Progressive rock musician Alan Reed performs with The Daughters of Expediency, promoting his albums and rejoining Pallas.
Film screening of the horror film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, directed by Jane Schoenbrun, at Harbour Lights Picturehouse.
Film screening of Minions & Monsters at Showcase Southampton, part of the Music in the City festival.
Film screening of the animated movie Coyote vs. Acme at Showcase Cinema De Lux in Southampton.
Buff Bingo drag bottomless brunch session at Revolution, mixing drag hosts with games, cocktails and chaos.
The Dream Machine celebrate their third album with a set of 60s-influenced beat pop and psychedelia.
Local indie pop band Hot Sauce headline with Cheap Street and Sugar Bang at The Joiners.
Colin Macintyre, recording as The Mull Historical Society, celebrates his novel An Island Burning and new album with The Mull Historical Society.
American folk artist Laura Veirs performs live at Papillon, ahead of her 14th studio album release.
An intimate afternoon of live music and songwriting sessions curated by The Brook and Pink Skies, featuring Lucy Kitchen and other artists.
Holy Holy celebrate David Bowie's legacy with original band members Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey, performing material from 1969-73.
A major running event with over 10,000 participants, featuring a historic Spitfire flypast and charity fundraising opportunities.
The Mayflower Theatre's annual family pantomime featuring laugh-out-loud comedy, audience participation and special effects, recommended for ages 3 and over.
Post-punk band The Chameleons mark their 45th anniversary with a UK tour, featuring special guest Lol Tolhurst performing 'The Songs of The Cure'.
Stand-up comedy show by Andrew Lawrence, known for his political humour and dark satire.
Volunteer-led event opening historic heritage sites across Southampton to the public for free, including The Bargate, Castle Hall, and God's House Tower.
Post-punk band Chameleons mark their 45th anniversary with a live show at Engine Rooms, with special guests Lol Tolhurst and B-Movie.
A one-man comedy adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves and Wooster stories, starring Sam Harrison, brought directly from the West End.
A historic civic ceremony where residents can formally raise matters of concern to the council, continuing an ancient tradition dating back to 1549.
An exhibition by Kitt exploring social sleeping and emotional connection, commissioned by a space for God's House Tower.
Alt-country pioneers The Long Ryders conclude their UK tour with a live performance at the historic Papillon venue in Southampton.
Stand-up comedy night featuring Jack Skipper, Dan Evans and Kazeem Jamal, hosted by MC Colin Owens at Papillon.
First UK and Ireland tour of the musical comedy Mrs Doubtfire at Mayflower Theatre, featuring Gabriel Vick from the original London company.
National Theatre Live screening of The Playboy of the Western World, directed by Caitriona McLaughlin, filmed live on stage at the National Theatre.
Award-winning theatrical ghost tour with live actors through the historic streets of Southampton, exploring the city's darkest secrets.
Ninth edition of the UK's biggest Oktoberfest celebration with live Oompah bands, DJs, Bavarian food and beer marquee.
A drag bingo brunch and party session at Brave Night Lounge, Southampton, featuring live performances, buff butlers, bottomless drinks, and prizes.
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.
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.
Intimate outstore show by Ellie Goulding in collaboration with Vinilo Record Store, celebrating her new album 'I Know Too Much'.
A family-friendly fireworks display with a funfair, food and drink stalls returns to the Utilita Bowl.
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.
A festive market with wooden chalets, crafts, food, rides and attractions in the pedestrianised shopping district of Above Bar Street and Guildhall Square.
A 40-minute free pre-concert jazz performance in the Turner Sims foyer, produced by The Vibe Collective.
An evening of Max Richter's recomposition of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, performed by Mystery Ensemble at the Turner Sims.
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.
A relaxed, interactive 90-minute performance by HurlyBurly Theatre for parents and babies, where families can come and go as they wish.
An evening screening of When the Levees Broke, a discussion with Dr Eleonora Sammartino and a live performance of Hurricane Bells by Byron Wallen.
Nu Civilisation Orchestra brings Miles Davis' soundtrack to life live, accompanying John Akomfrah's documentary on Stuart Hall.
Mammal Hands perform live at Turner Sims, blending jazz, contemporary classical, electronica, folk and minimalism.
Chamber music concert with I Musicanti, directed by Leon Bosch, featuring pianist Peter Donohoe.
Internationally renowned British pianist Paul Lewis returns to Turner Sims for the second instalment of his Mozart series, performing Mozart piano sonatas alongside works by Chopin and Schubert.
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.
