Southampton · Fri 30 Apr · Price not listed
The Big Indie Fest at EngineRooms, Southampton
EngineRooms
Friday 30 April 2027. Starts 18:00. Price not listed.
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Fri 30 AprFriday
| Date | Friday, 30 April 2027 |
| Starts | 18:00 |
| Ends | 22:00 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
Indie RockAbout the gig
The Big Indie Fest plays EngineRooms in Southampton on Friday, 30 April 2027.
The Big Indie Fest returns to EngineRooms Southampton once again!
02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | EngineRooms |
| Area | Bargate SO15 1GZ |
| Genre | Indie Rock |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find EngineRooms
BargateGetting there
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
04 — Planning
SouthamptonYour night out
Smaller live music rooms in Southampton often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn't listed with us yet - check the venue's own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map shows exactly where EngineRooms is, and the Southampton live music hub has what else is on around the same night.
The Big Indie Fest at EngineRooms, Southampton
Friday, 30 April 2027 · starts 18:00 · EngineRooms, Southampton
Last updated: 31 August 2026
The Big Indie Fest — Quick Facts
The Big Indie Fest returns to EngineRooms Southampton once again!
The Big Indie Fest are playing EngineRooms in Southampton on Friday, 30 April 2027. It starts at 18:00 and is listed to finish around 22:00. Expect Indie Rock. This listing is part of the Southampton grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Southampton gigs there.
Southampton has 178 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 13 venues — 15 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:53. EngineRooms is number 2 among Southampton's busiest rooms, with 9 gigs listed in the next 30 days.
Source: the GigXchange gig directory, refreshed nightly.What’s on in Southampton this week — or see what’s on across the UK.
About this gig
The Big Indie Fest returns to EngineRooms Southampton once again!
The artist — The Big Indie Fest
The Big Indie Fest headlines this Southampton gig on Friday, 30 April 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Indie Rock across the set.
The venue — EngineRooms
EngineRooms is in the Southampton gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.
Find EngineRooms
Bargate, Southampton, SO15 1GZ
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. EngineRooms is in Bargate, Southampton — use SO15 1GZ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 18:00.
Charlie Smith // Watching the buzzards // Rosie jay // Emily fow at The Railway Inn, Vivaldi Recomposed By Max Richter at Turner Sims, The Stylistics at Salisbury City Hall and Open Mic Night @ The Platform Tavern (3rd November) at The Platform Tavern Southampton.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning your Southampton night
Smaller live music rooms in Southampton often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn’t listed with us yet — check the venue’s own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map on this page shows where EngineRooms is, and the Southampton live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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06 — Small print 8 answers Common questions Common Questions
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The Big Indie Fest at EngineRooms. The Big Indie Fest plays EngineRooms on Friday 30 April from 18:00. Also playing Southampton: Charlie Smith // Watching the buzzards // Rosie jay // Emily fow at The Railway Inn, Vivaldi Recomposed By Max Richter at Turner Sims and The Stylistics at Salisbury City Hall. All upcoming shows are in the Southampton gig directory. Thinking past one night? The UK music festivals we have date-checked are on one festival timeline, clashes flagged.
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08 — At EngineRooms
8 more datesAlso on here
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| Echo & the Bunnymen | Thu 12 Nov |
| The Vintage Explosion | Fri 13 Nov |
| Beatles Complete - A Tribute To The Fab Four | Fri 20 Nov |
| Covers Triple Bill | Sat 21 Nov |
| The Jam UK | Sun 22 Nov |
| Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats with The Wytches | Wed 25 Nov |
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