Southampton Events
What's On Around Southampton
Today to Sun 20 Jun 27, By Distance closest first.
Placeholder Poetry #8: Amy Grandvoinet, Abbi Mitchell, Emma Tanner
Thu 23 Jul
the bookshop alehouse, 21 Portswood Rd, Southampton SO17 2ES
Placeholder is home for poetry readings of the avant-garde, challenging, queer and radical. Following the success of this poetry reading series in...
Jane Austen
Sat 18 Jul
Cemetery Rd SO15 7AF
Last year marked the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death. Due to popular demand, there is now another opportunity to be guided through the Old...
The Good, the Bad & the Sad
Sun 9 Aug
Cemetery Rd Southampton SO15 7AF
A New Talk, for our 180th Anniversary Year, by FoSOC’s Geoff Watts, looking at stories connected to people buried or commemorated in the Old...
Commonwealth War graves
Sun 6 Sep
Cemetery Rd Southampton SO15 7AF
This walk we will visit the graves of the armed forces people who died during WW1 and 2. These people were in uniform or in the services but happened...
Remembrance Sunday ceremony
Sun 8 Nov
Cemetery Rd Southampton SO15 7AF
Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (FoSOC)
FoSOC is pleased to announce they will be holding a ‘Remembrance Sunday Ceremony ‘, on Sunday 8th...
Blaze Bayley (Iron Maiden Anniversary show)
Fri 16 Oct
Papillon, 61 Commercial Rd, Southampton SO15 1GG
Blaze Bayley celebrates 30 years of the epic Iron Maiden albums he fronted - ‘The X Factor’, ‘Virtual XI’ & ‘Best of the Beast’ - with a short run of...
Rosalie Cunningham
Fri 13 Nov
Joiners, 141 St Mary St, Southampton SO14 1NS
Rosalie Cunningham beams down to Southampton Joiners as part of a huge tour throughout 2026- this raucous and revelatory rockstar puts on one hell of...
Spooktacular Family Concert with the CSO
Sat 17 Oct
Central Hall, St Mary St, Southampton SO14 1NF
Do you want to get your child interested in classical music? Would you like to see a local orchestra perform some ghoultastic music?...
Southampton Ghost Tour
Fri 24 Jul
Outside Tudor House
St Michaels Square
Bugle Street
S014 2AD SO14 2AD
Uncover Southampton’s Atmospheric Past with the Award-Winning Southampton Ghost Tours.
Step into the shadows and explore Southampton’s haunted...
Southampton Ghost Tour
Wed 19 Aug, Wed 30 Sep
Outside Tudor House
St Michaels Square
Bugle Street
S014 2AD SO14 2AD
Uncover Southampton’s Atmospheric Past with the Award-Winning Southampton Ghost Tours.
Step into the shadows and explore Southampton’s haunted...
Southampton Ghost Tour
Wed 25 Nov
Outside Tudor House
St Michaels Square
Bugle Street
S014 2AD SO14 2AD
Uncover Southampton’s Atmospheric Past with the Award-Winning Southampton Ghost Tours.
Step into the shadows and explore Southampton’s haunted...
GreggFest
Today
The Gregg School, Townhill Park House, Cutbush Lane, Southampton SO18 3RR
What? GreggFest Charity Day – ‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes’
When? Saturday 20 June 11:00am – 8:00pm
Where?...
15 Rothschild Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 4 Jul
15 Rothschild Close, Southampton SO19 9TE
Small, 8 metre x 8 metre, modern city garden incorporating family living with lush tropical foliage. A large range of unusual tropical style plants...
15 Rothschild Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 5 Sep
15 Rothschild Close, Southampton SO19 9TE
Small, 8 metre x 8 metre, modern city garden incorporating family living with lush tropical foliage. A large range of unusual tropical style plants...
15 Rothschild Close - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep
15 Rothschild Close, Southampton SO19 9TE
Small, 8 metre x 8 metre, modern city garden incorporating family living with lush tropical foliage. A large range of unusual tropical style plants...
FREE taster session with the Chandler's Ford Rock Choir
Wed 24 Jun, Wed 1 Jul
Chilworth Parish Hall, (Located behind the Chilworth Arms Public House), Chilworth Road, Chilworth SO16 7JZ
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Chilworth Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Jan Moll...
Sholing funeral home to support bereaved families on Father’s Day
Tue 23 Jun
The Lawns, 461 Butts Road, Sholing, Southampton SO19 1BZ
A funeral home in Sholing is providing a lifeline to bereaved families as Father’s Day approaches.
After research* found that 58% of those who...
