Music in the City returns with 423 acts across Southampton

miusic and the city branding website 2026 200pxSouthampton’s free Music in the City festival returns on Saturday (Sept 12), with 423 acts and 1,805 musicians performing across 59 venues.

Article continues after this message...

The festival brings live music to venues and spaces across the city, with this year’s programme spanning 48 genres.

Among the more unusual locations are the Medieval Merchant’s House, God’s House Tower, Marlands Shopping Centre and the Weigh House and Undercroft vaults.

The festival website says: “The programme prioritises emerging and grassroots musicians, offering professional stage experience to artists at early career stages or from under-represented backgrounds.”

Alongside established local acts, the programme includes youth musicians, community choirs and artists representing diverse cultural traditions.

The festival is free, with the full programme and venue listings available on the event’s website.

Image: MITC website

We're reader powered! Please help us keep publishing today...

Our local news is currently free to view, but not to produce. Join people just like you who already chip in to keep our site going by becoming a 'Good Friend' supporter for just £2.99 a month - or more if you can.

Use the subscribe button below using a debit or credit card securely via PayPal. You don't need a PayPal account - just use the "Pay with Debit or Credit Card' option, when you click the 'Subscribe' button below, on the next screen. There's no obligation to open a PayPal account. Or use your existing PayPal account if you prefer. Or even better, contact us to set up a standing order so we get all your sub rather than PayPal taking a percentage.

Click here for other options/to set up a standing order - and help us keep on keeping on.

It's appreciated!

Subcription Options

 

Alternatively make a one-off donation here - you don't need a PayPal account for this option either.