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 17TH SEPTEMBER 2026
‘Folk Band Thursday’ (Every Thursday except during half term & Christmas) – 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 £6.00.
Jam & Open Mic Night, hosted by Davey Anscombe (Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month) – The Farmer Inn in Catherington Lane, Catherington, starting at 9.00pm.
Rich as Gary Barlow – Number 73 Bar & Kitchen in London Road, Waterlooville, starting at 7.00pm. You can reserve a table by calling 02392 261 618.
Faye Carpenter (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 performing ‘Symphonic Horizons’ – 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.
‘Nick Courtney’s Festival Sessions’ (every Thursday), and this week featuring The Jay Groovara Band, The Daytonas, and Ian ‘Diggers’ Digweed – O’Neils in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 6.30pm.
Scott Lavene ‘Acoustic songs & Stories’ (Scott is a singer/songwriter & story teller from Essex) – The Edge Of The Wedge in Albert Road, Southsea, starting at 7.30pm. For more information and ticket availability visit ‘wedgewood-rooms.co.uk’.
James Hollingsworth (singer/songwriter from Somerset) – 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.
‘Emsworth Music Club’ presents ‘Upstairs At Raps’, featuring punk legend John Otway (playing solo) – Rapscallions Bar at 30 Southgate in Chichester, West Sussex, with doors opening at 7.00pm. Ticket details can be found at ’emsworthmusic.club’.
‘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 John Burke (acoustic singer) – The Crown Hotel in The High Street, Emsworth, starting at 8.30pm until 10.30pm.
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’
The Flash – Proudly supporting the local music scene since 2012