Grace Lightman’s February Gig Guide: Indie Folk, Metalcore, Open Mic and Art for a Cause
Our Music Ambassador Grace Lightman is back with her picks for February — a month packed with sounds from all over the spectrum. From intimate acoustic sets to high-energy hardcore, northern Canadian folk to creative fundraisers, these are gigs that bring the community together, lift spirits, and push genres.
As always, Grace is on the lookout for new music to spotlight — so if you’ve got a band, a gig, or a night you want on her radar for 2026, comment on her latest video or drop her a DM. She’d love to hear from you.
5 February – Logan McKillop & Caleb Tomlinson @ B-Bar
Two extraordinary folk Americana singer-songwriters from northern Canada make a stop in Plymouth as part of their UK and European tour. If you’re into warm harmonies, poetic lyrics and the kind of performance that makes a room go quiet, this one’s for you. An intimate gig in the heart of the city.
📍 B-Bar, Barbican Theatre
🎟️ Tickets here
7 February – Mandragora + Witch Hook + Roses @ The Junction
Calling all metalcore fans: this Bristol-based lineup brings fierce, full-throttle energy for under a tenner. Headliners Mandragora are joined by Witch Hook and Roses, fusing nu-metal, hardcore, and metalcore for an unrelenting midweek gig at The Junction. Expect sweat, noise and catharsis.
📍 The Junction
🎟️ Tickets via SeeTickets
11 & 25 February – Café Acoustica Open Mic @ B-Bar
Want to test out a new song, poem, or just soak up Plymouth’s raw, acoustic talent? Café Acoustica is a warm, welcoming open mic night that takes place twice this month. Whether you’re performing or watching, it’s a gentle and grounding space to spend a Sunday evening.
📍 B-Bar, Barbican Theatre
🎟️ More info
18 February – Sleepwalk Promotions x Crew Cuts Present: Punk & Hardcore @ Thistle Park Tavern
A huge night for the punk and hardcore community, featuring:
Ultimate Disaster (USA)
Circumvent (Bristol)
Cold Showers (OCHC)
Sneer (OCHC)
Divot (making their Plymouth debut)
It’s loud, fast, unapologetic — and open to all ages. Just £10 on the door.
📍 Thistle Park Tavern
🎟️ Event info
20 February – Love Letters @ Café Momus
Art, music and activism come together for this special fundraising event, raising money for Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support. The night features live sets from Calvin Thomas, LOU, Slimy Girls, and headline act fun band, plus art exhibitions and installations in the beautiful Café Momus.
📍 Café Momus
🎟️ Tickets via Eventbrite
Want to be part of the 2026 guide?
We’re planning even more community contributions next year — and Grace would love to hear from you. Got a band we should know about? A gig happening in your neighbourhood? A genre we’ve overlooked? Drop your ideas in the comments under Grace’s latest video or DM her directly.
