Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, a fast-paced true story of a secret mission that won World War II, described as a well-dressed corpse wrong-footing Hitler.
South Coast's biggest fireworks night with a display choreographed to pop hits, street food, a funfair and live DJs.
Ninth edition of the UK's biggest Oktoberfest celebration with live Oompah bands, DJs, Bavarian food and beer marquee.
First UK and Ireland tour of the musical comedy Mrs Doubtfire at Mayflower Theatre, featuring Gabriel Vick from the original London company.
Agatha Christie's long-running mystery returns to Mayflower Theatre for its 75th anniversary, with seven strangers snowed in at a remote guesthouse.
A popular children's stage show with puppetry, original songs and storytelling, based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
A festive market with wooden chalets, crafts, food, rides and attractions in the pedestrianised shopping district of Above Bar Street and Guildhall Square.
The smash-hit stage adaptation of the iconic 1985 film, featuring Axel Duffy as Marty McFly on its first UK tour.
Claire Sweeney, known for Coronation Street, stars as Miss Hannigan in the world's favourite family musical, Annie, at the Mayflower Theatre.
A major running event with over 10,000 participants, featuring a historic Spitfire flypast and charity fundraising opportunities.
The acclaimed musical Jesus Christ Superstar, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, starring Sam Ryder as Jesus, arrives at the Mayflower Theatre.
Baz Luhrmann's award-winning musical comes to the Mayflower Theatre for a month-long run, bringing the iconic film to life on stage.
Major running festival featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and family mile, with a school and family fun run on 10 April.
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.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's family-friendly musical about steam-powered racing engines comes to the Mayflower Theatre in this world tour production.
The original Tony-winning musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons returns to Mayflower Theatre as part of its 20th Anniversary Tour.
A major running event on the South Coast with over 10,000 runners, team challenges, volunteering opportunities and charity fundraising.
The UK's flagship boating festival featuring yacht and boat debuts, marine equipment, British brands and on-water activity.
The classic musical about Hollywood's transition to sound films, featuring high-energy dance and sumptuous set designs, returns to the Mayflower Theatre.
The hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, following the adventures of the crime-biting hero Dog Man.
Southampton's biggest Halloween party with a purpose-built marquee, live music, scare actors, and immersive rave atmosphere.
The rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar, with Sam Ryder in the title role, on its UK tour at the Mayflower Theatre.
Europe's leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition returns to Mayflower Park for its largest edition yet.
A chilling theatrical ghost story inspired by the iconic film series, featuring illusions and supernatural effects, recommended for ages 15+.
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 smash-hit stage show retelling Jane Austen's classic, directed by Isobel McArthur, as part of a UK tour.
A musical bringing J.M. Barrie's classic story to life with over 50 young amateur performers at Mayflower Studios, perfect for audiences of all ages.
The National Theatre's sell-out production of Ballet Shoes tours the UK, stopping at Mayflower Theatre. A five-star stage reimagining of Noel Streatfeild's beloved 1936 novel.
Southampton's biggest country music party with live line dancing, singing and a honkytonk atmosphere for 1,500+ fans.
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King brings his acclaimed King Of Crumbs stand-up show to The Attic.
Rambert's new dance work 'It's a Sin', inspired by the Channel 4 series, directed and choreographed by Benoit Swan Pouffer.
Drum and bass duo Chase & Status perform a live DJ set at EngineRooms, celebrating their new album Generic Everything.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe performs his new solo show featuring ballroom classics and South African rhythms at the Mayflower Theatre.
Comedian Susan Calman returns to the stage with a night of stories, silliness and surprise, marking her return to touring after ten years.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs the most famous James Bond themes, conducted by David Arnold with Jacinta Whyte as soloist.
A dramatic staging of Carlo Gesualdo's life and music, combining the vocal music of The Gesualdo Six with actors and puppetry.
An independent festive market featuring over 100 local creatives selling original artwork, ceramics, jewellery, prints, textiles, homeware and handmade gifts across God's House Tower and Tower House.
