Get ready for an electrifying early-evening session of high-octane electronic music as Italian trance and techno pioneer Mauro Picotto heads to Engine Rooms in Southampton on Saturday 5th September 2026! Celebrated worldwide as the creator of iconic millennium dance anthems including Komodo, Lizard, and Iguana, Picotto brings his signature razor-sharp production, big drops, and timeless classics to the south coast alongside hard dance legend BK.
Event Schedule & Timetable
Operating hours and performance schedule for Mauro Picotto + Support at Engine Rooms:
- Event Date: Saturday 5th September 2026.
- Doors Open: 5:00 PM BST (17:00).
- Last Entry: 7:00 PM BST (19:00). Late arrivals may be refused entry without refund.
- Event Curfew: 11:45 PM BST (23:45).
- Venue Location: Engine Rooms, West Quay Road Industrial Estate, Southampton (SO15 1GZ).
Ticket Prices & Admission Options
Pricing tiers and entry requirements:
- Early Bird Ticket: £10.00 (+ booking fees).
- Second Release Ticket: £12.50 (+ booking fees).
- Final Release Ticket: £15.00 – £19.50 (+ booking fees).
- Age Limit & ID Requirements: Strictly 18+ event. Valid physical photographic ID (Passport, UK Driving License, or PASS-approved card) is mandatory for entry. Digital copies or photo IDs on phones will not be accepted.
- Primary Ticketing Partner: Skiddle.
Lineup & Artist Overview
What to expect from this high-energy trance and hard dance lineup:
- Mauro Picotto: Legendary Italian DJ and producer known worldwide for his seminal BXR label releases and timeless trance-techno anthems like “Komodo (Save a Tear)”, “Lizard (Gonna Get You)”, “Iguana”, and “Proximus”.
- BK: Hard dance royalty and Nugroove pioneer behind iconic club classics like “Revolution”, “Bad Ass”, and “Music Is Moving”.
- Support DJs: High-octane supporting sets from hard dance favourites Kaylene, Ronnie Garret, and DJ Degrees.
Venue Amenities & Facilities
Facilities provided at Engine Rooms:
- Warehouse Space: An 800-capacity industrial venue equipped with a powerful VOID acoustics sound system and full club lighting production.
- Bars & Drinks: Main hall bars stocked with draught lagers, ciders, spirits, mixers, and soft drinks.
- Facilities: Dedicated indoor cloakroom, outdoor smoking courtyard, and merchandise area.
Accessibility Information
Access details for visitors to Engine Rooms:
- Step-Free Access: Ground-level entrance directly from the exterior car park into the main dancing area and bar.
- Accessible Restrooms: Dedicated key-accessible disabled toilet facility on the ground floor.
- Companion Tickets: Free carer/essential companion tickets can be arranged in advance by contacting Engine Rooms customer support.
How to Get to Engine Rooms
Travel options for reaching West Quay Road Industrial Estate (SO15 1GZ):
- By Train: Southampton Central Railway Station is approximately a 10 to 12-minute walk from the venue (exiting via the South/Toys R Us side).
- By Bus: Local city buses stop along WestQuay Road and Harbour Parade, less than a 5-minute walk away.
- By Taxi / Rideshare: Taxi drop-off points are situated directly outside the venue in the industrial estate complex.
Parking Information
Parking options near West Quay Road:
- On-Site Parking: Limited parking spaces are available outside Engine Rooms within the West Quay Road Industrial Estate.
- Nearby Public Car Parks: Harbour Parade Car Park and WestQuay Multi-Storey Car Park are both within a 5-minute walk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Mauro Picotto performing at Engine Rooms?
- The event takes place on Saturday 5th September 2026, with doors opening at 5:00 PM BST (17:00), last entry at 7:00 PM (19:00), and the show concluding by 11:45 PM BST (23:45).
- Where is Engine Rooms located?
- Engine Rooms is situated at West Quay Road Industrial Estate, Southampton, Hampshire (SO15 1GZ).
- How much are tickets for this show?
- Tickets range from £10.00 (+ booking fee) for Early Bird entry up to £15.00–£19.50 (+ booking fee) for final release tickets.
- Who is supporting Mauro Picotto?
- Main support is provided by hard dance legend BK, alongside supporting DJ sets from Kaylene, Ronnie Garret, and DJ Degrees.
- What are the entry and age restrictions for this event?
- This is a strictly 18+ event. Physical photographic ID (Passport or UK Driving License) is 100% required upon entry. digital photo IDs on phones are not accepted. Last entry is strictly 7:00 PM BST.
- Is parking available at the venue?
- Yes, limited parking spaces are available directly outside Engine Rooms within the West Quay Road Industrial Estate, with additional public car parks nearby at Harbour Parade and WestQuay Multi-Storey Car Park.