After last week’s brilliant chaos with Music in the City and Southampton Boat Show, you’d think it was time for a quiet one in Southampton. Nope! There’s a quite frankly ridiculous amount of events on this week and with such diversity, from the band behind German’s brilliant Eurovision entry (6 points how, Europe?!), to stand up comedy a Unity brewery, to the bonkers world of alien band Henge, there’s something for everyone. And on Sunday, we have BBAM – Southampton’s new Black Business Art and Music festival at Guildhall Square. With way over 100 things to do, what will you discover this week?
Photo: Music in the City, which is always one of my highlights of the year. Thanks to all the organisers (especially Martin), performers and venues for their hard work in making it happen.
==== TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Lord of the Lost (German Eurovision legends) | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1863587274024466
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
A Little Sound + Sota | Engine Rooms <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/982774956234021
—- Shows —-
Greatest Days | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3348661235402585/?event_time_id=3348788622056513
—- Events —-
Autumn Pom-pom Wreaths – Sotonettes Main Meeting | Barclays Eagle Lab <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1261668994396266
Pop-up Fostering Information Stall | Mettricks Portswood <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1345711539706442
==== WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Wishbone Ash (classic 70s rock, Torquay) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1775011256233982
Rob Tognoni | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1690669098012567
Wednesday Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/770455155006731/?event_time_id=770455165006730
Plug and Play Open Mic | Suburbia <20:00>
—- Shows —-
Greatest Days | Mayflower Theatre <14:00 and 19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3348661235402585/?event_time_id=3348788632056512
—- Events —-
Relaxing Sound Bath | St Marks Institute, Southampton, 37 Victoria Road, SO199DY <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/322899133459748
100 Letter Workshop ‘a Letter to My Younger Self’ | Round About Café <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/716625830302197
Everlasting Flower Workshop | Townhill Park Community Centre <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/303823265571246
John Lewis Charity Fashion Show | John Lewis & Partners <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1352215658841138
Cloth Nappy Meet Up | Trago Lounge <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/721443383152220
Fred Goaters Tea Dance | Southampton Guildhall <11:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1008486637182511
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2395627637259236/?event_time_id=2395627703925896
Community Pantry & Cafe, Weds & Sat | The Art House <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/284007497893550
Nct Walk & Talk | Southampton Common. <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/309252464993734
Mortal Kombat 1 Free Tournament | The Social <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/283856351063319
==== THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Anna Erhard (alt pop, Berlin – Germany) | Heartbreakers <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/785784783017083
Somebody’s Child (indie, Dublin – Ireland) + Lizzie Esau | Engine Rooms <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/869015210841597
Jazz Jam | Whiskey Blue <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/687617283022595/?event_time_id=687617316355925
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Freshers Rave | Engine Rooms <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/950870039473762
Fiesta Loca | Orange Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1046322959699010
—- Shows —-
Greatest Days | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3348661235402585/?event_time_id=3348788642056511
Stand Up Comedy | Unity Brewing Co Tap <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1237731820223702
—- Events —-
Oktoberfest | Belgium and Blues <17:00>
All weekend: Real Bavarian food, drink and live music
www.facebook.com/events/1316352945727215
African Drumming Workshops | Edmund Kell Unitarian Church <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/259285983109795
==== FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Legend – A Tribute to Bob Marley | The Brook <20:50>
www.facebook.com/events/613359274220969
Henge (‘cosmic dross’ music from out of space / Manchester) + Dogshow | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/5988442791255039
Skillz Set (hip hop, Southampton) Plus Support from Tia Ice + Dean King)) | Whiskey Blue <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/670748161664086
System 7 (techno and ambient) | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1309656843011269
Moving Voices September ’23 with Special Guest Tbc | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/258753580407912
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The Jaspers | Dolphin St. Denys <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/234240405837369
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
David Attenborough Jungle Themed Rave | Engine Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/964401804678491
Ronnie Spiteri Presents: Before | Cafe Parfait <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/622253476657552
