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What to See and Do

Whether you want to visit one of the best UK art galleries outside London or fancy catching a blockbusting musical, Southampton is place to come to.

The city is home to some of the region's best concert halls and venues, boasting three outstanding art galleries and two magnificent theatres.

At the northern edge of the city centre is Southampton's cultural quarter, with the elegant art deco City Art Gallery, containing 3,500 works of art covering six centuries.

Meanwhile, the work of up and coming artists and designers can be found in the nearby Millais Gallery.

The Mayflower, the largest theatre is southern England, offers blockbusting West End musicals as well as ballet and operatic productions. The Nuffield Theatre, based on the university campus, hosts performances from Shakespeare to contemporary drama.

The Turner Sims Concert Hall features internationally-renowned classical and jazz artists.

In the city centre, the Guildhall is a multi-purpose venue staging major rock, contemporary and classical music events. In fact, whether its art, music, performance or comedy clubs, you'll find it here.