Sunday 3 May travel information

Sunday is the day of the ABP Marathon 2026. Temporary road closures will be in place across Southampton on race day to ensure the safety of participants and spectators. For full details, maps and resident information, visit the official event website

If you’re planning to come and join the fun on Sunday at Turner Sims Folk Weekend (and we hope you will!) please allow extra time and check routes in advance.

 

Grand piano under stage lights with black raked seating in the background.

Name a seat

Celebrate joyful moments and help us create more.

Many amazing memories are made at Turner Sims. Naming a seat is a great way to mark your special occasions, people and memories with a lasting reminder in the venue. 

How to name a seat

It’s easy to name a seat at Turner Sims. Make a donation of £250 or more and we’ll guide you through every step.

  • Get in touch with our Box Office team on 023 8059 5151 and let them know you would like to name a seat.
  • Choose which seat you would like to name (subject to availability).
  • Donate £250 or more to add an engraved plaque to the base of your chosen seat in the hall.
  • Let us know what you would like your plaque to say. It could be a name or message of up to 55 characters (including spaces and punctuation).
  • Your plaque will remain in place for at least 10 years.
  • Once your plaque is installed, we will send you a photograph so you can see your message in situ.

Your donation will help enable more people to experience the joy of live music.