Southampton and the Solent
Hampshire's biggest city and the port at the head of Southampton Water, with Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Hedge End and the towns along the water around it. Business here runs from the docks, the airport and the universities to the business parks off the M27.
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Business events in Southampton and the Solent
In Southampton and the Solent there are 38 business events listed, with 62 dates from 22 October to 31 December. Of these, four meet regularly and 34 are one-offs. They are spread over three towns; the busiest are Southampton (35), Eastleigh (2) and Totton (1).
Wednesday and Thursday mornings are the busiest times. The first of the day starts at 6.30am. There are evening events too, usually from 6pm. By type, there are 12 workshops, eight networking events, seven breakfast meetings and six conferences, plus two other kinds of event. Of the 38, 23 are free to attend and the rest cost £5 to £195.
They are run by South Coast User Group, Hampshire Chamber Of Commerce, Mavx, The HUUDDLE, BNI Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight and 21 others. We have arrival guides for 46 venues in the area, with parking, stations and the way in.
Towns in Southampton and the Solent
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Everything in Hampshire- Thu22OctBNI Royal Wessex06:45 · BNI Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight · EastleighEastleighFree
- Thu22OctGet Started Safely: From AI Idea to Governed Use (workshop)10:00 · South Coast User Group · SouthamptonSouthampton£99
- Thu22OctHampshire Business Show 202610:00 · Hampshire Business Show · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
- Thu22OctWorkshop - One use case, many paths: Solving RFP Automation with Microsoft10:00 · South Coast User Group · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
- Thu22OctWorkshop - Essential, Desirable, Optional: The Copilot Admin Framework10:00 · South Coast User Group · SouthamptonSouthampton£99
- Thu22OctFrom Ideas to Lender-Ready: Funding Your Business at Every Stage10:30 · Southampton City Council Business Support · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
- Thu22OctAfter Show Social in Collab with Hampshire Business Show15:00 · The HUUDDLE · SouthamptonSouthampton£50
- Fri23OctSouth Coast User Group: Day 2 Sessions08:00 · South Coast User Group · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
- Wed28OctBNI Premier Southampton06:30 · BNI Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
- Wed28OctSolent Business Connections breakfast meeting07:15 · Solent Business Connections · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
- Thu29OctBusiness & Skills Clinic Southampton10:00 · Solent Business Growth Service · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
- Thu29OctThe Big Sustainability Expo 202610:00 · The Southern Sustainability Partnership · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
- Tue3NovHampshire Networking Event: Making Networking Work18:00 · AICPA & CIMA · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
- Thu5NovThe Budget Unpacked: Business Leaders' Breakfast08:00 · Hampshire Chamber Of Commerce · SouthamptonSouthamptonFree
Venues in Southampton and the Solent
Where to park, the nearest station and how to get in, for every room here.
- Holiday Inn Southampton - EastleighEastleighEastleigh, 23 min walk · 12 coming up
- Romsey Golf ClubSouthamptonFree parking on site · Redbridge (Hants), 58 min walk · 10 coming up
- Utilita Bowl And Hilton Southampton – Utilita BowlSouthamptonFree parking on site · Hedge End, 35 min walk · 10 coming up
- Harper's SteakhouseSouthamptonFree parking on site · Bursledon, 7 min walk · 5 coming up
- Barclays Eagle Lab Southampton (network Eagle Lab)SouthamptonParking nearby · Southampton Central, 9 min walk · 3 coming up
- Doubletree By Hilton SouthamptonSouthamptonPaid parking on site · Southampton Airport Parkway · 3 coming up
- Ocean Village Innovation CentreSouthamptonParking nearby · Southampton Central, 31 min walk · 3 coming up
- Axis Conference Centre, University Of Southampton Science ParkSouthamptonFree parking on site · Southampton Airport Parkway · 2 coming up
- Clockwise SouthamptonSouthamptonParking nearby · Southampton Central, 10 min walk · 2 coming up
- St Mary's StadiumSouthamptonParking nearby · Southampton Central, 20 min walk · 2 coming up
- Broadfield UK – SouthamptonSouthamptonParking nearby · Southampton Central, 10 min walk · 1 coming up
- Business And IP Centre, Southampton Central LibrarySouthamptonParking nearby · Southampton Central, 9 min walk · 1 coming up
- Chilworth ManorSouthamptonFree parking on site · Southampton Airport Parkway · 1 coming up
- Highpoint VenueSouthamptonFree parking on site · 1 coming up
- King's Conference CentreSouthamptonFree parking on site · Hedge End, 44 min walk · 1 coming up
- Novotel SouthamptonSouthamptonPaid parking on site · Southampton Central, 3 min walk · 1 coming up
Who runs events here
Questions about Southampton and the Solent
Which towns in Southampton and the Solent have the most business events?
Right now the busiest are Southampton (35), Eastleigh (2) and Totton (1), by number of events coming up.
When do business events in Southampton and the Solent usually happen?
Most meet on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The earliest begins at 6.30am. There are evening events too, usually from 6pm.
Are there free business events in Southampton and the Solent?
Yes: 23 of the 38 events listed in Southampton and the Solent are free to attend, including BNI Royal Wessex and Hampshire Business Show 2026.
How do I list an event in Southampton and the Solent?
Add it through List an event. Once it's published it shows on the map and on the pages for its town, venue and organiser here.