Things to do in 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

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Take That

The prototype boy band have re-lit their own fire and returned to cash in those nostalgia dollars, and have proved far more credible than any of us could have i…

St Mary's Stadium, Southampton

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Aldous Harding

Aldous Harding is a rare artist who defies conventions and categorisation, creating lush, off-kilter indie pop.

The 1865, Southampton

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Chez Kane

Rock Vocalist. Singer from Kane’d.

The Brook, Southampton

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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

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The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore

Our precious concert in a 19th century church in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington.Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga «Lord of the Ring…

Turner Sims Southampton, Southampton

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

The Longest Johns

The Longest Johns are a Bristol based, acapella folk music band, born out of a mutual love of traditional folk songs and shanties.They rock maritime songs along…

The 1865, Southampton

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Brainiac Live!

Strap on your safety goggles…Due to popular demand and following its 2025 Olivier Award for BEST FAMILY SHOW, Science’s greatest and most volatile live show is…

Mayflower Studios, Southampton

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Paul McCaffrey: What a Time to Be Alive

A new show from one of the funniest comics working in the UK today. Modern life is annoying but was it really much better before?

The Attic, Southampton

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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

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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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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Paul Weller

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

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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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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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

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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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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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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Fun for Little Ones - A Tribute to Ms Rachel

Bringing Ms Rachel's character to life in a fun, interactive live on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones!With over 5 billi…

Mayflower Studios, 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

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

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

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

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

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