As one of the biggest events in the city calendar wraps up, there's so much to do both on and off the water this weekend. Whether the events at Mayflower Park float your boat or you fancy the football , there's something for everyone. Here's our pick of five of the best things to do in Southampton this weekend (September 20/21).
At Southampton Common...
(Image: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance) Dash in the Dark, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance's 5K fun run, is returning to Southampton Common on Saturday night. Gather your glow gang and get ready to walk, jog, run or dance your way around this special night time mission. Over the years, Dash in the Dark events have raised over £100,000 to keep your Air Ambulance flying and saving lives.
You can still register for the event, from 6pm at the charity village. At Southampton International Boat Show..
. (Image: Southampton International Boat Show) It's the closing weekend of this year's 55th incarnation of the Boat Show with plenty of exciting attractions to try out, including a charity dip in the docks. Thousands of people will be able to explore various exhibits and ships on display, as well as a variety of attractions, which run until Sunday.
Featuring all the marine industry has to offer, expect everything from paddleboards to superyachts, kayaks to catamarans, and all the products and services in between. At St Mary's..
. (Image: Peter Byrne/PA) Both mens and womens teams are in action at home this weekend. Russell Martin's men, who are yet to secure a point in the Premier League , will take confidence from their Carabao Cup win over Everton in midweek as they into a clash with Ipswich, who are also newly promoted.
That match, on Saturday at 3pm, is sold out, but tickets still remain for the women's clash against Blackburn Rovers on Sunday at 2pm. Remii Allen's side are unbeaten going into their third game of the championship season. At Mayflower Theatre.
.. (Image: Mayflower Theatre) From the producers that brought you The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and Frozen, comes the spectacular Disney Broadway and West End musical Aladdin, which is flying in Southampton.
Already seen by over 14 million people worldwide, this exuberant production, based on the 1992 animated film is filled with unforgettable magic, comedy, breath-taking sets and dazzling costumes. It also features new music, alongside all the smash hit songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Friend Like Me, A Whole New World, One Jump Ahead, Prince Ali, and Arabian Nights. Aladdin runs until September 29.
In Shirley...
(Image: Matt Davey) Business owners in Shirley have come together to create a unique music event that will celebrate local artists and raise money for charity. Shirley Fringe is a free, three-day long festival taking place this weekend. Six venues on Shirley Road will host a variety of musical acts – including Southampton-based singers, Irish dancers, burlesque acts, and even a comedy poet.
Clockwork Bar, Santo Lounge, Cozy Seven, Overdraft, 329 Café & Lounge, and Craft 101 have all committed to hosting 40 acts between them..
