We are a movement that champions and enables live music in Southampton. We strengthen community pride, support local creativity and develop local grassroots, providing shared cultural experiences. Uniting the city’s communities at our multi-venue music festival, this year taking place on:

Saturday 12th September 2026

Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers
Music in the City performers

Our performers…

Registration to perform this year has now closed. If you would like to join the reserves list please sign up here - we anticipate some cancellations and slots becoming available, but cannot guarantee you a place.

Amie Lou Shaw

Amie Lou Shaw

Chayz3r

Chayz3r

Velickaite Sisters

Velickaite Sisters

Betterphor

Betterphor

Saxofony

Saxofony

High Mileage

High Mileage

Ken Wood and the Mixers

Ken Wood and the Mixers

The Zone

The Zone

The Bob Squad

The Bob Squad

PG Trips

PG Trips

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)

Giles Halski

Giles Halski

The Dark Poet

The Dark Poet

Origin

Origin

The Sky at Night

The Sky at Night

Mai

Mai

Theresa Lola

Theresa Lola

Sofia Gillani

Sofia Gillani

Mike and the Mojitos

Mike and the Mojitos

Drew Mason

Drew Mason

Kindred Found

Kindred Found

Noise Factory United

Noise Factory United

Southampton's Greek & Cypriot Dance Group 'Methexis' & 'Nostos' Polyphonic Singing Group

Southampton's Greek & Cypriot Dance Group 'Methexis' & 'Nostos' Polyphonic Singing Group

Zen Juddhism

Zen Juddhism

Continental Liaison

Continental Liaison

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

Nick Tann and The Whole Family

GABRIELA

GABRIELA

Bad Alchemy

Bad Alchemy

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Southampton Salty Sea Dogs

Basharan

Basharan

The Slow Cooked Bears

The Slow Cooked Bears

McGriff

McGriff

Jax Leonard

Jax Leonard

Xènia Páez

Xènia Páez

The Picton Readers Club

The Picton Readers Club

Freestone

Freestone

Munro

Munro

Bragging Rights

Bragging Rights

Ekoweko

Ekoweko

Ryan Watts

Ryan Watts

The Halliwells

The Halliwells

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official

Will Walton

Will Walton

Angling For Farthings

Angling For Farthings

The Ben Poore Project

The Ben Poore Project

Andrew Buchanan

Andrew Buchanan

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir

GaYeon Lee

GaYeon Lee

Eternal Gloom

Eternal Gloom

Hunch Power

Hunch Power

Pianoman Justie

Pianoman Justie

Bees Knees

Bees Knees

SKAM

SKAM

ItsPetre

ItsPetre

H.AZ

H.AZ

Stuart Evans

Stuart Evans

Jonathan Klein

Jonathan Klein

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine

Nia Nicholls

Nia Nicholls

Romsey Shanty Crew

Romsey Shanty Crew

The Pop Tarts

The Pop Tarts

Eat Your Greens

Eat Your Greens

Jon Yale

Jon Yale

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band

FREESPIRITS

FREESPIRITS

Jaquie Daniels

Jaquie Daniels

71chain

71chain

The Monday Grooves

The Monday Grooves

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

City of Southampton (Albion) Band

JJCornick

JJCornick

Watching the Buzzards

Watching the Buzzards

Flipside

Flipside

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)

