Experience a captivating evening of industrial music, provocation, and conceptual art as legendary Slovenian avant-garde pioneers Laibach perform live at The 1865 in Southampton on Thursday 1st October 2026! Presented by Divergent Promotions by arrangement with IBD, this landmark performance forms part of their UK MUSICK Tour. Since forming in 1980s Slovenia, Laibach have used pastiche, satire, and appropriation to address societal contradictions and challenge artistic norms. Spanning subversive pop reinterpretations, historic performances in North Korea, and theatrical soundscapes, their multi-disciplinary legacy promises a thought-provoking live spectacle. Tickets are priced at £34.66.
Laibach MUSICK Tour Event Schedule & Evening Timings
Schedule and evening timings for the live concert at The 1865:
- Event Date: Thursday 1st October 2026.
- Doors Open: 7:00 PM BST.
- Curfew: 11:00 PM BST.
- Tour Name: MUSICK Tour 2026.
Show Highlights & Live Performance Details
Featured artistic highlights and venue experience for this industrial music event:
- Industrial & Avant-Garde Icons: Since forming in 1980s Slovenia, Laibach have remained one of the world’s most influential and provocative conceptual music collectives.
- The MUSICK Tour Setlist: An immersive visual and sonic stage production presenting tracks from their MUSICK project alongside iconic re-interpretations and subversive classics.
- Spacious City-Centre Venue: Hosted inside The 1865, a 750-capacity independent venue equipped with a premier d&b audiotechnik sound system and state-of-the-art lighting rig.
- Age Limit: Ages 8 and over are welcome (under 14s must be accompanied by an adult).
Ticket Information & Entry Guidelines
Pricing and admission guidelines for The 1865:
- Ticket Price: £34.66 standard advance general admission per person.
- Digital Ticketing: Mobile e-tickets scanned upon entry at the doors.
- Age & ID Policy: Challenge 25 policy active at all venue bars; valid physical photographic ID required for alcohol purchases.
How to Get to The 1865
Travel options for reaching Brunswick Square, Southampton (SO14 3AR):
- By Train: Southampton Central Railway Station is approximately a 15-minute walk away (or a 5-minute taxi ride).
- By Bus: Local bus routes serving Bernard Street, Queensway, and Marsh Lane stop within a 2-minute walk of Brunswick Square.
- By Car: Accessible via the A33 (Bernard Street / Marsh Lane) near the historic waterfront and docks area.
The 1865 Parking Information
Parking options near Brunswick Square:
- On-Street Parking: Pay-and-display street parking is available along Brunswick Square and nearby side streets (meter charges apply until 8:00 PM).
- College Street Car Park: Open-air surface pay-and-display car park located just a 2-minute walk away on College Street (SO14 3DZ).
- Gloucester Square Car Park: Open-air surface pay-and-display car park situated a 5-minute walk away off High Street (SO14 2GH).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When are Laibach performing at The 1865?
- The live performance takes place on Thursday 1st October 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM BST, the show starts at 7:30 PM BST, and the event finishes by 11:00 PM BST.
- Where is The 1865 located?
- The 1865 is located on Brunswick Square, Southampton, Hampshire (SO14 3AR).
- How much are tickets for Laibach in Southampton?
- Advance general admission tickets are priced at £34.66 per person.
- What is the age restriction for this concert?
- The event is strictly 8+. Attendees under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
- Where can I park near The 1865?
- Pay-and-display parking is available along Brunswick Square. Nearby off-street options include College Street Car Park (SO14 3DZ) and Gloucester Square Car Park off High Street (SO14 2GH).