Saturday 12th September 2026
Our performers…
RUBY
Silent Disco with Club Bad DJ's
Bad Alchemy
Ken Wood and the Mixers
Emerson
Nàila
Carl Zed
City of Southampton Orchestra
Geoff Williams
The Daytonas
Aoife Scully
High Mileage
Gods House Tower Poetry Group
PB Squared
The Slack 5
Reverence Sound
The Howlin' Blackouts
Roger Chantler
Milkin' It
NIKHITA
Eric Walker & Sarah Rose
Riverside Blues Band
Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band
St Andrews Pipe Band
October Some When
Steve Weston
WooHabs
Far Solar
Rhythms of Resistance
Kev Ellis and the Space Cadets
SO Sound Choir
Hedgehogs
Ryan Watts
Ekoweko
The Halliwells
New Forest Community Tango Orchestra
Room 18
Lyla Skyrim
Munro
The Alternates
NoteWorthy
The Monday Grooves
The Dark Poet
Woodfalls band
The Slow Cooked Bears
Kat Hutchings Yoga
Accrington Stanley
Jim Pearson
The Surge
Cosmic Sisters
Tired Less
Andrew Buchanan
Madison Square
Dan O'Farrell & The Difference Engine
Waldo Salt
The Restless Coast
Arboresque
Bragging Rights
DJ Alex
Simon Maggs & People Like Us
DJ_MAJOR
Mosaic
Jax Leonard
Kalopsia
Bamboo and Bow
The Zone
5 Degrees North
Oddball Savage
Oscar Meades
Ollie Owen Jones
Arlo Star
Olivia Marsha
The Red Stars
Roger James Shephard
Flipside
Space Ace Robot
Velickaite Sisters
Dusky Moon
Angling For Farthings
Alfie Ingram
Jon Yale
Q Shaq
The Picton Readers Club
Maerefolk
Southampton's Music History
GABRIELA
Margarita Sleepover
Kieran Snell
DJ Drive
Hampshire Guitar Club
Dompap
Dirty Rotten Scoundrel
Elie Pembrey
3's a Crowd
The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy
The Postmen
The Phantom Majors
FREESPIRITS
Silvermon
DJ JAMES B
Pianoman Justie
Kindred Found
ItsPetre
Southampton & Isle of Wight Music Rising Stars
Malcolm Carlo
Haeze
Lottie Marie
Freestone
Benana Student Showcase
Lachlan Horne
Innovator
The Pop Tarts
Echo Union
Eternal Gloom
Eat Your Greens
Southside Rhythm & Blues Band
Simply Sax - Kenny Garrick
Giles Halski
Suncliffe
EVXN
He Fired First
Harry Ryan
Gaz Parker
Fragile Lucy
Southampton Grad Band
Elemci
Adam Kammerling
Charmtype
H.AZ
The Salamanders
Shiversa
Jess Breame
JACKPUDDING
Industry Plant
Mariano Korman
NJT
The Long Shorts
Halibut Jackson & The Fishy Faces
Hail
JJCornick
Andy Tudor and the Usual Suspects
Mai
Ibz & Da Goats
Amy Fox
Southampton Ukulele Jam
Bisola
Stereo Swan
RENEGADE ROSE
Hanna Gibbons
Naty Giachino
Southampton and Romsey Rock Choir
Westingway
Xènia Páez
Doc Martin & the Mayhem
Helicopter Pirates
Southampton's Greek & Cypriot Dance Group 'Methexis' & 'Nostos' Polyphonic Singing Group
Laura Klima
Jim Bryant
Mick Gough
Mr Moonbeam (Conrad Barr)
James K. Barker
My Black Poison
Simon Maggs & People Like Us (Acoustic)
Tony Arthur
