Music in the City Southampton

94 High Street Vault

94 High Street Southampton SO14 2AA

Accessed via a metal spiral staircase from the High St, then two stone steps into the vault. Built around 1350, it has a fireplace, which is unusual in a wine vault where you would wish to keep it cool = perhaps a charcoal brazier stood here to keep important customers warm who came to taste the wine in winter time. Size: 18.1m x 6m x2.3m high.

All Bar One Southampton

West Quay, Unit 4 Level 3 Watermark, Southampton SO15 1QE

All Bar One Southampton is the social hub of Southampton, where it’s all-too-easy to lose track of time as you chat in our open-bar area or the ever-so-stunning sunspot that is our gorgeous terrace – all made even more irresistible once you discover our delicious menus.

Arundel Gardens

Albion Place, Castle Way (Outside Westquay)

Southampton's newest park on top of the walls overlooking WestQuay

Bandstand (Palmerston Park)

Palmerston Park, 104-108 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DT

The original 1885 cast iron bandstand was sited further to the north in Palmerston Park but was removed in 1940 as a result of bomb damage. This replacement bandstand was completed in 1999.

Barraquito

78 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DF

Barraquito is an artisan coffee & matcha bar, built with intention, passion, and a bit of Spanish soul right in the heart of Southampton. Founded by local businesswomen Katie Hounsham and Poppy Moores, the space was designed to bridge the gap between a refined daytime coffee house and a relaxed evening lounge. As a female-led business, Barraquito prioritises quality, local collaboration, and a high standard of service, offering a unique destination for the city’s community to gather from day to night.

Bottle & Stoat

45 Bedford Place Southampton

We are a bar & bottle shop in Bedford Place, specialising in craft beer, wine, and cider

Cafe Nautical Mile

East Park Pavillion, 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton

Modern Cafe set in one of Southampton's award winning parks next to the tennis courts and mini golf.

Canute's Palace

Porter's Lane, Southampton

These remains are of one of the earliest medieval houses in Southampton. The building burnt down during the Southampton Blitz in 1940.

Castle Vault

Western Esplanade Southampton

The biggest, and one of the oldest, vaults in Southampton, built to store the King’s wine at a time when the port was at the centre of the wine trade. Ships were able to offload the casks onto a quay directly outside the vault, as the water was very close to this section of the walls during the medieval period. During the Second World War the vault was used as a large air-raid shelter. Size: 17m x 6m x 4.8m high at highest point.

Dancing Man Brewery

Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AR

A 13th century warehouse that's been delightfully converted into a brew pub and restaurant. Downstairs you can watch the beer being brewed while enjoying some of Southampton’s finest craft ales and ciders and upstairs is an award-winning restaurant and event space. In 2024 Music in the City proved very popular in our garden

Dirty Barrel

33 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DG

We are an independent alternative street food and craft beer bar in the heart of Bedford place, Southampton. Serving STREET FOOD & ALT ROCK & BEERS.

Duke of Wellington

36 Bugle Street Southampton

The Duke of Wellington on Bugle Street is one of Southamptons most recognisable pubs. According to Historic England, the Duke of Wellington building was constructed using the remains of an existing house, which had been built circa 1220 by Benedict Ace, an early Mayor of Southampton. According to that source, the building was badly damaged by the French and Genoese during their murderous raid in 1338. However, according to the same source, a brewer named Rowland Johnson used the old building to construct his new establishment, which he called ‘Bere House’, in 1494. The building still has its thirteenth century foundations and cellar.

Funky Flamingo

3 Winchester Street, Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2EL

God's House Tower

Town Quay Road, Southampton SO14 2NY

God's House Tower, Crawford Room

Town Quay Road, Southampton SO14 2NY

Heartbreakers

7-9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton SO14 1JX

Heartbreakers is able to accommodate a wide range of international touring acts as well as striving to support the fantastic local scene that Southampton has to offer. From The Last Dinner Party to Orlando Weeks, to The Magic Gang, Dry Cleaning, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Sea Girls, Working Men's Club, The Murder Capital, Willie J Healey to Our Girl and many more, Heartbreakers has hosted some of the best in the business on their way to stardom.

HMV Southampton

176-178 High St, Southampton SO14 2BY

Holyrood DJ's

3-5 Bernard Street Southampton

Music in the City 'street sounds'

Holyrood Church

3-5 Bernard Street Southampton SO14 3AU

The original 12th century church stood further out into the High Street. It was dismantled and moved back in 1320 to its present site. The Crusaders and men leaving for Crecy and Agincourt would all have prayed here before departing. The Holyrood church was badly bombed in 1940 and its shell now remains as a memorial to the dead of the Merchant Navy.

Arch 17, Terminus Terrace, Southampton

IO is a new multi-events space catering for leftfield, experimental and underground electronic music and live art. An intimate, 50 person capacity venue with a huge 8000 watt soundsystem and specialised lighting rig that creates immersive , unforgettable experiences

John Hansard Gallery

142 – 144 Above Bar Street Southampton

John Hansard Gallery, part of the University of Southampton, is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art galleries. We support, develop and present great art by outstanding artists from across the world and are proud to play a dynamic role in the cultural life of Southampton and the region.

