole bay. Many of the coastal parks, including Torre Abbey Gardens and Goodrington Promenade are transformed into a wonderful display of colour in the evenings and make for a wonderful and relaxing evening stroll before or after diner.
There are many seafront bars where you can dine alfresco or relax in the evening sun with your favourite drink, people watch and feel yourself de-stress!
Throughout the year, Torquay plays host to several spectacular firework displays which draw in visitors from far and wide. During the main display, the red arrows put on a fantastic display to complement the evenings events.
On some evenings throughout the year you can enjoy a local carnival procession or street entertainment to amuse the family. For more information, visit our Events in Torquay page.