Welcome to The Solent Metropolitan The broader perspective, for a distinct region. The Solent Metropolitan is an independent media platform championing the Greater Solent's cities: Southampton and Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and towns and villages, all connected by the Solent water on the central southern coast of the UK. We're helping to build a strong, distinct identity for the region that can be recognised worldwide.Work in progress. Update: Wed 9, Thu 10 September 2026: More various housekeeping enhancements around the site, including new footer, before working on some major features. Plenty still to do, few bugs to iron out. About What's on across the Greater Solent Culture / Festivals Can You Hear Us? 11 Sep - 24 Oct Various Isle of Wight Culture / Science British Science Festival 16 - 20 Sep Various University of Southampton Living / Work & Career Speakers' Community Event 17 Sep, 5 - 8pm Blue Jasmine Wine & TapasÃa Southampton Culture / Community Green Grove Exhibition 18 Sep, 11am - 3pm St. Michaels & All Angels Church Paulsgrove Culture / Writing Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic Night 18 Sep, 7:30pm Hunter Gatherer Cafe Portsmouth Culture / Music Sent It 100! 19 Sep Pitt St Skatepark Portsmouth See all events Vibrancy happens in three dimensions Championing the Greater Solent region in three dimensions: Culture, Sectors and Living: making up the triple helix of the Solent's "DNA", its identity. Discover Culture Discover Sectors Discover Living Culture, Sectors and Living are interconnected and can help each other grow. We're here to help make that happen, connecting them across the Solent region.
