What do Kasabian, Scouting for Girls, Public Service Broadcasting and Billy Brag all have in common? They’re all playing this week in Southampton! And that’s not even the half of it. There are multiple comedy nights, drag superstars, big-name club DJs, rock nights, huge events in Guildhall Square such as Oktoberfest, and Halloween specials galore.
Special shout outs this week go to DJ Hammy, who is returning after 18 months playing online, at the brand new Mercantile Flea in the huge old Sainsburys in Bitterne on Wednesday night, and to local metalcore band Our Hollow Our Home who are organising not one but two days of live bands in the 1865 this weekend (under the guise ‘Holloween’).
==== TUESDAY 26 OCTOBER ====
–— Live Music —-
Scouting for Girls + | Engine Rooms <19:00>
Support: Aliensdontringdoorbells, Ben Mckelvey
www.facebook.com/events/750362788898836
Venom Prison (death metal, South Wales) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1016719562102074
–— Shows —-
Stand Up in the Basement (comedy) | Mango Thai Tapas, Ocean Village <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/381320406918632
—— Events —-
Taylor Swift – Singing, Dance & Costume Workshop | D.@rt Centre, Hedge End <08:30>
www.facebook.com/events/389432265588654
==== WEDNESDAY 27 OCTOBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Miss Vincent (punk rock, Southampton) Album Launch Show | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/206627981532002
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
DJ Hammy Presents Supersonic | The Mercantile Flea <17:30>
www.facebook.com/events/567728184562409
Music Bingo – 90s & 00s | London Road Brew House <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/617521245937296
—- Events —-
Peter Blake’s Music Icons (Deborah Goatley-Birch) | Southampton City Art Gallery <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/559231338513764
Woodland Wednesday | Bursledon Windmill <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/185731613668197
Sapphic Cafe (lesbian meetup) – Halloween Fashion Show | The Art House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/720827275541077
==== THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Public Service Broadcasting (electronic / historic soundscapes, London) | Southampton Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/322987452670917
The Ibiza Classical Orchestra: Symphonica Ibiza | Guildhall Square <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/547929823044859
Trash Boat (punk rock, St Albans) | The Loft <19:30>
Support: Strange Bones, Calva Louise
www.facebook.com/events/1203089316794271
Blues with Hugh Budden & Mo Thomas | Belgium and Blues <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/326279672632758
Shadowing Hank: Hank Marvin and the Shadows Tribute | Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Totton <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/930299794441397
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Interplanetary Criminal (dubs, breaks, bass) | Engine Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/267729031909862
Solardo (house, Manchester) | Switch <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/913744382734125
Urban vs Garage | Tokyo <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/288835516413043
—- Shows —-
Breakdancing with Poppin’ Ron | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <16:30>
www.facebook.com/events/882439269062769
—- Events —-
The Big Sustainability Expo | St Mary’s Stadium <09:00>
www.facebook.com/events/376331143475810
Southampton Photographers and Models Social | The Alexandra <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3017852435106188
==== FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER ====
—- Live Music —-
Silverbacks (indie, Dublin) Heartbreakers | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/528220214504398
Stone Foundation (soul) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/193488115132082
Our Propaganda (Alt rock, Southampton) Live | The 1865 <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/863689790815338
71 Chain – playing the music of Irish blues legend Rory Gallagher (Southampton) | The Dolphin, St Denys <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/869858913656935
Moving Voices | The Art House <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2964338617217008
Haunt The Woods (Prog, Cornwall) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/761043548076551
Grab Da Mic (Live Hip-hop & Open Mic) | The Angel <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1043309469775697
Wang Dang Doodle Band | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.platformtavern.com/music
Halloween Rum Festival – DP (accoustic alt / pop) | The Black Phoenix Pub <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/225893269516452
Little Joe | The Bricklayers Arms <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/273007957998919
—— Live Music (Covers) —-
Total Recall (80s) | The Robin Hood, Sholing <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4475073822606616
The Chill (party band) | The Junction Inn, St Denys <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/386978066398669
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Apocalypse Halloween (alt) | The Joiners <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/971953613354899
