Bear Cave

Bear Cave 150 capacity basement LIVE MUSIC venue below Bear's Bar & Venue. FOR CLUB NIGHTS, please follow:
https://www.facebook.com/bearcaveclubnights

ONE MONTH UNTIL PUNK! We've got a slamfilled Punk All-dayer coming up in just ONE MONTH courtesy of the folks at Never B...
19/08/2026

ONE MONTH UNTIL PUNK!

We've got a slamfilled Punk All-dayer coming up in just ONE MONTH courtesy of the folks at Never Be Quiet Festival !

Bringing you punk icons such as Charlie Harper of UK SUBS and Drongos for Europe alongside local punk legends like The Mistakes, Kill The Colossi and The Crash Landings (to name just a few!)

And if you find it's all getting a bit much, you can take a break at their wonderful acoustic stage featuring Dixie Dix, and Angus Simpson!

📆 SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER
đź•› 12:00PM
đź“Ť BEAR'S BAR AND VENUE / BEAR CAVE
🎫 linktr.ee/bearcaveliveshows

RuMac is a Scottish accordion player who started off playing traditional Scottish music and slowly drifted into a strang...
17/08/2026

RuMac is a Scottish accordion player who started off playing traditional Scottish music and slowly drifted into a strange mix of genres. From traditional Gaelic Songs to Heavy metal rock there’s no telling what racket will come out of his mouth and box, but slowly the world is becoming aware of his anarchic unique performances and they can’t get enough of it.

After a sell out spring tour and a storming summer on the festival circuit from Cornwall to the Highlands plus a stint on Britains Got Talent... RuMac is heading out on the road again this winter!

Accordion in one hand, a dram in the other, a one man band is an understatement...but don’t take our word for it.
Best seen to be believed.

Sun 29th Nov - Bear Cave

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Following the sell-out full band tour marking twenty-five years since his debut album, Tom McRae brings his career-span...
16/08/2026

Following the sell-out full band tour marking twenty-five years since his debut album, Tom McRae brings his career-spanning solo show to intimate venues this Autumn — an evening of live music and storytelling that moves between the beloved and the overlooked, with the wit and honesty that has made him one of Britain’s most enduring singer-songwriters — alone on stage with a guitar and a catalogue that has quietly accumulated some of the finest songs in British folk and alternative music.

October
6th - The Tree House, Frome - less than 50% left
14th - Bear Cave, Bournemouth - less than 50% left
21st - Arena, Torquay - seated - under 100 left

www.allotment.live

Skinny Lister 's The Devil, The Heart & The Fight is turning 10 years old and the band are taking it back out on the roa...
16/08/2026

Skinny Lister 's The Devil, The Heart & The Fight is turning 10 years old and the band are taking it back out on the road to celebrate the milestone. It is widely praised as a stellar, high-energy folk-punk record. Critics celebrate the London sextet for blending pub-rock raucousness with polished, foot-stomping melodies, effectively elevating their signature shanty-folk sound into a bigger, more adventurous direction. The album balances lively, punk-inflected folk anthems with heartfelt, acoustic storytelling. Think of a modern-day Pogues or Flogging Molly, featuring shout-along choruses, driving acoustic guitars, and accordion-laced singalongs.

Plus support : Samantics

Nov 6th - Strings Bar & Venue, Isle Of Wight
Nov 7th - Bear Cave, Bournemouth - less than 50% left

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Fusing traditional punk values with high-energy, sweaty, and aggressive garage-punk TOAST are a band to put on your "to ...
15/08/2026

Fusing traditional punk values with high-energy, sweaty, and aggressive garage-punk TOAST are a band to put on your "to watch list" and here is your chance.

Oct 17th - Bear Cave

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Having formed in 2020, Daytime TV built a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging acts, sharing stages wit...
15/08/2026

Having formed in 2020, Daytime TV built a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging acts, sharing stages with You Me At Six, Twin Atlantic and Two Door Cinema Club, and delivering standout performances at BST Hyde Park and Mad Cool Festival. In 2026 they signed to Marshall Records, the label owned by the legendary amp company, home to the likes of The Molotovs and Nova Twins.

Sunday 18th Oct - Bear Cave

www.allotment.live

15/08/2026

Like the man himself says... Beans on Toast is heading to Bournemouth.
Come and be part of a celebration of music, chaos, community and hope, and leave feeling like you've just caught up with an old friend.

Dec 9th - Bear Cave

www.allotment.live

ICYMI! ✨ We've been lucky enough to be shortlisted for an UNDERDOG AWARD courtesy of Kate's Clothing in the category for...
07/08/2026

ICYMI! ✨

We've been lucky enough to be shortlisted for an UNDERDOG AWARD courtesy of Kate's Clothing in the category for BEST SMALL VENUE for Bear Cave, we're so honoured to have made it this far but can't get further without YOU!

It's no secret that Bear Cave wouldn't be half of what it is without you guys showing up to shows and supporting us, and we would love to showcase just how strong that love is! So if you've ever come down for a gig or a club night ( Bear Cave: Club Nights ) or just wanna show us a little extra luuuurv, you can vote for us at the link here:

đź”— https://tinyurl.com/UnderdogAwardsBC

If we win, we would receive a ÂŁ250 cash prize which to many may not seem like a lot, but can really help us invest in the venue further to bring you the ULTIMATE gig experiences you deserve!

Thanks for all of your outpouring of love so far, we love you all x

ONE MONTH TO GO! Not long now until Canadian Rockers The Damn Truth take to our stage alongside Pennsylvanian Hard Rocke...
04/08/2026

ONE MONTH TO GO!

Not long now until Canadian Rockers The Damn Truth take to our stage alongside Pennsylvanian Hard Rockers Crobot, courtesy of Divergent Promotions, in an evening of all out riff n' rock glory!

Tickets are flying out for this one so grab 'em before they're gone!

📆 FRIDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
đź•› 19:00PM
đź“Ť THE BEAR CAVE
đź”— linktr.ee/bearcaveliveshows

FREE HIRE*Hey folks!We have a few dates left to fill this month due to a few cancellations, we would require a DEPOSIT* ...
03/08/2026

FREE HIRE*

Hey folks!

We have a few dates left to fill this month due to a few cancellations, we would require a DEPOSIT* to secure the date but this will be returned to you AFTER the event but would also include FREE SOUND!

For THIS MONTH we have Fri 7th, Sat 8th, Fri 14th, Sat 15th, and Fri 21st available for live music! If you’re interested in any of those please drop us an email at [email protected] with which date you would be interested in.

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Bears Bar, 24-26 Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH88AD

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