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.
THURSDAY 5TH 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.
‘New Generation Student Music Night’, this week featuring live sets from ‘Still Room’, ‘Rachel & Chloe’, and ‘Jake Smith with Ava Morgan’ – Katie’s Vinyl Bar & Kitchen in High Street, Gosport, starting at 6.30pm with free entry.
Jam & Open Mic Night, hosted by Damiain Lodrick (Every Thursday) – The Farmer Inn in Catherington Lane, Catherington, starting at 9.00pm.
‘Shaniafied’ (Shania Twain tribute by Celena) – Number 73 Bar & Kitchen in London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 7.30pm. You can reserve a table by calling 02392 261 618.
Hannah Reem (singer) – 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 ‘The Greats Of The Classical Canon’, hosted by Classic FM presenter Anne Marie Minhall – The Main Auditorium at Portsmouth Guildhall, in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, starting at 7.00pm. For ticket availability visit ‘portsmouthguildhall.org.uk’.
Open Mic Night, hosted by The Hill Brothers (Every Thursday) – Staggeringly Good Brewery in Rodney Road, Portsmouth, starting at 8.00pm.
‘Bullfrog Blues Club’ present ‘Tom Davies & The Bluebirds’ (Hampshire based three piece blues/rock trio) – The Dockyard Club in Onslow Road, Portsmouth, with doors opening at 8.00pm. Tickets can be obtained in advance from ‘barkingspider.abelgratis.com’.
‘Centrestage Showcase’ (A weekly Open Mic for all performers) – 7 Bar & Restaurant in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 7.00pm with free entry.
Gary O’Donnell & The Dime Store Heroes – The Edge Of The Wedge in Albert Road, Southsea, with doors opening at 7.30pm. For more information and ticket availability visit ‘wedgewood-rooms.co.uk’.
The Bluesbreakers – The Barley Mow in Castle Road, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm.
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 Adama Ede – 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.
FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2026
Dave Barrett – The Jolly Roger in Priory Road, Gosport, starting at 9.00pm.
TR2.0 (Covers band) – 33 Green Bottles Bar in North Cross Street, Gosport, starting at 8.00pm.
The Monkey Butlars – The Square Cow in Wickham Square, Wickham, near Fareham, starting at 9.00pm.
Nevaeh (young artist) – Cowplain Social Club in London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 8.30pm. This event is for members and guests of members. There will be a door charge of £3.00 for guests.
Mama Belle – The Heroes, in The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 9.00pm.
Stacey Mogg – The Exchange at 93 London Road in Waterlooville Precinct (by the bus stop and previously Natwest Bank), starting at 8.00pm until10.00pm.
‘Fleetwood Collective’ (Fleetwood Mac tribute band) – The Spring Arts Centre in East Street, Havant, starting at 7.30pm. Visit ‘www.thespring.co.uk’ for ticket availability and more information.
‘Weekend Offender Records’ present ‘Forever Oasis & Friends’ (Weekend Offender Records’ 5th Birthday bash) – Staggeringly Good Brewery in Rodney Road, Portsmouth, with doors opening at 7.00pm. Tickets are £10.00 from ‘eventbrite.com’.
‘The Road To Victorious’ (event featuring various live music acts) – The Wedgewood Rooms in Albert Road, Southsea, with doors opening at 7.00pm. One pound from the sale of every ticket will go to the local children’s charity ‘George’s Rockstars’. For more information and ticket availability visit ‘wedgewood-rooms.co.uk’.7.00pm. For more information and ticket availability visit ‘wedgewood-rooms.co.uk’. £1.00 from every ticket sold goes to The Music Venue Trust’.
Always After Eight – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
The Damiain Lodrick Band – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm.
‘Psycheledic Space Rock Night’, featuring ‘Radio Controlled Lobsters’, Nick May, and ‘Kev Ellis & The Space Cadets’ – The Havana Club at 3 Little London Road, in Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.00pm.
SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026
‘The Langstone Sessions’, featuring acoustic guitarist & songwriter Ian Jamieson – The Langstone Chapel in Langstone High Street, Havant, with doors opening at 6.45pm. Tickets are £15.00 from ‘kenektsolutions.earth’.
The Kazbaas (8 piece ska band) – Fareham Social Club in Mill Road, Fareham, starting at 7.00pm with tickets required.
‘The LMSUK Ten Year Takeover Party’, featuring live music from Brooke Star & Cameron Jenkins – The Lens Studio at Portsmouth Guildhall, in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, starting at 7.00pm. For ticket availability visit ‘portsmouthguildhall.org.uk’.
Hannah Reem – The Robin Hood, on The Green in Rowlands Castle, starting at 8.00pm.
Michelle Price (singer) – The Mermaid Pub in New Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, starting at 8.00pm.
Danielle Day – The Mother Shipton in Twyford Avenue, Stamshaw, Portsmouth, starting at 8.00pm.
Baktrax – Katie’s Vinyl Bar & Kitchen in High Street, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
Big Red Band – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm.
The Groove Lemons – The Jolly Miller in Miller Drive, Fareham, starting at 8.45pm.
‘Burnt Ice’ (funk & blues band) – The Windsor Castle in St Thomas’s Road, Gosport, starting at 9.00pm.
Roy Peplow – The Cuckoo Pint in Cuckoo Lane, Stubbington, starting at 9.00pm.
Mucky Fingers – The Harvest Home in Copnor Road, Portsmouth, starting at 9.00pm.
SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2026
T-Junction – The Northcote Hotel in Francis Aveue, Southsea, starting at 1.30pm until 4.30pm.
Roy Peplow – The Jolly Miller in Miller Drive, Fareham, starting at 2.00pm.
Charlotte Howard – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 3.00pm.
Ocean Sounds Jazz – The Barley Mow in Castle Road, Southsea, starting at 4.00pm until 7.00pm.
Dicey Riley – The Druids Arms in Binsteed Road, Portsmouth, starting at 4.30pm.
MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2026
‘Jazz Jam’ with Rich Carter – The Havana Club at 3 Little London Road, in Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.30pm.
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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