Events

GO! Southampton is proud to be sponsoring the Bedford Place Summer Festival, returning on 28 June from 11am – 8pm. The event brings together local businesses with a packed programme of entertainment, activities, local stall holders and much more. We love supporting the Bedford Place Summer Festival as it showcases how businesses can work together to host an event that increases footfall, dwell time and ultimately spend.

Date: Sunday 28 June

Location: Carlton Place, Southampton SO15 2DX

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Want to get involved?

As part of our sponsorship, BID members can receive a 25% discount on a stand. Apply now using the online form here and select YES when asked if a BID payer.

GO! Southampton will also host a visitor information stand on the day. This stand will feature relevant BID member leaflets alongside wider visitor information for the city centre. If you are a visitor-facing business and would like to provide us with printed materials, please contact marketing@gosouthampton.co.uk.

Looking to host your own event?

You could be eligible to receive up to £6,000 in grant funding. Our 2026 Event Sponsorship scheme enables businesses and organisers to help get their event off the ground without facing major barriers or extensive grant writing.

To be eligible, your event must be free to attend and take place within the BID area. Applications for our second round of funding closes on 17 June, followed by our third round on 28 September. To find out, including eligibility and application links go here.