Turner Sims is a nationally renowned, award-winning concert hall located on the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton, offering a year-round programme of outstanding classical, jazz, world, and folk music.
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.
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.
Workshop with Alan Gibson from the Urbane Fruit Project to identify and taste urban fruit, with a walk around Southampton Common.
A musical performance reimagining the melodies of Claude Debussy by Drew Crawford, presented as part of the British Science Festival.
A musical-comedy with puppets from the British Science Festival, imagining Mother Nature as a keynote speaker addressing climate change.
A sonic experiment and electronic music session using recordings of the marine environment, part of the British Science Festival 2026.
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.
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 relaxed, interactive 90-minute performance by HurlyBurly Theatre for parents and babies, where families can come and go as they wish.
Claire Fuller reads from her novel Hunger and Thirst in conversation with Carole Burns, with music by her son Henry Ayling.
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.
Chamber music concert with I Musicanti, directed by Leon Bosch, featuring pianist Peter Donohoe.
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 dramatic staging of Carlo Gesualdo's life and music, combining the vocal music of The Gesualdo Six with actors and puppetry.
Jazz concert featuring double bassist Genevieve Namazzi and trombonist Christ-Stéphane Boizi, part of the Tomorrow's Warriors initiative.
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.
An evening of Max Richter's recomposition of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, performed by Mystery Ensemble at the Turner Sims.
Solo guitar recital by Franco-Spanish guitarist Thibaut Garcia, presented by the Southampton Classical Guitar Society as part of its Celebrity Concert Series.
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A jazz concert by Jasper Høiby and his trio 3Elements, presenting their album Conversations of Hope.
A warmly interactive music performance for babies and families, celebrating music from around the world with instruments, gentle movements and stimulating sounds.
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 40-minute free pre-concert jazz performance in the Turner Sims foyer, produced by The Vibe Collective.
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.
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