TAPESTRY Festival at Westquay
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Westquay Esplanade – Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 July 2025
Live music & activities from 2–8PM both days
A summer soundtrack for the city Southampton’s newest music festival is taking centre stage this July. Join us at Westquay Esplanade for TAPESTRY, a free, two-day festival packed with world-class music and vibrant local talent.
From local roots to global rhythms Taking place on 19–20 July, TAPESTRY celebrates movement, migration and musical storytelling with a genre-spanning lineup. Expect unforgettable performances from Sam Lee, Seckou Keita, Penguin Cafe, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening and more.
No tickets, no barriers – just pure festival energy The Esplanade will come alive with exciting acts, tasty food stalls, and interactive family workshops — from African drumming and ceilidh dancing to percussion and movement sessions. Everyone’s welcome.
A city steeped in stories and sound As part of Southampton’s Jane Austen 250 celebrations, TAPESTRY reimagines the folk music she loved with a contemporary twist. Plus, catch highlights on BBC Radio 3’s Music Planet this August.
Proudly presented by Westquay and Southampton Forward Hosted by BBC Radio 3’s Lopa Kothari, TAPESTRY blends Southampton’s local spirit with global sounds. It’s the summer soundtrack our city deserves, and you won’t want to miss a beat.
Find out more here.
