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.
The Flash is holding another live music spectacular to help raise funds for the radio station. On Sunday September 13th, Stacy Gabel, direct from the USA, will be headlining a six-hour event at The Lord John Russell pub in Southsea, Portsmouth. The event starts at 2.00pm and entry is free.
Stacy will also be joined by melodic folk band trio Seek Rose, 4-piece rock band Hysteria Street, local singer and guitarist Ollie Hutton, and acoustic singer Se’ Mclachlan will be rounding off the event with a set guaranteed to get you singing along.
We’d love to see you there for what promises to be a brilliant afternoon & evening of live music. We’ll be rattling buckets so please bring along some change and donate generously to help keep our radio station thriving.
SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER 2026
‘Summer Sunday Sessions’, this week featuring sets from Frank and Dean, and Paige Brooker – The Queens Hotel in Clarence Parade, Osborne Road, Southsea, starting at 12.00pm until 7.00pm.
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 The Damiain Lodrick Band (funk & jazz band) – Newtown House Hotel in Manor Road, Hayling Island, starting at 1.00pm until 4.00pm with free entry.
James Westerby (singer & guitarist) – The Fox & Hounds in Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, starting at 3.00pm until 5.00pm.
Jazzy Paige (young singer/songwriter) – The Prince Of Wales pub in West Street, Havant, starting at 3.00pm until 5.00pm.
The Ace Tones (rock n roll band) – The Golden Lion pub in Bedhampton Road, Havant, starting at 3.00pm until 6.00pm.
‘Sunday Sessions’ (Most Sundays), this week featuring Hollins & Green, and Charlie James – Casemates Studios & Cafe, No 4 Scott Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, starting at 3.00pm until 6.00pm with free entry.
Paul McDowell (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.
Malc De Reding (singer of Rat Pack & swing classics) – 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’.
The Rooster Crows (3 piece classic blues & rock band) – The Admiral Drake in Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 4.00pm.
‘Sunday Sessions’ featuring Tasmin Escott (singer) – The Wellington in High Street, Portsmouth, starting at 4.00pm until 6.00pm.
Andy Osman (singing the legends) – Sherlock’s Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, starting at 4.00pm until 7.00pm.
‘Just Sam’ (female acoustic performance) – The Heroes pub, in The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 4.30pm until 7.00pm.
Tom Davies & The Blue Birds – The Bird in Hand in Gosport Road, Fareham, starting at 5.00pm until 7.00pm.
Cadance Duo (Dan & Carrie) – The Trinity Tavern in Trinity Road, Fareham, starting at 5.00pm.
Little Joe (singer) – The Stag in New Road, Portsmouth, starting at 5.00pm.
Dave Barrett (acoustic singer) – The Jolly Sailor in Clarence Parade, Southsea, starting at 5.00pm.
Damiain Lodrick & Kate (acoustic duo) – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 5.00pm.
‘Jazz Night’ hosted by Alice Milburn (Every Sunday), this week featuring the Nick Blunn Quartet – 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.
Amba Tremain’s ‘The Call Me Tour’ (powerful Portsmouth soul & rnb vocalist) – The Edge Of The Wedge in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 7.30pm. For more information and ticket availability visit ‘wedgewood-rooms.co.uk’.
MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2026
The Hog Lane Band’ Acoustic Music Night (Most Mondays) – The Vine Inn in West Street, Hambledon, starting at 8.00pm.
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.
Trash arts present ‘Open Ya Mouth’ Open Mic Night, featuring live music, poetry, comedy and more – The Edge Of The Wedge in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 7.30pm with free entry.
‘Jazz Jam’ with Rich Carter (every Monday) – The Havana Club at 3 Little London Road, in Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.30pm.
TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2026
‘Chicago 9’ (rhythm & blues band) – The George Inn on Portsdown Hill, starting at 8.30pm.
‘Jon Anderson & the band ‘Geeks’- The Main Auditorium at Portsmouth Guildhall, in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, with doors opening at 7.00pm. For ticket availability visit ‘portsmouthguildhall.org.uk’.
WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2026
‘Free Lunchtime Concert’ (Most Wednesdays), this week featuring The Prostate Gland Band, featuring Gary O’Connor – 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.
‘Hambledon Folk Club’ (every 2nd Wednesday of the month), this month presenting ‘The Medlars’ (a folk trio from Essex) – ‘The Pavilion’, previously The Youth Hut in West Street, Hambledon, PO7 4RW, with doors opening at 8.00pm. For reservations call 02392 623 719. You can find out more about Hambledon Folk Club by visiting ‘hambledonfolkclub.com’.
‘The Shadders’, ‘Southcoast Shadows Club & Jam Session’ performing the Sounds Of The Sixties! – The Heroes, in The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 7.30pm.
‘Open Mic Night’ with Garlic Brad (Every Wednesday) – The Lord John Russell in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm.