The Ligeti Quartet celebrate Steve Reich's 90th birthday with Different Trains and a new arrangement of Riley's Poppy Nogood and the Phantom Band.
A sonic experiment and electronic music session using recordings of the marine environment, part of the British Science Festival 2026.
A musical-comedy with puppets from the British Science Festival, imagining Mother Nature as a keynote speaker addressing climate change.
A musical performance reimagining the melodies of Claude Debussy by Drew Crawford, presented as part of the British Science Festival.
Workshop with Alan Gibson from the Urbane Fruit Project to identify and taste urban fruit, with a walk around Southampton Common.
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A jazz concert by Jasper Høiby and his trio 3Elements, presenting their album Conversations of Hope.
Solo guitar recital by Franco-Spanish guitarist Thibaut Garcia, presented by the Southampton Classical Guitar Society as part of its Celebrity Concert Series.
Claire Fuller reads from her novel Hunger and Thirst in conversation with Carole Burns, with music by her son Henry Ayling.
Sonic launch of The Ocean Remembers, a new musical work by Jason Singh and Yazz Ahmed, marking the start of the British Science Festival 2026.
Electronic music producer Keo performs live at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton.
A smash-hit stage show retelling Jane Austen's classic, directed by Isobel McArthur, as part of a UK tour.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical CATS returns to the stage as part of its 2027 UK and Ireland tour, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie.
Halloween-themed bingo night with rave rounds, dance-offs and a costume code at Circuit.
Claire Sweeney, known for Coronation Street, stars as Miss Hannigan in the world's favourite family musical, Annie, at the Mayflower Theatre.
The Wooden Boat Trade Association returns to the Southampton International Boat Show with handcrafted boats, talks and demonstrations, showcasing traditional boatbuilding skills.
A world stage premiere musical adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman's memoir, following his experiences during the Holocaust in Warsaw.
Guided ghost tours through the historic streets of Southampton, featuring live actors, dramatic storytelling and access to ancient vaults.
A Scottish whisky tasting experience led by David Dram Tales at the Platform Tavern in Southampton.
The 11th edition of the Big Sustainability Expo, a business conference bringing together industry experts and innovators to discuss sustainable strategies and eco-friendly innovations.
A wickedly entertaining comedy thriller following TV medium Darius Divine, starring Rufus Hound and Susie Blake.
A live orchestral R&B experience reimagining 90s and 00s hits with DJs, live musicians, dancers and festival-style extras.
Matthew Bourne's award-winning dance thriller, loosely based on Bizet's opera Carmen, makes its debut at the Mayflower Theatre.
A high-energy mythological farce by the comedy theatre company Le Navet Bete, written and directed by John Nicholson, where three actors play nearly 40 characters in 84 costume changes.
The smash-hit stage adaptation of the iconic 1985 film, featuring Axel Duffy as Marty McFly on its first UK tour.
A major running event on the South Coast with over 10,000 runners, team challenges, volunteering opportunities and charity fundraising.
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.
South Coast's biggest fireworks night with a display choreographed to pop hits, street food, a funfair and live DJs.
The British Science Festival 2026, celebrating its 195th anniversary, brings a wide range of science events, talks, workshops, and performances across the University of Southampton and the city.
A long-running, free multi-venue community music festival celebrating local talent across Southampton, featuring emerging and established local acts in various city centre venues.
Two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme, exploring Southampton's history and landmarks.
A historical guided tour of Southampton's medieval walls and underground town vaults, exploring the city's rich history.
Baz Luhrmann's award-winning musical comes to the Mayflower Theatre for a month-long run, bringing the iconic film to life on stage.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of classic Christmas movie scores and soundtracks at the Mayflower Theatre.
Large-scale drone light show depicting animals from four wild worlds at Utilita Bowl, created by Celestial.
Jesus Jones celebrate the 35th anniversary of their album Doubt in concert at The Brook.
Concert by the Swedish power pop band The Wannadies at The Brook.
Live gig by the band overpass presenting their debut album Elsewhere, Always at The Brook.
Republica celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Ready To Go, with Trampolene.
Max Fulham, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe, presents his new comedy show blending stand-up with ventriloquism and puppetry at the Mayflower Theatre.
An improv night hosted by Paul Merton and Suki Webster at the Mayflower Theatre.
Karaoke session with DJ at Medbar; attendees must purchase a drink, scan a QR code and sing along to the DJ.
Multimedia poetry project by Mandy Merzaban exploring how Orientalism changes form over time, using BTS's 'Fake Love' as a key reference, within the 'Snakes and Ladders (BTS)' exhibition.
