Live at The 1865 in Southampton: Colosseum + Soft Machine
Saturday, 5 December 2026 at The 1865, Southampton
About this event
Colosseum + Soft Machine is scheduled for Saturday, 5 December 2026 at The 1865, Southampton.
The 1865 Presents Colosseum + Soft Machine
Their work, from their earliest performances as a psychedelic band who were contemporaries of, and shared stages with, Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd and the Jimi Hendrix Experience, all the way to being one of Europe's best known 'fusion' groups, has influenced several generations of bands, and continues to be name-checked by today's hip experimentalists.
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Whilst the line-up of Soft Machine may have changed many times since the heady days of the late 1960’s, the band’s spirit of musical adventure, and the ease with which it freely avoids being pigeon holed and can move from powerful progressive jazz fusion to atmospheric psychedelia to free improvised jazz-rock to ambient loop music continues to make it both unique and totally contemporary.
About Soft Machine.
Progressive rock · Jazz fusion
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Time
- 19:00 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- The 1865
- Address
- Brunswick Square, SO14 3AR, Southampton, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock
Venue & getting there
Brunswick Square, SO14 3AR, Southampton
How to get to The 1865
- Wetherspoons Southampton CentralTrain290 m
4 min walk - Southampton Terminus railway stationTrain320 m
4 min walk - Red FunnelFerry400 m
5 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 70 m away.
Hotels near The 1865
- Town or Country - Serviced Accommodation90 mCheck prices
- Room2 Southampton Hometel120 mCheck prices
- Cargo150 mCheck prices
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Your visit to The 1865
- Date
- Saturday, 5 December 2026
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- Wetherspoons Southampton Central (train), 290 m – about 4 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 70 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Town or Country - Serviced Accommodation (90 m)
Every upcoming Soft Machine. date
- Soft Machine - LIVE at the Jam JarThe Jam Jar, Bristol
- Soft MachineHertford Corn Exchange, Hertford
- Soft MachineThe Platform, Morecambe
- Soft MachineThe Jazz Cafe, London
Also at The 1865 that week
Good to know
When is “Colosseum + Soft Machine”?
Colosseum + Soft Machine takes place on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 19:00 local time.
Where is “Colosseum + Soft Machine” held?
Venue: The 1865, Brunswick Square, SO14 3AR, Southampton, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “Colosseum + Soft Machine”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Colosseum + Soft Machine”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to The 1865 by public transport?
The closest stop is Wetherspoons Southampton Central (train), 290 m from The 1865 – roughly 4 minutes on foot.
Can I park near The 1865?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 70 m away.
Where else is Soft Machine. performing?
Soft Machine. also has 4 more dates coming up, for example Bristol (18 Nov 2026), Hertford (4 Dec 2026) and Morecambe (13 Feb 2027).
