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.
SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 2026
‘Wemsfest’ present ‘Singing Workshop’ with ‘Windborne’ (Windborne are an acclaimed singing quartet from the USA) – Chichester New Park Centre in New Park Road, Chichester, starting at 9.30am until 4.00pm. Visit ‘wemsfest.com’ for ticket availability.
The Wickham Festival is taking place today and until Sunday. The show starts at 11.15am today and goes on until late. The event today features ‘Craic Session Band’ and ‘Britpop Revolution’ amongst others on the sunset stage, and ‘The Saw Doctors’ and Kathryn Tickell amongst others on the main stage. You can get all the details and tickets from ‘www.wickhamfestival.co.uk’.
‘Royal Marines School Of Music’ present their ‘Summer Concert & Beating Retreat’ – The Main Auditorium at Portsmouth Guildhall, in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, with doors opening at 1.30pm. For ticket availability visit ‘portsmouthguildhall.org.uk’.
One 4 The Road (duo) – The Wheatsheaf pub in East Street, Titchfield, Fareham, starting at 3.00pm until 6.00pm.
Jazzy Paige (young singer & songwriter) – The Apsley House pub in Auckland Road, Southsea, starting at 5.00pm until 7.00pm.
‘Black Balloon Sessions’ present ‘Live Music Saturday’, and this week featuring the vocalist Millie Jenson – The Kings pub in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 5.00pm until 8.00pm.
The Hill Brothers – The Jolly Sailor in Clarence Parade, Southsea, starting at 5.30pm.
‘Ask The Dog’ (dynamic 5 piece covers band) – 33 Green Bottles Bar in North Cross Street, Gosport, starting at 8.00pm.
The House Of Anthems (90’s & 00’s Dance band) – The Jolly Sailor in Clarence Parade, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm.
Dustbowl Dance – Kingfisher Caravan Park, off Browndown Road, Lee On Solent, starting at 8.30pm.
King Mojo & The Flashbacks – Katie’s Vinyl Bar & Kitchen in High Street, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
The Groove Lemons (party band) – The Bugle Hotel in The Square, Titchfield, near Fareham, starting at 8.30pm.
Glitz Blitz (70’s covers band) – Leigh Park Social Club in Dunsbury Way, Havant, starting at 8.30pm. Check the venue for ticket availability, and find out more by visiting ‘leighparksocialclub.co.uk’.
Electraverse (80’s & 90’s Electro pop band) – Portchester Social Club, in Castle Street, Portchester, starting at 8.30pm.
Damo (singer) – The Green Posts pub in London Road, Portsmouth, starting at 8.30pm.
The Rooster Crows – The Jolly Miller in Miller Drive, Fareham, starting at 8.45pm.
Atomic Badger (3 piece covers band) – Cowplain Social Club in London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 8.45pm. This event is for members and guests of members. There will be a door charge of £3.00 for guests.
Parallel Lines (covers band) – The Windsor Castle in St Thomas’s Road, Gosport, starting at 9.00pm.
‘Emmy Sings’ – The Ironmaster in West Street, Fareham, starting at 9.00pm.
‘Rocked Up All Night’ (classic rock band) – The Heroes, in The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 9.00pm.
Chloe Anne (singer) – The Old House At Home in South Street, Havant, starting at 9.00pm.
Sykick Surfers – The Admiral Drake in Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 9.00pm.
Doghouse (rock band) – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
‘Backbeat Trio’ (3 piece soul & Motown band) – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 9.00pm.
SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST 2026
This is the final day of this year’s The Wickham Festival. The show starts at 11.15am today and goes on until late. The event today features ‘The Courtiers’ and ‘Emz Allstars’ amongst others on the sunset stage, and ‘Penguin Cafe’ and The Proclaimers amongst others on the main stage. You can get all the details and tickets from ‘www.wickhamfestival.co.uk’.
‘Summer Sunday Sessions’, this week featuring sets from Olivia Haggarty & Charlie Greenwood – The Queens Hotel in Clarence Parade, Osborne Road, Southsea, starting at 12.00pm until 7.00pm.