Bex&Cole

Bex&Cole

Slap the Willow

Slap the Willow

Flying Hearts

Flying Hearts

Gig Night

Gig Night

Alexander Bithell

Alexander Bithell

The Red Stars

The Red Stars

Mariano Korman

Mariano Korman

Halliwell

Halliwell

Malcolm Carlo

Malcolm Carlo

NJT

NJT

Arlo Star

Arlo Star

Geoff Williams

Geoff Williams

Amy Fox

Amy Fox

Disco Lizards

Disco Lizards

Andy White Poetry

Andy White Poetry

DJ_MAJOR

DJ_MAJOR

Ukofonics

Ukofonics

Lucy RS Must c

Lucy RS Must c

Zombie’ites

Zombie’ites

The Sound Crew

The Sound Crew

KSJM

KSJM

Greenish

Greenish

Mango In Euphoria

Mango In Euphoria

D'vonti

D'vonti

Roger James Shephard

Roger James Shephard

Angel Jones

Angel Jones

WooHabs

WooHabs

Dawn of Dystopia

Dawn of Dystopia

Canis Arboris

Canis Arboris

Club Bad

Club Bad

Fate  of the Magpie

Fate of the Magpie

Vacant Shores

Vacant Shores

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

New Forest Community Tango Orchestra

Ignitez

Ignitez

Rosie Hollins

Rosie Hollins

Hanna Gibbons

Hanna Gibbons

Tongue & Groove

Tongue & Groove

3's a Crowd

3's a Crowd

RODI

RODI

City of Southampton Orchestra

City of Southampton Orchestra

The Latest

The Latest

Ajay Sahota

Ajay Sahota

Dusky Moon

Dusky Moon

Halibut Jackson  & The Fishy Faces

Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces

Arji  Manuelpillai

Arji Manuelpillai

Nory-J

Nory-J

ALLEY the band

ALLEY the band

Echo Union

Echo Union

Wire -JD

Wire -JD

Jonny Sansom

Jonny Sansom

desperateBeauty

desperateBeauty

The Postmen

The Postmen

The Surge

The Surge

Space Ace Robot

Space Ace Robot

Uke Box Glory

Uke Box Glory

Puddleglum

Puddleglum

OC Thomas

OC Thomas

Echo Mask

Echo Mask

According to Brian

According to Brian

Way Down South

Way Down South

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

Ian Kimber

Ian Kimber

Dj Sarah Nash

Dj Sarah Nash

The  Restless Coast

The Restless Coast

SO Sound Choir

SO Sound Choir

Q Shaq

Q Shaq

Simply Sax  - Kenny Garrick

Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick

Lachlan Horne

Lachlan Horne

this occasional society

this occasional society

Carl Zed

Carl Zed

OCB & Adam Turner

OCB & Adam Turner

Scarlett

Scarlett

Roger Chantler

Roger Chantler

Helicopter Pirates

Helicopter Pirates

Madams Last Discovery

Madams Last Discovery

Traitors

Traitors

G-MAN 777

G-MAN 777

Cat Elliott

Cat Elliott

Kalopsia

Kalopsia

Silent Disco King

Silent Disco King

Madison Square

Madison Square

Pooja Rajguru

Pooja Rajguru

Adventure State

Adventure State

Big man with Small guitar

Big man with Small guitar

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Riverside Concert Wind Band

Adam Kammerling

Adam Kammerling

Achoiring Voices

Achoiring Voices

The Tipsy Gypsies

The Tipsy Gypsies

Rosie jay

Rosie jay

James K. Barker

James K. Barker

NoteWorthy

NoteWorthy

Dr. Beatroot

Dr. Beatroot

Jeannie

Jeannie

Eric Walker

Eric Walker

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Kat Hutchings Yoga

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop

Aoife Scully

Aoife Scully

CJOHNSON

CJOHNSON

Totton Ukulele Band

Totton Ukulele Band

Voodoo Rays

Voodoo Rays

Industry Plant

Industry Plant

Bisola

Bisola

Michael Devaux

Michael Devaux

160

160

Lost without cause

Lost without cause

Milkin' It

Milkin' It

Brian Hooper

Brian Hooper

Diffy Dames

Diffy Dames

CHIMAN 101

CHIMAN 101

Waldo Salt

Waldo Salt

PB Squared

PB Squared

5 Degrees North

5 Degrees North

Naty Giachino

Naty Giachino

Mahoosive

Mahoosive

Shallow Music

Shallow Music

9 Lives

9 Lives

Ronk Torp

Ronk Torp

Purple Grace

Purple Grace

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Southampton Ukulele Jam

Mick Gough

Mick Gough

Mad Simple

Mad Simple

Kinesis 4

Kinesis 4

Oscar Meades

Oscar Meades

Days of Speed

Days of Speed

The Plummers

The Plummers

Hük

Hük

Hampshire Guitar Club

Hampshire Guitar Club

Broadsheet Speak

Broadsheet Speak

Lounge Room Lizards

Lounge Room Lizards

Chris Payn

Chris Payn

Blood Red Sky

Blood Red Sky

RUBY

RUBY

Gaz Parker

Gaz Parker

Eva Nicole

Eva Nicole

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band

RELLiX

RELLiX

Ben Flournoy

Ben Flournoy

MoniQ

MoniQ

Mr. Buoyant

Mr. Buoyant

Under The Attic

Under The Attic

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)