Radioactive | The Firehouse <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1331494067464803
Petrecere Romaneasca (Romanian) | Stein Garten Southampton <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1308365530051760
Tribal Drum Syndicate | Suburbia <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/233739476270281
—- Shows —-
Beyond Reflections & ‘drag ‘n’ Drop’ Fundraiser | The Stage Door <19:00>
ft. Megan Linford
www.facebook.com/events/286459134099562
Greatest Days | Mayflower Theatre <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3348661235402585/?event_time_id=3348788628723179
Jongleurs Comedy Club | Concorde Club Eastleigh <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1022804432084503
Dusty, Cilla, Lulu & Pet | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/5863040897113052
Greatest Days | Mayflower Theatre <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3348661235402585/?event_time_id=3348788635389845
—- Events —-
Rums & Drums | Guildhall Square <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1000598657607807
Macmillan Coffee Morning | Cobbett Hub & Library <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/326969089733908
Friday Volunteer Session | Sholing Valleys Study Centre <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1730744630775226
Tekken 4 Tournament | St Mary’s, Southampton <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1011858893293414
Maritimo Macmillan Coffee Morning | Maritimo Lounge <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1498385334288989
Oktoberfest | Unity Brewing Co Tap <04:00>
www.facebook.com/events/673758484277980
==== SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Heartbroken Festival – Bleach Lab (indie, London) & More | Heartbreakers <13:30>
ft. Pynch, The Family Rain, Holler & Paraffin
Followed by Club Psych DJs until 3am
www.facebook.com/events/107191229142444
Swamp Stomp String Band (americana, London) | Belgium and Blues <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/122535304274072
Graham Parker & The Goldtops (new wave, London) | The Brook <19:30>
Support: Connor Selby
www.facebook.com/events/198557032635840
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The 45s (rock, Hampshire) Live | The Wellington Arms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/653251496020912
The Vagabonds (Portsmouth) | The Dolphin St Denys <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1613222155785929
Trinity | The Windsor Castle, Shirley <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3288641011449430
Amy B | Malvern Tavern <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/23978395018472278
71chain | The Peartree Inn <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1094251871560022
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Rocky Horror Party Night | The Frog and Frigate <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3291698871120245
Quiet Life (goth & alternative night) turns 1 | The Shooting Star <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/334084069182177
Apocalypse Southampton – Pirate Party – Metal / Emo / Alternative | Suburbia <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/121397414370323
Panthermilk | The Rockstone <20:00>
Fatboy Tim (tribute) | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/952992525848121
DJ Hammy Presents Supersonic Bar (mercantile Flea | The Greedy Flea <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1035583194128304
Champions of Soul Present: Lou Taylor’s Soul Train | Whiskey Blue <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1031063934555092
—- Shows —-
Greatest Days | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3348661235402585/?event_time_id=3348788638723178
Fiona Allen – On the Run | The Stage Door <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/823123882750801
Comedy Afternoon with Nathan Cassidy and Patrick Monahan | The Attic, Totton <15:30>
www.facebook.com/events/618516486864946
An Afternoon of Poetry with Julian Stannard & Peter Robinson | October Books <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/675873687735801
Greatest Days | Mayflower Theatre <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3348661235402585/?event_time_id=3348788645389844
—- Events —-
Static Tandem | Regents Park <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/257137323759026
Disney Drag Brunch | Orange Rooms <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/307740428333731
Charity Family Fun Day | Bitterne United Reformed Church <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1072950013693313
Saints vs Leeds United | St Mary’s Stadium <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/865876084400200
D&D One-shots – September | Board in the City <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2681124495368505
Men’s Health and Wellbeing Event 2023 | Hoglands Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1222687125076624
Demc Car Boot Sale | Chamberlayne Leisure Centre <09:30>
www.facebook.com/events/653569403495719
Megaslam Wrestling | Central Hall <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1504711620276596
Jazzin’ at OD with Special Guest Danny Love | Overdraft Craft Beer & Tacos <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/969704840930348
End of Summer Festival | Green Lane <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/334897772384190
==== SUNDAY 01 OCTOBER ====
—- Live Music —-
BBAM Festival 2023 | Guildhall Square <11:00>
Southampton’s first ever Black Business, Arts and Music Festival
Warming up from 1100 with Maka Foundation with opening ceremony at 1215 (close at 1800).
