Queer Angels
Queer Angels - is a social evening on the last Thurs of each month. It’s a social, trans-inclusive gathering, designed for the queer community, a place connecting people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Thursday 27th August 2026 | 7pm
Final Summer Garden Party of 2026 **Free Entry**
We’re closing out the summer in style with the final Garden Party of the season, and this time MABONMAN is flying solo behind the decks. Expect a handpicked journey through genre-bending rhythms, soulful grooves, unexpected gems and dancefloor favourites.
Friday 28th August 2026 | 7pm
Oldschool Day Rave
Totnes, we’re again turning back the clock in broad daylight. We kick things off at 2pm in The Beer Garden of The Totnes Brewing Co - with warm-up grooves and funky house. Then from 5pm - 11pm we ascend to The Barrel House Ballroom for a ticketed daytime celebration of House, Trance and DnB classics from 1989 – 1999.
Saturday 29th August 2026 | 2pm-11pm
William Tyler
William Tyler is a Nashville guitarist and composer. He’s done modern country, he’s done boundary-pushing guitar work, and now he's taking us through a haunted funfair of strange, claustrophobic music that hunts down and confronts his demons.
Friday 4th September 2026 | 7:30pm
Canterbury Leylines – Yumi Hara’s Groove Study & Temple of Shibboleth Trio
Two bands trace their shared connections to the Canterbury scene along an axis that includes avant-rock, Rock in Opposition and mythic prog.
Thursday 10th September 2026 | 7pm
Bert Miller & The Animal Folk
Five years have passed since Bert Miller & The Animal Folk last graced our stage. Come and be part of what promises to be a memorable night at The Barrel House Ballroom. A rare reunion. An intimate evening. A special occasion.
Friday 11th September 2026 | 7:30pm
Opa Rosa – High Engergy Live Band – Balkan – Klezmer – Roma
Fast gaining a reputation as one of Bristol’s most dynamic and virtuosic bands, Opa Rosa are an energetic acoustic ensemble sharing music from the Klezmer, Balkan, Greek & Roma traditions.
Saturday 12th September 2026 | 8pm
MEMORIALS
MEMORIALS draw inspiration from folk, dub, post punk, experimental tape music, 60s soul, garage rock and 70s spiritual jazz, twisting these influences into their own unmistakable sound.
Thursday 17th September 2026 | 7:30pm
The Experimental – Mobius Album Launch Show + Support
Blending alternative rock, grunge and psychedelic influences, The Experimental deliver an immersive, high-energy experience that stays with audiences long after the final note.
Friday 18th September 2026 | 8pm
Harbottle & Jonas – Full Band
Partners in life and music, Devon-based duo Harbottle & Jonas are among the most distinctive voices on the UK folk circuit today. Blending the depth and integrity of traditional folk with powerful, original songwriting, they create a sound that feels timeless and vividly alive.
Saturday 19th September 2026 | 7:30pm
Romeo Stodart & Ren Harvieu
The captivating duo featuring Magic Numbers’ lead singer alongside the celebrated Bella Union recording artist. Ren & Romeo are playing some unique duo shows together.
Thursday 24th September 2026 | 7:30pm
Jazz at The Bazza – Mama Tokus & Friends
A regular 2026 Sunday session of soulful vocals, spoken word, jazz, fun & warmth with Mama Tokus overseeing proceedings. Expect good music and wordplay - and a great atmosphere, with sharing plates too!
Sunday 27th September 2026 | 3pm-6pm
James Kirby
Award-winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, James Kirby, has built a loyal international fan base over recent years, selling out venues and captivating audiences worldwide with his mellow voice and distinctive percussive guitar playing.
Thursday 1st October 2026 | 7:30pm
Moscow Drug Club
Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, and selling out venues for over a decade, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you won’t soon forget!
Friday 2nd October 2026 | 7:30pm
Eliza Marshall
World-renowned flautist and composer (and a founder of folk supergroup Ranagri) Eliza Marshall steps forward solo with debut album Eternal Birth – a deeply personal work exploring cycles of life, legacy and connection to the natural world.
Thursday 8th October 2026 | 7:30pm
The Allergies – 4-Hour Vinyl DJ Set
The Barrel House welcomes back Bristol’s finest party starters, THE ALLERGIES, for another heavyweight night in Totnes. Featuring a 4-hour set of funk, deep soul cuts, hip-hop, breaks and dancefloor bombs.
Saturday 10th October 2026 | 8pm-12am
Mark Kelly & The Peaceful Warriors
Mark Kelly will be accompanied by a full band, The Peaceful Warriors, that explores genres ranging from folk to Afro-pop and country music.
Friday 16th October 2026 | 7:30pm
Good Habits
Good Habits are a high-energy indie-folk band known for turning existential musings into bursts of joyful, cinematic chaos.
Saturday 17th October 2026 | 7:30pm
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