Westingway

Westingway

Elie Pembrey

Elie Pembrey

Silvermon

Silvermon

DJ Drive

DJ Drive

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Southside Rhythm & Blues Band

Citizen Perez

Citizen Perez

Kase the Myth

Kase the Myth

Roxy's Revenge

Roxy's Revenge

Hydeout

Hydeout

Arzenic

Arzenic

The Wildcards

The Wildcards

Retro Rock'its

Retro Rock'its

SkunkWorks

SkunkWorks

Greeny & the Voyagers

Greeny & the Voyagers

October Some When

October Some When

Goffmog

Goffmog

Hobb Lane

Hobb Lane

Jess Breame

Jess Breame

Tony Arthur

Tony Arthur

Bella Cameron

Bella Cameron

NIKHITA

NIKHITA

Steve Weston

Steve Weston

The Slack 5

The Slack 5

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Ekowe (Acoustic)

Dompap

Dompap

Accrington Stanley

Accrington Stanley

Voice FM

Voice FM

Love Is Enough

Love Is Enough

Jim Pearson

Jim Pearson

Lyla Skyrim

Lyla Skyrim

Mike Lemin Band

Mike Lemin Band

Igloo Hearts

Igloo Hearts

Ron May

Ron May

The Duskers

The Duskers

DJ JAMES B

DJ JAMES B

Adarna May Exist

Adarna May Exist

Ironhide

Ironhide

Moakz

Moakz

Sebastian Horton

Sebastian Horton

Colour of Heartache

Colour of Heartache

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Poetry from the Forward Prizes

Ribble

Ribble

Suncliffe

Suncliffe

Arboresque

Arboresque

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars

St Andrews Pipe Band

St Andrews Pipe Band

Mosaic

Mosaic

Emerson

Emerson

The Black Bear Killing Spree

The Black Bear Killing Spree

Reverence Sound

Reverence Sound

JACKPUDDING

JACKPUDDING

The Outsiders

The Outsiders

He Fired First

He Fired First

Maerefolk

Maerefolk

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Ocean Harmony

Ocean Harmony

Broken Links

Broken Links

Cherry Go Steady

Cherry Go Steady

Fragile Lucy

Fragile Lucy

Dan James

Dan James

Elemci

Elemci

Sean Bertram

Sean Bertram

Alfie Ingram

Alfie Ingram

Southampton Grad Band

Southampton Grad Band

Laurie Bolger

Laurie Bolger

Woodfalls band

Woodfalls band

HAZE

HAZE

Fiesta FM

Fiesta FM

Margarita Sleepover

Margarita Sleepover

Ras Amankwatia

Ras Amankwatia

Kieran Snell

Kieran Snell

Bob&the Bobettes

Bob&the Bobettes

The Howlin' Blackouts

The Howlin' Blackouts

Jim Bryant

Jim Bryant

Batala Portsmouth

Batala Portsmouth

VALLEYBOYZERO

VALLEYBOYZERO

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

Herleen Kaur Khalsa

The Salamanders

The Salamanders

Spindrift

Spindrift

Guilty Pleasure

Guilty Pleasure

Jack Walker

Jack Walker

Beardos and Weirdos

Beardos and Weirdos

EVXN

EVXN

The Long Shorts

The Long Shorts

Karl V

Karl V

Chimney and I K 8OY

Chimney and I K 8OY

Bamboo and Bow

Bamboo and Bow

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)

FancyWall

FancyWall

Jimmy b and the death rattles

Jimmy b and the death rattles

The Hinton  Cleeves Conspiracy

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy

The Can Can Club.

