Guildhall Square -The Cultural Quarter
Southampton’s bustling Guildhall Square is well known as the Cultural Quarter of the city. Proud to be the hub of live music venues, museums, galleries, bars, cafes, and restaurants, this part of Southampton has developed immensely over the years to become a vibrant and arts-enriched space.
The Cultural Quarter is home to the O2 Guildhall, The Stage Door, Southampton City Art Gallery, SeaCity Museum, John Hansard Gallery (Studio 144), City Eye and Mayflower Studios. Not only is there lots to do and see in the businesses surrounding Guildhall Square, but the space itself plays host to many events, installations and exhibitions such as Southampton's annual Chinese New Year celebrations, Southampton Pride and Oktoberfest.
Whether you're looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids, a great night out, some fantastic food or an entertaining show, there's something for every occasion in the Cultural Quarter.
To ensure the smooth running of events and minimise disruptions to residents and businesses in the area, important information and updates regarding upcoming activities in Guildhall Square will be posted here
Events in the Cultural Quarter
Showstopper!
Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016 Spontaneous musical comedy at its…
Showstopper: The Improvised Musical
The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ have announced more tour dates and West End…
Lost Atoms
Lost Atoms tells the story of a relationship: an extraordinary, transformative love. Or is that only…
The Art Club for Adults with Sarah L Goy
- Southampton City Art Gallery
- Nov 29, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
Take time out for yourself, switch off your phone and slow down at this creative group for…
Hand Painted Ukrainian Christmas Decorations with Viktoriia Bezugla
Join artist and tutor Viktoriia Bezugla to hand paint these beautiful Ukrainian decorations to hang…
Step Into Christmas
Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year. After…
SIX
- Dec 2, 2025 - Oct 31, 2026
DIVORCED, BEHEADED, LIVE! The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international…
Stick Man
- Mayflower Studios
- Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson…
Taylormania
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording…
Mayflower Junior Writers
Does your child like writing? Would they like to work with a professional writer? Mayflower and…
Mayflower Young Writers
Do you love writing? Come and work with a professional writer and take your skills to the next…
Southampton Philharmonic Choir - The Dream of Gerontius
Edward Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius, Oratorio for soloists, chorus and orchestra, Op. 38 Susan…
Blue Apple Youth Theatre
Drama, dance and singing groups for young people with learning disabilities run by professionals at…
Love Soul Choir: Winter Show
Intricate harmonies, amazing dance moves and epic song choices leave audiences speechless time after…
The Big BSO Voices Singalong Day
- O2 Guildhall Southampton
- Dec 13, 2025 - Apr 25, 2026
Join members of BSO Voices in a day of singing fun, finishing with an informal concert joined by the…
A Christmas Carol
- Mayflower Studios
- Dec 21, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025
“Bah! Humbug! What reason have you to be merry?” Here’s a great one… featuring a cast of 50 young…
Christmas Table Decorations for all ages with Victoria Goss
Come and join in the festivities at this family friendly workshop with Victoria Goss. It’s a great…
Hands On History: Discover Titanic (6yrs+)
‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun…
Queenz: Drag Me to the Disco
Direct from London’s West End and following their sensational Las Vegas debut, these fearless and…
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology…
Dear England
- Jan 13, 2026 - Jan 17, 2026
It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful…
Beautiful Crazy – The Luke Combs Collection
Brand NEW for 2026, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of…
The Cavern Club Story
Fully endorsed by The Cavern Club, The Cavern Club Story tells the story of the most famous venue in…
Sos Presents: Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd this January as award-winning SOS Presents brings Stephen Sondheim’s…
Sweeney Todd
- Mayflower Studios
- Jan 21, 2026 - Jan 24, 2026
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd this January as award-winning SOS Presents brings Stephen Sondheim’s…
Judi Love: All About the Love
Bringing her fresh, unapologetic and charismatic real talk to theatres across the country, The One…
The Night Sky Show
- Feb 15, 2026 - Sep 3, 2026
The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the…
The Next Step
*The Next Step* Wild Rhythm Tour brings never-before-seen dances to the stage, comprised of entirely…
ManMade
- Mayflower Studios
- Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
ManMade, established in 2010 and delivered with generous support by Backstage Trust, is ZoieLogic’s…
Michelle de Swarte: The Afters
Michelle de Swarte is back with her entourage of trademark razor-sharp wit and no-holds-barred…
Jonathon Church Theatre Productions Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird
- Mar 24, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
★★★★★ ‘All rise for this powerfully uplifting theatrical event’ Evening Standard Aaron Sorkin’s…
Horrible Histories - The Concert
- Apr 2, 2026 - Apr 4, 2026
For the very first time, your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series…
Last Unicorn Airways
Embark on a magical journey with Last Unicorn Airways! Join two whimsical baggage handlers as they…
Zog
- Mayflower Studios
- May 14, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feel-good story is brought to roaring, soaring life in…
Welsh National Opera: Play Opera LIVE
The perfect family show for the young and young at heart. Featuring magnificent music from stage and…
Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics
Classical music and Clubland, together at last, thanks to the vision of a bona-fide dance music…
OMD
Andy McCluskey is pushed to pick his highlights from the 40 years of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The…
BSO Christmas at the Movies
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra gifts you a joyous blend of classic Christmas movie scores and…
Mean Girls
- Jan 11, 2027 - Jan 16, 2027
Get in loser, we’re going to Mayflower Theatre! Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and…
BSO: The Best of Bond
The name’s Bond – James Bond. When it comes to the high life, nobody does it better. The BSO puts on…