The O2 Guildhall Southampton is set to host an array of electrifying events from December 2024 to March 2025, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers and comedy enthusiasts alike. From the nostalgic rhythms of The Damned's original line-up to the soulful tribute to legendary Tina Turner, and the comedic genius of Jason Manford and Jim Davidson, there's something for everyone. Join us as we delve into these exciting events and the talented artists bringing them to life.

A Spectacular Line-up: Music, Comedy, and Tribute Shows at O2 Guildhall Southampton

The O2 Guildhall Southampton is gearing up to host an exhilarating array of events in 2025, featuring a dynamic blend of music, comedy, and nostalgia. From Dean Lewis's heartfelt ballads to the psychedelic sounds of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and tributes to the legendary Michael Jackson, the venue promises something for everyone. Comedy enthusiasts will be treated to top-notch performances by Jim Davidson and Mo Gilligan, while Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will take audiences on a retro musical journey. Join us as we delve into the highlights of this exciting lineup.

A Spectacular Lineup at O2 Guildhall Southampton: Music, Comedy, and Nostalgia

2025 is set to be an unforgettable year at O2 Guildhall Southampton with an eclectic mix of events. Comedy enthusiasts can revel in Mo Gilligan's 'In The Moment' tour and Roy 'Chubby' Brown's 'It’s Simply Comedy Tour'. Music lovers are treated to Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox's 'MAGIC & MOONLIGHT' tour, the electric performances of Showaddywaddy, a tribute to Michael Jackson with 'Michael Starring Ben', and a musical journey through Nashville's country classics. Each event promises a unique experience, ensuring something for every taste.

Experience the Diverse World of Entertainment at O2 Guildhall Southampton in 2025

2025 is set to be a phenomenal year at the O2 Guildhall Southampton, with an array of events celebrating the richness of music and comedy. From tribute concerts celebrating the legendary Michael Jackson to farewell tours by British rock icons You Me At Six, and the witty humor of Mo Gilligan, the Guildhall is poised to captivate audiences of every taste. Join us as we explore these unforgettable experiences that promise to leave a lasting impression on all who attend.

Unveiling 2025: A Cultural Odyssey at O2 Guildhall Southampton

The O2 Guildhall Southampton is set to host an electrifying series of events in 2025 that cater to a diverse audience. From the comedic brilliance of Mo Gilligan's 'In The Moment World Tour' and Roy 'Chubby' Brown's 'It's Simply Comedy Tour,' to the musical extravaganza of Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, Showaddywaddy, and 'A Country Night in Nashville,' there's something for everyone. Not to forget the ultimate tribute to the King of Pop with 'Michael Starring Ben.' Join us as we dive into what makes each of these events a must-see.

A Spectacular Line-Up at O2 Guildhall Southampton: Comedy, Music, and More in 2025!

O2 Guildhall Southampton is set to be the epicenter of a diverse musical journey in 2025, featuring a lineup that includes the nostalgic tunes of Showaddywaddy, the innovative stylings of Postmodern Jukebox, an electrifying tribute to Michael Jackson by Ben Bowman, a soulful homage to country legends, and the comedic brilliance of Roy 'Chubby' Brown. Each event promises to deliver distinct experiences, captivating audiences through timeless melodies, iconic performances, and humor that transcends decades.

A Musical Odyssey: From Retro Rhythms to Country Classics at O2 Guildhall Southampton

Still going strong after more than five decades in comedy, Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown has countless books, live DVDs, CDs and is the star of thousands of live shows, his latest is the ‘It’s Simply Comedy Tour’. 

Roy 'Chubby' Brown

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Celebrate the very best of country music with A Country Night In Nashville, prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the decades; from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves.

A Country Night in Nashville

Formed in the 1970s from several local bands, Leicester rock and rollers Showaddywaddy are known for their dynamic and uplifting live shows. Expect to hear all their biggest hits including “Under The Moon of Love”, “Three Steps to Heaven”, “Hey Rock & Roll” and many more.

