The University of Southampton Voices present a sparkling Christmas concert. The Bells of Paradise is a collection of carols and Christmas songs from around the world and through the ages.

Harvey Brough, Professor of Music, arranges and directs a seasonal celebration. The 70-strong USV choir is made up from staff members and students from the University of Southampton, together with singers from the city.

For this performance, USV are joined by children’s choirs from local schools, organised and supported by Southampton & Isle of Wight Music. They are accompanied by soloist Faith Waddell, pianist Liam Dunachie, harpist Hugh Webb, and the Julian Poore brass quartet.

Festive refreshments will be available for purchase from the Turner Sims bar.

Tickets:

• Band A: £20 (£18 Friends)

• Band B: £18 (£16.20 Friends)

• Band C: £10 (£9 Friends)

• Students and Under 18s: £8 (Bands B and C)

• Schools: £7.50 per ticket (Bands B and C)

*Ticket prices vary by seating location

Tickets can be booked via the Turner Sims website.

Free informal performance by Southampton University Symphony Orchestra at Turner Sims on Wednesday 4th December at 7pm.

Southampton University Symphony Orchestra and Turner Sims would like to invite you to a free performance featuring Leonard Bernstein's thrilling ‘Symphonic Dances from West Side Story’!

Featuring songs and dances from Bernstein's hit musical West Side Story, which has recently seen a brand new film remake. Though you don't need to know the musical to be able to enjoy the wonderful music! This performance is perfect for local families with children up to 15 and is an ideal opportunity for young people learning an instrument, who are interested in learning an instrument, or anyone looking for a fun evening out! We’re aiming to introduce as many young people to the amazing world of orchestral music as we can!

This informal performance will be on Wednesday 4th December at 7pm at Turner Sims, the music venue at University of Southampton Highfield Campus, and will last about an hour.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Parking: Free parking is available in all University car parks after 5pm on weekdays. Details for other modes of transport can be found on the Turner Sims website.

Tickets: To book please visit the Turner Sims website (turnersims.co.uk), phone the box office (023 8059 5151), or scan the QR code on the concert letter.

Before you are able to view available seats and book, you will need to enter the promo code: SUSOFAMILY

Pyramid concert at Central Hall, with performances by Acorn Strings, Elgar Strings, Southampton Youth Strings (SYS), Southampton Youth Concert Sinfonia (SYCS) and Southampton Youth Orchestra (SYO).

Tickets available on the door or via ensemble members through FSYO

In Advance : £10 adult / £6 concessions / £2 under 16
On the Door : £11 adult / £7 concessions / £3 under 16

Southampton Youth Orchestra present a programme of Russian classics, including the festive ‘Nutcracker’ by Tchaikovsky. More information and tickets available via the button below.

Tickets: £12 (general admission), £8 (concessions), £1 (under 18's)

Join the University of Southampton Voices for an imaginative programme of Christmas music, with sparkling new arrangements of seasonal favourites, plus a little audience participation.

Featuring soloists Clara Sanabras and Christina Gill (both of whom helped members of USV through the dark days of lockdown with Virtual Vox) with piano and brass quartet.

USV, the University’s Community Choir are joined by a children’s choir in an evening overflowing with both comfort and joy.

Tickets: Standard - £20.00, 60 Plus - £19.00, Student - £10.00, Under 18 - £10.00, Disabled - £19.00, PA Card - £7.50, Friends - £18.00