Here are your weekly event listings for all that’s going on in Southampton! If you don’t see your event here please be sure to create a Facebook event at least a week in advance.
Dolphins at Highfield Underpass
==== TUESDAY 07 JUNE ==== —- Live Music —- Magnolia Park (alt / indie, Orlando – USA) + Lil Lotus + Smrtdth | The Joiners <19:00> www.facebook.com/events/557443272613373
==== WEDNESDAY 08 JUNE ==== —- Live Music —- Press Club (Aus), Jetski Babylon (alt rock, Southampton), Meg Lawernson | The Joiners <19:30> www.facebook.com/events/758029551850799
==== THURSDAY 09 JUNE ==== —- Live Music —- Hugh Budden (blues, Bournemouth) & Andy Stone | Belgium and Blues <20:30> www.facebook.com/events/672187710677330
Happy Jubilee weekend Southampton! There’s a lot on offer, from official events such as The Big Platinum Festival at Mayflower Park, to countless street parties. There’s also Environmental Rock at The Hobbit, a street food festival at Royal Victoria Country Park, and more live music than you can shake a stick at
As always, let us know if you have an event to list or if you enjoyed an event after finding it through Shop Local.
==== WEDNESDAY 01 JUNE ==== —- Live Music —- Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:30> www.facebook.com/events/596990324837762
==== THURSDAY 02 JUNE ==== —- Live Music —- The Gaslight Sessions (local artist showcase) | The Platform Tavern <20:00> ft. Pegasuses, ChaWk, Raygo Bloom www.facebook.com/events/542997480661092
—- DJs and Club Nights —- All Hands on Decks DnB Boat Party | Town Quay Marina – Southampton <18:30> ft. Benny Page, Ego Trippin, Ripraw, Hugo Logic, Abstrakt, Griser, Shakez www.facebook.com/events/693554505169280
==== SATURDAY 04 JUNE ==== —- Live Music —- Environmental Rock 2022 | The Hobbit <12:00> ft music. Southampton University Jazz Band, XR Samba, All Day Open Mic ft stalls from environmental groups, vegetarian food www.facebook.com/events/1339877123089215
The Monochrome Set (post-punk, London) | The Joiners <19:30> www.facebook.com/events/310958881007555 Support: Dan O’Farrell & The Difference Engine, Continental Liaison
—- DJs and Club Nights —- High Tide Garden Party ft. Alisha | Sobar <14:00> Also ft: Collective States, Jencem, Chris Campbell, Jack Walker, Rossy & Sean Guillermo, Liam Probert www.facebook.com/events/3308754592779355
==== SUNDAY 05 JUNE ==== —- Live Music —- Zen Juddhism (rock, Southampton), Broken Links, The Last Siren | Heartbreakers <20:00> www.facebook.com/events/1027208037937068
—- Events —- The Big Platinum Festival | Mayflower Park <10:00> ft. Music and dancing from across the Commonwealth, street food, Djs, fun fair, workshops, circus www.facebook.com/events/1042806856275646
Live Music with Sunday Roast | Whiskey Blue <15:00 – 17:00>
It’s the final stretch of our City of Culture bid, with Southampton featuring on a One Show special this Tuesday. Please back the bid in any way you can, and follow / share their posts. As for this week’s culture – there’s plenty of it!
Southampton Ukulele Jam playing to Touch CIC’s “Walk With Us” half way round their 10km walk around Southampton, with Daniel the giant puppet.
