Get ready for a huge day of live music across Southampton as Music in the City 2026 takes over venues and spaces across the city centre on Saturday 12th September 2026. With hundreds of performances covering a huge range of musical styles, there is plenty to discover throughout the day.
Whether you are looking for rock, pop, folk, jazz, DJs, blues, classical, soul, indie or something completely different, this guide brings together the Music in the City Southampton 2026 line-up, organised by venue with performance times, artists and genres.
Music in the City 2026 Line-Up
The Music in the City 2026 programme features 418 acts, 1,805 musicians, 59 venues and 48 genres across Southampton. The festival takes place on Saturday 12th September 2026, with performances spread across venues and spaces throughout the city.
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94 High Street Vault
94 High Street, Southampton SO14 2AA
All Bar One Southampton
West Quay, Unit 4 Level 3 Watermark, Southampton SO15 1QE
Andrew Cummings Stage (The Bandstand)
Palmerston Park, 104-108 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DT
Arundel Gardens
Albion Place, Castle Way (Outside Westquay)
Barraquito
78 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DF
Bottle & Stoat
45 Bedford Place Southampton
Cafe Nautical Mile
East Park Pavillion, 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton
Canute’s Palace
Porter’s Lane, Southampton
Castle Vault
Western Esplanade Southampton
Dancing Man Brewery
Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2AR
Dirty Barrel
33 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DG
Duke of Wellington
36 Bugle Street Southampton
Funky Flamingo
3 Winchester Street, Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2EL
God’s House Tower
Town Quay Road, Southampton SO14 2NY
God’s House Tower, Crawford Room
Town Quay Road, Southampton SO14 2NY
Heartbreakers
7-9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton SO14 1JX
HMV Southampton
176-178 High St, Southampton SO14 2BY
Holyrood DJ’s
3-5 Bernard Street Southampton
Holyrood Church
3-5 Bernard Street Southampton SO14 3AU
IO
Arch 17, Terminus Terrace, Southampton
John Hansard Gallery
142–144 Above Bar Street Southampton
John Lewis
West Quay Shopping Centre 23 Harbour Parade Southampton
King John’s Palace
Blue Anchor Lane Southampton SO14 2AE
Kwackers Restaurant & Sports Bar
Kwackers Sports Bar, Unit 18 / Level 2 West Quay South Southampton SO15 1DE
Lankester’s Vault
Corner of High & West Street Southampton SO14 2BS
London Road Brew House
67-75 London Road Southampton SO15 2AB
Mamacita’s
24 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DY
Marlands Shopping Centre
Civic Centre Road, Southampton SO14 7SJ
Medieval Merchant’s House
58 French St, Southampton SO14 2AT
O’Neill’s Southampton
O’Neills, 130-132 Above Bar Street Southampton SO14 7DU
Orange Rooms
1-2 Vernon Walk Southampton
Overdraft
29 Carlton Place Southampton
Planet Sounds
40 Terminus Terrace, Southampton
Quilter’s Vault
89 High Street, Southampton
Raven & Bine
16 Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DY
Retro Cafe
34 Bedford Place, Southampton SO15 2DG
Second Nature (room2)
1 Queens Terrace, Southampton SO14 3BP
Slug and Lettuce
Slug & Lettuce, 103-105 Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7FG
Southampton Masonic Hall
Masonic Hall, Albion Place, Southampton SO14 2DD
Southampton Uni Freshers Stage
Building 42 University Road, Southampton SO17 1BJ
St Joseph’s Church
48 Bugle St, Southampton
St Michael the Archangel
St Michael’s Square Bugle Street Southampton
St Michael’s Square
St Michael’s Square Southampton SO14 2AD
St Michael’s Vault
Vault under 11 St Michael’s Square Simnel Street Southampton SO14 2BE
The Alexandra
6 Bellevue Rd, Southampton
The Joiners
141 St. Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NS
The Loft
21 Lower Banister Street, Southampton SO15 2EH
The London Hotel
2 Terminus Terrace, Southampton
The Piano
The Platform Tavern
The Titanic Pub and Kitchen
The Undercroft
The White Star Tavern
Town Quay Park
Toys R Us Car Park
Vinilo Record Store
Weigh House
Weigh Vault
XOXO
Music in the City Southampton 2026: What to Expect
Music in the City brings live music to venues and locations across Southampton, turning the city into one big celebration of music.
The 2026 programme features a huge variety of performers, so there is plenty to choose from whether you enjoy live bands, acoustic performances, DJs, jazz, classical music, choirs or something a little different.
Is Music in the City Southampton Free?
One of the best things about Music in the City Southampton is that the event brings live music to venues and public spaces across the city, giving visitors the opportunity to discover a huge range of performances.
Some performances may have their own venue arrangements, so it is worth checking the individual venue before making specific plans.
Best Places to See Music in the City Southampton
There is no single Music in the City stage. Performances take place at venues and locations spread throughout Southampton, meaning you can create your own route around the city.
Several performances are concentrated around areas such as:
- Bedford Place and London Road
- Oxford Street and the surrounding Old Town
- Above Bar Street and the city centre
- Town Quay and the waterfront
- St Michael’s Square and the surrounding historic area
- Other venues and locations across central Southampton
Use the line-up above to find a venue or artist you want to see, then plan your route between performances.
Music in the City Southampton: How to Plan Your Day
With so many performances happening throughout the day, a little planning can make it much easier to see the artists you want.
A simple way to plan your Music in the City day:
- Search for your favourite artist. Use the search box above to quickly find them in the full line-up.
- Choose your venues. Look for performances taking place close to each other.
- Check the times. Many artists perform throughout the day, but some performances overlap.
- Leave time between venues. Give yourself enough time to walk between locations rather than trying to arrive at the exact start time every time.
- Keep an eye on the schedule. Event timings and performers can sometimes change, so check the latest information before heading out.
Tip: You do not have to stick to one venue for the whole day. Part of the fun is moving around Southampton and discovering different performers along the way.
Music in the City Southampton 2026: Genres and Music Styles
There is a huge variety of music across the 2026 programme, making it easy to find something that suits your taste.
Indie rock, rock and punk
Folk, acoustic and singer-songwriters
Pop and contemporary performances
Blues, soul and rhythm & blues
Jazz ensembles and classical performances
Reggae, Afrobeat, Latin and other styles
DJ sets and electronic performances
Choirs, musical theatre and other performances
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Music in the City Southampton 2026?
- Music in the City Southampton 2026 takes place on Sunday 27 September 2026, with live performances taking place throughout the day at venues and locations across Southampton city centre.
- Where can I find the Music in the City Southampton 2026 line-up?
- The full Music in the City Southampton 2026 line-up is listed above by venue, including performance times, artists and music genres.
- What time does Music in the City Southampton start?
- Performances begin from the morning and continue throughout the day, with different artists performing at venues across Southampton. Check the individual venue listings above for exact performance times.
- What music genres are included in Music in the City Southampton?
- The Music in the City programme includes a wide range of genres, including folk, indie rock, jazz, classical, pop, reggae, blues, soul, country, DJ sets, musical theatre and more.
- Which venues are taking part in Music in the City Southampton?
- Music in the City takes place across dozens of venues and locations in Southampton city centre, including pubs, bars, churches, shopping areas, public spaces, record shops and other locations.
- How can I find a particular Music in the City artist or venue?
- Use the search box on this page to quickly search the Music in the City Southampton line-up by artist, venue or genre.