So, after 7 years of mostly weekly posting (since December 2016, with a predicted 350 posts and 35,000 events featured) we've reached the end of 2023 and the end of the listings as written by Chris in their current form. We'll be announcing future exciting plans in 2024 so watch this space! For now, enjoy your mostly-a-list-of-New-Years-parties list of events happening in Southampton this week!
Our friends The Asylum at Voice FM (103.9FM in Southampton, Shop Local Southampton Radio Player around the world), also celebrate their last show tonight Wednesday 27 December from 2100-2300 so do tune in.
Thanks for your support and love over the years - if they helped you find about even one gig that you went on to love, then they succeeded in their goal.
Shop Local Southampton will of course continue and thrive, it's just my weekly listings that are stopping.
Due to the holidays please check with venues that regular events are running even if they're listed below.
Photo: A look back at some of our cover photos over the years.
==== WEDNESDAY 27 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Open Mic Night | The Dolphin, St Denys <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1010932093567391/?event_time_id=1010932166900717
---- Shows ----
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <14:00, 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366829004134
---- Events ----
Yoga with Emilie - Wednesday Evenings | You Massage Therapy <18:15>
www.facebook.com/events/3597040250511153/?event_time_id=3597040263844485
==== THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
One Lung (punk, Southampton) | Heartbreakers <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/7722137844468913
Luke Does Bublé - Tribute Act | The Millers Pond <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1377467716212883
---- Shows ----
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <14:00, 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366825670801
---- Events ----
Brasserie De La Senne Tap Take Over | Belgium and Blues <16:00>
www.facebook.com/events/220522444404303
Conservation Walk: Christmas Birds of Lake and Cemetery | Southampton Old Cemetery <10:30>
www.facebook.com/events/3605277383123290
Christmas Quiz | The Cowherds <18:30>
www.facebook.com/events/716975467134181
==== FRIDAY 29 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
The Pete Harris Blues Band | The Dolphin, St Denys <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/402404382157356
Johnny Cash Tribute | Griffin Bar & Grill <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/866319691752942
Retro 8 Night ft. Butterfly Collective, The Decatonics | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2992759387522924
Route 66 | Robin Hood <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/741685420937293
---- Live Music (Covers) ----
MJs Whipround | The Platform Tavern <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1107312043607370
---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Ronnie Spiteri Presents: Before | Café Parfait <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1018291912834437
Quiet Life (goth & alternative night) New Year's Eve Eve Eve | The Shooting Star <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/941638050928046
Mix Tape Fridays | Orange Rooms <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/6720383221361908
---- Shows ----
Stand Up Comedy Night | The Attic, Totton <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/362957646421218
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <13:00, 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366845670799
---- Events ----
Biodanza | Bitterne United Reformed Church <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1779048782566484
Saints vs Plymouth Argyle | St Mary's Stadium <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/314647284835160
Discover Scuba Diving - Daytime Sessions | Andark Diving and Watersports <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/183169194870371
==== SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER ====
---- Live Music ----
Skamaggedon (ska, Southampton) - Live | Robin Hood <20:45>
www.facebook.com/events/7222932937719418
Abba Reunion Festive Party | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2610276685806007
---- Live Music (Covers) ----
Bifröst (rock / metal, Southampton) | The Firehouse <21:30>
www.facebook.com/events/731883058319664
---- DJs and Club Nights ----
Jurassic 2 Vinyl Djs | Belgium and Blues <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1233824937575078
---- Shows ----
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <14:00, 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366835670800
---- Events ----
Record Fair | The 1865 <10:00>
www.facebook.com/events/349176697816196
==== SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER ====
---- New Years Parties - Live Music ----
Blackout (rock covers) New Years Eve Party - The Last Ever Gig in the Hallowed Rock Venue | The Firehouse <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1718098192034945
The Guillotine Union Boys (wokeabilly), Sarah Child (human jukebox), Silver Tower | The Art House <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/282037934304185
Bandeoke with the Wedding Toasters & Aura Jay | The Stage Door <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1104601007583146
The Devil's Damned String Band (bluegrass, South Coast) | Belgium and Blues <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/353542353795979
Joiners 90s night ft Psychodelia (punk and grunge), The Talk (Britpop), Maximum Highs (Britpop) | The Joiners <20:30>
www.facebook.com/events/248861197945980
Soul Club | The 1865 <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1012840336550838
Sykick Surfers (60s rock and blues covers) | The Rover Inn <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/903165347693253
The Underdogs (rock & pop covers) | The Brook <19:30>
www.facebook.com/events/1019099969134012
The Rockafellas (pop rock covers) | The Ice House <14:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1088115365877329
---- New Years Parties - DJs and Club Nights ----
Speakeasy New Years Karaoke Party | Houdini's After Dark Bar <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/6977355142385227
Apocalypse Southampton - New Years Eve | Suburbia <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/688037703301284
New Years Eve Disco & Debauchery (70s Theme) / Disco Vs. Punk | Heartbreakers <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/896425822030543
New Years Eve Day 2 Night Drum & Bass Rave | Engine Rooms <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/3557122887909153
Word of Mouth Records - Nye Hat & Sunglasses Party | The Loft <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/284875667867244
New Years Eve Party | The Millers Pond <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1423171835280882
New Years Eve at Parfait | Cafe Parfait <22:00>
www.facebook.com/events/361492813066540
The Edmund Kell Nye Party 2023 | Edmund Kell Unitarian Church <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/344814201464870
New Years Eve | Medbar <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/727861119377937
New Year's Eve Celebration at Brave | Brave Night Lounge <21:00>
www.facebook.com/events/166764366520322
Nye | The Obelisk <20:00>
www.facebook.com/events/2093232697704813
New Year’s Eve | Cracklerock Tap House <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1316666982289143
New Years Eve | The Grand <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/718118927006156
New Year's Eve | Harbar on 6th <19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/660647929531330
New Years Eve 2023/2024 | 1932 <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/172485922621114
New Years Eve: Ultimate Latin Fiesta | Medbar <05:00>
www.facebook.com/events/1033197357886988
---- Shows ----
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Mayflower Theatre <13:00, 19:00>
www.facebook.com/events/300366792337471/?event_time_id=300366815670802
---- Events ----
Poor Things | Harbour Lights <18:00>
www.facebook.com/events/900338021505406
New Year's Eve Brunch | Medbar <13:00>
www.facebook.com/events/696589591866032