Spring is officially here and there’s plenty to celebrate in Southampton with way more live music, club nights and shows than you can possibly handle. Including: Suede, Gallus, Hotwax, Franck Carducci & Mary Reynaud, Sunbirds, Dan O’Farrell & The Difference Engine, The Novatones, Dlugokecki Band, The Zangwills, The Precious Lies, Veridian, Emotive Concept, Codename: Amen, Tribal Drum Syndicate, Sorry to Hear You’re a Bassis (ft. Grant Sharkey), The Wave Pictures, Lost Post, Madchester, Apocalypse, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Apda, Polish rap by Kali, and 100 more. Enjoy!
==== TUESDAY 21 MARCH ====
—- Live Music —-
Open Mic ft. Fragile Lucy | Whiskey Blue <20:00>
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Tuesday Blues Jam | Cricketers Bedford Place <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/750715646634870
Freddie Gavita Quartet (jazz) | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/702409588279215
Gallus (indie punk, Glasgow) | Heartbreakers <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/698297421754536
Support: Fuzzpills
Angela Hewitt | Turner Sims <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1920063121666555
—- Shows —-
Rocky Horror Show | Mayflower Theatre <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1027932851225239/?event_time_id=1027932864558571
—- Events —-
Sotonettes wi Book Club – ‘all Passion Spent’ by Vita Sackville West | Maritimo Lounge <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1815156705511864
Swing Session | The Guide Dog <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/206901648656360
==== WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH ====
—- Live Music —-
Hotwax (rock, Hastings) | Heartbreakers <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/510013174661802
March ’22 Open-to-all Session | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/517338410479495
—- Shows —-
Rocky Horror Show | Mayflower Theatre <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1027932851225239/?event_time_id=1027932877891903
Totton Festival of Drama 2023 Day 1 | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1236860746938299
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March Book Club | Santo Lounge <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/882514006389938
Tool & Haberdashery Sale | Tools for Self Reliance <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/641177911349585
==== THURSDAY 23 MARCH ====
—- Live Music —-
An Evening with Franck Carducci & Mary Reynaud (acoustic prog, France) | The Art House <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/859699578627090
Sunbirds (Americana, Upminster) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/986554268693465
Thursday Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/559022319420974/?event_time_id=559022326087640
Blues with Drew Hall | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/900905557761385
Trampolene (alt rock, Swansea) – Rules of Love and War | Vinilo Record Store <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/148544554750543
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Supersaurus (pop rock, Sussex) | The Attic, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/431402065825980
Rob Lamberti – A Celebration of the Songs & Music of George Michael (tribute) | Engine Rooms <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/377334354595288
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Wtf Is Indie? Grand Opening | The Loft <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2104823949707402
—- Shows —-
Rocky Horror Show | Mayflower Theatre <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1027932851225239/?event_time_id=1027932867891904
The Dreamboys | Southampton Guildhall <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/429059199230977
Totton Festival of Drama 2023 Day 2 | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1860433417648867
—- Events —-
Cost of Living Drop in Session | Round About Café <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/189598660457507
Qigong Classes | St James Chiropractic Clinic <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/532571452159203/?event_time_id=532571488825866
==== FRIDAY 24 MARCH ====
—- Live Music —-
Dan O’Farrell & The Difference Engine (singer-Songwriter, Southampton) | The Wellington Arms <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/721880356250998
The Novatones (indie/britpop, Southampton) | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1582785858883510
Leah Tolksdorf (r&b / pop, Southampton) release show: Underdog | The Loft <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1307233919866566
Federico Colli (classical pianist, Lombardy – Italy) | Turner Sims <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1055073472558388
Dlugokecki Band (rock pop, Southampton) with Special Guests The Halliwells & Solent Glee Club | Whiskey Blue <19:45>
www.facebook.com/events/226861063079558
Noasis (tribute) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/6037890949563953
The Zangwills (indie rock, Manchester) + Sarpa Salpa (alt-pop, Northampton) + Sugar Bang (indie pop, Southampton) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1109419900455546
The Precious Lies (alt, Bath) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/606646587462624
Suede (britpop, London) | Southampton Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1293763468064922
Sydney Dejorey (singer-songwriter, Hampshire) | The Rockstone <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/755040712782033
Veridian (rock, Reading) & Kite Thief | Suburbia <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/683266159835215
Emotive Concept (hip hop, Southampton) | HMV <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/742990267316710
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Jukebox Antics (rock, Southampton) | Cricketers Bedford Place <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1265734144300727
Blink Daze (pop punk) | One-O-Four <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/523496173234197
Jack Boyd (jazz / pop) | O’Neill’s Southampton <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3391122594491073
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Codename: Amen (jungle collective) – The 1st Birthday Event with Krugah (usa) | Cafe Parfait <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/5087612478007837
Tribal Drum Syndicate (dnb) | Suburbia <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/899903937794709
Dance 98 ~ 90s Club Night (pop/ Dance/ Indie/ R&b | Heartbreakers <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/741882594331770
The Unofficial Rocky Horror Show Afterparty | The Shooting Star <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1586298745128481
OD Presents: DJ Disgo Dan | Overdraft, Shirley <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/588696809959950
—- Shows —-
Rocky Horror Show | Mayflower Theatre <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1027932851225239/?event_time_id=1027932871225237
Totton Festival of Drama 2023 Day 3 | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1815682712137484
Magic Mike Tribute | Engine Rooms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/876373167032069
Laura Belbin (comedy) | The Attic, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/195002646549740
—- Events —-
