Christmas events are in full swing this week, here are your listings for what to get up to in Southampton.
Photo: Sweetchunks Christmas Gig at the Shooting Star last week
==== TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER ====
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Xmas Blues Jam | Cricketers Bedford Place <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1389465214977979
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
D12 20th Anniversary Tour | Engine Rooms <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/255831093805858
—- Shows —-
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <14:00 & 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366809004136
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December Reading Group: Bad Gays | October Books <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1034280004567057
Clockwork Quiz | Clockwork Bar <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1453152345528092
The Quiet Hour (relaxation Class) | St. James Road Methodist Church <13:30>
www.facebook.com/events/992502448699832/?event_time_id=992510928698984
Macrame Snowflake Workshop | October Books <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1207458663544755
==== WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Wednesday Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1010932093567391/?event_time_id=1010932130234054
—- Shows —-
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <14:00 & 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366905670793
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Pub Quiz | Belgium and Blues <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/192351493883844/?event_time_id=192351523883841
December Book Club: Glorious 39 | The Bookshop Alehouse <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1374629426464621
Yoga with Emilie – Wednesday Evenings | You Massage Therapy <18:15>
www.facebook.com/events/3597040250511153/?event_time_id=3597040270511151
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2395627637259236/?event_time_id=2395627810592552
==== THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
The Vapors (new wave, Guildford) | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1941193372902668
Hugh Budden (blues, Bournemouth) & Joe Curtis | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1404481867149087
Cats in Space (classic rock, Horsham) | The Brook <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1153674935320749
The Angel Open Mic | The Angel Southampton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/215186608294258
James Kirby (singer-songwriter) | The Attic, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/188252744305796
End of Year Open Mic | The Art House <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/253126291089004
—- Shows —-
A Christmas Carol | Turner Sims <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/796798108504340
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <14:00 & 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366882337462
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African Drumming Workshops | Edmund Kell Unitarian Church <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1388775288613261
Soton Makers Make & Brew Christmas Market | Make and Brew <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/6685289544885707
Crematorium Christmas Service | Southampton Crematorium & Cemeteries <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1005790753838974
Dancing Man X Siren | Dancing Man Brewery <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/651791497032831
Cracklerock’s Christmas Singalong Night | Cracklerock Tap House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/608430824836753
==== FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Sean Mcgowan (singer-songwriter, Southampton) + Rob Clamp (singer-songwriter, Southampton) + Scarlett Grigg | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1029289601567402
Moving Voices December with Special Guest Tbc | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/280610067794714
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Destination 80s | The Bittern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/6657516477707096
The Bardsteads (Hampshire) | The Angel Southampton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/308787021966661
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Mix Tape Fridays | Orange Rooms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/878504587214474
Tribal Drum Syndicate: Killakambo Birthday Bash | Suburbia <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1021067135857105
Muse vs the Killers | Engine Rooms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/125747177109141
—- Shows —-
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <14:00 & 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366852337465
Comedy Night | Houdini’s After Dark Bar <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1101802887827602
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Festive Preview: The Boy and the Heron (sub) | Harbour Lights <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/340763701983572
Piss Pot Alley – Christmas Ghost Walk | Holyrood Church <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1139861557006827/?event_time_id=1139873070339009
Wreath Making Workshop | The Crafty Bug Café <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/899478187828312
A Musical Christmas | Woolston Community Centre <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/876773003871685
==== SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Mainly Madness (tribute) Xmas Party | The Brook <20:50>
www.facebook.com/events/664373818834321
Skamaggedon (ska, Southampton) – Live | The Dolphin, St Denys <20:45>
www.facebook.com/events/1330846647820504
Lost Post (folk-country, Southampton) | Steam Town Brew Co <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/732209332085207
Second Hour (hard rock, Oxford) + Smoke with Fire + Compounds | The Hobbit <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1017540302872814
Molly Meaker (rock & blues singer-songwriter, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/346347691271178
Bitterwood (punk / metal, Aberdeen) + Depravity + c4$pa + Dead Mob | Suburbia <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/877732680629093
Maximum Who (tribute, Christmas Party) | The Saints Pub <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/350589304207126
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Destination Anywhere | Hop Inn <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/862873565531666
The Rockafellas (pop rock) | London Road Brew House <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/667747398776915