The Sky at Night
The Bob Squad
Cat Elliott
Andy White Poetry
Zombie’ites
Citizen Perez
Herleen Kaur Khalsa
Mad Simple
Ajay Sahota
Voice FM
Under The Attic
Zen Juddhism
Laurie Bolger
Love Is Enough
Address soundsystem
Ribble
D'vonti
Earth Propellor
Bella Cameron
Ocean Harmony
Greenish
Sofia Gillani
Lucy RS Must c
Poetry from the Forward Prizes
Sculpt
Angel Jones
KSJM
Mr. Buoyant
160
Jaquie Daniels
Karl V
Stuart Evans
Greeny & the Voyagers
Hydeout
Vermin
Arji Manuelpillai
Mike Lemin Band
The Outsiders
9 Lives
Saxofony
Sean Bertram
Ronk Torp
Pacuk Band
Broken Links
Slap the Willow
Southampton Salty Sea Dogs
Beardos and Weirdos
71chain
Sugar Bang
Puddleglum
Creative Sparks: Poetry Workshop
Scarlett
McGriff
Jack Walker
CHIMAN 101
The Ben Poore Project
The Wildcards
Totton Ukulele Band
Savoury Tooth Tiger
Psychedelic Skies
Godless Suns
Romsey Shanty Crew
Kinesis 4
WAPPADUSA Sound System
OCB & Adam Turner
Big man with Small guitar
Jonathan Klein
Continental Liaison
Roxy's Revenge
Adventure State
Good-will
MoniQ
The Sound Crew
Ian Kimber
Days of Speed
Will Walton
G-MAN 777
Hük
Freya Golding
Mike and the Mojitos
Halliwell
Nia Nicholls
Dawn of Dystopia
Diffy Dames
Purple Grace
Mountbatten Hampshire Community Choir
SKAM
Lounge Room Lizards
Sebastian Horton
Watching the Buzzards
Mahoosive
Kase the Myth
Arzenic
Club Bad
this occasional society
According to Brian
Achoiring Voices
desperateBeauty
OC Thomas
Igloo Hearts
Amie Lou Shaw
Gig Night
Way Down South
Brian Hooper
Xionic
Ignitez
Batala Portsmouth
City of Southampton (Albion) Band
Moakz
Riverside Concert Wind Band
International Jet Set
Rosie jay
Wire -JD
Ukofonics
Dan James
You
DJ Stevie-C & Kayleigh Strachan Official
Voodoo Rays
CJOHNSON
Theresa Lola
RELLiX
Rosie Hollins
Strictly Sweetness (y worry cottage)
Eva Nicole
Vexmantra
Hobb Lane
The Duskers
Ekowe (Acoustic)
Vacant Shores
Canis Arboris
Fiesta FM
Uke Box Glory
Alexander Bithell
Echo Mask
Sam Solace
GaYeon Lee
Dj Sarah Nash
Lucy Smith
Michael Devaux
Betterphor
The Cali Cartel from Hell
Kalopsia (duo)
Spindrift
Amelia Simpson
Lost Post
Nick Haynes
Royston Black
Guillotine Union Boys
Dara Blaxx
FancyWall
Loose Change
Days of closure
Lamelle Shaw
TBC
Anita Foxall Poetry
Matt Sanger
gaz909
Jubilee
One foot in the rave
Craig Chalmers
dj junk
Darren Vernall (Clapton Unplugged)
Punkhub
Lula Gold
The Bex quartet
MAKA FOUNDATION SOUND SYSTEM
DJ / Open Mic
Palookaville
Ricco Sakona
The Shantywomen
Jackson Davies
Cocoa
Reverb (Hampshire)
Frontline
The Slowdown
Jay Munday
Deepest Sense
Felis Leo
Steam Machine
Rachel Jeffcoat
SJ Ventįl
James & Phil
SOS PRESENTS
Steam Town Shanty Crew
DJ
Gimme a Break DJs
Zakk Paules
Ruth Johnson & Simon Grant
The Can Can Club.