Showaddywaddy

Hit theatre production Michael Starring Ben presents the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute, Ben Bowman, featuring a live band, dazzling costumes, iconic dance routines and all the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5.

Michael Starring Ben

Retro musical collective Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) hit the UK on their "MAGIC & MOONLIGHT” world tour. Concertgoers can expect to enter a parallel musical universe where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, swing, doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. 

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated World Tour, ‘In the Moment’. 

As one of the UK’s biggest comedy stars, he’s achieved phenomenal success in just a few short years with two sold out national tours, three Stand Up Specials and numerous smash hit TV credits to his name with highlights including The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, The Brit Awards and The Masked Singer.

Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour 2024 & 2025

In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, Jim Davidson OBE invites you to join him for evening of rip-roaring comedy in a brand-new chapter of hilarity.

Jim Davidson: The Next Chapter

British rock royalty, You Me At Six, take their final lap of the UK for their farewell tour. Over a career spanning 20 years, YMAS have some amazing career highs including two No.1 albums, world tours, streams that topped over a billion worldwide and faces that have graced the covers of multiple magazines across the globe. These shows mark a celebratory end to their reign as one of the UK's much-loved rock bands.

You Me At Six: The Final Nights Of Six

Celebrate the legendary music of Michael Jackson staring CJ, one of the world’s greatest MJ tribute artists, as the “Man in the Mirror”, supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson's unique style like no other.

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Anton Newcombe - frontman, songwriter, composer, studio owner, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, father, force of nature – heads out on the Brian Jonestown Massacre tour. With twenty albums to date, each embark on their own mind-expanding adventure and exploring the outer realms of snarling rock’n’roll, shoegaze, psychedelic rock, country-blues, blissed-out noise-pop and more.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Australian singer and songwriter, Dean Lewis heads out on ‘The Epilogue World Tour’, in support of his third album of the same name, the follow up to 2022’s The Hardest Love. 

Dean Lewis: The Epilogue World Tour

Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back, celebrating the music of this incredible rock and soul legend. Expect a night of high energy as this joyous show features all the hits including “Private Dancer”, “Proud Mary”, “Simply The Best” and many more.

What's Love Got To Do With It? - A Tribute To Tina Turner

Acclaimed comedian Jason Manford is back with his brand new show, ‘A Manford All Seasons’. His latest comic offering will feature his iconic “expert observational comedy” (The Guardian), mixed with “comic gold” (Mail on Sunday).

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

UK Queen

Music pioneers The Damned bring their 80s line-up back together with the return of Rat Scabies. David Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies and Paul Gray will play shows on their UK tour, for what will be the first time this line-up has played together in 35 years, since 1989. 

The Damned

Fred Goater's Tea Dance

Polish comedy night featuring Kabaret Młodych Panów, Marcin Daniec and Jerzy Kryszak.

Wieczór Kabaretowy - Comedy Night in Polish

Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central’s Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe.

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

Author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. Simon Reeves’ unique brand of documentary film making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. 

Simon Reeve: To The Ends of The Earth

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal and star of Netflix’s docuseries ‘Drive to Survive’ Guenther Steiner will offer an unobstructed view of what really takes place behind the scenes with a hugely entertaining access all areas conversation.

An Evening with Guenther Steiner

Everyone’s favourite 1930’s throwback greetings and compliments aficionado Troy Hawke returns with his brand-new show. A journey which started with a non-consensual customer service shift outside TK MAXX in Macclesfield has led him around the world.

Troy Hawke: The Greeters Guild

Featuring the UK's finest musicians, dancers and vocalists, ABBA Gold perform ABBA’s greatest hits with the dazzling musicianship that only a true live band can accomplish. 

Dust down your platforms, put on your flares and sing along with all of your favourite ABBA hits including: “Waterloo”, “Mamma Mia”, “Thank You For The Music”, “Dancing Queen”, “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” and many more.

