Where to Play in Southampton: Venues and Contacts for Musicians

Southampton offers a varied live music scene where independent musicians can find room to perform, from intimate club nights to established theatre stages. If you are looking to book dates in the city, it helps to know the ground: bars and clubs such as Budda Lounge, CoCo bar & lounge, Orange Rooms, Suburbia and the Playhouse Gentlmens Club host regular nights, while dedicated music spaces like Engine Rooms, The Brook, The 1865 and Sound Pop Academy cater to gigging bands. For larger productions, O2 Guildhall Southampton, Mayflower Theatre, MAST Mayflower Studios, The Berry Theatre, The Maskers theatre company and Turner Sims Concert Hall each have their own booking process. Cafe Parfait rounds out the smaller circuit. This directory gathers direct contact details so you can approach programmers yourself. We make no promises about bookings; success depends on your act, timing and how you pitch.