Protesters from Southampton Stand Up To Racism gathered outside the Concorde Club in Eastleigh on Thursday night as Katie Hopkins performed at the venue.

The media personality and far-right political commentator was in Eastleigh as part of her Batsh*t Bonkers Britain tour.

It comes after she was due to perform at the same venue last August.

Prior to Hopkins walking onto the stage, protesters gathered to take issue with the performance going ahead.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Southampton Stand Up To Racism said: “On Thursday night, Southampton Stand Up To Racism held a protest outside the Concorde Club in Eastleigh, a venue with a proud and rich cultural history, now sadly diminished."

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They added: “This is the same Concorde Club that once welcomed the greatest names in jazz, Coleman Hawkins, Tubby Hayes, Joe Harriott, Nat Gonella, artists who represented creativity, unity, and the power of resistance. Jazz, born from struggle and shaped by Black voices, has always been about breaking barriers, not building them.

“To see a venue that was awarded the (kind of) Blue Plaque for its contribution to the development of UK jazz now give a stage to someone who stands against everything jazz embodies is shameful.

“We stood in protest last night to say clearly: there is no place for hate here.

“To those who stood with us last night and stood strong in the face of verbal abuse from Hopkins’ supporters, thank you. To the wider community who backed our stand, your support means everything.

“To the Concorde Club: we ask you to reflect on your legacy — and the harm caused by aligning with voices like Hopkins.”

Katie Hopkins told the Echo: "I am so thrilled our lovely audiences have made Batsh*t Bonkers Britain the fastest selling independent comedy tour of 2025.

"We are fully sold out at all our loyal venues and we bring a big bar take to keep these brilliant places alive.

"I like to remind those who think they should dictate what other people should be allowed to see: 'If you want to come, buy a ticket. If you don't, don't.'"

The Echo has contacted the Concorde Club for comment.