Get ready for an immersive dive into neo-psychedelic rock as Spiral Drive takes the stage at Heartbreakers in Southampton on Thursday 3rd September 2026! The visionary project of German-Austrian multi-instrumentalist and music producer Raphaël Neikes, Spiral Drive brings a seamless fusion of psychedelic rock, spacey soundscapes, alternative indie, and hypnotic heavy grooves to an intimate underground live room setting.
Event Schedule & Timetable
Operating hours and gig schedule for Spiral Drive at Heartbreakers:
- Event Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026.
- Doors Open: 7:30 PM BST (19:30).
- Show Starts: 8:00 PM BST (20:00).
- Curfew / Finish Time: 11:00 PM BST (23:00).
- Venue Location: Heartbreakers, 7-9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton (SO14 1JX).
Ticket Prices & Admission Options
Pricing details and entry restrictions for the show:
- Standard Admission Ticket: £14.95 (Face value £13.00 + £1.95 booking fee).
- Age Limit & Restrictions: 16+ only. Strictly no refunds will be issued for under-16 ticket holders.
- Primary Ticketing Partner: See Tickets.
Performance & Artist Overview
What to expect from the live performance:
- Spiral Drive: The visionary neo-psychedelic project created by German-Austrian multi-instrumentalist and music producer Raphaël Neikes.
- Musical Style: A hypnotic blend of neo-psychedelia, space rock, grunge, psych-pop, and indie rock—drawing artistic comparisons to Tame Impala, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Queens of the Stone Age, and MGMT.
- Live Sound: Known for sprawling live jam sessions, fuzzed-out guitars, heavy rhythms, and multi-layered soundscapes featuring tracks from Unity, Visions in Bloom, and single hits like “Space Train”.
Venue Amenities & Facilities
Facilities provided at Heartbreakers:
- Intimate Live Room: A 140-capacity basement music venue beneath the street-level bar, delivering an up-close and atmospheric sound experience.
- Cocktail Bar & Taproom: Ground-floor venue bar serving craft beers, draft lagers, ciders, spirits, and signature cocktails.
- Layout: Standing room only across the basement performance space.
Accessibility Information
Access details for visitors to Heartbreakers:
- Venue Layout: The ground-floor bar area provides flat step-free entrance from Hanover Buildings, with access to the basement gig room via internal stairs.
- Specific Access Requests: Due to historic building layout constraints in the basement, visitors requiring step-free access or specific assistance are asked to contact venue staff prior to booking.
How to Get to Heartbreakers
Travel options for reaching Hanover Buildings (SO14 1JX):
- By Train: Southampton Central Railway Station is approximately a 10 to 12-minute walk away through Houndwell Park/Bargate or a 4-minute taxi ride.
- By Bus: Hanover Buildings and Bargate bus stops are situated directly opposite the venue entrance, served by Bluestar, Uni-link, and First Bus routes.
- By Taxi / Rideshare: Vehicles can drop off passengers directly along Hanover Buildings or Vincent’s Walk.
Parking Information
Parking options near Hanover Buildings:
- On-Street Parking: Pay-and-display bays are available along Hanover Buildings, Queensway, and Houndwell Place.
- Nearby Car Parks: Eastgate Street Multi-Storey Car Park (SO14 3HB) and Westquay Multi-Storey Car Park are both within a 2 to 3-minute walk of Heartbreakers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When are Spiral Drive performing at Heartbreakers?
- The performance takes place on Thursday 3rd September 2026, with doors opening at 7:30 PM BST (19:30), the show starting at 8:00 PM (20:00), and the event finishing by 11:00 PM BST (23:00).
- Where is Heartbreakers located?
- Heartbreakers is situated at 7-9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, Hampshire (SO14 1JX).
- How much are tickets for the gig?
- Standard advance tickets are priced at £14.95 (inclusive of face value £13.00 plus booking fees).
- What are the age restrictions for this show?
- The show is strictly for ages 16 and over. No refunds will be issued for under-16 ticket buyers.
- Where can I purchase tickets?
- Tickets can be purchased online through See Tickets or authorized ticket providers.
- Is parking available near the venue?
- Yes, on-street pay-and-display parking is available on Hanover Buildings and Queensway, with off-street multi-storey parking nearby at Eastgate Street Multi-Storey Car Park.