Music in the City
Sail over to Southampton for a fantastic celebration of local music and vibrant culture. Choose from 300 performances over 50 quirky venues!
Take advantage of our foot passenger Super Off-Peak day return - just £14 per adult or £7 per child (5-15yrs) when two or more travel together after 11am, available every day from our West Cowes and East Cowes terminal.
What's On
Join in the musical celebrations this September as Music in the City take over 50 venues, including medieval underground vaults! 500 musicians will come together to deliver 300 performances of everything from folk and jazz to punk and pop, choirs, DJ sets and so much more.
The programme showcases emerging and grassroots musicians alongside established local acts, with performances from youth musicians, community choirs, and artists representing diverse cultural traditions. This event is one you won't want to miss.
Find the full listings and more information on the Music in the City website
Getting There
Dotted around Southampton City Centre, all of the fabulous music venues are within strolling distance of our Southampton terminals.
From West Cowes: Sail over on our speedy Red Jet service and arrive in the heart of Southampton in under 30 minutes.
From East Cowes: Hop aboard our vehicle ferry for a leisurely 1-hour cruise up Southampton Water.
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