The Can Can Club.

Palookaville

Palookaville

Guillotine Union Boys

Guillotine Union Boys

TBC

TBC

Tony Lehrle-Fry  and friends

Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends

Gimme a Break DJs

Gimme a Break DJs

Lee Huxtable

Lee Huxtable

Lula Gold

Lula Gold

gaz909

gaz909

Groove Bakers

Groove Bakers

The Stokes

The Stokes

Lost Post

Lost Post

Days of closure

Days of closure

Frontline

Frontline

Thundizzle

Thundizzle

SJ Ventįl

SJ Ventįl

The Soulcatchers

The Soulcatchers

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault

Tesoro Duo

Tesoro Duo

Cocoa

Cocoa

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Steam Town Shanty Crew

Ricco Sakona

Ricco Sakona

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Shaun Shears & The Locals

Anita Foxall Poetry

Anita Foxall Poetry

Benana Student Showcase

Benana Student Showcase

James & Phil

James & Phil

Dean Antony

Dean Antony

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir

Jubilee

Jubilee

Royston Black

Royston Black

Stephanio

Stephanio

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School

Room 18

Room 18

Swan Samba

Swan Samba

The Elderlys

The Elderlys

The Bex quartet

The Bex quartet

Footless Kicks

Footless Kicks

Reverb (Hampshire)

Reverb (Hampshire)

Red Hot Chili Podders

Red Hot Chili Podders

Marsupial

Marsupial

The Slowdown

The Slowdown

New Tide

New Tide

Steam Machine

Steam Machine

Red Light Spies

Red Light Spies

Southbound

Southbound

AfroDeX

AfroDeX

Cella

Cella

Alex Jeffrey

Alex Jeffrey

Sonne

Sonne

Bill Thompson

Bill Thompson

SPLOOGE

SPLOOGE

King Louie

King Louie

浪之乐队

浪之乐队

The Shantywomen

The Shantywomen

Loose Change

Loose Change

Elephants With Shotguns

Elephants With Shotguns

Miriam

Miriam

One foot in the rave

One foot in the rave

dj junk

dj junk

Good-will

Good-will

Nick JT

Nick JT

Zakk Paules

Zakk Paules

The Dandelion Chain

The Dandelion Chain

Edith and the Kingpins

Edith and the Kingpins

Funky Business

Funky Business

Jay Munday

Jay Munday

Deepest Sense

Deepest Sense

Mighty Magic Animal

Mighty Magic Animal

Punkhub

Punkhub

Changing Melody

Changing Melody

Nick Haynes

Nick Haynes

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM

Rhythms of Resistance

Rhythms of Resistance

Our host venues…

To express your interest in being a venue for this years festival please sign up here.

