Murder on the Dancefloor
MABONMAN is on the decks for a night of absolute weapons, shameless cheese, guilty pleasures, questionable requests and songs you haven’t heard since you were dancing round someone’s kitchen at 3am. Expect disco. Pop. 80s. 90s. Halloween bangers. Big singalongs. Bad decisions. Possibly Thriller.
Friday 30th October 2026 | 8pm
Malavita! + Support
Malavita! are a 8-piece reggae latin funk powerhouse from Devon. Bursting with fun and fresh, genre-defying grooves, fuse funky latin beats, heaps of percussion, soaring guitars, skanktastic bass lines, punchy horns and soulful female vocals.
Saturday 31st October 2026 | 8pm
Black Bird Open Mic Night #152
The Black Bird Open Mic Night is a friendly, intimate and much-loved event that brings people together for good times. Original material is positively encouraged!
Tuesday 3rd November 2026 | 7pm
Totnes Hotness #15
The Totnes Hotness is a regular MONTHLY celebration of rhythm, rhyme, and raw talent. Showcasing rappers, singers, beatmakers, DJs, and dancers
Thursday 5th November 2026 | 8pm
Suntou Susso and The Gambian Superstars **4pm Matinee Show**
Suntou Susso is joined by The Gambian Superstars, performing together in the UK for the very first time. Collectively, they’ll be bringing the mindblowing musicianship and authentic sunshine energy of the Smiling Coast of Africa.
Friday 6th November 2026 | 4pm
Suntou Susso and The Gambian Superstars **Evening Show**
Suntou Susso is joined by The Gambian Superstars, performing together in the UK for the very first time. Collectively, they’ll be bringing the mindblowing musicianship and authentic sunshine energy of the Smiling Coast of Africa.
Friday 6th November 2026 | 7:30pm
Mexican Night of the Dead Ball
The legendary, bone-shaking Mexican Night of the Dead Ball is back and bigger than ever for 2026! Hosted by the highly acclaimed Rambunctious Social Club, this annual immersive bonanza summons the spirit of Mictlán with a riot of mariachi, cumbia, and pure punk soul.
Saturday 7th November 2026 | 7:30pm
An Dannsa Dub – Future Dub from Ancient Scotland **Family-Friendly Matinee*
After raising the roof of the ballroom two years running, An Dannsa Dub are back again. But this time, as part of a special initiative to open up our venue to the next generation, the band are proud to present a family-friendly matinee performance alongside their full evening show.
Sunday 8th November 2026 | 2:30pm
An Dannsa Dub – Future Dub from Ancient Scotland **Evening show*
Blending traditional Scottish folk with dub reggae and modern dance music, An Dannsa Dub create a powerful, genre-defying sound rooted in ancient Gaelic and West African rhythms.
Sunday 8th November 2026 | 7:30pm
Jam in the Barrel
"Jam in the Barrel" is the Totnes open jam night, where you can come and share your musical skills with others in our community, or just enjoy the vibe... playing, singing, gentle listening, and joyous dancing are all welcome.
Tuesday 10th November 2026 | 7:30pm
Guy Davis
Multi instrumentalist Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, musician, actor, author, songwriter, so much more that just a bluesman, a troubadour of the folk tradition, and a master of his craft.
Thursday 12th November 2026 | 7:30pm
3 Daft Monkeys
Cornwall’s genre-smashing heroes 3 Daft Monkeys are back for their much-loved annual return to The Barrel House. Expect a riotous collision of fiery fiddle, Celtic & Cornish roots, Balkan and Romani flavours, punky sass and irresistible global rhythms.
Friday 13th November 2026 | 8pm
Jack the Groove
Join Jay Tee and guests Andy Lake (Weird Dog) and Mikki (Glow) for a night of deep and groovy house music. Expect to dance your socks off and leave with a smile.
Saturday 14th November 2026 | 8pm
Black Bird Open Mic Night #153
The Black Bird Open Mic Night is a friendly, intimate and much-loved event that brings people together for good times. Original material is positively encouraged!
Tuesday 17th November 2026 | 7pm
Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet
Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet move with ease and confidence between swampy jazz, raucous brass, fractured funk, blues balladry, and gorgeous folkloric textures.
THursday 19th November 2026 | 7:30pm
Funky Munks – Celebrating 35th Anniversary of Blood Sugar Sex Majik
Local Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band FUNKY MUNKS perform Blood Sugar Sex Majik in full to celebrate 35 years since the release of the iconic album.
Saturday 21st November 2026 | 8pm
Jam in the Barrel
"Jam in the Barrel" is the Totnes open jam night, where you can come and share your musical skills with others in our community, or just enjoy the vibe... playing, singing, gentle listening, and joyous dancing are all welcome.
Tuesday 24th November 2026 | 7:30pm
Sheelanagig
For nearly twenty years, Sheelanagig have been whipping up a storm of foot-stomping, roof-raising, high-energy folk music. Armed with strings, soaring flute, pounding drums and a sprinkle of fairy dust, they create an irresistible sound that has set feet flying across the globe.
Thursday 26th November 2026 | 7:30pm
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