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...
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Tribute shows this July at Mayflower Theatre & MAST Mayflower Studios
The team at Mayflower Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios have announced details of the exciting and eclectic mix of musical tribute shows, which will be performing across both venues this July. With musical genres spanning the decades, audiences can enjoy the thrill of live performances across both venues this...
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...
Peace protest for Palestine to be held in Southampton this weekend
With the ongoing onslaught on civilians in Gaza by Israeli forces, this weekend there will once again be a peace protest held in Southampton, calling for a ceasefire. The protest will take place on Saturday, June 15th, from noon, outside the Civic Centre (opposite Stage Door). It is the...
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...
Wickham’s DiElle to support Scouting For Girls in Swanmore
By Vicky Greer. Hampshire singer-songwriter DiElle will support Scouting For Girls at their Swanmore College show on 22nd June. The singer, who has been featured on BBC radio several times and who has performed for King Charles, is known for her vulnerable lyrics and stripped-back acoustic sound, described as...
Quiz night set to raise funds for Southampton Mental Health Network
Quizzers are invited to sign-up for Southampton Mental Health Network’s charity Quiz & Supper Evening this July to be in with a chance of winning a whole host of prizes. The Southampton City Council-supported charity, which is on a mission to help the city become mental health friendly, is...
Winchester Comedy Festival’s Summer Gala is back
Comedy audiences are invited to an evening of stand-up with Winchester Comedy Festival’s Summer Gala at Theatre Royal Winchester on Friday 28 June. This is a brilliant evening of top comedy from a host of award-winning comedians who have appeared on and written for national TV and radio, including...
NoFit State circus brings its big top back to Eastleigh next month
Images by Mary Wycherley. The UK’s leading large-scale contemporary circus company, NoFit State, will bring their Big Top show SABOTAGE to Eastleigh for the very first time this July, after touring the UK and Europe to rave reviews. Discover this ‘awe-inspiring’ large scale circus spectacular from 11 July –...