Experience an unmissable night of experimental rock and post-punk as Vancouver seven-piece Concrete Vehicles perform live at Heartbreakers in Southampton on Tuesday 25th August 2026! Renowned for sending the Canadian underground music scene into ecstasy with their complex jazz-rock rhythms and unconventional song structures, this captivating group brings their debut album sound to the venue’s intimate upstairs stage.
Event Schedule & Timetable
Showtimes for Concrete Vehicles live at Heartbreakers:
- Event Date: Tuesday 25th August 2026
- Doors Open: 7:30 PM BST (19:30)
- Show Starts: 8:00 PM BST (20:00)
- Venue Location: Heartbreakers, 7–9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton (SO14 1JW)
Ticket Information & Entry Requirements
Ticket pricing and age admission policy:
- Ticket Price: £13.80 General Admission (£12.00 face value + booking fee).
- Age Restriction: Strictly 16 and over. Valid photo ID is required for entry. No refunds will be issued for under 16s purchasing tickets.
About the Band
Background on Concrete Vehicles and their live performance:
- Origins & Formation: Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, this seven-piece group began as a sprawling recording project between lifelong friends Hudson Schelesny and Ben Lock.
- Musical Style: Fuses experimental rock, post-punk, complex jazz-rock rhythms, saxophones, synths, and percussive layers into chaotic, cathartic compositions.
- Live Reputation: Celebrated for sending the Canadian underground music scene into ecstasy with unpredictable arrangements and high-energy live improvisation.
Venue Amenities & Facilities
Facilities provided at Heartbreakers:
- Ground Floor Bar: A craft beer bar offering draught beers, ciders, spirits, and soft drinks.
- Live Performance Room: An intimate upstairs venue space equipped for live band performances.
Accessibility & Special Requirements
Access details for visitors to Heartbreakers:
- Venue Layout: The ground-floor bar area is step-free; however, the live music room is situated upstairs via a flight of stairs.
- Access Assistance: Guests with specific accessibility requirements should contact venue management ahead of the show.
How to Get to Heartbreakers
Travel guidance for reaching Hanover Buildings in central Southampton:
- By Foot: Located on Hanover Buildings right opposite Palmerston Park, a 2-minute walk from Bargate and Westquay.
- By Train: Southampton Central Station is roughly a 10-minute flat walk via Civic Centre Road or Above Bar Street.
- By Bus: City bus routes stop at Vincent’s Walk, Above Bar Street, and Hanover Buildings immediately outside the venue.
- By Car: Accessible via Palmerston Road / East Park Terrace into Southampton city centre.
Parking Information
Parking options near Hanover Buildings:
- Eastgate Street Multi-Storey Car Park (SO14 3HB): Multi-storey car park located a 3-minute walk away.
- Westquay Shopping Centre Car Park: Covered parking available within a 5-minute walk.
- On-Street Parking: Pay-and-display parking bays along Hanover Buildings and Houndwell Place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Concrete Vehicles performing at Heartbreakers?
- The performance takes place on Tuesday 25th August 2026. Doors open at 7:30 PM BST (19:30), and the show starts at 8:00 PM BST (20:00).
- Where is Heartbreakers located?
- Heartbreakers is located at 7–9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton (SO14 1JW), opposite Palmerston Park.
- How much are tickets for the gig?
- General admission tickets are £13.80 per person (£12.00 face value plus booking fees).
- What genre of music do Concrete Vehicles play?
- Hailing from Vancouver, Concrete Vehicles play an energetic blend of experimental rock, post-punk, and complex jazz-rock rhythms.
- What is the age guidance for this show?
- The event is strictly 16 and over. Photo ID is required upon entry, and no refunds will be given for under 16s purchasing tickets.
- Where is parking located near Heartbreakers?
- Nearby parking options include Eastgate Street Multi-Storey Car Park (SO14 3HB) and Westquay Shopping Centre Car Park, both within a 3 to 5-minute walk.
- Is Heartbreakers accessible for wheelchair users?
- The ground-floor bar area is step-free; however, the upstairs live music room is accessed via stairs. Visitors with accessibility requirements are advised to contact the venue directly prior to arrival.