Helen Spooner (singer & pianist) – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 12.15pm.
Andy Broad’s Sunday Lunchtime Blues Jam (Every 1st Sunday of the month) – The Auckland Arms in Netley Road, Southsea, starting at 12.30pm until 3.30pm.
‘Summer Sunday Sessions’, this week featuring vocalist Gemma Anderson – Newtown House Hotel in Manor Road, Hayling Island, starting at 1.00pm until 4.00pm with free entry.
Keeley (singer) – Fareham Social Club in Mill Road, Fareham, starting at 3.00pm, with a £3.00 entry fee for non-members.
Tasmin Escott (singer) – In the garden of The Fox & Hounds in Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, starting at 3.00pm until 5.00pm.
Double X – The Golden Lion pub in Bedhampton Road, Havant, starting at 3.00pm until 6.00pm.
Flying Tigers (Rhythm & blues band) – The Admiral Drake in Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 3.00pm.
Charlie Collins (country singer) – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 3.00pm.
‘Stubbington Open Mic’ with Terry Nutskin (every first Sunday of the month) – The Crofton Club in Titchfield Road, Stubbington, starting at 3.30pm and until 5.30pm with all welcome.
Matt O’Neil (acoustic performance) – The Robin Hood, on The Green in Rowlands Castle, starting at 4.00pm.
‘Weekly Sunday Session’, this week featuring the vocalist Jenny June – The Wellington in High Street, Portsmouth, starting at 4.00pm until 6.00pm.
Will Tierney (acoustic singer) – Sherlock’s Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, starting at 4.00pm until 7.00pm.
Mojo Dollar (garden performance) – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 4.00pm.
Damiain Lodrick (singer & musician) – The Heroes, in The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 4.30pm until 7.00pm.
Chloe Anne (singer) – The Druids Arms in Binsteed Road, Portsmouth, starting at 4.30pm until 6.30pm.
The ‘Public Image Promotions’ Open Mic’ (Every other Sunday) – The Trinity Tavern in Trinity Road, Fareham, starting at 5.00pm until late. Entry will be free, along with free parking.
Absolute Zero – The Bird in Hand in Gosport Road, Fareham, starting at 5.00pm until 7.00pm, with cash only bar.
Danielle Day – The Stag in New Road, Portsmouth, starting at 5.00pm.
Stu Madgwick (singer) – Shenanigans Irish Cafe in Osborne Road, Southsea, starting at 6.00pm until 9.00pm.
‘Jazz Night’ hosted by Alice Milburn (Every Sunday), this week featuring Alice Milburn on vocals, Dave Smith on guitar, and Gary Simons on bass – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 6.00pm.
Megan Fisher (singer) – The West Town Inn, in Station Road, Hayling Island, starting at 6.00pm until 8.00pm.
The Alleycats Open Mic Night’ (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month) – The Barley Mow in Castle Road, Southsea, starting at 6.45pm. Visit ‘Alleycats Open Mic Night’ Facebook page for more information.
MONDAY 3RD AUGUST 2026
The Hog Lane Band’ Acoustic Music Night (Most Mondays) – The Vine Inn in West Street, Hambledon, starting at 7.30pm. It is advisable to call the pub on 02392 632 799 after midday for confirmation.
The Hill Brothers present ‘No Requests Open Mic Night’ for original artists (Every Monday) – Casemates Studio’s, No 4 Scott Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, starting at 8.00pm until 11.00pm with free entry.
Acoustic Open Mic Night (Every Monday) – The Woolpack Inn in Fishbourne Road West, Fishbourne, West Sussex, starting at 7.30pm until 10.30pm.
‘Chichester Folk Song Club’ (Every Monday) – The Chichester Inn in West Street, Chichester, with doors opening at 7.30pm. For more details you can visit ‘chifolksongclub.co.uk’
‘Jazz Jam’ with Rich Carter (every Monday) – The Havana Club at 3 Little London Road, in Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.30pm.
TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST 2026
‘Mokus’ (5 piece covers band) – The George Inn on Portsdown Hill, starting at 8.30pm.
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 and ‘The Hole In The Wall House Band’ (Every Tuesday) – The Hole In The Wall in St Martin’s Street, Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.00pm.
WEDNESDAY 5TH AUGUST 2026
‘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.
THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST 2026
Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton (co-founder and original lead guitarist of Country Joe and the Fish), with special guests ‘Jerry Garcia Tribute Band’ and ‘Under The Stars’ – The Bird In Hand in Gosport Road, Fareham, starting at 8.00pm. For more info & tickets visit ‘barkingspider.abelgratis.com’.
‘Your Man’, A Tribute To George Michael – Number 73 Bar & Kitchen in London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 7.30pm. You can reserve a table by calling 02392 261 618.
‘Bullfrog Blues Club’ present ‘KirrisRiviere & The Delta Du Bruit’ (an earthly blues band from Bristol) – The Dockyard Club in Onslow Road, Portsmouth, with doors opening at 8.00pm. Tickets can be obtained in advance from ‘barkingspider.abelgratis.com’.
The Groove Breakers – The Barley Mow in Castle Road, Southsea, starting at 8.30pm.
FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST 2026
Ghost In The Machine – The Windsor Castle in St Thomas’s Road, Gosport, starting at 9.00pm.
Original Cool – The Crofton Club in Titchfield Road, Stubbington, starting at 9.00pm. Tickets are £4.00 for non-members and are available from the venue.
Stacey Mogg (singer) – The Exchange at 93 London Road in Waterlooville Precinct (by the bus stop), starting at 8.00pm until10.00pm.
Lauren Stanley (singer) – Koop & Kraft Restaurant at 45 London Road in Waterlooville, starting at 7.30pm. Table booking is essential, and bookings can be made at ‘koopkraft.co.uk’.
‘Baktrax’ (rock covers band) – The Red Lion in High Street, Southwick, starting at 8.30pm.
The Hill Brothers – Portchester Social Club, in Castle Street, Portchester, starting at 8.30pm.
Scarlet Ghosts (band) – The Admiral Drake in Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 9.00pm.
Vestas (high energy covers band) – O’Neill’s in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
Danielle Day (singer) – Sherlock’s Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm until 10.00pm.
Parallel Lines – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
Matt O’Neil (acoustic performance) – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.00pm until 10.00pm.
TJ Quinn (acoustic singer) – The Lord Raglan in Queen Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm.
SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST 2026
The Corsairs – The Admiral Drake in Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 2.00pm until 4.30pm.
Soul Collective (High-energy South Coast funk & disco band) – Portchester Social Club, in Castle Street, Portchester, starting at 8.30pm.
Eight Foot Yeti – The Windsor Castle in St Thomas’s Road, Gosport, starting at 9.00pm.
Swerve (band) – The Trinity Tavern in Trinity Street, Fareham, starting at 9.00pm.
SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST 2026
‘Summer Sunday Sessions’, this week featuring sets from Mo Woods & Hannah Reem – The Queens Hotel in Clarence Parade, Osborne Road, Southsea, starting at 12.00pm until 7.00pm.
T-Junction – The Golden Lion pub in Bedhampton Road, Havant, starting at 3.00pm until 6.00pm.
Sean Sings Elvis – Sherlock’s Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, starting at 4.00pm until 7.00pm.
‘Jazz Night’ hosted by Alice Milburn (Every Sunday), this week featuring the Petite Fleur Quartet (clarinet based) – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 6.00pm.
MONDAY 10TH AUGUST 2026
‘Open Mic Night’ (every 2nd Monday of the month) – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 7.30pm.
‘Chichester Folk Song Club’ (Every Monday), this week with special guests ‘The Courtiers’ – The Chichester Inn in West Street, Chichester, with doors opening at 7.30pm. For more details you can visit ‘chifolksongclub.co.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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