What's on inSouthampton


Welcome to Southampton

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Southampton - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Southampton to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

Editor's Picks






Forthcoming events in Southampton

23
JAN
Southampton B2B Growth Expo 2025 | Book your stand
Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl

BOOST YOUR BUSINESSExhibition Speakers Networking WorkshopsWelcome to B2B Growth Expo a premier exhibition designed to connect businesses from across the UK and beyond. As Southamptons biggest B2B event it serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration innovation and growth…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: +447913 027482
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03
MAY
MNW Professional Wrestling
Central Hall

Featuring Former WWE starsNina SamuelsJakk SellstromBritish Wrestling Legend and former head coach of WWE NXT UK James MasonSouthamptons own superstar JJ Gale and the charismatic Ricky Knight Jr.There will be many more names added and a surprise guest or two so find…

Category: Sports

TEL: 02380 237700
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03
MAY
TEACH REX LIVE – TREX SHOW
Central Hall

After receiving over 3000 5 reviews for their events and selling out hundreds of shows all over the UK the award‐winning Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique interactive show BACK to the families of Southampton…

Category: Family Events

TEL: 02380 237700
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03
MAY
Backyard Cinema’s Romeo + Juliet
Central Hall

Baz Luhrmanns acclaimed Romeo Juliet will be screened at Central Hall accompanied by a live choir and musicians.The event comes from Backyard Cinema who have been selling out film screenings down in London for a whopping 10 years and now…

TEL: 02380 237700
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03
MAY
Milton Jones: Ha!milton Comedy Tour
Central Hall

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm but at least he doesnt make a song and dance about it.He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffesand theres a bit about tomatoes.You might…

TEL: 02380 237700
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03
MAY
Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous
Central Hall

Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE the worlds greatest living explorer as he goes beyond his record‐breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.Sir Ranulph has circumnavigated the surface of the globe from…

Category: Family Events

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Tourist Attractions


Exbury Gardens and Steam

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway is a magical place in the New Forest National ParkThe Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre 100 hectare site, world‐famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. This earthly paradise offers a riot of colour in spring,…

Southampton City Art Gallery

Southampton City Art Gallery can offer something for everyone, whether you're young or old, a lifelong fan or going to a gallery for the first time. Exhibitions and displays range from ancient culture to the cutting‐edge and the Gallery is internationally renowned for its impressive art collection,…

Calshot Castle

Calshot castle was built by Henry VIII in 1539, as part of his chain of defences along the English south coast. At the time invasions were feared from either the French or Spanish navies and the Castle was built on a shingle spit close to the deep water…

Museum of Archaeology

The Museum of Archaeology in Southampton displays artefacts from prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and medieval Southampton. It also has objects from outside Southampton, including some from ancient Egypt. God's House Tower itself is a fascinating historic building. God's House Tower stands at the south‐east corner of…

Southampton Maritime Museum

The museum contains displays relating to Southampton's history as a trading and passenger port. There is a collection of large model ships, including a model of the Queen Mary. The museum has been gifted or acquired a large number of items relating to the Titanic disaster.…

147 Executive Club

SnookerPool Hall at 147 Executive Club in Southampton, Hampshire. Contact venue on 023 80223670 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

Want more?

Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Southampton? See our list of attractions in Southampton, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.