Fired Up (alt) | Suburbia <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/978776389367312
Loca Loco Spanish Party | The Stage Door <22:30>
www.facebook.com/events/392061185848721
Time Tunnel 12 Year Anniversary | Engine Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1092147371309229
Halloween Ball | The Frog and Frigate <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/397857555132898
Halloween Party | Mile High Southampton <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/315918463672420
Scaryoke | Oasis Bar <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3002112073337667
Karaoke with DJ Rob | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/394716768700935
Halloween Neon Party | Tropic Bar <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/579236363322036
Pop Punk vs Punk Rock | Beards & Boards <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/562155565072500
Bingo Loco | Engine Rooms <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/207772051346435
Spooky Mill Silent Disco | Bursledon Windmill <17:30>
www.facebook.com/events/4217771851675577
—— Shows —-
Manford’s Comedy Club | The Stage Door <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/214037593825474
Magic Goes Wrong | The Mayflower <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/211636840324948
—- Events —-
<sold out> Oktoberfest Southampton | Guildhall Square <17:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1255863261280791
Salsa Caliente | Tracie’s Latin Club <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/2939874402939326
Traditional Lebanese Evening: Food, Belly Dance and Music | Beity, Old Town <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/390420059430285
October Quiz (slight Halloween Theme) | Board in the City <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/283601256611789
Woodmill Fright Night | Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre <17:30>
www.facebook.com/events/883448305940186
==== SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER ====
–— Live Music —-
Kasabian | Southampton Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/224056315884834
5th Birthday Halloween Bash ft. Junco Shakers (Skiffle, Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Southampton) | Belgium and Blues <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/986813852169208
The Sweetchunks Band (Folk legends, Southampton) | The Black Phoenix Pub <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/926191458334945
Holloween 2021 Day 1 | The 1865 <16:00>
organised by Our Hollow Our Home (metalcore, Southampton)
also ft. Invisions, Chuggaboomm, Ursus, Deference, Asleep At The Helm, Majin
www.facebook.com/events/759620168052863
The South (ft. members of The Beautiful South) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/168379815127503
Bloxx (indie pop, Uxbridge) | The Loft <19:00>
Support: The Rills, Emma McGrath
www.facebook.com/events/581077449520021
The Voodoo Sheiks (R&B) | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3013015778916580
Holiday Ghosts (rock, Falmouth) 30.10.21 | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/382352453327391
Hattie Jacques (mod-soul-britpop, Southampton) | Saints Pub <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/160345356216964
Famous Monsters – Tribute to The Misfits | The Hobbit <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/972268506664071
Lord Apex (hip-hop/rap, London) | The Joiners <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/258245872575839
–— Live Music (Covers) —-
Gastric Band (rock) | The Wellington Arms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/252302526622383
The Pocket Rockers | The Malvern <20:45>
www.facebook.com/events/562378368301914
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
On a Mission – Halloween Warehouse Party – ft. Hazard / Serum / Critical Impact / Agro / Newton | Engine Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/809221726642566
Daddy Witch Halloween Party | Cricketers Bedford Place <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/598775161201154
Devils Night Delight: Halloween Special | The Hobbit <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/140462044969905
Projekt Halloween Saturday | Switch <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/402169731365503
Glowz – Halloween Uv Paint Party | Pre-Bar <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/399672904996014
Halloween Disco | Brass Monkey <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/890218095214068
Official Holloween Aftershow Party | Suburbia <23:00>
www.facebook.com/events/389292422845900
Halloween Neon Party | Tropic Bar <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3718748851560739
Big Spooky One ft. DJ Craig Law & DJ KT | The Edge <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/266184285430417
Halloween Party | Pig n Whistle Pub <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/949521159244208
Halloween Disco | The Humble Plumb <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/601128394247297
Spooky Island Halloween Spectacular | Orange Rooms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/964118147478980