John Lewis

West Quay Shopping Centre 23 Harbour Parade Southampton

The Southampton branch offers a wide range of products, including fashion, beauty, homewares, and technology, featuring brands such as Apple. A variety of services are available, including Personal Styling, Home Design (including Fitted Kitchens), The Beauty Society, Nursery Advice, and The Natural Image Hair Studio, which provides wigs and hairpieces by appointment only. Customers can also enjoy beauty treatments at the Elemis Spa Pod and Clarins Skin Spa, alongside a large Beauty Hall showcasing exciting brands such as Trinny London, MAC, Charlotte Tilbury, Chanel, and Dior.

King John’s Palace

Blue Anchor Lane Southampton SO14 2AE

King John’s Palace is one of the finest surviving examples of Norman architecture in the country. By the 1180s, when the original house was built, Southampton was already an important port. The house was on the quayside where ships loaded and unloaded their cargoes. It was owned by wealthy merchant and Mayor John Wytegod in the 1300s. Following a French raid in 1338, the town’s sea defences were strengthened by order of King Edward III. The door and windows in the front of the house were blocked with stone or converted into gun slits, and it became part of the town’s defensive wall.

Kwackers Restaurant & Sports Bar

Kwackers Sports Bar, Unit 18 / Level 2 West Quay South Southampton SO15 1DE

Founded to cater at music festivials, Kwackers really has served its amazing food to fans of all genres of music.

Lankester’s Vault

Corner of High & West Street Southampton SO14 2BS

Lankester's Vault gets its name from the family who ran the ironworks behind Holyrood Church across the High St. They leased the vault during the 19th century. It is built of Bembridge stone from the Isle of Wight. Many of the limestone blocks have Roman numerals carved into them to indicate the thickness of each block in inches. These blocks were probably reused from an earlier vault. Size: 11.7m x 5.9m x 2.5m high, accessed from the High St via nine steps down.

London Road Brew House

67-75 London Road Southampton SO15 2AB

Mamacita's

24 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DY

Marlands Shopping Centre

Civic Centre Road, Southampton SO14 7SJ

Medieval Merchant's House

58 French St, Southampton SO14 2AT

The Medieval Merchant’s House is one of the oldest surviving merchant’s houses in England. It was begun in about 1290 by John Fortin, a merchant who traded with Bordeaux. Like most medieval merchant’s houses, it was a combination of home, workplace and shop. During the 1980s it was restored to its mid-14th-century appearance. It’s now been dressed with vivid replica furnishings and fittings. It stands on what was once among medieval Southampton’s most important streets, near the wall which defended the town against seaborne attacks.

O'Neill's Southampton

O'Neills, 130-132 Above Bar Street Southampton SO14 7DU

Welcome to O’Neill’s – An Original Irish Pub in Southampton A warm Irish welcome to O'Neill's Southampton, where you´ll find a pint of craic and a dash of charm. At our pub the good times flow as freely as the drinks. We offer a haven in Southampton where you can enjoy a big night, a big match or a big

Orange Rooms

1-2 Vernon Walk Southampton

Orange Rooms is an independently owned bar & cocktail lounge at the heart of Southampton.

Overdraft

29 Carlton Place Southampton

Overdraft Beer & Tacos is a vibrant bar in Bedford Place in the heart of Southampton. Craft beer, cocktails, burritos and tacos is what we do best. Big on our music, you'll usually find Vinyl Djs on the weekends and regular live music.

Planet Sounds

40 Terminus Terrace, Southampton

Planet Sounds Rehearsal and recording studio has been a well-loved and highly regarded space for local musicians since opening in 2004. making its Music In The City debut, this intimate, 50 capacity space with a bar, exceptional live sound and a lounge area for relaxing.

Quilter's Vault

89 High Street, Southampton

Quilter's vault opens on to the High St and is named after Eliza Quilter who owned the ancient vault, and the Royal George Hotel above it, in the late 1800s. Excavations have revealed that the vault dates back to the 1270s when the wine trade was flourishing in Southampton.

Raven & Bine

16 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DY

Classy and relaxed craft ale pub in the Carlton Crescent pedestrian area with the largest beer garden in the city centre.

Retro Cafe

34 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DG

Second Nature (room2)

1 Queens Terrace, Southampton SO14 3BP

room2 Southampton, the world’s first Hometel, where you can visit Winnie's. Winnie’s is your friendly neighbourhood café & bar. Join us for delicious food, snacks and zero waste cocktails.

Slug and Lettuce

Slug & Lettuce, 103-105 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7FG

At Slug And Lettuce Southampton, every hour is happy hour – from weekday treats to Saturday night dancing, we’re the perfect spot for hot deals, bites & cocktails to die for. ndulge in delicious food and Cocktails while enjoying our on-site entertainment options, including SingPod Karaoke booths and a photobooth for capturing fun memories. Let’s get the good times flowing!

