Things to do in Southampton

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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Devin Townsend

Always unpredictable heavy metal and progressive rock stalwart.Canadian musician and producer Devin Townsend has an extensive catalogue under his belt as both t…

The 1865, Southampton

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Soulfly + Nailbomb

Action! presents Soulfly and Nailbomb.This is a 14+ event but all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult and may be asked to show photo ID.

Engine Rooms, Southampton

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Holy Holy

Probably the closest experience to a BOWIE gig you can get! Holy Holy are Bowie’s drummer and Spider Man from Mars – Woody Woodmansey and producer Tony Visconti…

The 1865, Southampton

The Blow Monkeys

With hits like ‘Digging Your Scene’ and ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way’, The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophis…

The Brook, Southampton

David Essex

Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced his first major tour in over four years.

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

King King

Throughout the music industry King King is a name synonymous with, not only great music and outstanding musicianship, but with, and perhaps even more importantl…

The 1865, Southampton

Jamie Webster

From Liverpool songbird to national hero, Jamie Webster, the establishment-baiting pied piper from the banks of the Mersey, rides a towering wave of success.

The 1865, Southampton

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Baga Chipz: Bagz to Riches

Lock up ya grandads! Baga Chipz MBE presents...'BAGZ TO RICHES'!Join the international drag superstar and RuPauls Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre in a…

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton

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Allegaeon

DHP Presents :Allegaeon & gorod (co headline)\+ Abysmal DawnPresented by DHP FAMILY.This is a 14+ event

The 1865, Southampton

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Gareth Gates: Boyband In The Buff

Get ready to scream like its 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridicul…

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

The Greatest MUSICALS Daytime Disco

Prepare yourselves for a full blown theatrical explosion as we give you music from Hamilton, Grease, Dirty Dancing, High School Musical, Wicked & Mamma Mia to T…

Suburbia, Southampton

Mike Dawes

Mike Dawes is hailed as one of the world’s finest and most creative modern fingerstyle guitar performers.

The Brook, Southampton

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, the UK’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show touring the UK.Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s…

O2 Guildhall Southampton, 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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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

Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

Editors

Their latest single ‘Heart Attack’ marked their first new music since 2019, and the debut release in their latest incarnation with Ivor Novello winning composer…

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

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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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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

O2 Guildhall Southampton, Southampton

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UK Pride

Southampton has been chosen to host the UK's Pride event in 2027. The city will stage the festival, which celebrates the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender…

Guildhall Square, Southampton

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The Jam'd: Tribute to The Jam

The Jam'd have built a huge fan base who agree this show is better than any other tribute to The Jam including Mr Foxton himself.

The 1865, Southampton

Laura Veirs

Her first foray into songwriting started with a geological expedition in China, where she served as translator.

Papillon, Southampton

Bare Jams

Bare Jams are a six-piece band that effortlessly combines feel-good, summer vibe pop with soul, funk, jazz, rock, and a myriad of other elements.

The Brook, Southampton

Will Wilde

Will Wildes intense harmonica style steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonn…

The Brook, Southampton

KRS-One

Lawrence Krisna Parker, better known by his stage names KRS-One (an acronym for Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone), and Teacha, is an American rappe…

Engine Rooms, Southampton

A Skylit Drive / Vampires Everywhere

A Skylight Drive are coming to Southampton with Vampires Everywhere!Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with Satellite Touring.

The 1865, Southampton

The History Of Folk Horror

Explore the shadowy history of folk horror and its connection to ancient customs and rituals on the British Isles.

Harbour Lights Picturehouse, Southampton

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism.An hour of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s master…

Mayflower Studios, Southampton

The Lemonheads

The Lemonheads were formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts, by Evan Dando, Ben Deily, and Jesse Peretz.

The 1865, Southampton

Manford's Comedy Club

A message from Jason Manford:Hello there, Jason here, thanks for stopping by. I've been wondering for a while now, why is local stand up comedy not high up on t…

The Stage Door, Southampton

Richard Digance

Not many guitarists have dueted with Brian May, supported Steve Martin, played an acoustic set with Status Quo or performed with the late Robin Williams...

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton

Fickle Friends

Fickle Friends are an English indie rock band from Brighton, East Sussex, England.

The Joiners, Southampton

Laibach

Slovenian music and art collective mix agit-prop politics, Wagnerian Gesamtkunstwerk, and stomping industrial-rock show.

The 1865, Southampton

The Wall of Floyd

Come and enjoy a night to remember with a fantastic show from The Wall of Floyd.You will hear Pink Floyds iconic hits faithfully re-created including Shine on Y…

The Brook, Southampton

SOFY

Hailing from Leicester, SOFY is an artist & songwriter who has been described as “one of the most exciting names in UK indie”.

The Joiners, Southampton

Toby Lee

Toby Lee - Winner of the Young Blue Artist of the Year 2023!Toby Lee is an English guitarist from Oxfordshire and has appeared on the television shows Little Bi…

The Brook, Southampton

China Crisis

Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979.

Papillon, Southampton

Shy FX Sound System

Shy FX (London-born DJ and producer Andre Williams) is a veteran jungle/drum'n'bass DJ and producer who has scored several U.K.

Engine Rooms, Southampton

The Cheap Thrills

The Cheap Thrills are an indie rock outfit from Liverpool.

Heartbreakers, Southampton