What's on inSouthampton


Welcome to Southampton

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Southampton - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Southampton to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

Editor's Picks






Forthcoming events in Southampton

13
DEC
Winter Wonderland
O2 Guildhall

.Join the festive cheer with a concert of heart‐warming Christmas songs you have to hear Gather the family and make merry when Southamptons finest community choir BSO Voices and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra perform in heavenly harmony for a joyous jaunt through this…

TEL: 01202 669925
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25
JAN
It’s a Living Thing: The music of Jeff Lynne's E
Mayflower Theatre, UK

.ELO and the BSO what a match made in heaven The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra brings you this celebration of the greatest hits from Jeff Lynnes ELO brought to life with the full force of one of the UKs best‐loved orchestras.Formed in 1970…

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27
FEB
Sounds of the 60s at Hangar Farm Fri 27 February
Hanger Farm Arts Centre,

.Grab your tickets and experience THE Sixties show with the spectacular sounds of The Zoots that wows audiences around the world selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old TraffordThe Zoots will make your whole family bop to…

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28
FEB
Sounds of the 70s with The Zoots Hangar Farm
Hanger Farm Arts Centre.

.Join The Sounds of the 70s for their unforgettable live show as they perform the sounds of Abba T.Rex Queen Bowie Elton John Mud The Sweet Dolly Parton The Rolling Stones Chic and other amazing Seventies legends Hear the music from the…

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Tourist Attractions


Exbury Gardens and Steam

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway is a magical place in the New Forest National ParkThe Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre 100 hectare site, world‐famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. This earthly paradise offers a riot of colour in spring,…

Southampton City Art Gallery

Southampton City Art Gallery can offer something for everyone, whether you're young or old, a lifelong fan or going to a gallery for the first time. Exhibitions and displays range from ancient culture to the cutting‐edge and the Gallery is internationally renowned for its impressive art collection,…

Calshot Castle

Calshot castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539, as part of his chain of defences along the English south coast. At the time invasions were feared from either the French or Spanish navies and the Castle was built on a shingle spit close to the deep water…

Museum of Archaeology

The Museum of Archaeology in Southampton displays artefacts from prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval Southampton. It also has objects from outside Southampton, including some from ancient Egypt. God's House Tower itself is a fascinating historic building. God's House Tower stands at the south‐east corner of…

Southampton Maritime Museum

The museum contains displays relating to Southampton's history as a trading and passenger port. There is a collection of large model ships, including a model of the Queen Mary. The museum has been gifted or acquired a large number of items relating to the Titanic disaster.…

147 Executive Club

SnookerPool Hall at 147 Executive Club in Southampton, Hampshire. Contact venue on 023 80223670 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

Want more?

Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Southampton? See our list of attractions in Southampton, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.