Guildhall Square Events - Residents Information
Guildhall Square, nestled in the heart of Southampton's Cultural Quarter is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and central location.
It serves as an ideal venue for hosting a wide array of events, exhibitions, community gatherings and activities and with its picturesque surroundings and convenient amenities, this versatile space ensures a memorable experience for both event organisers and attendees alike.
Event highlights
REGULAR ACTIVITY – Bike Doctor: First Thursday of the month 10:00am – 2.00pm. Free bike safety check. Minor alterations, adjustments are free - replacement work is free and users just pay for parts e.g. replacement inner tube or brake pads. The Bike Doctor can also give advice on maintenance or if more extensive work is needed. View here for latest information.
- July / Oct: Scribble Sculptures will be located in the Square when events are not taking place
- 23 & 24 October: Oktoberfest | Marquee on site 19 October - 4 November
- 25 October: Country Road Barn Dance
- 30 October: Club Classics Orchestra R& B Special
- 31 October: Raver Tots
- 31 October: Halloween Nightmare in the Square
- 7 November: Vegan Market
- 8 November: Southampton Remembrance Sunday Parade | main service will take place at the Cenotaph | Road closures will be in place - see below for more information
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.
Please regularly visit this page for the latest information, and we look forward to welcoming you to Guildhall Square to enjoy your next event or activity.
Oktoberfest and events
Dear Resident / Business Owner
Oktoberfest, Country Road, Princess of Pop, Club Classics Orchestra, Nightmare In The Square, Raver Tots and Southampton Pride Fundraiser Cabaret Du Chaos will be taking place in Guildhall Square between 23 October and 1 November.
The public Opening Hours for these event are
Friday 23 October: Oktoberfest 6.30pm - 11pm
Saturday 24 October: Oktoberfest 12.30pm - 5.30pm and 6.30pm - 11pm
Sunday 25 October: Country Road Barn Dance 4pm - 10pm
Friday 30 October: Club Classic s Orchestra R&B Special 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 31 October: Raver Tots 1pm - 3pm
Saturday 31 October: Nightmare On The Square 4pm - 11pm
The site build will commence on Monday 19 October and will be clear by the end of Wednesday 4 November.
We appreciate that these events may cause some inconvenience, but we hope that this will be outweighed by the significant benefits that the event will bring to the city and local community, with visitors discovering all the wonderful things Southampton has to offer.
If you have any queries, or would like to discuss the event please email: hello@circleevents.co.uk in the first instance and we will be in touch or alternatively visit our website for information, details and updates https://www.oktoberfestsoton.com. Our resident’s hotline throughout the duration of the event is: 074 2344 2500.
We hope to see you at one of the above soon.
Circle Events
Southampton Remembrance Service and Parade
Sunday 8 November | 10:30 - 12:30
Everyone is welcome to attend the City’s annual Remembrance Service to honour those who have lost their lives in conflict and service to their country.
The Service will be preceded by a Veterans and Military Parade and the Lord Mayor’s Civic Procession, making its way from Guildhall Square to the Cenotaph in Watts Park, where the Remembrance Service will take place.
Road Closures
To facilitate the event, there will be some road closures around Guildhall Square and the Cenotaph on Sunday 8 November between 07:00 - 14:00
Above Bar Street, between the junction of New Road and Cumberland Place.
Commercial Road, between the junction of Havelock Road and Above Bar Street.
West Marlands Road. Loading bays suspended.
Gibbs Road.
Parking Closures
Civic Centre Car Park will be closed from 05:00 - 13:00. No public parking. Please use other city centre parking.
Above Bar Street. Loading bays suspended. Bus stops suspended.
Commercial Road. All on-street parking, blue badge, motorcycles and Enterprise Car Club bays on Commercial Road will be suspended. No public parking. Bus stops suspended
During the closures buses will be diverted. Please check with the Bus operator for temporary changes.