Halloween / Karaoke Party | Rocket Ronnies Pool Club <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/521256939110421
Dead Disco | London Road Brew House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1273452493124071
Ale’o’ween @ Clockwork | Shirley, Southampton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/163106932656735
Halloween @ B&b | Beards & Boards <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/414678183625522
Ale-o-ween | Waterloo Arms <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/241576491276656
Cats and Bats Halloween Party | OX:47 Lounge <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/583995955985776
Kids Halloween Party | DM Studios <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/447637733493748
Kid Bookie & Biphony – Live Lounge with Buds | The Angel <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1034192654068516
—- Events —-
22nd Tango Anniversary & Halloween Special | Tracie’s Latin Club <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/556540841630627
Southampton Ghost Tour | Southampton City Centre <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/306147811295431
Queen’s Gambit Club | Board in the City <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/4437230693037866
Halloween Pop-up | Happy Bean, Bedford Place <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/925858041343638
Exbury Club Bonfire & Fireworks Night | Exbury Club <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/898252194141841
Discussion Group: Interrupting White Supremacy in ‘model’ Britain | October Books <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/580339230082849
Big Fat Halloween Quiz | The Black Phoenix Pub <17:00>
www.facebook.com/events/225893269516452
Plant/seed Sale and Swap | Highbridge Community Farm <11:30>
www.facebook.com/events/571719120707021
==== SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER ====
—— Live Music —-
Billy Bragg | Southampton Guildhall <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/357087748739840
Charley Macaulay (Vocalist, Southampton) | Marcos Bar Ristorante <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/349005273642088
Hannah James and Toby Kuhn | The Art House <15:30>
www.facebook.com/events/997812484332577
JP Payney (of Skamageddon, Southampton) | The Dolphin, St Denys <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1783703718484449
Holloween 2021 Day 2 | The 1865 <13:00>
organised by Our Hollow Our Home
ft. As December Falls, Thecityisours, Defences, Glass Heart, Dream Awake, Lastelle, Royals, Lightwave, Palmist
www.facebook.com/events/2915445958723399
John Moody (guitar) | The Four Horseshoes, Nursling <16:30>
www.thefourhorseshoes.co.uk
—- Live Music (Covers) —-
Halloween with The Estelles (Motown, Portsmouth) | Bacaro <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/970740610176567
—- DJs and Club Nights —-
Halloween Party Night | Trilogy Nightclub Southampton <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/197761925765894
Karaoke with Aura Jay | The Edge <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/266184285430417
Orange Rooms Presents: Carnevil | Orange Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/168308548822613
The Haunted House Party | Engine Rooms <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/150215897299485
Halloween | The Shooting Star <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2658046391158649
Cocktails & Scaryoke | The Stage Door <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3091873604366252
Kids Halloween Disco | Brass Monkey <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/406085651162544
—- Shows —-
The Greatest Love of All (ft. the music of Whitney Houston) | Mayflower Theatre <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/517858235587286
<sold out> Dawn’s Spooky Kookie Tea Party | The Stage Door <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/592464095275514
—— Events —-
Halloween Quiz | Cricketers, Bedford Place <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/236543215122268
The Winston Quiz | The Winston Pub <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/367999231748618
Halloween Paddle – | The Paddle Centre, Swanwick <15:45>
www.facebook.com/events/379225413682511
Half Term Spooky Creature Art Session | Board in the City <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/240970934577338
Children’s Halloween Brunch | Funky Flamingo <12:00>
www.facebook.com/events/391504712573286
Bat Box Making on Halloween | Lepe Country Park <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/546812143065011
Half-moon Havoc | Nu Game Arcade <15:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3106538549567513
Volunteer Day | Sholing Valleys Study Centre <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/242899821008061
==== MONDAY 01 NOVEMBER ====
–— Live Music —-
Write a Note | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30>
Poetry open mucic and music from Dan O’Farrell
www.facebook.com/events/3024885634437703
Rain City (rock, California) | The Joiners <19:00>
Support: Aceres, Siamese
www.facebook.com/events/107730971210441
University Lunchtime Concert: Playing Miles Davis, Birth of The Cool | Turner Sims <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/383362990191923
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