The Bandstand
Southampton's Bandstand is situated in the midst of the beautiful central parks.
Although just a few steps from the busy main shopping centre the parks offer cool shade, sunny seating areas and a peaceful tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Summer Events Programme
The Summer events programme runs from June - August with music on most Sunday afternoons between 2pm - 4pm.
Sorry you have missed these performances..
6 June - Spinaker Brass Band
20 June - Tadley Brass Band
27 June - Blendworth Brass Band
4 July - Southampton Grad Band - 12pm-2pm
11 July - Spinaker Brass Band
18 July - Ferndown Brass Band
1 August - Tadley Brass Band
8 August - Hythe Brass Band
15 August - Portsmouth Brass Band
22 August - Ferndown Brass Band
29 August - Spinaker Brass Band
Cost: Free. You are welcome to bring your own chairs, rugs - why not bring a picnic?
Parking: Please use city centre car parks - there is plenty of parking in the city centre near to Palmerston Park.
Do you want to play on the Bandstand?
Bands and groups who can compliment the scene with gentle music are welcome.
The likes of wind ensembles, jazz and brass bands, string quartets can all add to the serene atmosphere and uplift the souls of those who amble by.
If you can offer acoustic sound for the Bandstand - we would like to hear from you.
All you need to do is complete an application form - 'Application to hold an Event in the Bandstand' which can be dowloaded from the link found at the botton of this page.
Your request will be considered by the relevant officers and if permitted, you will be able to play at the Bandstand free of charge.
Please note that:
A Risk Assessment must be submitted before your event application can be fully considered
It is a condition of the terms and conditions that the organiser must hold appropriate Public Liability Insurance to at least £5 million, unless otherwise agreed with the City Council.
The completed signed contract, together with a photocopy of your Public Liability insurance document must be in place at least 7 days prior to your proposed event.
Please note: the Bandstand is not available for private events.
If you require further information on holding an event on the bandstand or would like to contact somebody about this page please email events@southampton.gov.uk
