Southampton International Boat Show sets sail for its 55th year!

Back for its 55th edition, Southampton International Boat Show, Britain’s largest marine festival, is returning to Mayflower Park, Southampton. The show will be open from Friday 13 to Sunday 22 September, and promises to have something for everyone to enjoy. The biggest marine showcase in the UK provides the...

Troy Redfern brings UK tour to Joiners, Southampton this month

Following the release of his critically acclaimed new album Invocation, slide guitar virtuoso Troy Redfern embarks on an 11-date UK tour from Monday June 17th, bringing him to Southampton’s Joiners on June 25th. The UK tour will see Troy perform Invocation in it’s entirety, plus tracks from his previous albums that have never been played before. Troy...

Heritage Open Days returns in September

Heritage Open Days (HODs) returns this September with thousands of free events and experiences across the country. Brought to you by the National Trust, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and run by thousands of local organisations and volunteers, HODs brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community...

Turner Sims’ Summer Festival returns this month

Festival fans looking for affordable entertainment this summer will find plenty to enjoy at Turner Sims’ Summer Festival from 28 – 30 June. Live music, food stalls and free family activities will spill out of the venue and across the gardens of the University of Southampton’s Highfield Campus. Incredible...

Trans Pride returns to Southampton this month

Trans Pride Southampton returns for its third annual event this year. This year’s event will take place on the 29th June 2024. This event will begin with a protest march through Southampton, setting out from Oxford Street and finishing at the event’s venue, Edmund Kell Unitarian Church. The march...

October Books marks Independent Bookshop Week

October Books is Southampton’s main independent bookshop. Next week is Independent Bookshop Week, 15th – 22nd June and October Books is celebrating the occasion with a special event and by offering savings for everyone through the week. On June 17th, they will will be joined by Brazen Books founder...