Enter Shikari Concert Tickets - Southampton Guildhall Southampton,

Southampton Guildhall is the city's largest multi-functional venue with smaller venues adjacent. Whether you are organising a major conference, exhibition, banquet, show, concert, live television or radio, a meeting or a wedding, the Guildhall through its experience and expertise can effectively host your event.

Two attractive bars areas are situated adjacent to the main auditorium in original 1930s art deco surroundings.

The Guildhall has facilities for wheelchair users and the disabled.

Please call 023-8083-2453 for information on booking the venue.

Venue Address:

Southampton Guildhall
West Marlands Road
Civic Centre
Southampton
SO14 7LP

Venue Manager: Mandy Fields
General Manager
Tel: 023 8083 2775
Fax: 08707 492354
Email: mandy.fields@livenation.co.uk

Operations Department: Les Turner
Operations Manager
Tel: 023 8083 2289
Email: les.turner@livenation.co.uk

Clare Royle
Assistant Operations Manager
Tel: 023 8083 2289
Email: clare.royle@livenation.co.uk

Fax: 08707 492354
Mob: 07785 335 939 (duty manager mobile)

Box Office Manager: Carolynn Freeman
Box Office Manager
Tel: 023 8083 2246 (Direct Line)
Box Office: 023 8063 2601
Fax: 08707 492354
Email: carolynn.freeman@livenation.co.uk

Marketing Manager: Leah Lloyd
Marketing Manager
Tel: 023 8083 3112
Fax: 08707 492354
Email: leah.lloyd@livenation.co.uk

Technical Department: Simon Williams
Senior Technician
Tel: 023 8083 2286
Fax: 023 8083 2009
Email: simon.williams@livenation.co.uk

Bars: Mark Doncaster
Bars Manager
Tel: 023 8083 2622
Fax: 08707 492354
Email: mark.doncaster@livenation.co.uk

Administration: Judy Amandini - Administrator
Tel: 023 8083 2453
Fax: 08707 492354
Email: judy.amandini@livenation.co.uk

Customer Enquiries:
southamptonguildhall.boxoffice@livenation.co.uk

Southampton Guildhall is centrally located, close to all transport links, main businesses, quality hotels, shopping and leisure facilities. location map

Ordnance Survey Licence copyright number: 100041388

By Road

M3 from London and Basingstoke - M27 - Junction 14 on to A33 for Southampton following the signs for City Centre, at Charlotte Place Roundabout take the A3034 (Brunswick Pl) follow the road round, to your left there is the large Civic Building, the Southampton Guildhall is located within this civic complex. Entrance to the Guildhall is in West Marlands Road.

M27 link from the East.
Junction 5 (signed Eastleigh Airport) - A335 to Southampton. Follow the signs for City Centre.
Do not follow signs for Docks. At the Charlotte Place Roundabout take the A3034 (Brunswick Pl) follow the road round, to your left there is the large Civic Building, the Southampton Guildhall is located within this civic complex. Entrance to the Guildhall is in West Marlands Road.

M27 link from the West.
Junction 3 M27. A3024 follow the signs for City Centre. Western Esplanade, railway station on left, large Civic Building at the top of the hill, the Southampton Guildhall is located within this civic complex. Entrance to the Guildhall is in West Marlands Road.

Parking is located within walking distance.
Grosvenor Square Car Park in Grosvenor Sq off Cumberland Road.

West Park Car Park in West Park Rd off Havelock Road.
Civic centre Car Park on Civic Centre Road.

By Rail

Southampton Central Railway station is within 10 minutes walk, with regular and frequent services from London and other major city links.

By Air

Southampton International Airport is 6 miles away from the city centre. With main railway line to Southampton Central from Southampton Parkway Station.

Proposals to build a 'Town Hall' existed in 1878 and after 51 years of discussion the construction work began in 1929. In 1934 the decision to build the Guildhall was made and work was started taking nearly three years to complete due to the scarcity of material and labour as a result of WWII.

In 1937 a brand new state-of-the-art Guildhall, built in classical style of the 1930s, was opened by the 17th Earl of Derby and is today part of a Grade 2* listed building. Incorporated into the building of the Guildhall was the John Compton Dual Console Pipe Organ unique instrument taking two years to build and is probably worth around ?1 million. The organ survived WWII without a scratch even when an unexploded bomb landed right in the centre of the hall. It is still in working order and played at Civil and graduation ceremonies.

The Guildhall's resident Bert Osborne Band, in true theatrical tradition, insisted that the show must go on and played regularly throughout the war years and after; great artists including Paul Robson, Beniamino Gigli graced the stage along with many others, musicians, pop stars, comedians, jazz and military bands and so on.

