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 2ND MAY 2026
‘Black Balloon Sessions’ present ‘Live Music Saturday’, and this week featuring Charlie Forbes – The Kings pub in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 5.00pm until 8.00pm.
‘Double Take’ (high energy girl band duo) – The Traveller’s Joy, on the main road in Southbourne, near Emsworth, starting at 5.00pm until 7.00pm.
Mike Tyler (singer) – The Windsor Castle in St Thomas’s Road, Gosport, starting at 7.00pm until 9.00pm.
‘The Langstone Sessions’, featuring blues & folk singer and musician Fraser Harper – St Nicholas Chapel in Langstone High Street, Havant, from 7.00pm until 9.00pm. Doors will open at 6.45pm, and ticket details are available at ‘kenektsolutions.earth’.
The Voltaires – Portsmouth Post Office Club in London Road, North End, Portsmouth, with doors opening at 7.00pm. Check the website ‘portsmouthpostofficeclub.com’ for ticket availability.
Lin Taylor (Singer & saxophone player) – The Infinity Bar in Elm Grove, Hayling Island, starting at 7.30pm until 9.30pm.
Absent Heroes (band) – 33 Green Bottles Bar in North Cross Street, Gosport, starting at 8.00pm.
Snake Heart (Classic Rock covers band) – The Jolly Sailor in Clarence Parade, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm.
Archie Mac – The Robin Hood, on The Green in Rowlands Castle, starting at 8.00pm.
The Wildcat Wailers (rock n’ roll band) – The Hampshire Rose in London Road, Widley, starting at 8.00pm.
‘Astromoda’ (female guitar duo) – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.00pm.
Fantastic Planet – The Carisbrooke Arms in Carisbrooke Road, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
The Nick Chandler Trio – Katie’s Vinyl Bar & Kitchen in High Street, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
The Absolute 80’s (80’s tribute band) – The Jolly Miller in Miller Drive, Fareham, starting at 8.30pm.
Michaela Marie – The Ironmaster in West Street, Fareham, starting at 8.30pm.
‘Mucky Fingers’ – 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’.
Chris Smeed (singer) – The Prince Of Wales pub in West Street, Havant, starting at 8.30pm.
Phoenix Park – The Lord Chichester in Chichester Road, Portsmouth, starting at 8.30pm.
Mark Harris (Motown singer & entertainer) – The Cricketers Arms in Commonside, Westbourne, near Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm.
‘Pop Up Bowie’, A tribute show by Paul Antony – 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.
‘Revival’ (band) – The Fareham pub in Trinity Street, Fareham, starting at 9.00pm.
4 Bar (indie rock & pop band) – The Trinity Tavern in Trinity Road, Fareham, starting at 9.00pm.
The Ace Tones (50’s rock n’ roll band) – The Heroes, in The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 9.00pm.
Triple X – The Admiral Drake in Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 9.00pm.
The Forty Fours – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
The Fab Cats – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 9.00pm.
TR2.0 (covers band) – The Fountain pub in Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 9.00pm.
SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2026
‘Start Me Up’ Under 18’s Open Mic & Showcase (Every Sunday) – Room 12 at 21-23 Southgate in Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 11.00am until 2.00pm.
‘PfizerFest’ (raising funds for Andy’s Man Club), featuring The Pfizer Chiefs at midday, Dunn & Dusted at 4.00pm, and The Pfizer Chiefs again at 9.00pm – The Admiral Drake in Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 12.00pm.
Harrison Rhys – The Bugle Hotel in The Square, Titchfield, near Fareham, starting at 12.30pm.
‘Black Balloon Sessions’ present an Open Mic Afternoon – The Kings pub in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 12.30pm until 6.00pm with free entry.
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 Jamie Hiron – Newtown House Hotel in Manor Road, Hayling Island, starting at 1.00pm until 4.00pm with free entry. .
‘Sunday Jazz’ with ‘Wee 3’ – The Square Cow in Wickham Square, Wickham, near Fareham, starting at 2.00pm.
