The 1865

The 1865 The 1865: Southampton's Independent Grassroots Music and Events Venue Check our website to see upcoming events!
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The 1865 is Southampton's independent grassroots music and events venue managed by The Talking Heads (Southampton) Ltd. With a capacity of more than 750 for standing only gigs, over 500 for club nights or 200-300 seated theatre style. Inside is a great space with stage and dancefloor viewable from two bars and a large mezzanine. Featuring a top-of-the-range sound system from d&b audio, our flexibl

e seating allows various layouts to suit Live Bands, DJ sets, Comedy, Jazz and Cabaret as well as larger corporate or private functions.

06/06/2026

✨Forever Elton + Forever Billy Joel
📆Thu, Jul 23, 2026 at 7:00-11:00 PM
🎟️https://www.universe.com/events/forever-elton-forever-billy-joel-tickets-HDJ5ZG

The 1865 presents by arrangement with Threesixty TS Talent
Forever Elton + Forever Billy Joel
Step into a dazzling celebration of two of the greatest musical icons of our time
with Piano Legends: Forever Elton and Joel, a spectacular theatre show celebrating the timeless hits of Billy Joel and Elton John. Led by the multi award-winning composer and musical director Phil Mountford, this tribute band brings the magic of two of the greatest piano men to life with electrifying performances.
From the soulful ballads of “Your Song” and “She’s Always a Woman” to the high- energy anthems like “Crocodile Rock” and “Uptown Girl,” Piano Legends: Forever Elton and Joel delivers a powerhouse setlist that spans decades of chart-toppin classics. With virtuosic piano playing, soaring vocals, and a dynamic live band, every note is infused with passion and precision.
With so many hits to cover, the non-stop, back-to-back song list includes “Rocket Man”, “Bennie and the Jets”, “Piano Man” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire” will definitely keep the crowd singing along.
Phil Mountford’s masterful arrangements and charismatic stage presence elevate the experience, offering audiences not just a concert, but a journey through the iconic soundscapes that defined generations. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these legends anew, Piano Legends: Forever Elton and Joel promises an unforgettable evening of nostalgia, artistry, and pure musical joy.
Join us for a celebration of two extraordinary legacies—where the piano takes centre stage and the music never stops.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS 🎉The Solent Area Prog Festival comes to The 1865 on 1st & 2nd August for a special 10th anniversary...
06/06/2026

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS 🎉

The Solent Area Prog Festival comes to The 1865 on 1st & 2nd August for a special 10th anniversary weekend.

Featuring EBB, That Joe Payne, The Wood Demons, Lee Abraham Band, Tiger Moth Tales, Galahad, Martin Orford and more, this festival brings together some of the most exciting names across the prog scene for two days of music, creativity and musicianship.

📅 1st & 2nd August at The 1865

🎟️ Tickets on sale now –
https://www.the1865.live/events/solent-area-prog-festival

JOINING THE BILL 🔥Sanguis Mortem have been added in support of King Parrot at The 1865.A seriously heavy night just got ...
05/06/2026

JOINING THE BILL 🔥

Sanguis Mortem have been added in support of King Parrot at The 1865.

A seriously heavy night just got even heavier.

🎟️ Tickets on sale here –
https://www.the1865.live/events/king-parrot

05/06/2026

⚔️VOIVOD + MIDNIGHT + CRYPTOSIS
📆Tue, Jun 9, 2026
🕖7:00-11:00 PM

🎟️ https://www.universe.com/events/voivod-midnight-tickets-PCQF6S

Voivod

Very few bands survive for four decades. Even fewer are those that continue to reach new creative heights, long after legendary status has been achieved. Voïvod were never like other bands: even as the thrash metal scene exploded in the early ‘80s, the Jonquière, Québec crew stood apart, both as unique visionaries and as proud subverters of the metallic norm. From early prog-thrash classics like Killing Technology and Dimension Hatröss through to the psychedelic explorations of The Outer Limits, Voïvod have been standard bearers for individuality and creative freedom for nearly 40 years.

Midnight

Midnight is a band fronted by one Athenar, aka Jamie Walters, a guy who has had his hand in practically anything metal coming out of Cleveland over the years. Originally just a for-fun side project, Midnight has developed into a full-fledged band, and the formula is simple — raw, NWOBHM-inspired fare, with heavy influences from bands like Tank, Motorhead, and a bit of early Venom as well. It’s certainly not complex, and there’s really not a lot of variation from song to song or album to album, yet there aren’t a lot of bands playing this style these days and Midnight is surprisingly effective and entertaining.

Cryptosis

In a metal scene brimming with talent, Dutch heavyweights Cryptosis stood out like a shining diamond from the very start. Underpinned by elements of black, death and thrash metal, combined with orchestral compositions, they have produced a sound that has no precedents in modern heavy music. Songs like Ascending and In Between Realities offer a box-fresh new metal hybrid, performed with furious skill and unwavering passion. This is melodic black/death metal taken to the next level.

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