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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 Art House Southampton Gallery Cafe

81a Bedford Place (entrance on Henstead Road), Southampton SO15 2DF

Open Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 6pm Friday 11am - 9pm Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 5pm

The café - serves Organic Fairtrade Mozzo Coffee, as well as a rangeof fruit, herbal and organic teas, soft drinks and fruit juices. Lunch served from 12noon - 4pm, Drinks, cakes & light snacks on sale all day Evening meals on Fridays from 6pm

The Art House Gallery Café is a cultural melting pot for arts in Southampton.

The Gallery - our walls are always filled with local artwork toinspire, uplift and sometimes challenge our visitors! Works are ofter for sale, so come in and browse a selection of fine art and crafts.

For other opening times and events, please see our website

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.