Hobby groups in Southampton
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Southampton, as well as people looking to join one.
ChrisB
Seeking a gaming group
Interested in playing dungeons and dragons again after a 40 year gap! Obviously a complete beginner. Wondered if there were any groups I could contact? I live in Totton on the west side of Southampton
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Seeking a book club
In my mid-20s, wanting to bring structure to my hobby, discover interesting reading, and meet new people. Interested in horror, thriller and dark romance but open to anything :)
Sign in to contactCathy
Seeking a book club
I'm looking to join a book club to start reading more books and meet likeminded people to chat to and be part of an enjoyable social circle.
Sign in to contactSouthampton German English 1-to-1 Sprachaustausch
Language exchange
This Southampton language exchange brings people together to practise English and German in one-to-one conversations. Participants speak in pairs for 15 minutes in each language, then swap partners and repeat, with all levels welcome though it may suit those who are not complete beginners. There is a £1.50 charge to attend, which helps cover Meetup and Zoom costs.
Sign in to contactSouthampton Spanish & English Meetup
Language exchange
This Southampton group meets regularly for Spanish and English conversation, giving people a chance to practise both languages while socialising. It has been running around Southampton since 2013 and welcomes new members.
Sign in to contactFree Meditation & Yoga Southampton
Meditation
This Southampton group runs a free 10-week meditation course at Calmore Community Centre in Totton. Sessions take place on Mondays from 8:00pm to 9:30pm, starting on 7 September 2026, and people can join in any week. It is open to all, including those wanting to learn meditation or find out more about yoga.
Sign in to contactAG studios Meditation for the inner peace
Meditation
This Southampton group offers friendly, relaxed yoga sessions for people at any level, including complete beginners and those with years of practice. The sessions include gentle yoga, followed by breathing and relaxation, with time afterwards to chat. It says no experience or flexibility is needed, and participants should bring a mat.
Sign in to contactMindful Ladies in Sothampton
Meditation
This is a women-only group in Southampton that meets for mindfulness, meditation and self-care in a relaxed setting. It also arranges social activities such as coffee meet-ups, walks or runs, dinners, pub visits, cinema and theatre outings. The group says it is open to those interested in mindfulness or simply looking to join in socially.
Sign in to contactSouth Hampshire Meditation and Mindfulness Group by Samadhi
Meditation
This Southampton group offers meditation and mindfulness sessions, with a focus on helping people build these practices into everyday life. It uses meditations from Buddhist and other contemplative traditions, and explores ideas aimed at relaxation, stress relief and developing qualities such as patience and compassion. The sessions are open to everyone.
Sign in to contactSouthampton Sewing & Community Meetup Group
Knitting & crafts
The Southampton Sewing Hub Meetup Group runs relaxed sewing sessions in Southampton for people of all levels, from beginners to experienced makers. It offers beginner and refresher classes, overlocker workshops, a regular sewing circle for social stitching and chatting, and guest speaker evenings with local makers and artisans. The space is fully accessible, and it also has access to professional sewing equipment and optional studio hire.
Sign in to contactClaude Code Developers Nightly Sync Session
Music sessions
This Southampton group is for people using the Claude Code CLI to build, debug or explore code, and it offers a quiet place to compare progress and solve problems together. It meets nightly for informal discussions about updates, prompts and workflow ideas, with no set agenda or presentation.
Sign in to contactOpen Blue Sky
Choirs
Open Blue Sky is a friendly, informal singing group in Southampton that sings world music, folk, gospel and popular songs with lively rhythms and harmony. It welcomes anyone who wants to sing, with no experience needed, and meets on Thursdays at 7pm. Attendance is pay on the door, with a suggested amount of £6. The venue is fully accessible and has parking available.
Sign in to contactGlorious Harmony Choir
Choirs
Glorious Harmony Choir is a community choir in Southampton that welcomes all voices without an audition. Members learn by ear rather than from written music, singing a range of songs in three- and four-part harmony, and the choir usually has a friendly tea and chat at the start of each session. It meets on Wednesday from 2.00pm to 3.30pm, mainly has members aged 50 and over, performs three to four times a year, and offers pay-as-you-go attendance with no term commitment.
Sign in to contactDelicious Sounds Choir
Choirs
Delicious Sounds Choir is a Southampton-based singing group that performs unaccompanied music and works towards public performances at the end of each term. It meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. No audition is needed, members do not have to read music, and solo singing is optional.
Sign in to contactThe Guide Dog session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Guide Dog, Southampton. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactThe Wellington Arms session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Wellington Arms, Southampton. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactWhere my Queer Rockers at?
Bands
A recently out transfem guitarist in Southampton is looking to meet friends and build community through making music. They are hoping to find others who want to get together and make some noise.
Sign in to contactGuitarist Wanted
Bands
A newly forming pop punk and rock covers band in Southampton is looking for a guitarist to join the group. It plans to rehearse and play gigs on a regular basis, and backing vocals would be an advantage.
Sign in to contactFemale singer - looking for a band. Alanis Morsette vibes...
Bands
A 46-year-old woman in Southampton is looking to join a band as a singer. She says she has always wanted to perform with other musicians and is hoping to find people with a similar outlook. The listing suggests a style with an Alanis Morissette feel.
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