Monster (acoustic performance) – The Jolly Miller in Miller Drive, Fareham, starting at 2.00pm.
‘Open Mic Day’, hosted by Se Mclachlan (Name pronounced Shay) – The Drayton Tavern, Havant road, Drayton, Portsmouth, starting at 2.00pm.
Natasha (acoustic singer) – The Hampshire Rose in London Road, Widley, starting at 2.30pm until 4.30pm.
Tasmin Escott – The Fox & Hounds in Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, starting at 3.00pm until 5.00pm.
Jazzy Paige (young singer & upcoming songwriter) – The Prince Of Wales pub in West Street, Havant, starting at 3.00pm until 5.00pm.
‘Sunday Sessions’ (Most Sundays), this week featuring Mantando, and ‘Waif & Stray – Casemates Studios & Cafe, No 4 Scott Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, starting at 3.00pm until 6.00pm with free entry.
Will Tierney (singer & acoustic guitarist) – The Phoenix pub in Torrington Road, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 3.00pm.
Michelle Lewis – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 3.00pm.
Scott Lewis (dynamic vocalist) – Leigh Park Social Club in Dunsbury Way, Havant, starting at 3.30pm. Check the venue for ticket availability, and find out more by visiting ‘leighparksocialclub.co.uk’.
Charlie H (singing swing, soul & rock n’ roll) – The Swan pub in Jessie Road, Havant, starting at 4.00pm until 7.00pm.
‘Sunday Sessions’, this week featuring the singer James Bradbury – The Wellington in High Street, Portsmouth, starting at 4.00pm until 6.00pm.
Andy Osman – Sherlock’s Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, starting at 4.00pm until 7.00pm.
Chloe Anne (singer) – The Druids Arms in Binsteed Road, Portsmouth, starting at 4.30pm until 6.30pm.
Helen Spooner (singer & pianist) – The Blue Bell Inn in South Street, Emsworth, starting at 4.30pm until 6.30pm.
Executive Relief (classic rock band) – The Bird In Hand in Gosport Road, Fareham, starting at 5.00pm until 7.00pm.
Matt O’Neil (acoustic performance) – The Old House At Home in South Street, Havant, starting at 6.00pm until 8.00pm.
‘Jazz Night’ hosted by Alice Milburn (Every Sunday) – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 6.00pm.
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.
‘Ghost In The Machine’ – The Windsor Castle in St Thomas’s Road, Gosport, starting at 7.00pm until 9.00pm.
Why?2K (Formerly MD 90’s band) – The Harvest Home in Copnor Road, Portsmouth, starting at 7.30pm.
‘Gary O’Donnell & The Dime Store Heroes’ (excellent local originals band), with support from ‘Splinter’ – The Edge Of The Wedge in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 7.30pm. For more information and ticket availability visit ‘wedgewood-rooms.co.uk’.
Destination 80’s (80’s tribute band) – The Mother Shipton in Twyford Avenue, Stamshaw, Portsmouth, starting at 8.00pm.
‘Open Mic Night’ with Caleb Clarkson (Every Sunday) – The Leopold Tavern, in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm until 10.00pm.
‘Stolen’ (band) – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
‘Petrol Money’ (band) – The Fountain pub in Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 9.00pm until 11.00pm.
MONDAY 4TH MAY 2026
‘Two Bishops’ (acoustic duo) – The Hunters Inn in Cott Street, Swanmore, starting at 2.00pm until 4.00pm with free entry!.
The Hill Brothers – Casemates Studios & Cafe, No 4 Scott Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, starting at 4.00pm with free entry.
The Hog Lane Band (performing music from the 60’s) – The Vine Inn in West Street, Hambledon, starting at 7.00pm with free entry.
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.
‘Hayling Island Folk & Acoustic Music Club’ Singaround (Every other Monday) – Newtown House Hotel in Manor Road, Hayling Island, starting at 7.30pm.
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, starting at 8.00pm. For more details you can visit ‘chifolksongclub.co.uk’.
‘Jazz Jam’ with Rich Carter – The Havana Club at 3 Little London Road, in Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.30pm.