In the seventies a different sound arrived at the Guildhall - Rock Bands bringing Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie. In the early eighties the Guidhall attracted artistes from America, Gloria Gaynor, Victor Borge, and live broadcasting with the BBC Antiques Roadshow.

In 1989 the good news came that the Guildhall was to be refurbished, enhancing its facilities to meet the challenges of entertainment needs, taking it into the 21st century.

Southampton Guildhall is now the South's largest multipurpose entertainment venue combining Comedy, Classical Orchestras, Family Entertainment and Rock/Pop.

The most popular events still remain in Rock & Pop, with sell out shows from some of the biggest names through the nineties Blur, Oasis, The Charlatans, and Prodigy, and into the 21st century with today's top bands - Southampton-born Craig David, Toploader, Faithless, Suede, Daniel Bedingfield and Sugababes.

Full level access to the Guildhall can be made via a purpose built ramp to the right of the Main Entrance.

Space is available for wheelchair users in the auditorium at concerts and at stand-up concerts we have a viewing platform for wheelchair users.

Please inform the box office of your requirements at the time of booking.

Full level toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Guildhall auditorium

For wheelchair users performing on stage there is a motorised lift available on request.

There are two allocated parking spaces available in the venue car park for concert attendees with disable badges.

Guide Dogs are welcome.

Please inform the box office at the time of booking.

The Southampton Guildhall aims to review and improve its disable facilities to meet the needs of all our customers. Specific requests or comments regarding access/personal needs should go through the Guildhall Management Team who will endeavour to accommodate them.

Contact numbers can be found on the contact page.

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Hire the Guildhall, Solent Suite or Lecture Theatre for your event.

Call either:
Judy Amandini (Administrator) on 023 8083 2453
Mandy Fields (Venue Manager) on 023 8083 2775
Les Turner or Clare Royle(Operations Department) on 023 8083 2289
to discuss your event or arrange a tour of the rooms available.

The Guildhall can seat up to 1271 people or take up to 1749 for a standing concert.
We can seat any number up to 600 for dinner.

The Solent Suite, a smaller venue within the complex can accommodate 250 for the smaller party or wedding reception.

'Our caterers offer a wide selection of menus with dishes to suit all tastes and budgets'

The technical facilities are customised for your event. Lighting, sound and stage equipment can be tailored to your needs, either with the Guildhalls' own range of equipment, or hired in.

All your requirements will be discussed well in advance with our team of knowledgeable and experienced technicians, who can advise you on all the technical aspects of your event.

Capacity Theatre Style
Seats up to 1290, including the balcony and the removable tiered seating
Banquets 630 guests without dance floor or 520 with dance floor
Rock or Pop Concerts 1749 Standing and seated in the balcony
Trade/Sales Fairs/ Exhibitions Floor area - 1032 sq.metres. Guildhall forecourt can accommodate a 557 sq. metre marquee providing further stand space

For more technical information and general enquiries please contact:

Simon Williams
Senior Technician
Tel: 023 8083 2286
Fax: 023 8083 2009
Email: simon.williams@livenation.co.uk

OUR BOX OFFICE IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHGUILD BY THE CITY LIBRARY & ART GALLERY IN COMMERCIAL ROAD

OPENING TIMES:
Monday to Friday 9.30am - 7.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday - CLOSED

During these hours you can call the Box Office:
Tickets: 023 8063 2601
Group Bookings: 023 8083 3612
Fax: 023 8083 3612

Booking Fee
Up to £6.50 = 50 pence / £6.51 to £12.50 = £1 / £12.51 to £25.00 = £1.50

On the night of the event:
The Box Office in The Guildhall itself opens
approximately 1 hour before the show.

By Post: Give the name of the show of your choice.
Enclose Cheque/Postal Order payable to Southampton Guildhall
plus £1.20 post/handling
or £4.75 for standing concerts.

Alternatively

Contact our Call Centre
Ticketmaster on 0870 160 2856
Lines are open 24 hours a day
Visit our Websites
www.southampton-guildhall.com
www.livenation.co.uk/southampton

Group Booking: Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more
on many shows.

Special Offers & Discounts: All special offers and discounts apply to full price tickets only and only one offer per ticket. The Guildhall reserves the right to introduce or withdraw prices and discounts without notice.

Refunds: Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded. Tickets may in some cirumstances be accepted for resale, subject to a charge of £2.50. Guildhall sales take priority.

Rock/Pop Concerts: No reservations will be taken without full payment. All standing tickets sent by post will have proof of purchase obtained by the Box Office, therefore entry into the event will be refused on the night without a ticket.