Things to do in Southampton

McFly

With seven UK number-one singles, five top-ten albums, six sell-out tours and ten million records sold worldwide, McFly are without question one of the most sig…

St Mary's Stadium, Southampton

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Peter and the Test Tube Babies

Peter and the Test Tube Babies are a punk rock band that was formed in the small town of Peacehaven, England in 1978 by Del Strangefish and Peter Bywaters.

The 1865, Southampton

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Hue & Cry

“They’ve lasted because they are brilliant” Radio 2Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ’80s and the duo made a huge impact with the rele…

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton

Dead Pony

Dead Pony are an electrifying rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, known for their high-energy sound and genre-blending style.

The Joiners, Southampton

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Julian Marley & The Uprising

Julian Marley & The Uprising is a Grammy-winning roots-reggae act led by the son of Bob Marley, delivering a blend of traditional reggae, jazz, dancehall, and h…

Engine Rooms, Southampton

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Voivod + Midnight

VoivodVery few bands survive for four decades. Even fewer are those that continue to reach new creative heights, long after legendary status has been achieved.

The 1865, Southampton

Amy MacDonald

Amy Macdonald is a Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and musician. She gained recognition for her hit song "This Is the Life" and has sold over 12 million…

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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Alex James' Britpop Classical

Britpop classics brought to life by Blur’s Alex James, symphony orchestra and special guests Phil Daniels, Saffron Sprackling, Gary Stringer.Alex James’ Britpop…

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics

Classical music and Clubland, together at last, thanks to the vision of a bona-fide dance music legend.

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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The Beach Boys

As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history.

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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GreggFest Charity Day

Save the Date for our 'Not All Heroes Wear Capes' GreggFest Charity Day!This is our first-ever charity festival — a day packed with sport, music, crafts, food,…

Townhill Park House (The Gregg School), Southampton

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Paul Weller

The Modfather and former Jam frontman performs material from his 40-plus year career.

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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Billy Ocean

Grammy Award winning artist Billy Ocean has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime and has collected numerous gold and platinum records across the globe,…

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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Garbage, Skunk Anansie

Rock legends Garbage are in town with Skunk Anansie.

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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Bowling for Soup and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls

Bowling for Soup and Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls co-headline tour.

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop rock band formed in Glasgow during 1985. The line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard…

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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The Guns N' Roses Experience

GNRE have the only singer able to deliver the exact same unique vocal style and stage show synonymous with classic Axl Rose, a lead guitarist to pull off the Sl…

The 1865, Southampton

Men's International Twenty20 Match: England vs India

England take on India in this International fixture.

Utilita Bowl, Southampton

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Jurassic Park

Rawr!! Join us for a very special outdoor screening of Spielberg’s, dinosaur classic Jurassic Park.

Harbour Lights Picturehouse, Southampton

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Southern Brave v Welsh Fire - The Hundred

The Hundred is the new 100-ball cricket competition, which started in the UK in 2021.

Utilita Bowl, Southampton

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The Night Sky Show

The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos.Comedy, astronomy and so much more.

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

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Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges cut his comedy teeth in Glasgow after leaving school at the age of 17. From there, the young comedian began performing around the UK.

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

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Men's International Twenty20 Match: England vs Sri Lanka

England take on Sri Lanka in this International fixture.

Utilita Bowl, Southampton

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The Specials Ltd.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they l…

The 1865, Southampton

The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

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Southampton International Boat Show

The UK’s flagship boat and watersports show returns this September featuring a brand-new layout including a new entrance on Mayflower Park, new attractions, and…

Mayflower Park, Southampton

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Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

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Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys

Tribute triple-bill tour featuring The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, and the Subarctic Monkeys.

The 1865, Southampton

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life!Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the…

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

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Paul Smith - Pablo

Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver.

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

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Waterloo - The Best of ABBA

The iconic lyrics composed by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hou…

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

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Step Into Christmas

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year.

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

ELO Again

The stunning ‘Re-Discovery Tour’ celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

The Brook, Southampton

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

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Ogrepalooza With The Ogretones

Leave your pitchforks at the door and get in our swamp...Headlined by the UK's #1 Shrek tribute band, The Ogretones - an 8-piece live band featuring Shrek, Fion…

The 1865, Southampton

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Omar

Omar Lye-Fook MBE is without doubt, one of the greatest soul music talents the United Kingdom has ever produced.His deep baritone vocals sit perfectly on multi-…

The Brook, Southampton

Electric Six

An unholy musical melting pot, Detroit’s Electric 6 blitzed their way to worldwide success with 2003’s ‘Danger! High Voltage’.

The 1865, Southampton

Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: Dead!!!

Yorkshire’s biggest b-d and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back, after yet another sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

The Attic, Southampton

Seed Talks: Folklore & Feminism: The power of folklore in reclaiming feminist stories

With Dr Ceri Houlbrook.How have myths and fairytales shaped feminist thought? Explore the power of folklore, its symbols and role in today’s society. With Q+A.

Harbour Lights Picturehouse, Southampton

La Dispute

Post-hardcore band from Michigan. La Dispute (formed in 2004) is an American progressive post-hardcore rock band hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the U.S…

Papillon, Southampton

OMD

Andy McCluskey is pushed to pick his highlights from the 40 years of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD): there have been so many.

Guildhall Square, Southampton

R&B Mania Festival

From intimate R&B parties to sold-out venues across the UK, RNB Mania brings you that iconic R&B vibe that can’t be matched.

The Hobbit Pub, Southampton

GirlyPop Live

Calling all pop music fans! Live Republic is thrilled to present GirlyPop Live, a spectacular celebration of all things pop!Get ready for an unforgettable day t…

The Hobbit Pub, Southampton

Gene

Gene are a British rock band that rose to prominence in the mid-1990s. Formed in 1993, they were categorised by the UK music press as a Britpop band and often d…

The Brook, Southampton

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Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

The 1865, Southampton

Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

The Brook, Southampton