The O2 Guildhall Southampton

Explore music and comedy at The O2 Guildhall Southampton

The O2 Guildhall Southampton was a long time in coming. Once the town hall, it is now a part of the city's Civic Centre and plays host to a wide range of cultural events - everything from rock concerts to food festivals, comedians to live sports shows. Experience its top-of-the-range facilities and stunning surroundings with tickets for The O2 Guildhall Southampton now available to buy or sell on StubHub.

The O2 Guildhall Southampton: still standing strong

While a town hall for Southampton was proposed in 1878, it took more than fifty years for construction to actually begin. Built in the classical style, the building was formally opened in 1937 and amazed audiences with the inclusion of a custom-made, 4,000-pipe organ that was the biggest instrument ever to be made by organ-builder John Compton. Now a protected building, The O2 Guildhall Southampton is located at the heart of the city and is an important part of Southampton's history and culture. Constantly moving with the times, it's survived everything that has been thrown at it over the years - from dramatic events such as an unexploded bomb landing right in the middle of it during World War II, to the explosion of a new musical sound in the 1970s. Events at The O2 Guildhall Southampton began with jazz and progressed to include some of the greatest rock bands of the ages, not to mention today's eclectic programme of music, comedy and festivals. Catch them all with tickets to The O2 Guildhall Southampton: a venue that perfectly combines history and modernity.

Look down from the balcony of The O2 Guildhall Southampton

With a 1,749-person capacity, The O2 Guildhall Southampton is the city's largest multi-purpose entertainment venue and has an eclectic programme to reflect the diversity of its surroundings. On two levels, The O2 Guildhall Southampton offers seating in the balcony area and standing (or seating, depending on the event) in the stalls. Hospitality facilities such as bars and cloakrooms are of course available, and the venue's prime location in the city centre means that restaurants, bars, hotels and transport links are all found conveniently nearby. While other local venues such as Southampton Talking Heads, The 1865 or the Concorde Club are well known for live music and comedy, the unbeatable size and atmosphere of The O2 Guildhall Southampton will ensure you an event experience that you won't forget. Discover new music, see your favourite bands, split your sides at a hilarious comedy evening: this former town hall has something for everyone, and with StubHub it's never been easier to purchase or sell tickets for The O2 Guildhall Southampton.