For one night only, the tower will be taken over in an exciting, free late night event that celebrates young artists and performers in the city.

From live music and acoustic performances by upcoming musicians to comedy routines by local performers and a showcase of artworks from a variety of disciplines, you can immerse yourself in the captivating surroundings of God’s House Tower here in the historic Old Town whilst enjoying the flourishing creative scene in the city.

Food will be available with popular street food vendor MacMan offering next level mac'n'cheese, fresh slaws and delicious dips. The GHT Cafe & Bar will also be open throughout the evening, serving you a variety of refreshing, locally sourced drinks from Unity Brewing Co Beer to Coffee by Peaberry Coffee Roasters.

Scroll down to check out our full schedule for the evening!

This event is for audiences 18+. Warning - Mature themes and explicit language may be used throughout performances.

This event is part of Heritage Open Days New Wave project, which supports Heritage Open Days (HODs) organisers and coordinators to develop new, innovative HODs events and encourage 18 - 34 to engage with arts and heritage.

God’s House Tower is ‘a space’ arts flagship venue and project conceived and managed by ‘a space’ arts, a registered charity supporting visual artists and cultural audiences in and around Southampton with the aim of creating a city where artistic communities can flourish. 

Event Programme

7pm | Doors Open

Our New Wave Exhibition including work from local early-career artists will be available to view throughout the evening.

7.30pm - 9.30pm | Scratch Performance

Hosted by Dawn the Drag Queen with performances from Capriella Hooper, RKP, Georgia Polly Taylor & Biscuit Barrel Comedy.

9.30pm - 11pm | Live Music

Music from local artists; Tom Baird, Samuel Goodenough and Fragile Lucy.

COVID-19

We will have a one-way system in place around the building, and our track and trace QR codes will still be available to scan. Mask wearing is at the visitors discretion, but we encourage them to be worn where possible and social distancing will be encouraged.