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_EXETER PHOENIX AND FUELLED BY CIDER PRESENT_
Mad Dog Mcrea Weekender returns to Exeter Phoenix for its fifth year!
Friday night features headliners SKINNY LISTER – these hugely-popular shanty-punks are known for raucous, feel-good live shows! With seven studio albums and countless UK, EU and US tours under their belts, the band have earned their reputation as one of the country’s most consistent live acts.
Saturday will be headlined by Devon’s own MAD DOG MCREA, delivering their signature blend of folk, rock and Celtic influences with traditional melodies steeped in storytelling charm.
Also confirmed for the weekend are acts including 3 DAFT MONKEYS, GAZ BROOKFIELD, BRIDGET, WILSWOOD BUOYS and THE SNEAK EAZIES – with more to be announced.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS*
Limited Early Bird Weekend Tickets just £32 – hurry, get them before they’re gone!
GENERAL TICKETS*
£38 Weekend | £18 Friday | £22 Saturday – on sale soon
_Please note, Exeter Phoenix is an indoor city-centre venue; there is no provision for overnight camping._
| Mad Dog Mcrea Weekender (3 Apr 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday | 17:30 | |
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