The Soulcatchers
Sea Ranch
MJs Whipround Extravaganza
Elephants With Shotguns
Shaun Shears & The Locals
Jo Fisher/Verse in the Vault
Belle Saint
Red Light Spies
Footless Kicks
Mart Ward Talks
Katy Halliwell
Paul Levi
Chimney and I K 8OY
Nick JT
Cella
Miriam
Exhilaro
Swan Samba
Stephanio
Tesoro Duo
Millie Woodrow
Lee Huxtable
Sonne
Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School
South Central
Amie Lou Shaw (Classical)
Marsupial
Changing Melody
AfroDeX
New Tide
Michael, Stuart, Steve & Charlie
The Elderlys
Groove Bakers
The Dandelion Chain
Jimmy b and the death rattles
Funky Business
Dean Antony
Our host venues…
Lankester’s Vault
Toys R Us wasteland
The Loft
God's House Tower
The Joiners
Weigh House
All Bar One Southampton
Cafe Nautical Mile
Funky Flamingo
Vinilo Record Store
Medieval Merchant's House
Dancing Man Brewery
St Joseph's Church
The Alexandra
John Lewis
Holyrood Church
The White Star Tavern
Bottle & Stoat
94 High Street Vault
Town Quay Park
King John’s Palace
Raven & Bine
The Piano
The Undercroft
Duke of Wellington
Planet Sounds
St Michael the Archangel
Orange Rooms
John Hansard Gallery
Weigh Vault
The Titanic Pub and Kitchen
IO
St Michael's Square
The London Hotel
Slug and Lettuce Southampton
HMV Southampton
room2
Quilter's Vault
Marlands Shopping Centre
Castle Vault
Mamacita's
Retro Cafe
Holyrood DJ's
Barraquito
Canute's Palace
Southampton Masonic Hall
XOXO
Dirty Barrel
Heartbreakers
London Road Brew House
Southampton Uni Freshers Stage
O'Neill's Southampton
St Michael's Vault
Gallery Grounds
Arundel Gardens
God's House Tower, Crawford Room
Overdraft
The Platform Tavern
The Social
The Queen Mary
Bandstand (Palmerston Park)
Kwackers Restaurant & Sports Bar
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.
“Loved the carnival atmosphere generated in the city, the camaraderie and the music.”
“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.”
“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 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. ”
“Pure Rehearsal Studios: A superb weekend showcasing the amazing talent in the area. Well done!”
“Huge Congrats Chris Orr, a fabulous time was has by one and all and it was a pleasure and great fun volunteering.”
“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... Community, the love of music and showcasing our wonderful city!”
“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.”
“Loved the opportunity to play in an unusual venue, and to meet other musicians.”
“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.”
“What I loved most was the energy, creativity, and dedication behind the scenes.”
“Loved playing in the lovely acoustic of the Art Gallery to a very large and enthusiastic audience.”
“Just a huge thank you to the organisers. I doff my cap to you all.”
“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.”
“Hats off to all involved in this event. It gets better every year 👏👏.”
“Loved having the opportunity to be involved in a big event as a volunteer, and getting the chance to have a position of responsibility.”
“The amount of work and collaboration that has gone into this event is incredible. Everyone should feel very proud of such an achievement.”
“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 the positive atmosphere from bands and punters, interest from passers by and cruise ship passengers, the inclusivity.”
“Loved the audiences - really good crowds everywhere.”
“Loved playing in a vault, very different! The website with the option to plan your line-up was genius.”
“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 had a fabulous time. Can't wait to do it all again x. Thank you for the opportunity.”
“The atmosphere around Southampton on Sunday was lovely - well done!”
“The website was really good and made it really simple to view the programme and work out who was on and where.”
“Loved the whole day. The support and people being brought together ❤️”
“Saturday helping to organise and play at Beards & Boards for Music in The City was one of the best days of my life.”
“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. ”
“Thanks for pulling this festival together - what an amazing feat. It is a great thing!”
“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!”
“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.”
“What a weekend that was!! Huge congratulations to you for pulling that together, and organising the army of volunteers across the city.”
“We were on the Hythe ferry with the Southampton Salty Sea Dogs. Absolutely brilliant little cruise. Thanks to all!”
“Would love to be a part of this again! London Road Brew House went off!!!”
“The volunteer at our location was a legend, very much appreciate his contribution, and the sound guy as well.”
“what did you love about Music in the City 2025?... a get together of all genres of music dedicated to highlighting raw talent. ”
“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!”
“what do you think Music in the City stands for?... it highlights what an amazing music scene we have in Southampton. ”
“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.”
“Loved the total buzz around the city, music coming from every venue along the quay and high street and meeting so many other musicians.”
“It was a pleasure and privilege to be involved in such an excellent event.”
“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.”
“Just the best festival there is. Love it.”
Stay up to date with the Southampton live music scene from Music in the City
We do so much more than just our annual festival!
Friends of Music in the City… Southampton venues supporting local grassroots music, week in week out…
Heartbreakers
Papillon
Planet Sounds
The Alexandra
The Loft
Friends of Music in the City… partners in music, please support…
The Drop
Vinilo Record Store
SOC AFRO
WTF IS INDIE?
Bloc
Beggars Fair
Our 2026 Partners & Supporters
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We do so much more than just our annual festival!
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