Secret Garden Series with Chicane

Calling all Southampton music lovers! The ultimate open-air celebration is back to set your summer ablaze. On Friday 10 July 2026, the legendary Secret Garden Series with Chicane takes over the city’s most beloved outdoor sanctuary: The Hobbit Pub Garden (SO14 0JZ). Throwing open its doors from 18:00 (6:00 PM BST), this spectacular daytime garden party teams up with the club giants at EngineRooms Southampton to deliver an unforgettable evening packed with pure summer energy. Brace yourself for an immersive journey through electronic music, soundtracked live by a genre-defining pioneer.

Secret Garden Series with Chicane Event Timings

• 18:00 (6:00 PM BST): Doors Open & Garden Vibe Activation — Step into the lush surroundings of The Hobbit Pub Garden. The initial EngineRooms resident DJs take control of the decks, spinning deep house and progressive electronic grooves as the sunshine fades.
• 20:00 (8:00 PM BST): Primary Warm-Up Sets — The open-air arena shifts gears into classic trance beats, building up the crowd energy as the garden illumination takes effect.
• 21:00 (9:00 PM BST): Strict Last Entry Window — Final call for all standard ticket entry lanes. Gate teams enforce the curfew, and new arrivals after this time will be refused entry under venue safety measures.
• 21:15 (9:15 PM BST): Chicane Live Headliner Set — Dance music legend Chicane steps up to the main garden stage booth, delivering an immersive, high-energy headline set filled with genre-shaping electronic masterclasses.
• 23:00 (11:00 PM BST): Garden Party Concludes & Afterparty Transition — The main garden sound system powers down. Visitors with valid combo passes begin the short transit over to the Suburbia Southampton club rooms.
• 23:30 (11:30 PM BST) until Late: The Official Afterparty — The electronic energy moves deep underground at Suburbia, keeping the baseline thumping and the summer vibe alive until the early morning hours.

Ticket Tiers & Booking Rates

The production features a tiered allocation system. Early phases have completely sold out, with final general access allocations running critically low:

• Early Bird Release: £10.00 base + booking fee (Total £11.25) — [SOLD OUT].
• First Release Tickets: £12.50 base + booking fee (Total £14.00) — [SOLD OUT].
• Final Release Tickets: £15.00 base + booking fee (Total £16.75) — Extremely limited capacity remaining. Valid for full general admission access to The Hobbit Pub Garden event line.
• VIP Queue-Jump Pass: £25.00 base + booking fee (Total £27.75) — Grants priority fast-track queue entry into The Hobbit Pub Garden, premium area access, and guaranteed club entry to the official Suburbia Afterparty.
• Standalone Afterparty Allocation: £6.00 general entry — Valid strictly and exclusively for the post-event club sequence at Suburbia Southampton (does not grant entry to the daytime garden show). On sale for 4 more days only.

Strict Entry and Age Restrictions

• 18+ Age Identification: This event is strictly limited to adults aged 18 and over. The venue security management enforces a 100% mandatory ID verification policy at the gates. Only valid, original photo driving licenses or international passports are accepted—digital copies or photos on mobile screens are rejected.
• R.O.A.R. Policy: The venue management retains the Right of Admission Refusal (R.O.A.R.) at all times to preserve a safe, high-energy, and welcoming summer garden party dynamic for all attendees.

How to Get to The Hobbit Pub Garden

The event is staged at one of Southampton’s most historic alternative nightlife locations:

• The Venue Address: The Hobbit Pub Garden, 134 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton, SO14 0JZ.
• By Train: Highly accessible for out-of-town travelers. The venue sits a comfortable 12-minute walk from Southampton St Denys Railway Station, or a quick 5-minute taxi link from Southampton Central Station.
• By Bus: Extensive local networks run straight past the front entrance doors. Board the Bluestar line 1, Bluestar line 2, or central UniLink U6 networks, dropping off directly at the “Bevois Valley” or “Beaconsfield Road” designated stops.
• By Foot to Suburbia: For VIP ticket holders heading to the afterparty, Suburbia is located just 600 yards further down the Bevois Valley corridor, making the post-11:00 PM transition a flat, easy 4-minute walk.

Where to Park Near The Hobbit

The Hobbit does not feature a private customer car park, and parking directly on Bevois Valley Road is strictly regulated. However, there are much closer public council lots and street zones located within a brief 3 to 7-minute walk of the venue entrance:

• Amoy Street Car Park (SO15 2DR): A highly convenient council-managed surface car park located just a 5-minute walk from The Hobbit via the modern pedestrian paths. It uses the PayByPhone application system and offers affordable hourly rates.
• On-Street Pay & Display Bays (Bevois Valley Road Corridor): Limited council parking bays line the surrounding neighborhood streets (such as dynamic zones near Kings Park Road). Always double-check local street signage and the PayByPhone app location codes, as parking restrictions remain active late into the evening.

Frequently Asked Questions

What date and time is the Secret Garden Series with Chicane?

The event takes place on Friday 10 July 2026 at The Hobbit Pub Garden. Doors officially open at 18:00 (6:00 PM BST), and the open-air garden party runs until 23:00 (11:00 PM BST) before the afterparty begins.

When is the last entry time for the event?

There is a strict last entry policy enforced at the venue gates. All ticket holders must pass through security by 21:00 (9:00 PM BST) at the latest; arrivals after this time will be refused entry.

What are the age restrictions for this garden party?

This is a strictly 18+ adult event. The venue security operates a 100% ID mandatory check policy at the door. You must present a valid, physical photo ID (passport or driving license) to gain entry.

Where does the official afterparty take place?

The electronic action moves down the street to Suburbia Southampton (located in Bevois Valley) from 23:30 (11:30 PM BST) until the early hours of the morning. Separate or VIP combo tickets are required for entry.

Are tickets still available for Chicane at The Hobbit?

Early Bird and First Release tickets are completely sold out. Only a final few Final Release tickets (£16.75) and VIP combo tickets (£27.75) remain available for purchase online.