Saturday 12th September 2026
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.
Moakz
Big man with Small guitar
Greenish
Way Down South
Sebastian Horton
Lost without cause
Elie Pembrey
Greeny & the Voyagers
Mai
Mango In Euphoria
Halliwell
Chayz3r
Under The Attic
Traitors
MoniQ
Bob&the Bobettes
Aoife Scully
Freestone
The Howlin' Blackouts
Ken Wood and the Mixers
The Restless Coast
Bees Knees
Carl Zed
Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)
Fragile Lucy
Jon Yale
GaYeon Lee
Amie Lou Shaw
Silvermon
Giles Halski
Southampton's Greek & Cypriot Dance Group 'Methexis' & 'Nostos' Polyphonic Singing Group
Rosie Hollins
Slap the Willow
Lyla Skyrim
NJT
October Some When
Simon Maggs & People Like Us
G-MAN 777
Dirty Rotten Scoundrel
RUBY
Michael Devaux
The Black Bear Killing Spree
Kalopsia
Gig Night
According to Brian
Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir
Ryan Watts
Margarita Sleepover
Ironhide
Eternal Gloom
Diffy Dames
Herleen Kaur Khalsa
Ribble
Lachlan Horne
Ocean Harmony
Hük
Steve Weston
Scarlett
Ras Amankwatia
The Picton Readers Club
Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine
Silent Disco King
Colour of Heartache
CJOHNSON
Dan James
Beardos and Weirdos
Kieran Snell
H.AZ
Igloo Hearts
Ekoweko
Roger James Shephard
The Monday Grooves
Theresa Lola
Canis Arboris
PB Squared
Southside Rhythm & Blues Band
CHIMAN 101
Emerson
The Sky at Night
Arlo Star
Will Walton
Kase the Myth
Mike and the Mojitos
Adam Kammerling
Bisola
City of Southampton (Albion) Band
SO Sound Choir
Andy White Poetry
Saxofony
Purple Grace
Hampshire Guitar Club
Jonny Sansom
Disco Lizards
The Bob Squad
Malcolm Carlo
Tongue & Groove
Naty Giachino
Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop
desperateBeauty
Nick Tann and The Whole Family
The Surge
EVXN
160
Ian Kimber
Guilty Pleasure
Watching the Buzzards
Vacant Shores
Roger Chantler
Stuart Evans
The Duskers
Spindrift
Madams Last Discovery
Jeannie
Accrington Stanley
Sean Bertram
Q Shaq
DJ Drive
Wire -JD
The Long Shorts
The Zone
GABRIELA
Drew Mason
Flipside
Eric Walker
Hanna Gibbons
Arji Manuelpillai
Mike Lemin Band
Ekowe (Acoustic)
Ignitez
Lounge Room Lizards
Oscar Meades
DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official
Angel Jones
Broken Links
Mahoosive
Fiesta FM
ALLEY the band
Jim Pearson
Ron May
Alexander Bithell
High Mileage
Citizen Perez
Woodfalls band
Tony Arthur
Dusky Moon
Nory-J
Adventure State
Romsey Shanty Crew
The Salamanders
Dawn of Dystopia
Cat Elliott
The Sound Crew
71chain
Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick
Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)
The Tipsy Gypsies
SkunkWorks
Velickaite Sisters
Love Is Enough
Basharan
The Slow Cooked Bears
The Latest
Elemci
Gaz Parker
McGriff
The Red Stars
Kinesis 4
Uke Box Glory
Madison Square
Laurie Bolger
Geoff Williams
D'vonti
Brian Hooper
Mr. Buoyant
Southampton Ukulele Jam
Voice FM
Arzenic
New Forest Community Tango Orchestra
Zen Juddhism
RODI
WooHabs
Bella Cameron
Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)
Dompap
St Andrews Pipe Band
NoteWorthy
Zombie’ites
Hydeout
Maerefolk
Nia Nicholls
Mad Simple
Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band
Karl V
SKAM
Origin
The Dark Poet
Mick Gough
Pooja Rajguru
Sofia Gillani
Rosie jay
RELLiX
Ben Flournoy
Jess Breame
Bragging Rights
OCB & Adam Turner
The Pop Tarts
Mosaic
Club Bad
Days of Speed
3's a Crowd
Voodoo Rays
Southampton Salty Sea Dogs
OC Thomas
Kat Hutchings Yoga
Jim Bryant
Arboresque
Eat Your Greens
Blood Red Sky
Pianoman Justie
Betterphor
The Halliwells
Dr. Beatroot
Waldo Salt
Kindred Found
Alfie Ingram
Jaquie Daniels
Bad Alchemy
Chris Payn
HAZE
KSJM
Jax Leonard
Southampton Grad Band
Cherry Go Steady
Milkin' It
Jack Walker
Andrew Buchanan
Adarna May Exist
He Fired First
Eva Nicole
Lucy RS Must c
Reverence Sound
Totton Ukulele Band
this occasional society
The Postmen
5 Degrees North
Flying Hearts
Poetry from the Forward Prizes
Achoiring Voices
JJCornick
Amy Fox
Goffmog
Ronk Torp
Westingway
FREESPIRITS
Fate of the Magpie
DJ_MAJOR
Hobb Lane
James K. Barker
DJ JAMES B
Echo Union
The Slack 5
The Plummers
The Ben Poore Project
Continental Liaison
Echo Mask
JACKPUDDING
Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces
Troy Ellis & his Hail Jamaica Band
PG Trips
Roxy's Revenge
Space Ace Robot
Noise Factory United
The Wildcards
Retro Rock'its
Dj Sarah Nash
Batala Portsmouth
Hunch Power
Riverside Concert Wind Band
NIKHITA
Shallow Music
9 Lives
Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars
Ajay Sahota
Helicopter Pirates
Angling For Farthings
Jonathan Klein
Mariano Korman
Broadsheet Speak
Industry Plant
Bex&Cole
Puddleglum
ItsPetre
Ukofonics
City of Southampton Orchestra
Suncliffe
The Outsiders
Munro
Xènia Páez
VALLEYBOYZERO
The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy
Cocoa
The Can Can Club.