SON Tea Dance
Sun 21 Jun
Hedge End Village Hall, St Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 4AF
Hedge End Rueda, High Five Salsa and Salsa Solent are pleased to announce a SON TEA DANCE event to be held on Sunday 21st June 2026 at Hedge End...
Nashville Nights
Fri 11 Sep
Totton Football Club, Snows Stadium, Salisbury Rd, Totton, Southampton SO40 2RW
Ticket Price: To be confirmed
Pines Corner Wildlife Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun, Sun 28 Jun
Pines Corner Wildlife Garden, Eastleigh SO53 1FJ
Mid-size suburban garden designed for nature with native flowers and shrubs, and maintained for the ecosystem...
Twin Oaks Water Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 1 Aug, Sun 2 Aug, Sat 22 Aug, Sun 23 Aug
Twin Oaks Water Garden, Eastleigh SO53 1LW
Suburban water garden. Enjoy spring colour from azaleas, rhododendrons and bulbs, then summer colour from perennials, water lilies and tropical...
Daniel Sinclair – The Hypnotist & Mind Reader Live
Sat 27 Jun
Hanger Farm, Aikman Lane, Totton, Southampton SO40 8FT
Featuring one of the UK’s top hypnotists and renowned mind readers…
Prepare for an evening of amazement and laughter as one of the UK’s top...
The Laurel House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 5 Sep and Sun 6 Sep
The Laurel House, Eastleigh SO53 5PA
An enchanting acre, garden designer's garden, developed over 35 yrs has matured into a vibrant tapestry of colour, texture and scent...
Fairweather's Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 17 Jul and Sat 18 Jul
Fairweather's Nursery, Beaulieu SO42 7YR
Fairweathers hold a specialist collection of over 400 agapanthus grown in pots and display beds, inc AGM award-winning agapanthus trialled by the...
Legends of Motown Live at the Plaza Theatre | Romsey
Sat 4 Jul
Plaza Theatre, 40 Winchester Road, Romsey SO51 8JA
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
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Things to do around Southampton
Southampton is a historic city in Hampshire, England, that has a lot to offer for anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city, enjoy the natural beauty of the sea and the parks, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Southampton has something for everyone. Here are some of the top things to do in Southampton:
- Experience the thrill of sailing, skiing, golfing, and more at the Southampton Water Activities Centre¹, Alpine Snowsports Centre², Southampton City Golf Course³, and Quicksilver Mail⁴. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Southampton at the Tudor House and Garden, the SeaCity Museum, the Solent Sky Museum, and the Southampton Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, costumes, planes, and stories from different periods and cultures. ⁵
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Mayflower Park, the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, the Marwell Zoo, and the Hythe Ferry. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely boat ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Locked In A Room, the We The Curious, the Houdini's Escape Room Experience, and the Mayflower Theatre. These are fun places to enjoy the immersive games, explore the interactive exhibits, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest shows and performances.
Southampton is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Southampton. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 30/01/2024
(1) Fun Activities & Games in Southampton - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186299-Activities-c56-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html.
(2) Events in Southampton | What's On | Visit Southampton. https://visitsouthampton.co.uk/events.
(3) Things to do in Southampton - Visit Hampshire. https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/things-to-do/things-to-do-and-attractions-in-southampton.
(4) THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Southampton - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186299-Activities-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html.
(5) THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Southampton - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186299-Activities-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html.
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- Experience the thrill of sailing, skiing, golfing, and more at the Southampton Water Activities Centre¹, Alpine Snowsports Centre², Southampton City Golf Course³, and Quicksilver Mail⁴. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy.
- Learn about the history and legends of Southampton at the Tudor House and Garden, the SeaCity Museum, the Solent Sky Museum, and the Southampton Treasure Trail. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, costumes, planes, and stories from different periods and cultures. ⁵
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Mayflower Park, the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, the Marwell Zoo, and the Hythe Ferry. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely boat ride.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Locked In A Room, the We The Curious, the Houdini's Escape Room Experience, and the Mayflower Theatre. These are fun places to enjoy the immersive games, explore the interactive exhibits, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest shows and performances.
Southampton is a great place for a day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Southampton. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 30/01/2024
(1) Fun Activities & Games in Southampton - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186299-Activities-c56-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html.
(2) Events in Southampton | What's On | Visit Southampton. https://visitsouthampton.co.uk/events.
(3) Things to do in Southampton - Visit Hampshire. https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/things-to-do/things-to-do-and-attractions-in-southampton.
(4) THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Southampton - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186299-Activities-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html.
(5) THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Southampton - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g186299-Activities-Southampton_Hampshire_England.html.