Turner Sims Southampton
ENTRY
from £10
WHERE
Southampton
What it’s like
A concert hall with proper classical and family programming, plus Pay What You Can family days for a fraction of the ticket price.
This is a concert hall, not a soft play or a farm, so what you're getting is a seat, decent acoustics and a programme that ranges from big-name recitals to family concerts built for kids. The family days are the ones to look out for, they're Pay What You Can, so you can bring a family without worrying about the ticket price stacking up.
The paid concerts sit at the other end of the scale. A Paul Lewis Mozart concert runs from £15 up to £37 depending on where you sit, though students and under-18s get it for £10, which is the discount worth knowing about if you've got a teenager keen on classical music. There's also a group deal: buy 8 tickets and the 9th is free, handy if you're pulling together a few families for the same night.
Buggies get their own space right by the main entrance at family events, and baby changing is in all the toilets, so a visit with a very small one isn't the faff it can be at older venues. That buggy area isn't staffed though, so don't leave anything valuable in it, same goes for the coat storage. Wheelchair spaces are in the hall itself with level access to the box office, bar and toilets.
One thing to flag: the building's shut for Phase 1 building works over the summer, so if you're planning a visit in that window it won't be happening here.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Book online 24/7 or phone Box Office Tues-Fri 1:30pm-4:30pm, also 2 hours before events
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair spaces in hall, level access to Box Office reception, bar and toilet facilities
- The building is closed for Phase 1 building works over the summer, so check the dates fit your plans.
- Payment is contactless or card, no American Express, and there's a £100 limit per transaction.
- Group bookings of 8 tickets get a 9th one free for most promoted events.
- Baby changing is available in the male, female and accessible toilets.
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
It depends on the event. The Paul Lewis Mozart concert ranges from £15 to £37, with students and under-18s at £10. Family days are Pay What You Can.
Do we need to book ahead?
You can book online any time, or call the box office Tuesday to Friday between 1:30pm and 4:30pm, and also two hours before a performance.
Is there a discount for kids?
Students and under-18s get 50% or more off, and schools booking as a group get £10 tickets.
Can we bring a buggy?
Yes, there's a buggy space right by the main entrance at family events. It's unstaffed, so keep your valuables with you.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There are wheelchair spaces in the hall and level access to the box office, bar and toilets. It's best to contact them directly to arrange your booking.
Can I get a refund if we can't make it?
Tickets are non-refundable, though Turner Sims Friends can exchange them for another event or get credit if they give 24 hours notice.
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