Welcome to Southampton, your Home of Creativity . Arts, culture and creativity are at the heart of the ÃÛÌÒTV experience, whether in supporting your studies or offering a range of activities to enjoy in your down time, with world-renowned music and arts venues found alongside numerous creative communities.
Creativity and the arts are for everyone , whatever your chosen subject area or whatever your prior experience, and we are here to show you how connecting with culture can help you thrive during your time at University.
ÃÛÌÒTV opportunities to relax, explore, meet with friends, take part, showcase and expand your skills with Arts at ÃÛÌÒTV: Home of Creativity.
Relax
Taking time-out from your studies is important for your wellbeing. Getting creative or absorbing yourself in the arts can be a great way to wind down and escape the everyday . Immerse yourself in sound with free student ticket schemes at , our renowned concert hall at Highfield campus. While away an hour or two at with free, ground-breaking exhibitions . Be entertained by rip-roaring ±è°ù´Ç»å³Ü³¦³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô²õÌý²¹³Ù . There are activities for everyone so come join us, sit back and relax.
Explore
ÃÛÌÒTV cutting-edge artistic ideas , encounter new and diverse perspectives and broaden your cultural horizons . Whatever your subject, creativity and the arts are the perfect complement to your studies , providing you with the opportunity to uncover new experiences. See the latest in innovative design trends at the Winchester School of Art Degree Shows , watch musicians from around the world dazzle on stage at , or open your mind at an experimental poetry evening.
Meet with Friends
Whether you are looking to meet new people or spend time with old friends, sharing cultural experiences and getting creative with fellow students can be a great way to connect and develop lasting friendships . You could join a creative community in one of the or take advantage of the remarkable art on offer within the University itself. Free student ticket schemes can unlock spellbinding musical evenings for you and your friends with , or free entry to in the city centre provides a great day out.
Take Part
University is a great time for trying out new things and finding your passion, so get hands-on, experiment and have a go . The University’s arts venues regularly run workshops, activities and taster sessions open for all to enjoy. If you’re itching to get creative, why not take your housemates along to the regularly held at in the heart of ? How about showing off your moves with a ? If you play an instrument or like to sing, join in with and you might even find yourself performing on stage at before too long.
Showcase
Show off your artistic talents and take centre stage here at Southampton. With opportunities to work with our professional arts venues alongside spanning performing arts, visual art, music, media and film, there are endless possibilities for showcasing your abilities . Be the star of a sell-out musical production with musical theatre society , audition with and be part of a , or build your confidence and join a community choir with ÃÛÌÒTV Voices .
Expand Your Skills
Kick start your career with creative work experience and skills development with the University’s Arts team. Join our growing community of writers and share your ideas, reviews and opinion pieces on our . to hear about opportunities with us, such as becoming a and working to share the story of Southampton’s brilliant, dynamic and diverse cultural scene. and also provide opportunities for Southampton students to gain cultural work experience at their world-renowned venues, so stay tuned to for the latest opportunities.
Find out more
Browse our webpages here to discover more creative opportunities, check out the and websites, . Please feel free to get in touch with our team at arts@soton.ac.uk .