Torquay Hotel is set to come alive with a run of electrifying live music events, spanning high-energy club nights and powerful live band performances. Across the program, expect everything from nostalgic, era-spanning dance floor journeys to cutting-edge house sessions and full-scale live shows from some of the country’s most iconic touring acts. Each event brings its own distinct atmosphere, united by a shared focus on big sounds, packed dance floors and unforgettable nights out on the Surf Coast.
Jump into July gigs below.
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When: Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 @ 9:00pm
Step into Dance Through the Decades, where the dance floor becomes a time machine powered by throwback anthems and modern chart-toppers. No Scrubs and Call Me Maybe lead a high-energy journey from disco and 80s classics to 90s favourites, Y2K hits and today’s biggest bangers. Expect non-stop singalongs, guilty pleasures and floor-filling moments as each set unlocks a new era of music designed to keep the crowd moving from start to finish.
When: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 @ 9:00pm
Nektar Records returns with a high-energy night featuring UK house selector JAKKOB alongside Benjamin. Following two sold-out shows, JAKKOB makes a much-anticipated return for one night only, bringing his signature blend of driving rhythms and euphoric grooves. Expect a packed dance floor from start to finish as Nektar Records delivers another unmissable session of underground house energy. Tickets are limited and expected to move quickly and early arrival is strongly recommended.
When: Saturday, Jul 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm
The Black Sorrows deliver a powerful live journey through soul, blues and genre-defying songwriting that has cemented them as one of Australia’s most enduring bands. Led by Joe Camilleri, the set spans decades of iconic music, including beloved tracks such as ‘Harley and Rose’, ‘Chained to the Wheel’, ‘Snake Skin Shoes’ and ‘Hold On to Me’. With a career spanning over forty years, multiple ARIA accolades and millions of records sold, their live show is a rich, road-worn celebration of timeless Australian music.
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