Kwackers Restaurant & Sports Bar

Kwackers Restaurant & Sports Bar

Mamacita's

Mamacita's

Town Quay Park

Town Quay Park

Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington

St Joseph's Church

St Joseph's Church

The Queen Mary

The Queen Mary

Southampton Masonic Hall

Southampton Masonic Hall

Bottle & Stoat

Bottle & Stoat

John Hansard Gallery

John Hansard Gallery

Holyrood Church

Holyrood Church

Barraquito

Barraquito

Weigh Vault

Weigh Vault

Mettricks Guildhall

Mettricks Guildhall

The Undercroft

The Undercroft

Arundel Gardens

Arundel Gardens

The Titanic Pub and Kitchen

The Titanic Pub and Kitchen

Dirty Barrel

Dirty Barrel

London Road Brew House

London Road Brew House

St Michael's Square

St Michael's Square

The London Hotel

The London Hotel

XOXO

XOXO

Castle Vault

Castle Vault

Holyrood  DJ's

Holyrood DJ's

All Bar One Southampton

All Bar One Southampton

King John’s Palace

King John’s Palace

John Lewis

John Lewis

The Loft

The Loft

HMV Southampton

HMV Southampton

The Platform Tavern

The Platform Tavern

Gallery Grounds

Gallery Grounds

94 High Street Vault

94 High Street Vault

God's House Tower - Cafe/Bar

God's House Tower - Cafe/Bar

Funky Flamingo

Funky Flamingo

Slug and Lettuce Southampton

Slug and Lettuce Southampton

St Michael the Archangel

St Michael the Archangel

Quilter's Vault

Quilter's Vault

St Michael's Vault

St Michael's Vault

Medieval Merchant's House

Medieval Merchant's House

The Social

The Social

Royal British Legion Club

Royal British Legion Club

O'Neill's Southampton

O'Neill's Southampton

Lankester’s Vault

Lankester’s Vault

The Cricketers Arms

The Cricketers Arms

room2

room2

Raven & Bine

Raven & Bine

Retro Cafe

Retro Cafe

The Alexandra

The Alexandra

Overdraft

Overdraft

Canute's Palace

Canute's Palace

Heartbreakers

Heartbreakers

Cafe Nautical Mile

Cafe Nautical Mile

Dancing Man Brewery

Dancing Man Brewery

Weigh House

Weigh House

Southampton Uni Freshers Stage

Southampton Uni Freshers Stage

God's House Tower - The Crawford Room

God's House Tower - The Crawford Room

Vinilo Record Store

Vinilo Record Store

ibis Southampton

ibis Southampton

Marlands Shopping Centre

Marlands Shopping Centre

Music in the City Volunteers

We need volunteers!

Please fill in this form to help out on Saturday the 12th September 2026. Everybody is welcome over the age of 16. It's fun and rewarding.

Volunteer sign up

The festival takes place across multiple venues, using historic, cultural, retail and public spaces; reflecting Southampton’s heritage and diversity.

The programme prioritises emerging and grassroots musicians, offering professional stage experience to artists at early career stages or from under-represented backgrounds. Alongside established local acts, performances include youth musicians, community choirs, and artists representing diverse cultural traditions.

“Just the best festival there is. Love it.”

“Loved having the opportunity to be involved in a big event as a volunteer, and getting the chance to have a position of responsibility.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”

“The outstanding quality of the performers all day from 1pm right through to 8pm made me so proud to be part of the Southampton music scene.”

“Thanks for pulling this festival together - what an amazing feat. It is a great thing!”

“Huge Congrats Chris Orr, a fabulous time was has by one and all and it was a pleasure and great fun volunteering.”

“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the city.”

“Loved playing in a vault, very different! The website with the option to plan your line-up was genius.”

“The marketing materials were really professional looking this year and the availability of posters, t-shirts etc gave a real cohesive and community look to the whole event.”

“Loved playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”

“What I loved most was the energy, creativity, and dedication behind the scenes.”

“Would love to be a part of this again! London Road Brew House went off!!!”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the variety of music making and the opportunities it afforded everyone - also the sense of community.”

“Loved the inclusive nature of the event - all welcome to take part and contribute. The 'let's go for it' attitude and positivity from Chris Orr.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”

“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”

“Loved the positive atmosphere from bands and punters, interest from passers by and cruise ship passengers, the inclusivity.”

“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every year 👏👏.”

“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”

“The website was really good and made it really simple to view the programme and work out who was on and where.”

“Loved all of it! The atmosphere, the people, the music, Southampton felt alive and vibrant!”

“Pure Rehearsal Studios: A superb weekend showcasing the amazing talent in the area. Well done!”

“The amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”

“Amazing to have access to lots of Southampton's historic nooks and crannies over the weekend for Music in the City.”

“The amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”

“I think this was the biggest and best yet! So many people had flocked to the city for the event. Very well organised event and I always love playing each year.”

“We had a fabulous time. Can't wait to do it all again x. Thank you for the opportunity.”

“There was a lovely atmosphere, and a nice friendly crowd. I thought Johny and Katherine did a fabulous job in organising and supporting us artists.”

“We were on the Hythe ferry with the Southampton Salty Sea Dogs. Absolutely brilliant little cruise. Thanks to all!”

