
Guided walking tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Southampton Tourist Guides Association, exploring the Old Town and its history from medieval times to the 1970s.

Volunteer-led event opening historic heritage sites across Southampton to the public for free, including The Bargate, Castle Hall, and God's House Tower.

International cricket Vitality IT20 match between England and Sri Lanka at the Utilita Bowl.

The Wooden Boat Trade Association returns to the Southampton International Boat Show with handcrafted boats, talks and demonstrations, showcasing traditional boatbuilding skills.

Britain's largest marine festival featuring stand-up paddleboards to superyachts, a Watersports Zone and family-friendly activities.

A family-friendly outdoor production of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, performed by a cast of six actors and singers with a full orchestra.

A glow-in-the-dark 5km night-time fun run for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, open to walkers, joggers, runners and dancers.

A relaxed, interactive 90-minute performance by HurlyBurly Theatre for parents and babies, where families can come and go as they wish.

A vibrant celebration of diversity, heritage and community spirit featuring international cultural villages, a marketplace, music, art and a wellbeing zone.

A concert journey through the music of Tim Burton's film worlds, with highlights from Danny Elfman's scores, presented as a live theatrical experience.

A family-friendly fireworks display with a funfair, food and drink stalls returns to the Utilita Bowl.

A major running event with over 10,000 participants, featuring a historic Spitfire flypast and charity fundraising opportunities.

A festive market with wooden chalets, crafts, food, rides and attractions in the pedestrianised shopping district of Above Bar Street and Guildhall Square.

An interactive children's theatre show by Hoglets Theatre that celebrates friendship, difference and the beauty of being yourself, featuring puppets, original songs and audience interaction.

A warmly interactive music performance for babies and families, celebrating music from around the world with instruments, gentle movements and stimulating sounds.

The Mayflower Theatre's annual family pantomime featuring laugh-out-loud comedy, audience participation and special effects, recommended for ages 3 and over.

Large-scale drone light show depicting animals from four wild worlds at Utilita Bowl, created by Celestial.

A 30-piece swing orchestra brings its festive show Swing Into Christmas to Turner Sims, recreating the sounds of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland.

Claire Sweeney, known for Coronation Street, stars as Miss Hannigan in the world's favourite family musical, Annie, at the Mayflower Theatre.

A family variety show featuring music from the 1960s to the 2020s, performed by local talent including a 60-strong choir, dance academies and school music departments, with proceeds supporting local charities.

First UK and Ireland tour of the musical comedy Mrs Doubtfire at Mayflower Theatre, featuring Gabriel Vick from the original London company.

Major running festival featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and family mile, with a school and family fun run on 10 April.

A major running event on the South Coast with over 10,000 runners, team challenges, volunteering opportunities and charity fundraising.

A guided walk exploring the hidden history of Southampton, from the Romans to the Second World War, visiting medieval walls and wine vaults.

A historical guided tour of Southampton's medieval walls and underground town vaults, exploring the city's rich history.

Two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme, exploring Southampton's history and landmarks.

A family-friendly Aardman animation film about an inept pirate captain and a young Charles Darwin competing for the title of Pirate of the Year.