The Barrel House Ballroom

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE .....
Swap the sofa for the big screen and join us at The Barrel House Ballroom for England vs Croatia.

Watch every tackle, goal and moment of drama on our 84″ screen, surrounded by fellow fans in one of Totnes’ most unique venues.

Bar open all evening / Kai Mai Kitchen serving nachos

Kick-off 9pm / Doors from 8pm / FREE ENTRY

Football. Friends. Beer. Big-screen action.

10/06/2026

This weekend at The Barrel House Ballroom and The Totnes Brewing Company …….
Friday 12th June – Dons of Disco
Bristol’s legendary q***r dancefloor lands in Totnes for the very first time! Expect a euphoric mix of disco, Italo, funk, soul, Detroit techno and Chicago house, with a simple ethos: dress to express, not to impress. Phones away, dancefloor on.
DOORS 8PM / TICKETS £8 ADV / £10 OTD >> https://www.universe.com/events/dons-of-disco-tickets-7C152X

Saturday 13th June – Ian Prowse & The Fiddle of Fire: The Radical Hope Tour
Join the acclaimed Merseyside songwriter for an evening of powerful songs and stories spanning over 30 years, with support from the brilliant Tilly Rigby. A heartfelt night of live music from one of the UK’s great storytellers.
DOORS 7:30PM / TICKETS £17 ADV / £20 OTD >> https://www.universe.com/events/ian-prowse-the-fiddle-of-fire-the-radical-hope-tour-support-tba-tickets-JLRYS4

Sunday 14th June – Quiltbag Sunday Social
A welcoming q***r social and grassroots scratch performance space to connect, create, relax and share ideas. Bring your own food, meet new people and enjoy an open, inclusive afternoon.
DOORS 3PM – 5PM / FREE ENTRY

08/06/2026

THIS SATURDAY AT The Barrel House Ballroom TOTNES

We're delighted to welcome the legendary Ian Prowse & The Fiddle of Fire to Totnes as part of The Radical Hope Tour!

A true Merseyside music icon, Ian has spent over 30 years writing unforgettable songs, fronting cult indie favourites Amsterdam and Pele, and building a reputation for passionate, electrifying live performances that have earned him the nickname "The Scouse Springsteen."
Expect an evening packed with powerful songs, captivating stories, Celtic-inspired melodies, and the kind of heartfelt songwriting that has won fans across the UK and beyond.

With support from Tilly Rigby

DOORS 7:30pm | Music 8:00pm / 🎟 Advance Tickets £17 | £20 on the door
Advance tickets are selling well, so grab yours now and don't miss the chance to experience one of the UK's finest live performers in an intimate venue setting. >> https://www.universe.com/events/ian-prowse-the-fiddle-of-fire-the-radical-hope-tour-support-tba-tickets-JLRYS4

05/06/2026

THIS SATURDAY 6TH JUNE RADIOHEAD'S OK COMPUTER - PERFORMED LIVE BY LOCAL TOTNES SUPERGROUP

TICKETS £12 ADV £14 OTD >> https://www.universe.com/events/radioheads-ok-computer-performed-live-by-local-totnes-supergroup-tickets-01P7YH

Following a sold-out performance of The Bends in 2025, a stellar supergroup of local musicians returns to celebrate Radiohead’s landmark album OK Computer, performed live in full. Regularly topping polls of the greatest albums of all time, OK Computer remains a defining work of modern music; artfully capturing alienation, disconnection and the unease of life in a world of transport, motorways and tramlines.. This special one-off show brings the album to life from start to finish, alongside a selection of other Radiohead classics. An immersive collective celebration of one of the most influential albums of the last 30 years