“Loved the whole day. The support and people being brought together ❤️”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”

“Just a huge thank you to the organisers. I doff my cap to you all.”

“Saturday helping to organise and play at Beards & Boards for Music in The City was one of the best days of my life.”

“DJing in the docks! 🚢 Amazing to play in parts of Southampton that are normally shut off to the public. We had a great time for Music in The City.”

“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”

“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the sheer range of music available to everyone for free was amazing, some great talent there. ”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Promoting music as a community activity for all. Local musicians, local businesses, local venues and helpers all volunteering to provide a free music festival that showcases Southampton's multi-faceted culture and history.”

“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent event.”

“The festival is an amazing conception, and great to be part of. I liked the idea of performing at unusual venues and filling the city with music!”

“Loved the opportunity to play in an unusual venue, and to meet other musicians.”

“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”

“Volunteering gave me a first-hand look into the inner workings of live event operations, and it was truly inspiring to witness everything come together.”

“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - well done!”

“The volunteer at our location was a legend, very much appreciate his contribution, and the sound guy as well.”

We do so much more than just our annual festival!

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Friends of Music in the City… Southampton venues supporting local grassroots music, week in week out…

God's House Tower - Cafe/Bar

GHT Lates at God’s House Tower, 7pm til late on the last Friday of every month with live performances from some of the South’s best musicians.
Town Quay Road, Southampton SO14 2NY

Heartbreakers

Heartbreakers support the fantastic local scene that Southampton has to offer, as well as a wide range of international touring acts. Its a suave, neon-clad dive-bar that excels in cocktail creation and live music, and open 'til the early hours.
7-9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton SO14 1JX

Papillon

Papillon is a Music Venue, Restaurant, Bar & Event Space in the grade II listed former St. Peter's Church on Commercial Rd that dates from 1845.
61 Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GG

The 1865

Southampton's largest independent grassroots music and events venue. with a standing capacity of 750. Formerly the Dockers Club. Its a great space and stage, viewable from two bars and a large mezzanine.
Brunswick Square, Southampton SO14 3AR

The Alexandra

6 Bellevue Rd, Southampton

The Cricketers Arms

Regular live music from local bands and performers as well as a weekly open mic and a fortnightly blues jam.
34 Carlton Place, Southampton S015 2DX

The Joiners

Southampton's Iconic 200 capacity multi genre, award winning grassroots music venue.
141 St. Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NS

The Loft

Live music and event venue, upstairs at the Social with a 300 capacity. Often hosting rock and indie shows from up-and-coming bands.
21 Lower Banister Street, Southampton SO15 2EH

The Platform Tavern

Live Music at The Platform includes Blues, Rock, Soul, Rockabilly, Americana, R&B, Country & Jazz with free entry.
Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2NY

Friends of Music in the City… partners in music, please support…

Bedford Place Summer Festival

The ultimate summer festival, run by Local Traders for the community, Sunday 28th June, 2026 11am - 8pm.

Beggars Fair

Music and Dance returns once again to Romsey when the 32nd Beggars Fair takes over the town on 11th July 2026. Expect to see, hear and enjoy over 100 acts spread over 20+ Venues and all for FREE at Romsey’s annual Summer Music Festival.

The Drop

Southampton's No 1 live Hip Hop open mic & showcase event, monthly at Heartbreakers

SOC AFRO

Unique bi-monthly live artists showcase, & variations in Caribbean & African Music including; Soca, Afrobeat, Amapiano, Steelpan, Chutney, Reggae, Dancehall, and Limbo dancing competition!

Vinilo Record Store

Southampton, Independent Record Store 43 - 47 Queensway Southampton SO14 3BL

WTF IS INDIE?

Southampton natives who saw a lack of an indie scene in our own hometown and decided to take matters into our own hands! We play ALL your favourite indie choons. We're proud of creating our very own disco 2000 and can't wait to live forever with you all!

Bloc

BLOC is a coalition of independent music businesses, organisations and venues looking to unify the grassroots music scene in the South Central Region.

Our 2026 Partners & Supporters

We are supported by and working with Go! Southampton, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Southampton City Centre

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