Arts and Humanities Day

About this event

Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival is the University of Southampton’s annual interdisciplinary celebration of humanities and the arts. Bringing the festival to a spectacular close, Arts and Humanities Day returns on Saturday 14 November 2026 for a FREE, family-friendly day out in Southampton Cultural Quarter, in collaboration with John Hansard Gallery, Mayflower Studios and Southampton City Art Gallery. Enjoy more than 40 activities and events, including hands-on experiences, creative workshops, fascinating talks, exhibitions and live performances. Meet researchers, students, artists and local community groups, discover exciting research and ideas, explore today’s big questions through the past, and find new ways of looking at what it means to be human. There is definitely something for everyone to enjoy! Arts and Humanities Day is the flagship event of Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival, 5–14 November 2026, the University of Southampton’s annual celebration of humanities and the arts. The event is FREE to attend, but all visitors must book a general admission ticket in advance via the festival website.

Event details

Date

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Start time

12:00

Venue

Southampton

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