Abba Gold

Seasick Steve was introduced to the UK on Jools Holland’s BBC Hootenanny in 2006, and the performance made musical history. Going on to sell millions of records worldwide and Top 10 albums, Seasick Steve is hitting the road to play tracks from his latest release, A Trip A Stumble A Fall Down on Your Knees.

Seasick Steve

One of Ireland’s most popular music acts, song-writing and original material is a major part of the success of The Tumbling Paddies, with hit songs include “Pretty Girl”, “Night On The Town” and “The Way I Am”; which topped the Irish charts for 10 consecutive weeks. With an exuberant, energy-filled, live show, they’ll perform a mix of original songs and classic Irish hits, in what promises to be an incredibly uplifting night of live music.

The Tumbling Paddies

They Might Be Giants perform their super popular “evening with” performance of their breakthrough album Flood in its entirety. The show evolves every night, but needless to say, this is a once-in-a-lifetime performance.

TMBG will play two full sets that span the band's entire career from early favourites to brand new ones from their current Grammy-nominated album Book, as well as the spontaneous and improvised moments that have made their shows legendary.

An Evening with They Might Be Giants: Flood, BOOK and beyond

Get ready for an unforgettable night and relive the iconic sound of Motown. A spectacular celebration of classic music from the heart of the Motor City - Detroit, Dancing In The Streets is a concert full of timeless tracks that have shaped generation after generation.

Dancing In The Streets

The Kopycat Killers' attention to detail is intense, with their sets featuring authentic tones and sequenced studio sounds to emulate 'The Killers' own, the stage wear, the instruments, extra musicians, set choice and decoration (including the Killers own famous 'K' keyboard stand), it's all present and correct.

The Kopycat Killers

Spend an evening with salty Captain Lee Rosbach, star of ‘Below Deck’, and a beloved fan favourite and household name. Join the stud of the sea for his intimate one-man show, 'Nightcap', filled with never before heard personal stories and behind the scenes scoops.

Nightcap: An Evening with Captain Lee

Comedian, presenter and internet sensation Max Fosh heads out on his international tour with his latest show ‘Loophole’. 

Max’s videos are all about finding life’s loopholes and exploiting them, leading to him technically winning an Oscar and becoming the richest man in the world, this show is not to be missed. 

Max Fosh: Loophole

Winners of both the BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2024 and the BRIT Rising Star Award, London-based quintet The Last Dinner Party hit the road on their headline tour in support of their debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy.

The Last Dinner Party

A professional singer for almost 20 years, January Butler’s journey has led her to sing all over the world. A Céline Dion fan all of her life, January stars in her own brand-new production, ‘Celebrating Céline', the ultimate Céline Dion tribute show.

Celebrating Celine - The Ultimate Celine Dion Tribute

The Rock Orchestra by Candelight returns with a brand-new, 90-minute set-list, featuring the biggest rock and metal of all time, performed in stunning candlelit surroundings.

Expect to hear hits from Pink Floyd, Metallica, Rammstein, Tool, Slipknot, Black Sabbath, Rage Against The Machine, Linkin Park, Led Zeppelin, Evanescence, Billy Idol, Queens of The Stone Age and more.

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Celebrating Meat Loaf featuring The Neverland Express plus American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson, tour the UK on the ‘Never Stop Rockin'’ tour. This stunning concert is the only authentic reimagining of the legendary Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman songbook performed brilliantly by world-class alumni of Meat Loaf’s official band - the same musicians who brought his musical visions to life both in the studio and on stages around the world. Caleb Johnson returns with the band, having established his legitimacy as the premier lead vocalist for this timeless music through his powerful interpretations and furiously electrifying stage presence. 

Celebrating Meat Loaf Featuring The Neverland Express + Caleb Johnson

The Country Collective offers an incredible country experience like no other, performing some of the biggest country songs and anthems of all time, from across the decades. Expect all the hits from the likes of Dolly Parton and Shanai Twain to Morgan Wallen and Kenny Rogers, plus so much more.

The Country Music Experience

Sounds of Hope: Music for Ukraine

Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, ‘Pablo’. Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh-out-loud comedy that only Smith can deliver. 

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