Arts and Heritage

Southampton is a centre of national excellence for the arts and culture, building on the major strengths of existing venues and collections and encouraging new ventures. Southampton is a place that fosters and celebrates creative and media industries, including contemporary, visual and performing arts which reflects the city’s communities.

We are a city that celebrates and shares its rich maritime heritage with ever increasing numbers of visitors from around the world. Furthermore our heritage is carefully preserved and actively brought to life for the benefit of visitors and residents alike.