The Social is a lively bar and music venue at 21 Lower Banister Street, Southampton (SO15 2EH), known for cocktails, friendly staff and a buzzing atmosphere. It runs regular live music and DJ nights and is listed as a live-music venue with Music in the City Southampton (tagline 'We will rock you!', free earplugs provided). Beyond the main bar and a private lounge, it has a full club space above — 'The Loft' — with its own stage, lighting, entrance, toilets and bar, available for hire for gigs, club nights and parties, with a maximum capacity of around 300. An outdoor heated terrace rounds out the offer.
Southampton · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Social Open Mic
Southampton open mic at The Social — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Sept 202619:30
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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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Social
Banister ParkGetting there
21 Lower Banister St,
Banister Park, Southampton SO15 2EH
Banister Park, Southampton SO15 2EH
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 15 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
Banister Park, SouthamptonAbout the night
The Social on Lower Banister Street runs Buskin, a Wednesday-night open mic that's become a fixture on Southampton's acoustic scene. Sign-up opens from 7:30pm and the night is open to all — a different musical host takes the reins each week and will happily back singers on guitar so you're never up there alone. Expect a relaxed, ambient room, a strong turnout of local vocal and guitar talent, and drinks deals to keep the evening going. Free to play; just turn up and put your name down.
The Social is a lively bar and music venue at 21 Lower Banister Street, Southampton (SO15 2EH), known for cocktails, friendly staff and a buzzing atmosphere. It runs regular live music and DJ nights and is listed as a live-music venue with Music in the City Southampton (tagline 'We will rock you!', free earplugs provided). Beyond the main bar and a private lounge, it has a full club space above — 'The Loft' — with its own stage, lighting, entrance, toilets and bar, available for hire for gigs, club nights and parties, with a maximum capacity of around 300. An outdoor heated terrace rounds out the offer.
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Banister Park · Every Wednesday
The Social Open Mic
Southampton open mic at The Social — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 21 Sept
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- No fee
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The Social Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Social Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Social in Southampton, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 21 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 19:30. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 51m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:30start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Social on Lower Banister Street runs Buskin, a Wednesday-night open mic that's become a fixture on Southampton's acoustic scene. Sign-up opens from 7:30pm and the night is open to all — a different musical host takes the reins each week and will happily back singers on guitar so you're never up there alone. Expect a relaxed, ambient room, a strong turnout of local vocal and guitar talent, and drinks deals to keep the evening going. Free to play; just turn up and put your name down.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Social’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 51m
Kick-off19:30Every Wednesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Social 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 The Social
21 Lower Banister St, Banister Park, Southampton SO15 2EH
Address21 Lower Banister St
AreaBanister Park, Southampton
PostcodeSO15 2EH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Social in Banister Park, Southampton; SO15 2EH 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. The Social provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Social provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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21 Lower Banister St, Banister Park, Southampton SO15 2EH.
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The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SO15 2EH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Social
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