This service is brought to you in association with Claire’s Floristry & Tea Room in Little Park Avenue, Havant. Our Local Live Music Gig Guide is a free service from The Flash, although kind donations are always gratefully received. Donations can be made via the ‘Donate‘ page on our website.
We recommend that you check with your chosen venue before travelling to one of these gigs, as last minute cancellations can occur.
TUESDAY 17TH MARCH 2026
‘Sky Road’ (performing Irish songs, jigs and reels) – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 2.30pm until 4.30pm.
‘Sky Road’ (performing Irish songs, jigs and reels) -The Old House At Home in South Street, Havant, starting at 7.00pm until 9.00pm.
‘Die Germs’ (3 piece rock & covers band) – The George Inn on Portsdown Hill, starting at 8.30pm.
Se Mclachlan (Name pronounced Shay) (singer & guitarist) – The Milton Arms in Milton Road, Portsmouth, starting at 6.00pm.
‘Portsmouth Music Hub’ present ‘Infant Voices Showcase’, bringing together KS1 children from schools across the city in song – The Main Auditorium at Portsmouth Guildhall, in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, with doors opening at 5.30pm. For ticket availability visit ‘portsmouthguildhall.org.uk’.
‘Open Mic & Music Showcase’ hosted by Caleb Clarkson (Every other Tuesday) – The Apsley House pub in Auckland Road West, Southsea, starting at 6.00pm until 9.00pm.
‘Beats, Bar & Belongings’ (A night celebrating music, poetry & community), featuring performances from ‘Kase The Myth’, and Mya Williams – The Edge Of The Wedge in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm. For more information and ticket availability visit ‘wedgewood-rooms.co.uk’.
‘Acoustic Open Mic & Jam Night’ with Adam Ede (Every Tuesday) – The Lord Raglan in Queen Street, Emsworth, starting at 7.30pm until 10.30pm.
‘Live Band Jam Night’ hosted by Chris Cox & friends (Every Tuesday) – The Hole In The Wall in St Martin’s Street, Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.00pm.
WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH 2026
‘Free Lunchtime Concert’ (Most Wednesdays) at St Faith’s Church, this week featuring ‘Force 10 Shanty Crew’ (Shanty singers) – St Faith’s Church in West Street, Havant, starting at 12.30pm until 1.15pm. This is a free to enter event, although there will be a retiring collection in aid of St Faith’s Big Build Fund.
The Fareham Creekers (Irish band) – The Golden Lion Pub in High Street, Fareham, Starting at 8.00pm.
‘Black Balloon Sessions’ (Every Wednesday), this week featuring ‘Fever Dream’ at 8pm, Tone Day at 9pm, and Vestas at 10pm – Back To The Belgrave in Albert Road, Southsea, with free entry and doors opening at 6.00pm.
‘Broadside Folk Club’ acoustic singaround (Every Wednesday) – The Golden Eagle in Delamere Road, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm.
Sean Sings Elvis – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 7.30pm.
‘Club Open Mic Night’ with house band, (Every other Wednesday) – Emsworth Sports & Social Club in Havant Road, Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm.
‘Bosham Sea Shanty Night’ (Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month) – The Woolpack Inn in Fishbourne Road West, Fishbourne, West Sussex, starting at 8.00pm until 10.00pm.
‘Open Mic Night’ with Toby Bain (Every Wednesday) – The Havana Club at 3 Little London Road, in Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.00pm.
THURSDAY 19TH MARCH 2026
‘Folk Band Thursday’ (Every Thursday during term time) This is a Folk band sesson hosted by music teacher Janet Ayres, and with the musicians playing either by ear or by score – Milton Village Hall in Milton Road, Southsea, starting at 1.30pm until 3.00pm. Entry will be £5.00.
Jam & Open Mic Night, hosted by Damiain Lodrick (Every Thursday) – The Farmer Inn in Catherington Lane, Catherington, starting at 9.00pm.
Russel Keith as Robbie Williams – Number 73 Bar & Kitchen in London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 7.30pm. You can reserve a table by calling 02392 261 618.
Will Tierney – Kassia Bar in Havant Road, Drayton, starting at 7.30pm until 9.30pm. Visit ‘www.kassia.co.uk’ to book a table, or call 02392 215 555.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra present Mahler’s Fifth Symphony – The main auditorium at Portsmouth Guildhall in Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, starting at 7.00pm. Ticket information is available from ‘www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk’.
Open Mic Night, hosted by The Hill Brothers (Every Thursday) – Staggeringly Good Brewery in Rodney Road, Portsmouth, starting at 8.00pm.
‘Centrestage Showcase’ (A weekly Open Mic for all performers) – 7 Bar & Restaurant in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 7.00pm with free entry.
‘The Clause’ (4 piece indie/rock band from Birmingham) – The Wedgewood Rooms in Albert Road, Southsea, with doors opening at 7.30pm. For more information and ticket availability visit ‘wedgewood-rooms.co.uk’.
‘Weekly Open Mic Night’, hosted by Stu Madgwick (Every Thursday) – The Hive Bar at 50 Osborne Road in Southsea, atarting at 7.30pm.
The Craic & Session Band – The Barley Mow in Castle Road, Southsea, starting at 8.30pm.
The Alleycats Open Mic Night’ (Every other Thursday) – Newtown House Hotel in Manor Road, Hayling Island, starting at 7.30pm. Visit ‘Alleycats Open Mic Night’ Facebook page for more information.
‘Emma & Nigel’s Electric Open Mic Night’ and including a house band (Every Thursday) – The Lord Raglan in Queen Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.00pm until 11.00pm.
‘Fresh Acoustic Music Management’ present Lucy Machin (singer &guitarist) – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm until 10.30pm.
