Employed To Serve & Cabal

Gigs · Bristol

Employed To Serve & Cabal

Wednesday 11 November 2026 · Doors 18:30

Thekla, Bristol

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Employed To Serve & Cabal is on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at Thekla, Bristol, with doors at 18:30. Tickets start at £23, including the booking fee (Gigantic adds its fees per order at checkout).

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