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 your visit
Out of respect for guests and performers, late entry may not be permitted. We cannot guarantee your original seats after the concert begins.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Step-free access is available, with level access to the Box Office, foyer, bar, accessible toilets and the auditorium.
- Accessible 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.
- Companion ticket
A companion attends free of charge with a valid Access Card.
- Levels
There is no balcony or gallery seating; the auditorium seating is on a single level.
Getting there & parking
On-site parking is available.
