Autumn season coming soon. General booking opens on Wednesday 28 July at 10am.
Turner Sims Auditorium
Turner Sims’ intimate auditorium boasts an outstanding acoustic. Photograph: Andrew Vowles
Full details of the Turner Sims Autumn season have now been announced with highlights including visits from legendary American composer Terry Riley, the Academy of Ancient Music, saxophonist Courtney Pine, guitarist John Williams and folk singers Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy.
Booking for the Autumn opens at 10am on Wednesday 28 July. If you are a member of the Turner Sims mailing list your printed brochure will be sent out at the end of next week.
Secure your tickets for the Autumn season early
Friends priority booking now open
Booking for the Autumn opens at 10am on Wednesday 28 July. However, by joining the Friends of Turner Sims you can enjoy priority booking now. Join our group of enthusiastic supporters and enjoy these exclusive benefits:
- Priority booking
- Ticket discounts
- Regular newsletters
- Free concert programmes
- ‘Meet the artist’ evenings
- Exclusive previews to forthcoming events
Annual membership costs £30 (or £25 each for two Friends at the same address, £12 for students and free for under 18s in the same household as a Friend). For further information please email the Membership Secretary at info@turnersims.co.uk or contact the Box Office on (023) 8059 5151 for a leaflet.
Box Office Opening Hours
Weekdays from 10am - 5pm
Weekends from 1pm for afternoon concerts and 5pm for evening concerts
Turner Sims Bar opens 45 minutes before the concert
About Us
Turner Sims is acknowledged as one of the finest music venues in the country. Hosting over 60 concerts a year, it attracts internationally renowned performers such as Hayley Westenra, Courtney Pine, Jamie Cullum, guitarist John Williams and pianist Alfred Brendel. Situated on Southampton University’s Highfield Campus, the varied programme includes classical, jazz, folk and world music, as well as talks from personalities such as actor and adventurer Charley Boorman, BBC geologist Iain Stewart, and award-winning travel writer William Dalrymple. The venue is also available for private hire and is fully licensed for weddings and naming ceremonies.
Turner Sims’ intimate auditorium, outstanding acoustic and garden setting make it a favourite destination for artists and audiences alike.

Turner Sims is provided by University of Southampton and gratefully acknowledges the support of Arts Council England and Southampton City Council