Outdoor Performances from: Ben Amaru, Tia, Caby Ranku, Bad Boy P and Bonnie, Only 1Son, Marty Soave, Atekai Jambone Jata, RAGB, Headsessions Soundsystem and DJ Stevo
Indoor Performances from: Issa, Golden Eaglets Fashion Show, Forbez, Uty, Tenchoo, Ashya Roberts, Huson Aires, Pentecostal Collective, Amy Da Silva, Zee Neesa, Richman Bana & Ras 1, Shannon B, Chimney, Ariana, Dre Star, Gappy Roberts
Also featuring film presentations and workshops in John Hansard Gallery, games, craft work, art installations and market place in Mast, hip hop and poetry workshops
www.facebook.com/events/342744871427758
Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2020801481630606
Nagasaki Swim (indie-rock/emo-folk(?!)) + Symbol Soup | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/863383468792034
Jetski Babylon (alt rock, Southampton) , Maxwelltheband (emo/punk, Southampton) and S0dds (rock, Southampton) | The Hobbit <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/196951506732133
Mango Jam (BBAM official after party) | Mango Above Bar <19:00>
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The 45s (rock, Hampshire) Live | Cricketer’s Arms <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/661328369209158
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Mango Jam I Soul Funk | Mango Thai Tapas, Above Bar <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/326112030076031
—- Shows —-
Fastlove | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/288963170026043
Yolanda’s Band Jam (saxophone for children) | Turner Sims <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/798699684962064
—- Events —-
Bar So16 Pub Quiz | Bar SO16 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/301292705782010/?event_time_id=301292732448674
The Big Fat Warehouse Quiz | Engine Rooms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/669217911738824
BBAM Commemoration Parade for All the Fallen Black Soldiers During the Wars | Southampton Guildhall <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/983597506280291
Pop Icons Brunch | Medbar <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1474823099972490
History Talk: A History of Southampton in Buildings | Shirley Parish Hall <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1276902982944735
Fc Women V. Birmingham City Women | AFC Totton <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/598521325560929
Steamcosies & Chums Pub | The Alexandra <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/723734096340629
Beyoncé Brunch | Slug & Lettuce Southampton <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5806363726132859
Autumn Wellbeing Walk | The Cowherds <09:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1136153404009032
==== MONDAY 02 OCTOBER ====
—- Live Music —-
The Wild Things + Waiting for Smith (singer-songwriter, Oxford) + Our Propaganda (alt rock, Southampton) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/195947926760212
Gunship (synthwave) – Unicorn Signing Session + Meet & Greet | Vinilo Record Store <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/299892136103496
Free: Uos Music Presents Student Showcase | Turner Sims <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/853436049631369
Nina Rideout at Veg Out Community Café | October Books <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/834487931498515
—- Events —-
The Exorcist (50th Anniversary – Directors’ Cut) | Harbour Lights <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/525117339814190
Monday Quiz | Humble Plumb <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2586830018131040/?event_time_id=2586830038131038
Quiz Night | Trago Lounge <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1827825970910316/?event_time_id=1827826107576969
Exhibition of Paintings | October Books <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1120118759392642
Writing Workshop – A Letter to My Younger Self | Board in the City <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/652344623659401
Free Workshop: “a Letter to My Younger Self” | Board in the City <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/624632986542514
Forest School | Bell Tent Glamping <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1458130951694178
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/725759072432920/?event_time_id=725759195766241