Turner Sims, Southampton
Turner Sims is Southampton’s leading concert hall, located within the leafy Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton. Purpose-built for music performance, the venue has earned a national reputation for its outstanding acoustics and refined listening environment.
The hall’s architectural design combines simplicity with precision. Warm timber finishes, clean lines, and carefully engineered proportions create a space where sound travels with remarkable clarity and balance. With seating for approximately 480 guests, Turner Sims offers an intimate yet spacious atmosphere, allowing audiences to feel closely connected to the performers on stage.
Renowned for hosting internationally acclaimed artists alongside emerging talent, Turner Sims is a cornerstone of the South Coast’s cultural life. The hall is particularly celebrated for its exceptional acoustic quality, making it ideally suited to chamber music, piano recitals, contemporary ensembles, and orchestral performances.
In Southampton’s vibrant academic and cultural setting, Turner Sims stands as a venue where musical excellence meets architectural precision — a place designed for listening at its finest.
Plan uw bezoek
Uit respect voor gasten en artiesten is late toegang mogelijk niet toegestaan. Wij kunnen uw oorspronkelijke plaatsen na aanvang van het concert niet garanderen.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegang
Step-free access is available, with level access to the Box Office, foyer, bar, accessible toilets and the auditorium.
- Toegankelijk toilet
Accessible toilets are located in the main lobby, next to the Box Office and opposite the bar. There is an additional accessible toilet near the stage entrance.
- Begeleiderskaart
Een begeleider wordt gratis toegelaten met een geldige Access Card.
- Niveaus
There is no balcony or gallery seating; the auditorium seating is on a single level.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
On-site parking is available.