Southampton Film Week is the city's annual celebration of film and filmmakers from around the globe, featuring a diverse range of screenings, filmmaker discussions, and the SFW: Shorts competition.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of classic Christmas movie scores and soundtracks at the Mayflower Theatre.
Comedian Peter Serafinowicz brings his first solo UK tour, a mix of comedy, impressions and face-swap technology, to Mayflower Studios.
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.
Grease The Musical returns to the Mayflower Theatre, with Debbie McGee cast as Miss Lynch.
Screening of Disney and Pixar's 'Inside Out 2', in which teenager Riley meets a new emotion, Anxiety.
A day of Black business, art and music with cultural villages, live music, film screenings, craft workshops, a business marketplace and a Jollof Rice competition.
Malian guitarist Habib Koité and Gambian kora player Sura Susso perform live at Turner Sims on their Manding Melody tour.
Stand-up comedy show by Andrew Lawrence, known for his political humour and dark satire.
Welsh National Opera performs Bartók's 'Bluebeard's Castle' and Stravinsky's 'Oedipus Rex', sung in Hungarian and Latin with English and Welsh surtitles.
Cancer Bats play The Joiners headlining the Made of Loud Tour, with Knives and Ignite as support, in an early matinee show.
A wickedly entertaining comedy thriller following TV medium Darius Divine, starring Rufus Hound and Susie Blake.
Family concert with music from Harry Potter, Ghostbusters and Wicked, spooky classical pieces, the story 'The Theatre Ghost' and dance from the New Forest School of Dance.
Two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme, exploring Southampton's history and landmarks.
The Hoosiers bring their high-energy live show to Engine Rooms, with new album Compassion.
A festive theatre show by Filskit Theatre where characters embark on a mission to light up their house for Christmas, using British Sign Language and original music.
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.
Tony Blackburn brings his Sounds of the 60s Live tour to the Mayflower Theatre, celebrating 10 years of his BBC Radio 2 show with over 100 hits from the decade.
Ash perform their 1977 30th Anniversary Edition live at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton.
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.
Festive visit to Tudor House: meet Father Christmas, craft activity and Christmas treat.
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.
A daytime clubbing event with 20th-century greatest hits, curated by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers.
Spooky Halloween celebrations at Tudor House with family-friendly ghost tours, face painting, games and a haunting trail.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of guitar music ranging from blues and rock to metal and jazz, conducted by Stephen Bell with Adam Martin and Alex Voysey on guitar.
Christmas workshop for all ages where participants design and create their own Gonk, a charming festive figure made from everyday materials.
Republica celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Ready To Go, with Trampolene.
Jamie T performs an intimate solo acoustic show to celebrate the release of his sixth album, Ghosts (100 Days of Morning).
An outdoor theatrical ghost walk led by an executioner, threading through Southampton Old Town to share true stories of executions over 800 years of history.
A flamboyant Halloween cabaret with burlesque, drag, circus and live performance by Southampton Pride.
Southampton FC match against Bolton Wanderers at St Mary's Stadium.
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.
A stop-motion animated adaptation of Neil Gaiman's children's novel, Coraline, showing at the Showcase Southampton Cinema de Luxe.
The Dalian Players bring to life the tale of Pinocchio in a brand new original comedy musical, a heartfelt and immersive live theatre experience for the whole family.
An evening screening of When the Levees Broke, a discussion with Dr Eleonora Sammartino and a live performance of Hurricane Bells by Byron Wallen.
A painting workshop where participants learn impressionist techniques using gouache, inspired by the work of John Armstrong.
A warm and funny musical adventure for children aged 7-11, introducing them to classical and folk music through interactive storytelling.
Headline gig by Manchester metal and hardcore crossover band Guilt Trip with Judiciary, Justice For The Damned and Long Goodbye.
A night of house music with three heavyweight DJs, Darius Syrossian, Philip George and Louden, at Engine Rooms.
Modern rock act The Hot One Two play Suburbia Southampton with support acts to be announced.
Live concert by The Quireboys, the UK hard rock band behind the 1990 hit '7 O'Clock', at EngineRooms.
Alt-country pioneers The Long Ryders conclude their UK tour with a live performance at the historic Papillon venue in Southampton.
