Exeter Cavern

Dates through 2026, Exeter Cavern

The Exeter Cavern Club is one of the city’s most iconic live music venues and a cornerstone of Exeter’s alternative culture. 

A former Victorian post office, the venue was founded with a clear aim: to bring exciting national and international acts to Exeter while supporting emerging local talent. Over the years it has built an impressive legacy, hosting early performances from now world-famous artists including Coldplay, Muse and Biffy Clyro, and earning a reputation for its fiercely independent spirit.

Located on Queen Street in the city centre, the Cavern is renowned for its intimate atmosphere and up-close live music experience. With a busy programme of gigs, club nights and DJ events, it remains a vital hub for students, creatives and music lovers, continuing to champion grassroots music and vibrant nightlife in Exeter.

NOTRIXX

Friday, 13 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £12+ booking fee £1.20
NOTRIXX

At the heart of her music is her own darkness and suffering. She uses heavy trap beats, metal vocals and visceral lyrics to exorcise the demons that inhabit her. Originally a Russian native, in March 2022, n0trixx protested against the war in Ukraine and was arrested....

SPECIAL FRIEND // USA - FR // Indie - Noise - Pop

Saturday, 14 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £8+ booking fee £0.80
SPECIAL FRIEND // USA - FR // Indie - Noise - Pop

Special Friend is a French/American indie-noise-pop duo based in Paris. Formed in 2018 by Erica Ashleson (drums, vocals) and Guillaume Siracusa (guitar, vocals), after having met at a concert in Paris. At the time, Erica was learning to play drums and Guillaume accompanied on guitar and the two friends made their first compositions within just 4 months....

INDIE CLUB - AFTER THE BANDS

Saturday, 14 March 2026
Doors: 9:00pm
Tickets from: £6+ booking fee £0.60
INDIE CLUB - AFTER THE BANDS

INDIE CLUB DJs playing The Smiths - The Cure - Jamie T - Bastille - Royal Blood - Kaiser Chiefs - Klaxons - MGMT - Fratellis + much more!!!

BRUISE CONTROL

Sunday, 15 March 2026
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £12+ booking fee £1.20
BRUISE CONTROL

Manchester's Bruise Control are a ferocious force in the UK's DIY punk scene. Formed by Jim Taylor (vocals), Tommy Victor Morris (drums), Niall Griffin (guitar/bass), and Devon Cryer (guitar), the band blends the raw energy of 80s hardcore with the angular edge of 00s indie.

WITCH FEVER

Monday, 16 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £15+ booking fee £1.50
WITCH FEVER

Manchester’s uncompromising doom-punk outfit, Witch Fever return to the stage in 2026 with a newly announced UK and European headline tour, including shows at London’s Oslo on 19 March and Manchester’s Ambers on 27 March.

The tour announcement follows packed festival appearances at Outbreak and 2000 Trees this year as well as their recent 41 date UK and European arena tour with Volbeat earlier this month, which saw them play at Manchester’s AO Arena and London’s OVO Arena Wembley. Witch Fever’s live display of grunge, punk and riotous energy has recently garnered praise for their “haunting vibes and a raw, punk infused attitude” (Buzz Magazine) and “sublime, almost gothic, melody perfectly suiting the politically and socially charged lyrics.” (At The Barrier).

LAND OF THE GIANTS + Ez Dickens (solo)

Thursday, 19 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £15+ booking fee £1.50
LAND OF THE GIANTS + Ez Dickens (solo)

“BEST LIVE ACT” 2025 MidiTV Music Award winners; LAND OF THE GIANTS will be heading to the South coast in March for an epic headline show at the EXETER CAVERN.
www.landofthegiants.live

RANDOM HAND + SONIC BOOM SIX

Friday, 20 March 2026
Doors: 6:30pm
Tickets from: £20+ booking fee £2.00
RANDOM HAND + SONIC BOOM SIX

Emerging from the vibrant music scene of West Yorkshire in 2006, RANDOM HAND quickly carved a niche for themselves by blending ska punk with elements of metal and hardcore, a fusion that not only showcased their eclectic influences but also resonated with fans seeking something fresh and exhilarating. “A powerful, hard-hitting brew of ska punk, metal, and hardcore with pop hooks that really sounds like nobody else.” Vive Le Rock

Sonic Boom Six (often shortened to SB6) are an English five-piece band from Manchester, United Kingdom. Their eclectic sound combines different elements of several genres and has been described by Kerrang!...

ALTERN8 - METAL CLUBNIGHT - BLACK FRIDAY

Friday, 20 March 2026
Doors: 9:00pm
Tickets from: £5+ booking fee £0.50
ALTERN8 - METAL CLUBNIGHT - BLACK FRIDAY

ALTERN8 - METAL/ROCK/ALTERNATIVE CLUBNIGHT
Exeter’s top rock/metal club night!

DJs playing the likes of Killswitch Engage - SOiL - Drowing Pool - S.O.A.D. Slipknot - RATM - Reuben, Slayer - Iron Maiden - Slipknot - Motorhead - Metallica - Pantera - Black Sabbath - Anthrax - Megadeth - Soundgarden - Korn - Dragonforce + much more


DOORS 9 £5

THE CAVERN
83-84 QUEEN ST EXETER

WWW.EXETERCAVERN.COM

SHARP CLASS + THE HORNETS

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £13+ booking fee £1.30
SHARP CLASS + THE HORNETS

Sharp Class are a dynamic British power trio blending the raw energy of punk, the groove of soul, and the hooks of power-pop with the anthemic swagger of Britpop and classic rock ‘n’ roll. Their sound is as infectious as it is distinctive—bold, melodic, and unmistakably Sharp Class. With two albums to their name, the band have already made a name for themselves both at home and abroad....