Southampton Masonic Hall

Masonic Hall, Albion Place, Southampton SO14 2DD

The Southampton Masonic Hall is an excellent venue in the heart of Southampton for Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Business Conferences and Seminars, Private Assemblies, Luncheons etc. The Hall is located 5 minutes’ walk from the West Quay shopping Centre and adjacent to the new Southampton bus hub. There is a fully stocked bar and we look forward to welcoming you.

Southampton Uni Freshers Stage

Building 42 University Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ

St Joseph's Church

48 Bugle St, Southampton

St Joseph's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Southampton on Bugle St in the old town. The church chancel was designed by Augustus Pugin and built in 1843. It was the first Catholic church founded in Southampton after the Reformation.

St Michael the Archangel

St Michael’s Square Bugle Street Southampton

St Michael's Square

St Michael's Square Southampton SO14 2AD

St. Michael's Square is situated off Bugle Street in the heart of the Old Town, opposite the Tudor House Museum. In Medieval times, the Fish Market (now the Tudor Merchant's Hall adjoining the Westgate) was situated in St. Michael's Square. St. Michael's Church occupies the east side of the Square and is the oldest building in Southampton - founded in 1070. It is the only church still active of the five originally in the medieval walled town and is a Grade I Listed building.

St Michael's Vault

Vault under 11 St Michael’s Square Simnel Street Southampton SO14 2BE

Access to this vault is from Simnel St, through the Titanic Inn car park. There are steps down into the vault with a handrail. This preserved vault has floodlighting installed creating a very special atmosphere. It measures 14.6m long x 5m wide. 2.4m high at highest point.

The Alexandra

6 Bellevue Rd, Southampton

The new look Alexandra in Bellevue Road (off London Road) is ready to welcome Music in the City guests to the refurbished pub. Music fans will remember the Alex for providing many years of live music and the new management aim to keep that tradition alive. Food is a big thing at the new Alex and you will love the open plan kitchen and dining areas. The beer garden has had a refurb too and has already become a favourite haunt of Ibizan DJs!

The Joiners

141 St. Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NS

Southampton's Iconic 200 capacity multi genre, award winning grassroots music venue.

The Loft

21 Lower Banister Street, Southampton SO15 2EH

Live music and comedy venue (upstairs at the Social), 300 capacity.

The London Hotel

2 Terminus Terrace, Southampton

A Traditional pub on Oxfords street, serving food Wed to Sat Lunch time. Come down and join us for Karaoke, regular Quiz, Weekly Cabaret & DJs!

The Piano

Bargate Walk, Southampton SO14 1DJ

In the shiny new Bargate Quarter, our piano awaits you!

The Platform Tavern

Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2NY

The Platform Tavern is a well established venue putting live music on for the last 27 years, local national and international artists from every music genre.

The Social

21 Lower Banister St Southampton SO15 2EH

The Titanic Pub and Kitchen

Simnel Street Southampton

There has been a pub on the site of The Titanic, in Southampton's Simnel Street close to the city's famous docks, since the 1880s.
The Titanic is a go to spot for locals and tourists alike, with a wide selection of drinks, a simple but tasty menu and regular live music & DJs.

The Undercroft

38 Upper Bugle Street Southampton SO14 2BJ

The Undercroft is particularly elaborate with its vaulted ceiling, carvings of human heads and large fireplace. Traces of paint have been found in some places so the whole interior was probably once richly painted. As the wine vaults acted as showrooms as well as stores, this might have been designed to impress prospective buyers. The wine was mostly sold wholesale to the butlers of the aristocracy who were sent to Southampton by their masters to buy a cask or two at a time. Size: 10.3m x 6.7m x 3.5m high. Accessed via two flights of stone steps from Simnel St above.

The White Star Tavern

28 Oxford Street Southampton SO14 3DJ

Town Quay Park

Southampton SO14 2DY

Town Quay Park is a formal local park situated near the old city walls and other ancient monuments including the Wool House (Dancing Man Brewery), Quilter’s Vault, Canute’s Palace and the Watergate Ruin.

Toys R Us wasteland

Western Esplanade (near Harbour Parade), Southampton, SO15 1QJ (opposite Southampton Central Station Platform 4 side)

Yep, Toys R Us, closed in 2018 and a wasteland since - but we are bringing it to life with live music as part of Music in the City, we embrace all of Southampton, old and new, shiny and dilapidated. Music heals.

Vinilo Record Store

43-47 Queensway, Southampton SO14 3BL

Southampton, Independent Record Store

Weigh House

Weigh House French Street Southampton SO14 2AU

Weigh House is one of the best-preserved vaults in Southampton, possibly designed to be used as a shop. It is the only one to have stone benches built beneath its windows on to the street. The windows are now bricked up, but the rest of the vault is constructed out of skilfully dressed limestone blocks. Access is through the Weigh House on French St, which measures 11m x 7m with 6m high walls.

Weigh Vault

Weigh House French Street Southampton SO14 2AU

XOXO

31-32 Oxford Street Southampton SO14 3DS

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