==== TUESDAY 24 MAY ==== —- Live Music —- David Cross Band (prog rock, ex-King Crimson) | The 1865 <19:30> Support: Dandelion Charm www.facebook.com/events/363460805298758
Aaron West and the Roaring 20s (indie rock concept band, Philadelphia – USA) | The Loft <19:30> www.facebook.com/events/280956234057678 – side project of Wonder Years frontman
==== FRIDAY 27 MAY ==== —- Live Music —- GHT Lates #2 | God’s House Tower <19:00> ft. The RealRaj, Pegasuses, The Diamond Family Archive www.facebook.com/events/5107088396053220
Reawaken (Female-fronted rock, Southampton) – “Parallel” Launch Party Southampton | Suburbia <18:30> Support: Defences, Lightwave, Adalia www.facebook.com/events/444089374183378
==== SATURDAY 28 MAY ==== —- Live Music —- Nick Harper (singer-songwriter and guitarist, London) Southampton (in Person and Online Tickets) | The Art House <19:30> www.facebook.com/events/1187926455277959
==== SUNDAY 29 MAY ==== —- Live Music —- MC Lars (hip hop, California – USA) + Ruled by Raptors + The Doubleclicks + Schaffer the Darklord | The Joiners <19:00> www.facebook.com/events/3140224972897525
London Concert Orchestra presents: The Best of John Williams | Mayflower Theatre <17:00> www.facebook.com/events/393073864629274 ft. the iconic film scores of John Williams inc E.T., Jaws, Superman, Star Wars
In the week that Southampton appoints its 800th mayor, here are your event listings.
Marja Mortensson, a traditional Saami Reindeer herder singer, will be at the Turner Sims on Thursday. We are very fortunate to have Turner Sims, bringing world-renowned world music artists to Southampton.
—- Events —- Sotonettes WI Book Club – ‘between the Stops’ by Sandi Toksvig | Southampton – Request location info <19:00> www.facebook.com/events/278426251098430
==== FRIDAY 20 MAY ==== —- Live Music —- Robert Jon & The Wreck (funky rock ‘n soul, California – USA) | The Brook <19:30> www.facebook.com/events/4472146366204889
==== SATURDAY 21 MAY ==== —- Live Music —- Dan O’Farrell (singer-Songwriter, Southampton) & The Difference Engine | The Wellington Arms <22:00> www.facebook.com/events/553787172832980
There’s a bit of an American these this week with plenty of bands from across the Atlantic. Perhaps they’re trying to compete with the allure of Eurovision? The Allergies gig on Thursday looks very tasty too.
Dreadzone at The Brook. Wishing MC Spee, who was absent due to illness, a speedy recovery.
==== TUESDAY 10 MAY ==== —- Live Music —- Illumanti Hotties (indie rock, Los Angeles – USA) | The Joiners <19:30> Support: Ducks Ltd, Mal www.facebook.com/events/510790237431702
A bumper 2-week listings to take us over the May Day bank holiday. Some highlights include Dutty Moonshine Big Band, Grant Sharkey’s album launch, Our Propaganda, Reef, 2 comedy clubs, Circus Extreme, The Vivienne, Sigma, a Skyrim-themed power metal band, Chainska Brassika, Keepers Brew, Feeder, an Elvis-Nirvana crossover, and the brilliant-sounding ‘London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra’. Enjoy, Southampton!
The Sweetchunks Band at The Stage Door last week, singing their ode to Southampton’s City of Culture bid in what should probably be the city’s national anthem
==== THURSDAY 28 APRIL ==== —- Live Music —- Gaslight Sessions | The Platform Tavern <20:30> ft: Rob Clamp, Helen Gentile and Lewis Wood, Dan O’Farrell www.facebook.com/events/1160523041367463
Grant Sharkey (double bass / comedy, Southampton): ‘social Musica’ Album Launch (in-person & Online) | The Art House <19:30> www.facebook.com/events/960764088178804
==== SATURDAY 30 APRIL ==== —- Live Music —- Dirty DC (tribute) – Special Bon Scott / Brian Johnson Show | The Brook <19:00> www.facebook.com/events/3080536572164449
—- Events —- May Tales… Stories Spring to Life, with Firey Festivals, New Growth and Frivolity | The Bookshop Alehouse <20:00> www.facebook.com/events/1751105085275497
Ebony Rockers Mural: The Film (Premier) | MAST Mayflower Studios, Guildhall Square <18:00>
==== SUNDAY 08 MAY ==== —- Live Music —- Sheafs (indie rock, Sheffield) + SINS (indie rock, South Coast) | The Joiners <19:00> www.facebook.com/events/990972485139259
Awaken the Chaos 2022 – 10 Years of ‘The Revolution Continues’ (hardcore punk, London) | The Joiners <17:00> also ft. Splitkuckle, Cold Hard Truth, Realm of Torment, Hatebreed UYC (cover set), The Argent Dawn, Cruelty, Overturn, My Cross To Bare, Hardout, Plead, Supress, Severance, Violent Offence www.facebook.com/events/401378051626642
Nestled round the corner from Bedford Place on the newly pedestrianised Carlton Place you’ll find Cheshire Cat Clothing – a brand new bohemian / festival-esque clothing store, bringing colourful clothing to Southampton and adding to an increasingly alternative feel in the area.
