Music

This is Ska 2026 presents an evening of ska and skanking – featuring The Embezzlers and Reggaskas!

Hailing from the coastal backstreets of a steel city, Rum Jungle craft raw alt-rock anthems and late-night ballads that sit somewhere between surf-punk grit and high-fashion swagger.

Ash have been together for 30 years, but it was their two years apart which ultimately inspired their brilliant last album.

As founding members of the British band Gomez, they have shaped the sound of indie rock with their eclectic blend of blues, rock, folk, electronic and experimental influences.

Omar Perry, son of Lee “Scratch” Perry, is joined by ERM to pay tribute to one the greatest reggae legends ever.

Crowbar’s eleventh and latest album, The Serpent Only Lies, is both an affirmation of the band’s staying power and a nod to their legacy.

Fresh from signing with Universal’s Snakefarm label and with brand new music on the horizon, Kezia Gill is set to take things up a gear.

Sarah’s ‘warm rich voice’ with sweet higher notes, lends itself perfectly for this special evening of songs and stories, on this the hometown date of the tour.

Bella Hardy, one of the most celebrated voices of modern folk, returns to the stage in 2026 ahead of the release of her eagerly-anticipated new album.

DJ Yoda returns to Exeter Phoenix with a brand new audio-visual show following his sold-out appearance with his ’50 years Of Hip Hop Show’ in December 2024.

Ferocious Dog are a six-piece band who deal in a vibrant vein of Celtic-folk infused punk rock, comfortably slotting in between Billy Bragg and The Levellers.

This explosive 9-piece from Bristol have cultivated a killer reputation for their vibrant and infectious performances, guaranteed to get any crowd on their feet.

Beans on Toast hits the road with his full band and new album Kill Them with Kindness. Expect songs, stories, chaos and community in equal measure.

Stripped back and soul-stirring, Jennifer Owens will reimagine fan favourites including her viral covers in a series of up-close performances across the UK and Ireland.

Chesney Hawkes, one of the biggest pop stars of his era with his irresistible mega-hit ‘The One and Only’, is finally back and bigger than ever!

Almost fifteen years since her debut, Hollie Cook is returning to the sound which first captured her heart, and it rings truer than ever.

Direct from Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA! The scorching sounds of The Billy Walton Band.

Mad Dog Mcrea Weekender returns to Exeter Phoenix for its fifth year with main stage headliners Skinny Lister and Mad Dog Mcrea.

The Undercover Hippy will embark upon their UK “Real Life Tour”, pouring their hearts and souls out to other actual physical human beings around the country.

Post-punk group IST IST perform in Exeter for the first time to celebrate their fifth full-length studio album ‘DAGGER’ – set for release on 06 Feb 2026.

Since being founded by Nick Hemming, The Leisure Society have received high praise for their oustanding songwriting and production craft, winning two Ivor-Novello nominations and Rough Trade Albums of the Year.