‘Acoustic Sessions’ (Every Thursday) – The Hole In The Wall in St Martin’s Street, Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 7.00pm until 9.00pm.
‘Blues Jam’ with Ross Harding – The Havana Club at 3 Little London Road, in Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.00pm with free entry.
FRIDAY 20TH MARCH 2026
AK-47 – 33 Green Bottles Bar in North Cross Street, Gosport, starting at 8.00pm.
Emily Lamb (Emmy) – The Queens Head in Brockhurst Road, Gosport, starting at 8.00pm.
The Alternates – Katie’s Vinyl Bar & Kitchen in High Street, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
The Uptown Cats (Rockabilly & rock n’ roll band) – The Carisbrooke Arms in Carisbrooke Road, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
Eight Foot Yeti – The Windsor Castle in St Thomas’s Road, Gosport, starting at 9.00pm.
‘Celtic Craic’ (authentic Irish Band) – The Golden Lion Pub in High Street, Fareham, Starting at 8.30pm.
Slim Jim & The Wildcards – The Square Cow in Wickham Square, Wickham, near Fareham, starting at 9.00pm.
MD Duo – The Cob and Pen in Wallington Shore Road, Fareham, starting at 8.00pm.
Ken Weaver (singer) – The Exchange at 93 London Road in Waterlooville Precinct (by the bus stop), starting at 8.00pm until10.00pm.
Kneeslider – The Stag in New Road, Portsmouth, starting at 8.30pm.
Se Mclachlan (Name pronounced Shay) (singer & guitarist) with his live performance & Karaoke – The Park Tavern in Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, starting at 7.00pm.
Maya Dodkins – The Apsley House pub in Auckland Road, Southsea, starting at 7.00pm until 9.00pm.
Brit-Pop Revolution – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
Gemma Anderson & King Rollo – The Barley Mow in Castle Road, Southsea, starting at 8.30pm.
‘Resurgence’ (Goth, post punk & alternative 80’s band) – The Loft in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm until 1.00am. Entry will be £4.00.
Mikey May – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.00pm.
‘Fishbourne Friday Open Stage’ hosted by Get Catweasel (an evening of acoustic music with all skill levels welcome) – The Woolpack Inn in Fishbourne Road West, Fishbourne, West Sussex, starting at 8.30pm.
SATURDAY 21ST MARCH 2026
‘Springtime Singtime’ charity Concert (raising funds for Hampshire & Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance), and with performances from ‘Lemon Tuesday’ and ‘Folks In Harmony’ choirs – Emsworth Baptist Church in North Street, Emsworth, starting at 2.30pm until 4.30pm. Tea & cake will be included, and tickets can be obtained on line from ‘wegottickets.com’ by searching ‘Springtime Singtime’, or in person from Bookends Bookshop in Emsworth High Street.
‘Black Balloon Sessions’ present ‘Live Music Saturday’, and this week featuring Ben Brookes – The Kings pub in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 5.00pm until 8.00pm.
Stu Madgwick -The Rutland Arms in Francis Avenue, Fratton, Portsmouth, starting at 7.00pm.
‘Masters Of Rock’ – 33 Green Bottles Bar in North Cross Street, Gosport, starting at 8.00pm.
The Trevor John Band – The Hunters Inn in Cott Street, Swanmore, starting at 8.00pm. You are advised to book a table by calling 01489 877 721.
Matt O’Neil (acoustic performance) – The Robin Hood, on The Green in Rowlands Castle, starting at 8.00pm.
Sky Road (Irish duo) – Portsmouth Post Office Sports & Social Club in London Road, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 8.00pm. Check with the venue for ticket availability, with tickets being £2.00 for guests.
Lois Matthews – Shenanigans Irish Cafe in Osborne Road, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm until 10.00pm.
‘Hot Fuzz’ – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.00pm.
‘The Ibiza Band’ (Formerly ‘Rock Of The Pops’) – The Carisbrooke Arms in Carisbrooke Road, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
Komaro – The Spotted Cow in London Road, Cowplain, starting at 8.30pm.
The Vestas (band) – The Cocked Hat in Privett Road, Gosport, starting at 9.00pm.
Mandark – The Harvest Home in Copnor Road, Portsmouth, starting at 9.00pm.
‘Gentlemen Of Ska’ – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
Atomic Badger – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 9.00pm.
SUNDAY 22ND MARCH 2026
‘Feckless’ (Irish folk band) – The Fox & Hounds in Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, starting at 3.00pm until 5.00pm.
Mille Jenson (singer) – The Rutland Arms in Francis Avenue, Fratton, Portsmouth, starting at 3.00pm until 5.00pm.
Andy Osman (singing the legends) – Sherlock’s Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, starting at 4.00pm until 7.00pm.
Adam Ede (acoustic singer) – The Crown, in The Square, Bishops Waltham, starting at 6.00pm until 8.00pm.
Dave Barrett – Shenanigans Irish Cafe in Osborne Road, Southsea, starting at 6.00pm until 9.00pm.
MONDAY 23RD MARCH 2026
‘Portsmouth Chamber Music’ present Jasdeep Singh Degun sitar with Harkiret Singh Bahra tabla & ‘Ensemble 360’ – The Main Auditorium at Portsmouth Guildhall in Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, starting at 7.30pm. Ticket information is available from ‘www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk’.
Rachael McShane & The Cartographers (Rachael was previously with the folk band ‘Bellowhead’), with support from Hannah Scott – The Lens Studio at Portsmouth Guildhall, in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, starting at 7.30pm. For ticket availability visit ‘portsmouthguildhall.org.uk’.
Don’t forget to e-mail your Gigs to ‘gigs@theflashonair.co.uk’. The Local Live Music Gig Guide is a free service from The Flash, and is also available on our website ‘theflashonair.co.uk’
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