Regatta Week Thirsty Thursday with the Arctic Junkies
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Regatta Week Thirsty Thursday with the Arctic Junkies

When

Thursday, 6 August 2026 at 20:30 – Friday, 7 August 2026 at 00:30

Northwood House & Park

Deerleap Lane, Southampton, SO40 7EH

Time

20:30 – 00:30

Price guide

£6

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If you love Indie music from the ‘Noughties’ then this Regatta Week night at the Lawn Bar is for you! We bring you an incredible night of live music on Victoria Malaga’s Thirsty Thursday headlined by the acclaimed Arctic Junkies…the UK’s leading tribute to the legendary Arctic Monkeys. Expect a high spirited performance from this epic five piece who’ll have you up and dancing all evening long. The only question is, will you look good on the dance floor?! The Arctic Junkies will take the stage at 9pm, following another indie-inspired musical treat of classic covers by Pink Lemonade from 7.30pm. Admission is totally free to Thirsty Thursday before 8.30pm thanks to our sponsors, but £6 afterwards, so arrive early and grab a pint or two of Victoria Malaga premium Spanish lager from the bar to get the party started. The Lawn Bar is open all day from 12pm, with the Thursday night party starting from 7.30pm. Great food is available from the Lawn Bar caterers So Much Dough Wood Fired Pizza all day all evening long. This is an outdoor live concert event on the Lawns of Northwood House. The concert will go on what ever the weather, unless extreme conditions prevail. Children under 18 are permitted with a parent or guardian before 8.30pm, but must be supervised at all times.

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