Torquay Hotel takes you back to the sweet times and hot nights this December

Top off a year of tours in the new and improved Torquay Hotel.

There’s nothing like a summer down the Surf Coast — salt in the hair, sun setting over the water, and basslines rattling through the rafters of Torquay’s favourite live-music watering hole. With their major bar garden renovations about to be revealed, Torquay Hotel has locked in a stacked run of gigs heading into 2026. If you’ve been craving sweaty crowds, thumping beats and beers on tap — your plans just got sorted.

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Thirsty Merc – Summer Live ’25 Tour

Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025 @ 8:00pm
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A guaranteed surf-rock party – expect Aussie anthems, singalongs and coastal sunset vibes. Thirsty Merc bring their summertime swagger to the Bell Street stage for a night that’s pure laid-back rock meets surf-lounge groove.

 

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Don West – SELLING FAST

Date: Friday, 5 December 2025 @ 8:00pm
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Modern rock fuelled by gritty vocals, driving riffs, and a crowd-pleasing energy. Don West hit the coast with a hard-hitting set that’s equal parts raw and catchy — a perfect warm-up for summer nights to come.

Ollie Lishman – 18+ SELLING FAST

Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025 @ 9:00pm
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Expect charisma, tight grooves, and guitar-driven indie rock from Ollie Lishman. This one’s for late-night believers — the kind who stay for the encore and walk out with sand in their shoes and new favourites in their playlist.

 

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Ocean Grove – Regional Tour

Date: Friday, 12 December 2025 @ 8:00pm
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Coastal rock with heart — Ocean Grove bring their powerful live energy to shore, mixing surging riffs with vocals that resonate long after the final chord fades. Surf, salt and stage lights.

Lady Shaka – 18+

Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025 @ 9:00pm
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Dynamic, fresh, and loaded with personality — Lady Shaka is set to command the room with soulful hooks, modern grooves and a stage presence that draws you right in.

Wolfmother – Second & Final Show

Date: Wednesday, 17 December 2025 @ 7:30pm
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Rock legends hit the Surf Coast hard. Expect blistering guitar solos, arena-sized riffs and a setlist stacked with classics. For metalheads, rock nostalgists and anyone who loves a beer-garden banger — this is the one.

 

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Wolfmother – SOLD OUT

Date: Thursday, 18 December 2025 @ 8:00pm
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With last night’s show already locked in, the second night sold fast. For those lucky enough to have snagged tickets — consider yourself part of a coastal rock pilgrimage.

6 SENSE – 18+

Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025 @ 9:00pm
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Dancefloor-ready rhythms, heavy hooks and a crowd vibe that refuses to sit still. 6 SENSE are bringing party mode to Torquay — this is perfect if you’re chasing bright lights, bass drops and a sweaty, euphoric crowd.

NYE Party 18+ – STOCK UP FAST

Date: Wednesday, 31 December 2025 @ 7:00pm
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Surf Coast meets New Year’s Eve chaos. Think live sets, DJ takeover, cocktails, confetti and enough energy to carry you into 2026 with a bang. This one’s already whispering sold-out status — tickets won’t last.

 

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Spend the final weeks of 2025 celebrating live music at one of regional Victoria’s favourite gig spots!