Southampton Guildhall

Southampton Guildhall is an event venue within the Civic Centre featuring three performance spaces: a main hall, the Solent Suite, and a lecture theatre. The building houses modern sound systems and adjustable seating arrangements to suit different types of performances.

The venue opened as an entertainment complex in 1937 and later provided shelter during a major wartime evacuation. French troops found refuge within its walls during the Second World War.

The main hall serves as a gathering place where the community attends concerts and theatrical productions throughout the year. Its neoclassical design reflects Southampton's standing as a cultural center.

The building is accessible with parking available at the Civic Centre and facilities designed to accommodate visitors with different needs. Arriving early helps with finding the correct entrance for each of the three spaces.

The interior houses an impressive John Compton pipe organ containing 4,000 pipes that operates with two separate consoles. This dual setup allows the instrument to serve both classical and theatrical performances.

Location: Southampton

Part of: Civic Centre

Address: Civic Centre, West Marlands Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 7LP, England

GPS coordinates: 50.90820,-1.40600

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40