Southampton Kite Festival
June
See the skies fill with colourful kites and flying displays at this fun, family-friendly festival. As well as aerial spectacles, there’s entertainment such as a funfair, a kite-making workshop and craft stalls.
Southampton Mela Festival
July
This musical and cultural line-up from South Asia and beyond spans classical Indian, Bollywood, Asian Fusion, Bhangra and more. Learn how to play the steel pan in the Music Workshop Tent, get to grips with Bollywood and Bhangra dance in the Activity Tent, and get active in the Sports Zone.
Southampton Boat Show
September
Scores of boating enthusiasts gather in Mayflower Park every September for one of the world’s largest boat shows. For 10 days, visitors ogle all manner of waterborne vessels, meet boat owners and boat builders, and get in the know about the latest boating gadgets.
Music in the City
October
A free festival promoting music made and performed in and around Southampton. Live music performances take place across the city, including Holyrood Church, Guildhall Square, the City Art Gallery and Castle Vault.
Southampton Film Week
October-November
Spend a week immersed in a diverse range of cinematic creations at this eclectic film event.