Planet Sounds occupies The Arches at 40 Terminus Terrace, beneath Central Bridge in central Southampton (SO14 3FE). Established in 2004 and run by the SoCo Music Project — a Southampton-based music charity — it is principally a rehearsal and recording complex with rooms of all sizes, the largest big enough for a full band or a showcase. It doubles as a live/showcase space for grassroots and emerging artists, hosting events such as the EMERGE Festival (March 2026). A 20-year fixture supporting the city's developing-artist scene rather than a conventional gig bar.
Southampton · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Planet Sounds Open Mic
Southampton open mic at Planet Sounds — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 19 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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1 member voted to bring the venue onto GigXchange02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | planetsounds.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Planet Sounds
SouthamptonGetting there
40 Terminus Terrace,
Southampton SO14 3FE
Southampton SO14 3FE
The nearest station is Woolston (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
SouthamptonAbout the night
Planet Sounds is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Southampton. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
40 Terminus Terrace, Southampton SO14 3FE.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Planet Sounds occupies The Arches at 40 Terminus Terrace, beneath Central Bridge in central Southampton (SO14 3FE). Established in 2004 and run by the SoCo Music Project — a Southampton-based music charity — it is principally a rehearsal and recording complex with rooms of all sizes, the largest big enough for a full band or a showcase. It doubles as a live/showcase space for grassroots and emerging artists, hosting events such as the EMERGE Festival (March 2026). A 20-year fixture supporting the city's developing-artist scene rather than a conventional gig bar.
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Southampton · Every Wednesday
Planet Sounds Open Mic
Southampton open mic at Planet Sounds — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 19 Aug
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Planet Sounds Open Mic — Quick Facts
Planet Sounds Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Planet Sounds in Southampton, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 19 Aug 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteplanetsounds.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Planet Sounds is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Southampton. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
40 Terminus Terrace, Southampton SO14 3FE.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Planet Sounds’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Planet Sounds provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Planet Sounds
40 Terminus Terrace, Southampton SO14 3FE
Address40 Terminus Terrace
AreaSouthampton
PostcodeSO14 3FE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Woolston (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find Planet Sounds in Southampton; SO14 3FE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Scholars Arms, Bishop on the Bridge, George and Dragon and Suburbia
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. Planet Sounds provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Planet Sounds provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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40 Terminus Terrace, Southampton SO14 3FE.
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The nearest station is Woolston (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SO14 3FE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Planet Sounds open mic in brief. The Planet Sounds open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed). Planet Sounds’ venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Southampton are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near Planet Sounds
All ›More rooms near Planet Sounds: Oasis Bar, Salisbury Arts Centre, Shenanigans, The Arc Winchester, The Hobbit Pub, The Railway Inn, The Scholars Arms, The Shooting Star, The Social, The Stile Inn and The William Walker.
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