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Visiting Mayflower Theatre: what to know before you go

Commercial Rd, SO15 1GE, Southampton, United Kingdom

Mayflower Theatre is a theatre building in Southampton, open since 1928, with room for about 2,300 people.

Of the 5 upcoming shows with a published time, 60% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 4 dates.

5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train and Bus station); the nearest is Southampton West End railway station, 150 m away.

Mayflower Theatre

Key facts

Type of venue
Theatre building
Capacity
2,300
Opened
1928
Address
Commercial Rd, SO15 1GE, Southampton, United Kingdom
Upcoming events
7
Usual start time
19:30

Mayflower Theatre, month by month

  • November 20264 dates, including Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical and What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner
  • March 20271 date, including Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?
  • April 20272 dates, including Allstars: The Music of ABBA and Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (3), Comedy (3) and Plays & Musicals (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Southampton West End railway stationTrain150 m
    2 min walk
  • Southampton CentralTrain250 m
    3 min walk
  • Southampton airport parkway United KingdomTrain260 m
    3 min walk
  • Southampton National Express Coach StationBus station340 m
    4 min walk
  • Vincent Walk Bus InterchangeBus station770 m
    10 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 70 m from the venue.

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Mayflower Theatre: practical questions

How many people fit in Mayflower Theatre?

Mayflower Theatre has a capacity of about 2,300; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Mayflower Theatre open?

Mayflower Theatre opened in 1928.

What time do shows start at Mayflower Theatre?

Usually at 19:30 (60% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to Mayflower Theatre?

Southampton West End railway station (Train), 150 m away – about 2 min on foot.

Can I park near Mayflower Theatre?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 70 m away.

What kind of events does Mayflower Theatre host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (3), Comedy (3) and Plays & Musicals (1).

Which month has the most events at Mayflower Theatre?

November 2026, with 4 dates, including Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean and Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical.

Which other venues are close to Mayflower Theatre?

The 1865 (1.3 km), O2 Guildhall Southampton (310 m), Engine Rooms Southampton (860 m) and The Joiners (1.1 km).

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