Britain's largest marine festival featuring stand-up paddleboards to superyachts, a Watersports Zone and family-friendly activities.
A festive market with wooden chalets, crafts, food, rides and attractions in the pedestrianised shopping district of Above Bar Street and Guildhall Square.
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.
The rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar, with Sam Ryder in the title role, on its UK tour at the Mayflower Theatre.
A major running event with over 10,000 participants, featuring a historic Spitfire flypast and charity fundraising opportunities.
The smash-hit stage adaptation of the iconic 1985 film, featuring Axel Duffy as Marty McFly on its first 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.
Claire Sweeney, known for Coronation Street, stars as Miss Hannigan in the world's favourite family musical, Annie, at the Mayflower Theatre.
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.
First UK and Ireland tour of the musical comedy Mrs Doubtfire at Mayflower Theatre, featuring Gabriel Vick from the original London company.
Ninth edition of the UK's biggest Oktoberfest celebration with live Oompah bands, DJs, Bavarian food and beer marquee.
A family-friendly fireworks display with a funfair, food and drink stalls returns to the Utilita Bowl.
Major running festival featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and family mile, with a school and family fun run on 10 April.
Baz Luhrmann's award-winning musical comes to the Mayflower Theatre for a month-long run, bringing the iconic film to life on stage.
Agatha Christie's long-running mystery returns to Mayflower Theatre for its 75th anniversary, with seven strangers snowed in at a remote guesthouse.
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.
Europe's leading commercial marine and workboat exhibition returns to Mayflower Park for its largest edition yet.
Guided ghost tours through the historic streets of Southampton, featuring live actors, dramatic storytelling and access to ancient vaults.
The Mayflower Theatre's annual family pantomime featuring laugh-out-loud comedy, audience participation and special effects, recommended for ages 3 and over.
Volunteer-led event opening historic heritage sites across Southampton to the public for free, including The Bargate, Castle Hall, and God's House Tower.
Scottish comedy star Kevin Bridges performs live at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton.
A vibrant celebration of diversity, heritage and community spirit featuring international cultural villages, a marketplace, music, art and a wellbeing zone.
A dramatic staging of Carlo Gesualdo's life and music, combining the vocal music of The Gesualdo Six with actors and puppetry.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of classic Christmas movie scores and soundtracks at the Mayflower Theatre.
A Scottish whisky tasting experience led by David Dram Tales at the Platform Tavern in Southampton.
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.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe performs his new solo show featuring ballroom classics and South African rhythms at the Mayflower Theatre.
A world stage premiere musical adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman's memoir, following his experiences during the Holocaust in Warsaw.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs the most famous James Bond themes, conducted by David Arnold with Jacinta Whyte as soloist.
A musical-comedy with puppets from the British Science Festival, imagining Mother Nature as a keynote speaker addressing climate change.
T20 cricket match between Southern Brave and Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred competition at the Utilita Bowl.
Two self-guided heritage walks with a treasure hunt theme, exploring Southampton's history and landmarks.
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 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 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 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 wickedly entertaining comedy thriller following TV medium Darius Divine, starring Rufus Hound and Susie Blake.
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.
Stand-up comedy show by Andrew Lawrence, known for his political humour and dark satire.
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.
Intimate outstore show by Ellie Goulding in collaboration with Vinilo Record Store, celebrating her new album 'I Know Too Much'.
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.
Max Fulham, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe, presents his new comedy show blending stand-up with ventriloquism and puppetry at the Mayflower Theatre.
Republica celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album Ready To Go, with Trampolene.
A one-man comedy adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves and Wooster stories, starring Sam Harrison, brought directly from the West End.
The Wooden Boat Trade Association returns to the Southampton International Boat Show with handcrafted boats, talks and demonstrations, showcasing traditional boatbuilding skills.
A sonic experiment and electronic music session using recordings of the marine environment, part of the British Science Festival 2026.
Progressive rock musician Alan Reed performs with The Daughters of Expediency, promoting his albums and rejoining Pallas.
Film screening of Minions & Monsters at Showcase Southampton, part of the Music in the City festival.
Buff Bingo drag bottomless brunch session at Revolution, mixing drag hosts with games, cocktails and chaos.
An intimate afternoon of live music and songwriting sessions curated by The Brook and Pink Skies, featuring Lucy Kitchen and other artists.
Post-punk band The Chameleons mark their 45th anniversary with a UK tour, featuring special guest Lol Tolhurst performing 'The Songs of The Cure'.
Post-punk band Chameleons mark their 45th anniversary with a live show at Engine Rooms, with special guests Lol Tolhurst and B-Movie.
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.
National Theatre Live screening of The Playboy of the Western World, directed by Caitriona McLaughlin, filmed live on stage at the National Theatre.
A drag bingo brunch and party session at Brave Night Lounge, Southampton, featuring live performances, buff butlers, bottomless drinks, and prizes.
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.
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.
Jazz concert featuring double bassist Genevieve Namazzi and trombonist Christ-Stéphane Boizi, part of the Tomorrow's Warriors initiative.
Solo guitar recital by Franco-Spanish guitarist Thibaut Garcia, presented by the Southampton Classical Guitar Society as part of its Celebrity Concert Series.
Workshop with Alan Gibson from the Urbane Fruit Project to identify and taste urban fruit, with a walk around Southampton Common.
Chamber music concert with I Musicanti, directed by Leon Bosch, featuring pianist Peter Donohoe.
Mammal Hands perform live at Turner Sims, blending jazz, contemporary classical, electronica, folk and minimalism.
Nu Civilisation Orchestra brings Miles Davis' soundtrack to life live, accompanying John Akomfrah's documentary on Stuart Hall.
An evening of Max Richter's recomposition of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, performed by Mystery Ensemble at the Turner Sims.
An evening screening of When the Levees Broke, a discussion with Dr Eleonora Sammartino and a live performance of Hurricane Bells by Byron Wallen.
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 relaxed, interactive 90-minute performance by HurlyBurly Theatre for parents and babies, where families can come and go as they wish.
A warmly interactive music performance for babies and families, celebrating music from around the world with instruments, gentle movements and stimulating sounds.
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.
Concert by the Australian rock band DMA'S on their UK tour at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton.
A special outdoor screening of Steven Spielberg's classic film Jurassic Park at Harbour Lights Picturehouse in Ocean Village.
A live orchestral R&B experience reimagining 90s and 00s hits with DJs, live musicians, dancers and festival-style extras.
A community-led celebration of ideas and talents exploring the theme of care through exhibitions, workshops and activities at the John Hansard Gallery.
Huey Morgan, founder of Fun Lovin' Criminals, performs in Southampton as part of his 30th anniversary tour of the album 'Come Find Yourself'.
A guided walk exploring the hidden history of Southampton, from the Romans to the Second World War, visiting medieval walls and wine vaults.
An improv night hosted by Paul Merton and Suki Webster at the Mayflower Theatre.
Live gig by the band overpass presenting their debut album Elsewhere, Always at The Brook.
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