Music in the City
Sail over to Southampton over the weekend of 28-29 September for a fantastic celebration of local music and vibrant culture. Choose from 300 performances over 50 quirky venues!
What's On
Join in the musical celebrations this September as Music in the City take over 50 venues, including medieval underground vaults and our very own Red Jet terminal!
1500 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.
Find the full listings on the Music in the City website, with a handy feature allowing you to compile your perfect itinerary!
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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