TUESDAY 5TH MAY 2026
‘Jam With A Plan’ – The Golden Lion Pub in High Street, Fareham, Starting at 8.00pm.
Simply Jen (singing something for everyone) – Merchistoun Hall at 106 Portsmouth Road, Horndean, starting at 7.00pm until 10.00pm with free entry.
WEDNESDAY 6TH MAY 2026
‘Free Lunchtime Concert’ (Most Wednesdays) at St Faith’s Church, this week featuring ‘Mark & Tone’ (a folk & contemporary band, with guitar & mandolin) – 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.
‘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 7TH MAY 2026
Maurizio Baudino (classical guitar soloist) – St Faith’s Church in West Street, Havant, starting at 7.00pm. More information and ticket availability can be found by visiting ‘ticketsource.co.uk’ and searching ‘St Faiths Church.
‘Bullfrog Blues Club’ present ‘Dave Kelly’ (Founding member of The Blues Band) – 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.
Adam Ede (acoustic singer) – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm.
FRIDAY 8TH MAY 2026
‘Live Music Fridays’ (Every Friday), this week featuring the pianist & singer Helen Spooner – Stansted Park Garden Centre in Stansted Park Estate, Rowlands Castle, starting at 2.30pm until 4.30pm.
China Lake – The Windsor Castle in St Thomas’s Road, Gosport, starting at 9.00pm.
The Wildcat Wailers (rock n’ roll band) – The Golden Lion Pub in High Street, Fareham, Starting at 8.30pm.
Skunk Funk – The Bird In Hand in Gosport Road, Fareham, starting at 9.00pm.
Nicole Parker (young talented singer) – Cowplain Social Club in London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 8.30pm.
Faye Carpenter (singer) – The Exchange at 93 London Road in Waterlooville Precinct (by the bus stop), starting at 8.00pm until10.00pm.
Sim Williams, and guests ‘The Targets’ – Casemates Studios & Cafe, No 4 Scott Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10.00 from ‘casemates.co.uk’
Guilt Trippin’ (Female trio) – The Stag in New Road, Portsmouth, starting at 9.00pm.
Stu Madgwick (singer) – Sherlock’s Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm until 10.00pm.
‘Always After Eight’ – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
Chloe Anne (singer) – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 9.00pm.
Helen Spooner (singer & pianist) – The Ropemaker on Havant Road in Emsworth, starting at 7.00pm until 9.00pm.
‘Foster & Harris (Soul & Motown duo) – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.00pm.
‘Farmyard Transaction’ (local punk band) – The Lord Raglan in Queen Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm.
Alice McKenna – The Fountain pub in Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 9.00pm.
SATURDAY 9TH MAY 2026
The Langstone Big Band, with special guest Amy Baker – The Pallant Centre in Pallant Road, Havant, PO9 1BE, with doors opening at 7.00pm. Visit ‘pallantcentre.com’ for ticket availability and details.
Jazzy Paige (young singer & upcoming songwriter) – The Apsley House pub in Auckland Road West, Southsea, starting at 5.00pm until 7.00pm.
Hannah Cross (singer) – The Infinity Bar in Elm Grove, Hayling Island, starting at 7.30pm until 10.00pm.
Dustbowl Dance – 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’.
Midnight Soul Train (Band) – The Ship & Castle at The Hard in Portsmouth, starting at 8.30pm.
Catgut Hooligans – The Park Tavern in Park Road, Gosport, starting at 9.00pm.
‘Somethin’ Like This’ – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 9.00pm.
SUNDAY 10TH MAY 2026
‘Sunday Sessions’ (Most Sundays), this week featuring Jim Hammond Rock N’ Roll – Casemates Studios & Cafe, No 4 Scott Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, starting at 3.00pm until 6.00pm with free entry.
Stu Madgwick – The Stag in New Road, Portsmouth, starting at 4.30pm.
‘The Tom Toms’ (acoustic duo) – The Crown, in The Square, Bishops Waltham, starting at 6.00pm.
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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