INDIE CLUB

Saturday, 21 March 2026
Doors: 7:30pm
Tickets from: £6+ booking fee £0.60
INDIE CLUB

INDIE CLUB DJs playing The Smiths - The Cure - Jamie T - Bastille - Royal Blood - Kaiser Chiefs - Klaxons - MGMT - Fratellis + much more!!!

WUT (INDIE FROM CANADA) + PATIENCE PLEASE

Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £7+ booking fee £0.70
WUT (INDIE FROM CANADA) + PATIENCE PLEASE

WUT are three friends from Vancouver (Kaity, Tracey and Lauren) who have been crafting their own special blend of jangle pop, cuddle-core and twee, making a local name for themselves with their joyfully heartfelt live performances. Being in love with craft and the handmade, they love to create - and have together released a cassette, a full length record, and 12 homemade music videos. Their latest record Mingling with the Thorns is a collection of carefully crafted pop songs that reflects the bands mutual love for c86 jangle pop and early flying nun bands....

MURDERBURGERS!

Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £10+ booking fee £1.00
MURDERBURGERS!

The Murderburgers are Scotland’s answer to all the best pop-punk bands like Screeching Weasel, The Queers and Ramones. They release records on Asian Man Records (home to Alkaline Trio, Lawrence Arms and AJJ). With supports tba
At The Cavern, 83-84 Queen Street, Exeter....

CAM COLE + GUESTS

Friday, 27 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £20+ booking fee £2.00
CAM COLE + GUESTS

With a new album, a new show and a mission to make gigs an affordable group experience again, Cam is touring the UK in March 2026. Why "Come Together" Tour? Because the more of your mates and loved ones you bring, the cheaper the tickets get for all of you....

BLACK PARADE - EMO NIGHT

Friday, 27 March 2026
Doors: 11:00pm
Tickets from: £6+ booking fee £0.60
BLACK PARADE - EMO NIGHT

The UK's biggest emo night! Emo party anthems from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Blink-182, The Used, All American Rejects, Jimmy Eat World, Linkin Park, All Time Low, Enter Shikari, You Me At Six, Hawthorne Heights, Pierce The Veil and loads more.

ABRASIVE TREES + MT ONSRA + MUSTELIDS

Saturday, 28 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £7+ booking fee £0.70
ABRASIVE TREES + MT ONSRA + MUSTELIDS

ABRASIVE TREES "Colossal...explodes into a monumental extended climax that’s absolutely killer" - Aural Aggravation

Described as ‘utterly enticing’ by Louder Than War and ‘a transcendent experience of euphoric dissonance’ by Post-Punk.com, Abrasive Trees take their name from a Buddhist description of a hallucination-like nightmare realm. MT ONSRA “A testament to the unimaginable and inimitable power of music to get the world through the hardest and most hopeless times.” - Distorted Sound

Based in the Southwest of England, UK, Mt.Onsra are a multi-instrumentalist duo who create a unique blend of alternative rock. Celebrated by the BBC R1 Rock Show, the band just played an electrifying set at ArcTangent Festival....

INDIE CLUB - AFTER THE BANDS

Saturday, 28 March 2026
Doors: 9:00pm
Tickets from: £6+ booking fee £0.60
INDIE CLUB - AFTER THE BANDS

INDIE CLUB DJs playing The Smiths - The Cure - Jamie T - Bastille - Royal Blood - Kaiser Chiefs - Klaxons - MGMT - Fratellis + much more!!!

BARREN WOMB (NORWAY) + THE MAISONETTES + 51ST STATE

Monday, 30 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £9+ booking fee £0.90
BARREN WOMB (NORWAY) + THE MAISONETTES + 51ST STATE

STEP IN TIME PROMOTIONS PRESENT... Barren Womb (Norway)
https://barrenwomb.org/
https://www.facebook.com/barrenwomb
Since their inception in late 2011, Nordic heavy noise rockers Barren Womb have been raising both eyebrows and hell with their minimalistic approach, earsplitting volume and defiant experimentation. The duo make efficient use of crude dynamics and the power of the riff to hammer their point across....

No Man

Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £14+ booking fee £1.40
No Man

Freakscene presents NO MAN
Hardcore from Washington DC - 3/4 of Majority Rule. Screamo meets old school hardcore. With support from Polluted Mind Decay and Lady Shoulders....

MOUTH CULTURE

Friday, 3 April 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Tickets from: £16+ booking fee £1.60
MOUTH CULTURE

Mouth Culture is an alternative/indie rock band from Leicester, England, formed in 2018. The trio, consisting of vocalist Jack Voss, guitarist Mason Clifford, and bassist Todd Groome, is known for a sound that blends grunge, indie-pop, and punk influences. They have gained recognition for their authentic lyrics, energetic live shows, and successful EPs like Mishaps of My Mid Twenties and Whatever The Weather.

CHOP SUEY - NU METAL ANTHEMS

Friday, 3 April 2026
Doors: 11:00pm
Tickets from: £6+ booking fee £0.60
CHOP SUEY - NU METAL ANTHEMS

CHOP SUEY - NU METAL ANTHEMS
Chop Suey! Nu-Metal Anthems is coming to Exeter Cavern on Friday 17th July for a huge nu-metal party! Playing Linkin Park / Korn / Limp Bizkit / Linkin Park / System Of A Down / Slipknot / Deftones / Papa Roach / Mudvayne / Coal Chamber / Marilyn Manson / Drowning Pool / Alien Ant Farm / Rage Against The Machine / Puddle Of Mudd / Staind / P.O.D / Soulfly and more....

Address

  • Venue: Exeter Cavern
  • 83-84 Queen Street
  • Exeter
  • Devon
  • EX4 3RP

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