Craft on a Budget with the WEA | Parklife Cafe, St James Park <11:30>
www.facebook.com/events/155819360664121/?event_time_id=155819370664120
==== SATURDAY 25 MARCH ====
—- Live Music —-
Sorry to Hear You’re a Bassist 2 – Art House Pantry Fundraiser | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/6334217396612291
ft. Steve Lawson, Grant Sharkey, Rick Foot, Paul Armfield, and Alex Tiniuc
Stuncloud (hard rock, Southampton) /black Wendy/keme | The Hobbit <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1160846171258235
The Luka State (Indie rock, Cheshire) + Electric Enemy + Paraff | Heartbreakers <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/822972712282101
Elo Again (tribute) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4834936846609328
The Wave Pictures (rock, Leicestershire) + Owen Vincent | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2111124929096000
Lost Post (folk-country, Southampton) | Blues Smokehouse BBQ <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3442942095995225
Tom Davies & The Bluebirds (blues) | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/602168001365279
Dr. Beatroot (bluegrass, Bournemouth) | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2112922412233086
Craig Jefferson – Elvis Tribute | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1115322099127405
Madchester: Absolute Stone Roses, Oasis Supernova and The Joneses (tributes) | The 1865 <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/840586800577842
Spring Concert in the Library | Southampton Central Library <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1019813848988691
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
The Smugglers Band (rock, Southampton) | The Firehouse <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/196524016402446
9 Volt (classic rock, Southampton) | The Wellington Arms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1942826302725847
Precinct13 (rock, Southampton) | The Bittern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2974882842657883
Lauren & The Heatwaves (60s & soul, Southsea) | Woolston Social Club <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/493200543003242
Trinity | Regents Park <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/746419369712847
The Goldtones (classic rock n roll) | Freemantle Arms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/916432359668158
Lin Taylor (saxophonist / singer, Hampshire) | Malvern Tavern <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/235978708861219
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Apocalypse Southampton (alt) | Suburbia <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1356631725158554
Shrek Rave | Switch <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/708665830790943
Simply Urban | Cafe Parfait <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/951751519319448
Loca Loco Spanish Party | Taberna13 Bar&Kitchen <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/729497505395067
Rumpshaker – Pure Old School 80s & 90’s Soul, Swing, Hip-hop and Reggae Vibes | The Quarter Lounge <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/886226585764141
Soul Shoes (Northern soul, Southampton) | The Dolphin, St Denys <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/714190673493309
OD Presents: DJ Mark James | Overdraft, Shirley <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/936869070649360
DJ Hammy Presents Supersonic | The Mercantile Flea, Bitterne <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/601580368047556
Jazzin’ at OD with Guest Andy Coles | Overdraft, Shirley <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/577467801076943
—- Shows —-
Rocky Horror Show | Mayflower Theatre <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1027932851225239/?event_time_id=1027932854558572
Done to Death, by Jove | The Berry Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3364425200541900
Totton Festival of Drama 2023 Day 4 | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/716997890033495
Craig Jefferson – Elvis Raised on Rock | The Stage Door <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/487372750145946
Rocky Horror Show | Mayflower Theatre <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1027932851225239/?event_time_id=1027932881225236
Children’s Comedy Show | The Attic, Totton <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1340975783137340
—- Events —-
Ghost Tour | St Michael’s Square <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1258819881594150
Wrath of the Land – Book Signing & Reading | The Art House <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1236395243752579
D&D One-shots – Mar | Board in the City <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/5791469674309753
Hamble Open Day | Hamble Point Marina <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/544891717679586
==== SUNDAY 26 MARCH ====
—- Live Music —-
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman (folk, Dartmoor) | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/958668862185614
The Heavy Sessions: March of the Fire Ants | The Firehouse <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1661923534230202
Apda 39 (DIY punk): Stay Put / Isolation / Body Crisis | The Hobbit <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/873351277287603
Wessex Sinfonietta (chamber orchestra) | Royal Victoria Chapel <15:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1420404588492097
Kali (Polish rap) | The Stage Door <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1724230037971429
The Alex Voysey Blues Band reimagining the work of Joe Bonamassa | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1107455223476991
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Bitterne Bonanza Sunday Funday with Spike & The PieMan | The Bittern <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3368327426811138
—- Shows —-
Queenz | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/831476657853233
—- Events —-
Southampton Women’s vs Bristol City | St Mary’s Stadium <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1232046064364149
Restorative Sound Bath with Tony Spencer | Hamble Village Memorial Hall <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/752765086377087
London Brew Listening Party | Vinilo Record Store <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1248079062798549
Banister Park Litter Pick | Junction of Archers and Westrow <14:30>
www.facebook.com/events/757145382401881
10th Waterside Boardgaming Fest | Vibrant Forest Taproom <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1596407570863804
Gardening Meet-up & Drop-in | Bitterne railway station <11:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1298961214296638
Sunday Volunteer Session | Sholing Valleys Study Centre <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/854394902326955
Naturewatch for Children | Sholing Valleys Study Centre <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/5946531122104017
==== MONDAY 27 MARCH ====
—- Shows —-
The Sarah Siddons Fan Club Present 3 short films inc the Premiere of “The Chameleon and the Fly” | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:15>
www.facebook.com/events/3560618680826159
Presentation of the Standard Bitter class Silver Medal to Steam Town Brewery | The Guide Dog <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1168769610453148