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live music weekends

Join us where Bournemouth was born as we welcome the finest collection of live musicians across the South Coast.

Performing live from 10pm every Friday and Saturday, report to the dance floor as our live acts steal the show alongside our award-winning cocktails.

Think you’ve got what it takes to steal the show on the 1812 stage? We’re always on the hunt for new musicians. To apply please send examples of your work through to us on 1812@royalexeterhotel.com

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Black and white promotional poster for a music event featuring DJ F. SKILLZ and Krafty Kuts. The poster includes a background photo of a DJ at a lively club with a crowd dancing, and a disco ball overhead. The event details mention a three-hour set on February 6, 2026, with genres including hip-hop, electro, funk, and breakbeat, with tickets available at eighteen12.co.uk, for attendees over 18 years old, from 9 PM to 2 AM.

special events

a.skillz & krafty kuts

Step into a night for people who know their music as A Skillz and Krafty Kuts take over 1812 Bournemouth for a three hour set on Friday 6 February. Two DJs at the top of their game bringing the funk breaks hip hop and clever cuts they are known for. No gimmicks just quality selections and proper dance floor energy.

Both artists have spent years shaping the sound of modern breaks and their live sets are all about feel and flow. Expect sharp mixing smart switches and the kind of groove that makes the room move without trying too hard.

Settle in with our award winning cocktails enjoy the atmosphere under the disco ball and join a crowd that appreciates great tunes and a good night out done well.

A Skillz and Krafty Kuts at 1812 Bournemouth Friday 6 February. A night built around great music and even better company.

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A lively crowd at a concert or party dancing and taking photos, with a performer wearing a hat and holding a microphone on stage under green and red lights, with a disco ball overhead.
Four women in colorful clothing enjoying and raising cocktails and drinks together in a social setting, smiling and laughing.
A male singer passionately performing on stage with a microphone, wearing a sequined black blazer, surrounded by an audience at a concert venue.
Musician singing into a microphone on stage with band members playing instruments, performing for a lively crowd at a nightclub, with colorful lights and a disco ball overhead.
Crowd dancing and enjoying live music performance at an indoor nightclub with a disco ball and colorful lighting.
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A lively indoor party with many people dancing and socializing, decorated with red lighting and wall art.