‘Open Mic Night’ with Toby Bain (Every Wednesday) – The Havana Club at 3 Little London, in Chichester, West Sussex, starting at 8.00pm.
THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2026
Craig Foster (singer) – Number 73 Bar & Kitchen in London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 7.00pm. You can reserve a table by calling 02392 261 618.
The Craic & Session Band – The Barley Mow in Castle Road, Southsea, starting at 8.30pm.
FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2026
‘Prostate Cancer Awareness Show’ (organised by our Ken Ebbens in association with Fine Voice Chorus, Curtain Call Productions and The Flash), featuring live sets from ‘Maximum Who’, Loulu V, The Prostate Gland Band, and ‘Fine Voice Chorus – The Lens Studio at Portsmouth Guildhall, in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, starting at 6.00pm. Visit ‘portsmouthguildhall.org.uk’ for more information and ticket availability. All proceeds are going to the charity ‘Prostate Cancer UK’.
‘Lil Bit Lily’ (Lily Allen tribute performed by Emma May) – 33 Green Bottles Bar in North Cross Street, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
China Lake – The Windsor Castle in St Thomas’s Road, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
Brad Thomas (singer) – The Cob & Pen in Wallington Shore Road, Fareham, starting at 7.30pm.
Doghouse (rock band) – The Bird In Hand in Gosport Road, Fareham, starting at 9.00pm’
Stone Cold Sober (rock band) – The Heroes, in The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 9.00pm.
Dave Barrett (acoustic singer) – Portchester Social Club, in Castle Street, Portchester, starting at 8.00pm until 10.00pm. This event is for members & signed in guests only.
Spike & The Pieman – The Admiral Drake in Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, starting at 9.00pm.
Ricky Zalez – Sherlock’s Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, starting at 8.00pm until 10.00pm.
‘Why 2Khaos’ Band (performing 90’s & noughties anthems) – The Fawcett Inn in Fawcett Road, Southsea, starting at 8.30pm.
The Repeat Offenders – The Lifeboat Inn, on the Seafront in Hayling Island, starting at 9.00pm.
‘Emsworth Music Club’ present ‘Bad Influence’ (4 piece blues rock & country band), with support from Pennsylvania’s Stacy Gabel – Emsworth Sports &Social Club, Havant Road, Emsworth, starting at 7.00pm. Ticket details can be found at ’emsworthmusic.club’.
Adam Ede – The Lord Raglan in Queen Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm.
Cole Carson (acoustic singer) – Boathouse Chichester in the Marina, Birdham, Chichester, PO20 7EJ, starting at 7.00pm until 9.00pm. It is advisable to book a table in advance by calling 01243 513 203.
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026
‘Pop Goes The Heroes’ (Live music festival raising funds for Rowans Hospice), and featuring sets from Just Sam, Peludo Beach, The Marvilles, and The Jaspers – Outdoors weather permitting at The Heroes, in The Precinct, London Road, Waterlooville, starting at midday until 6.00pm. There will also be a BBQ on site.
VHS ‘Vibes, Harmonies & Sass’ (female 90’s duo) – The Infinity Bar in Elm Grove, Hayling Island, starting at 7.30pm until 10.00pm.
The Restless (guitar driven rock band) – The Westleigh pub in Martin Road, Havant, starting at 8.00pm.
Baktrax (rock covers band) – Katie’s Vinyl Bar & Kitchen in High Street, Gosport, starting at 8.30pm.
The Jays – 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’.
Eight Foot Yeti – The Wyvern in Common Barn Lane, Lee On Solent, starting at 9.00pm.
The Blind Alley Blues Band – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 9.00pm.
SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026
‘The Flash Live Music Fundraiser’ (raising funds for The Flash radio station), and with live sets from Pennsylvania’s Stacy Gabel, Ollie Hutton, Se’ Mclachlan, Seek Rose, and Hysteria Street – The Lord John Russell in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 2.00pm until 8.00pm, with free entry but bring plenty of change.
‘Sunday Sessions’ (Most Sundays), this week featuring Megan Linford & The Courtiers – Casemates Studios & Cafe, No 4 Scott Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, starting at 3.00pm until 6.00pm with free entry.
Danielle Day (singer) – Sherlock’s Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, starting at 4.00pm until 7.00pm.
The James Diver Band – The Bird In Hand in Gosport Road, Fareham, starting at 5.00pm until 7.00pm.
Rob Richardson (singer & saxophone player performing soul & jazz) – The Derby Tavern in Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, starting at 5.30pm.
‘Jazz Night’ hosted by Alice Milburn (Every Sunday), this week featuring Alice Milburn on vocals, Matt Wilson on guitar, and Matt Tween on bass – The Vaults in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 6.00pm.
MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2026
The Hog Lane Band’ Acoustic Music Night (Most Mondays) – The Vine Inn in West Street, Hambledon, starting at 8.00pm.
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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