The Beat: Dance Crazed Too UK Tour

Get ready to dance to timeless ska and 2-Tone hits as legendary British group The Beat brings The Beat: Dance Crazed Too UK Tour to O2 Guildhall Southampton on Saturday 3rd October 2026! Led by charismatic frontman Dave Wakeling, the influential band will perform iconic classics alongside fan favourites. Joined by special guest 2-Tone pioneers The Selecter and DJ Rhoda Dakar, this massive line-up promises an unmissable evening celebrating British ska culture. Tickets are £49.05 per person.

The Beat: Dance Crazed Too UK Tour Schedule & Evening Timings

Schedule and timing details for the concert at O2 Guildhall Southampton:

• Event Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026.
• Doors Open: 7:00 PM BST.
• Curfew: 11:00 PM BST.
• Support Acts: Features special guests The Selecter and DJ Rhoda Dakar ahead of The Beat taking to the stage.

Concert Highlights & Line-up Details

Featured performers, show highlights, and venue details for this major ska celebration:

• The Beat Starring Dave Wakeling: Fronted by founding vocalist Dave Wakeling, performing timeless ska classics such as “Mirror in the Bathroom”, “Too Nice to Talk To”, “Hands Off… She’s Mine”, and “Save It for Later”.
• Co-Headlining 2-Tone Icons: Special guest appearances from 2-Tone pioneers The Selecter, delivering hits like “On My Radio” and “Three Minute Hero”.
• Opening DJ Set: DJ set by Rhoda Dakar, former lead singer of The Bodysnatchers and Special AKA collaborator.
• Historic Civic Venue: Hosted in the main auditorium of O2 Guildhall Southampton, the premier live music venue in Southampton City Centre.

Ticket Information & Box Office Booking

Pricing and venue entry requirements for O2 Guildhall Southampton:

• Standard Ticket Price: £49.05 per person (includes booking and facility fees).
• Ticket Options: General Admission Stalls Standing and Reserved Balcony Seating tiers available.
• Age Restriction: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. General Admission standing is restricted to ages 14 and over.
• Direct Booking: Reserve tickets online via the official Academy Music Group and Ticketmaster box office portals.

How to Get to O2 Guildhall Southampton

Travel options for reaching West Marlands Road, Southampton (SO14 7LP):

• By Train: Southampton Central Railway Station is a 5-to-7-minute walk away via Commercial Road and Civic Centre Road.
• By Bus: Major city and regional bus routes stop along Above Bar Street, Commercial Road, and West Marlands Road right outside the venue.
• By Car: Accessible via the M3 (Junction 14) or M27 (Junction 3/5), following city centre signage towards the Cultural Quarter and Civic Centre.

O2 Guildhall Southampton Parking Information

Parking options convenient to the venue:

• Civic Centre Car Park: Multi-storey and surface pay-and-display parking located directly adjacent to the venue (SO14 7FJ).
• Grosvenor Square Car Park: Multi-storey parking situated a 3-minute walk away on Grosvenor Square (SO15 2UA).
• Disabled Parking: Designated Blue Badge parking spaces are available along West Marlands Road and inside the Civic Centre car park.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is The Beat: Dance Crazed Too UK Tour taking place at O2 Guildhall Southampton?

The concert takes place on Saturday 3rd October 2026. Doors open at 7:00 PM BST, with the main show starting at 7:45 PM BST.

Where is O2 Guildhall Southampton located?

The venue is located in the Civic Centre complex on West Marlands Road, Southampton City Centre (SO14 7LP).

How much are tickets for The Beat in Southampton?

Standard full price tickets are £49.05 per person for both General Admission Stalls Standing and Reserved Balcony Seating.

Who is supporting The Beat on this tour?

Special guest 2-Tone icons The Selecter and DJ Rhoda Dakar are supporting The Beat across all tour dates.

Are there age restrictions for this show?

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Standing areas in the stalls are strictly restricted to attendees aged 14 and above.