The Pop Pickers (classic hits, Fareham) | Bitterne Park Social Club <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/230754706581690
Blink Daze (pop punk) | Regents Park <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1050162693075181
The Jays (pop) | The Bricklayers Arms <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/553853026658620
North Pole Soul & 80’s Night | The Hinkler <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1135909880720468
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
The Hill Christmas Party | The South Western Arms <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/293190323703449
Nick the Lot and Ej Kitto | Switch <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/725801839074378
Forge – Acid & Industrial | Suburbia <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1415457482736180
Uptown Toprankin’ @ Christmas | The 1865 <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1280226852663801
Howard Donald House DJ Set + Support | Engine Rooms <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1254673312153434
Time Tunnel Xmas Special | Papillon <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1642577929601624
The Flipside Society | Beards & Boards <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/877195427243851
The Social X Benny’s Bodega Mass Appeal (hip-hop night) Part 2 | The Social <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/368990815658562
—- Shows —-
Jason Buck (storyteller): A Christmas Carol | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1340570600001170
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <14:00 & 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366895670794
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Christmas in the Triangle 2023 | Bitterne Park Triangle <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1091664545544677
Carol Concert | Royal Victoria Country Park <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1028341955156756
Quiz Night with Christmas Buffet | The Crafty Bug Café <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1260947701267165
Christmas Lantern Walking Tour | Tudor House Museum <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/686256750083870
Saints vs Blackburn | St Mary’s Stadium <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1572742369931297
Gelli Plate Printing and Leather and Felt Reindeer | Board in the City <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/931723935216404
D&D One-shots – December – Last Session for 2023 | Board in the City <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/363642799559364
Harbour Highlights: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Triple-bill (extended Editions) | Harbour Lights <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300158316175259
Visit Father Christmas | Tudor House Museum <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1682092585613855
Computer Fair | Cantell School <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/848956260359806
Sholing Salvation Army Santa’s Grotto | Sholing Salvation Army <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/757839002820477/?event_time_id=757839012820476
==== SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Melrose Quartet (folk acapella, Sheffield) | Turner Sims <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1221124458549641
<sold out> The Big Moon (indie rock, London) | Papillon <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/981758522902543
Haze (prog rock, Sheffield) & Trilogy a Fire in Harmony Prog Christmas Event | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/980755536637146
Rhythm & Roasts with Jack & Baz | Belgium and Blues <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1351686002386491
Sunday Acoustic Roast – Figurati Ocean Village | Figurati Southampton <12:00>
ft. Adriana, Charley Stride
www.facebook.com/events/6985443711518902
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
90s Sing and Dance with Lois | Griffin Bar & Grill <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/629465499374039
—- Shows —-
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <13:00 & 17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366902337460
—- Events —-
Carols by Candlelight | St James’ church by the Park, Shirley <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/399502412505982
Xmas Carols | Robin Hood <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2487237511443507
Bitc Crafternoon | Board in the City <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/885857943128886
Wattle Fencing of the Heathland | Telegraph Woods <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/351759710878750
Wild & Precious Day Retreat – Mindfully Through the Seasons – Winter Solstice | Portswood Residents’ Gardens Ltd <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1093785634923782
Visit Father Christmas | Tudor House Museum <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/693624669398204
T’was the Sunday Before Christmas – Santa and Carols | The Grand <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1525045038246635
==== MONDAY 18 DECEMBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Happy Mondays Open Mic | Cricketers Bedford Place <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/906166577697747/?event_time_id=906168214364250
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The Hedgehogs (rock, Southampton) at Musical Mondays | October Books <12:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2406024669582100
—- Events —-
Monday Quiz | Humble Plumb <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2586830018131040/?event_time_id=2586830021464373
Quiz Night | Trago Lounge <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1827825970910316/?event_time_id=1827825987576981
Dinner with the Grinch | Jumpin’ Jax <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1006301017293071
Soul Sounds Adult Performance Choir – Rehearsals | Lordshill Community Centre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/311314541730382/?event_time_id=311314601730376
Community Club | St. James’ Park <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/725759072432920/?event_time_id=725759085766252
Visit Father Christmas | Tudor House Museum <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3168218413472589
Christmas Craftee Party | Priory Park Community Hall <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1063875747971955
Christmas All-day Culture Club – Christmas Characters | SeaCity Museum <08:45>
www.facebook.com/events/1030030988313788
Locoos Monday (dancing) Christmas Party with Roger Cracco | Revolucion de Cuba Southampton <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/346917254589235