New Tide
Edith and the Kingpins
Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School
Shaun Shears & The Locals
The Bex quartet
Bamboo and Bow
Dean Antony
One foot in the rave
Stephanio
Ricco Sakona
Days of closure
Jay Munday
Loose Change
AfroDeX
Marsupial
TBC
SJ Ventįl
Steam Machine
Zakk Paules
Cella
Alex Jeffrey
Palookaville
Rhythms of Resistance
Gimme a Break DJs
Reverb (Hampshire)
Room 18
Frontline
James & Phil
Funky Business
Footless Kicks
FancyWall
Southbound
Changing Melody
Sonne
Bill Thompson
Miriam
Swan Samba
Punkhub
Royston Black
浪之乐队
Elephants With Shotguns
Anita Foxall Poetry
Red Hot Chili Podders
Thundizzle
Lost Post
The Shantywomen
Tesoro Duo
Lula Gold
Benana Student Showcase
Deepest Sense
The Stokes
Mighty Magic Animal
SPLOOGE
Groove Bakers
Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir
King Louie
Lee Huxtable
Good-will
MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM
The Dandelion Chain
The Slowdown
Nick Haynes
The Elderlys
Guillotine Union Boys
dj junk
Red Light Spies
The Soulcatchers
Chimney and I K 8OY
Tony Lehrle-Fry and friends
Steam Town Shanty Crew
Nick JT
Jimmy b and the death rattles
Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)
Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault
Jubilee
gaz909
Our host venues…
To express your interest in being a venue for this years festival please sign up here.
Duke of Wellington
Barraquito
John Lewis
London Road Brew House
God's House Tower - The Crawford Room
The Cricketers Arms
Vinilo Record Store
Overdraft
Dirty Barrel
The Undercroft
King John’s Palace
Slug and Lettuce Southampton
St Michael the Archangel
St Michael's Vault
Bottle & Stoat
Kwackers Restaurant & Sports Bar
Holyrood DJ's
The Platform Tavern
Holyrood Church
room2
St Joseph's Church
Retro Cafe
O'Neill's Southampton
Mamacita's
Lankester’s Vault
HMV Southampton
Castle Vault
Dancing Man Brewery
Quilter's Vault
St Michael's Square
The Social
Gallery Grounds
Southampton Masonic Hall
John Hansard Gallery
The Queen Mary
94 High Street Vault
XOXO
Medieval Merchant's House
The Loft
Arundel Gardens
Town Quay Park
The Titanic Pub and Kitchen
Canute's Palace
The Alexandra
Weigh Vault
Royal British Legion Club
Cafe Nautical Mile
Funky Flamingo
Mettricks Guildhall
All Bar One Southampton
Raven & Bine
God's House Tower - Cafe/Bar
Weigh House
Southampton Uni Freshers Stage
The London Hotel
Heartbreakers
Marlands Shopping Centre
ibis Southampton
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 upThe 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.
“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... the whole ‘buzz’ of everyone just enjoying themselves - acts and punters alike. ”
“Loved all of it! The atmosphere, the people, the music, Southampton felt alive and vibrant!”
“Just a huge thank you to the organisers. I doff my cap to you all.”
“Loved the opportunity to play in an unusual venue, and to meet other musicians.”
“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every year 👏👏.”
“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?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”
“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”
“We had a fabulous time. Can't wait to do it all again x. Thank you for the opportunity.”
“The volunteer at our location was a legend, very much appreciate his contribution, and the sound guy as well.”
“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent event.”
“Would love to be a part of this again! London Road Brew House went off!!!”
“Loved having the opportunity to be involved in a big event as a volunteer, and getting the chance to have a position of responsibility.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“Amazing to have access to lots of Southampton's historic nooks and crannies over the weekend for Music in the City.”
“Loved the whole day. The support and people being brought together ❤️”
“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Championing live music and amateur performers in a diverse and inspiring way.”
“Loved the positive atmosphere from bands and punters, interest from passers by and cruise ship passengers, the inclusivity.”
“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.”
“What I loved most was the energy, creativity, and dedication behind the scenes.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Huge Congrats Chris Orr, a fabulous time was has by one and all and it was a pleasure and great fun volunteering.”
“We were on the Hythe ferry with the Southampton Salty Sea Dogs. Absolutely brilliant little cruise. Thanks to all!”
“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the city.”
“Just the best festival there is. Love it.”
“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?... opportunity to visit new venues and areas of the city, especially the Vaults. Variety of music. Music and joy everywhere. ”
“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”
“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”
“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”
“Loved playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”
“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”
“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 amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”
“Loved playing in a vault, very different! The website with the option to plan your line-up was genius.”
“Saturday helping to organise and play at Beards & Boards for Music in The City was one of the best days of my life.”
“The website was really good and made it really simple to view the programme and work out who was on and where.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Thanks for pulling this festival together - what an amazing feat. It is a great thing!”
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