In the back you’ll also find WitchLox’s studio, who specialise in dreadlocks, alternative hairdressing, extensions, dread beads, wigs, as well as maintenance of the above.
As you can see from the photo, the store is gorgeously laid out and well worth a visit for the aesthetics alone. Owl themed items seem especially popular and don’t last long on the shelves. Prices are more affordable than I guessed given the quality on offer. Cheshire Cat Clothing assures us that items are ethically sourced and a portion of profits is returned to assist NGOs carrying out philanthropic work in the countries of origin.
Some great listings for you this week Southampton, including a rather outrageous clash between Beardyman and The Four Owls on Thursday, which also clashes with the launch of Ruby’s Jam (the new guise of the brilliant Mango Jam). Happy Easter!
Golden Groove Ukraine Fundraiser at Mettricks Portswood
==== TUESDAY 12 APRIL ==== —- Live Music —- Arcade Hearts (indie, Portsmouth) + Tom Millichamp | Heartbreakers <19:30> www.facebook.com/events/954126225493665
—- DJs and Club Nights —- Rocktail Riot – Alternative Club Night Presents Foo Fighters Special | The Shooting Star <22:00> www.facebook.com/events/1011817173048068
Stu Larsen (singer-songwriter, Queensland, Australia) + Ed Patrick + Martha St. Arthur + Joe Hicks | The Brook <19:30> www.facebook.com/events/879155692731314
==== SATURDAY 16 APRIL ==== —- Live Music —- Apocalypse Spring Break | The Loft <14:00> Tributes: Dookie (Green Day), Revenged UK (Avenge Sevenfold), Tonedefs (Deftones), Ghosted (Ghost) Originals: Dead Romantic, Seething Akira, The Injester www.facebook.com/events/457984899141778
This week, Mad Professor, Omar Perry, Dreadzone’s Earl 16, and the Headsessions Soundsystem team up to pay tribute to the legendary Lee Scratch Perry.
BC Camplight, Imelda May, Lynks, Nicky Blackmarket and Dylan Moran are just a handful of the acts playing in Southampton this week. There’s even a tribute to the in-series band ‘Scarecrow Boat’ from Parks and Recreation, and 2 free opportunities to see the excellent outdoor dance theatre performance of ‘Ride’.
One – An Evening of One Act Plays | MAST (Mayflower Studios) <19:45> – The Regina Monologues by Jenny Wafer and Rebecca Russell – Your Life Is A Feature Film by Alan Minieri www.facebook.com/events/276878124616950
==== FRIDAY 08 APRIL ==== —- Live Music —- Tribute to Lee Scratch Perry with Mad Professor, Omar Perry, Earl 16, Brother Culture, Headsessions Soundsystem | Sobar <21:00> www.facebook.com/events/702450141163754
Scarecrow Boat (this appears to be a tribute to the ‘Parks and Recreation’ band of the same name) | The Joiners <19:30> Support: Caravan Club www.facebook.com/events/2519190998216170