04/06/2026

THIS FRIDAY 5TH JUNE - SOMA SOMA / 8-PIECE BAND / AFRO BRAZILIAN MUSIC + Support DJ Bearkat (Beat Circus)
Get ready for a night of pure global groove as legendary Bristol 8-piece Soma Soma return to Totnes with their explosive live show.
Soma Soma fuse Afro-Brazilian traditions with modern live energy to create a sound completely their own - joyful, hypnotic and impossible not to dance to.
Don’t miss one of the most exciting live world music acts in the UK right now.
This is music that lifts the roof and moves the soul.
“It’s like being on holiday” – BBC Radio Bristol
“WOW” – Gilles Peterson, BBC 6 Music
DOORS 8PM / TICKETS £10 / £12 / £14 >> https://www.universe.com/events/soma-soma-8-piece-band-afro-brazilian-music-dj-bearkat-beat-circus-tickets-HZYNM0

03/06/2026

TRIBAL LOUNGE - *FREE ENTRY** TONIGHT FROM 7:30PM

Our Tracie is behind the bar here at The Barrel House tonight for the launch of something a bit different, and she would love you to come say hi to her and be part of it.
Tribal Lounge is a live improvised recording session - music being created, performed and captured in real time before being pressed to vinyl. A one-off moment that will never happen the same way twice.

You don't have to sit in silence, it's all about capturing the vibe of live music.

FREE ENTRY / STARTS at 7.30pm, great atmosphere guaranteed.
Come and say hello, grab a drink, support our new venture, and experience something genuinely unique.

01/06/2026

**THIS WEEK AT THE BARREL HOUSE BALLROOM & TOTNES BREWING CO**
Five fantastic events this week - and three of them are completely FREE to attend!
Whether you're discovering new music, joining a live recording session, dancing to global grooves, celebrating a classic album, or winding down with some Sunday soul, there's something for everyone.

TUESDAY 2 JUNE - The Black Bird Collective Open Mic Night #142
Our much-loved open mic returns for its 142nd edition. Whether you're performing or simply soaking up the atmosphere, expect an evening of local talent, creativity, and community.
DOORS 7PM / STARTS 7:30PM / FREE ENTRY

WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE - TRIBAL LOUNGE - Live Recording Session
Join Merlin Matthews, Stuart Miller, Lyra Somavitz and special guests as Tribal Lounge lands in Totnes for a public live recording session. Expect improvised grooves, percussion, saxophones, synths, spoken word and boundary-free musical exploration from this ever-evolving collective.
DOORS 7:30PM / FREE ENTRY

FRIDAY 5 JUNE - SOMA SOMA / 8-PIECE BAND / AFRO BRAZILIAN MUSIC + Support DJ Bearkat (Beat Circus)
The legendary Bristol 8-piece returns to Totnes with their infectious blend of Afrobeat, Highlife, Samba, Bossa Nova and global grooves. Explosive percussion, vintage horns, hypnotic guitars and Portuguese vocals combine for an unforgettable live experience.
"It's like being on holiday" – BBC Radio Bristol
"WOW" – Gilles Peterson, BBC 6 Music
DOORS 8PM / Tickets £10 / £12 / £14 >> https://www.universe.com/events/soma-soma-8-piece-band-afro-brazilian-music-dj-bearkat-beat-circus-tickets-HZYNM0

SATURDAY 6 JUNE - RADIOHEAD'S OK COMPUTER - PERFORMED LIVE BY LOCAL TOTNES SUPERGROUP
Following their sold-out performance of The Bends, a stellar collective of local musicians returns to perform Radiohead's iconic OK Computer in full, alongside a selection of other classics. A one-off celebration of one of the most influential albums of the last 30 years.
DOORS 8PM / TICKETS £12 ADV / £14 OTD >> https://www.universe.com/events/radioheads-ok-computer-performed-live-by-local-totnes-supergroup-tickets-01P7YH

SUNDAY 7 JUNE - SUNDAY SOUL SESSION with LUKE MARZEC
Wind down the week in the intimate surroundings of the Library Bar. Luke Marzec and his band present a candlelit evening of soul, featuring original material, beloved classics and spontaneous improvisation.
DOORS 7PM – 10PM / FREE ENTRY - DONATIONS WELCOME

Great beer, great music, and great company all week long at The Barrel House Ballroom & Totnes Brewing Co. See you there!