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SATURDAY 05 SEPTEMBER 2026

Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue: O'Neill's map

Live music
Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone: 01962 844001
Event: The Bandwagon - 9.30pm - The Bandwagon on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBandwagonUK. Covers band. South coast covers band, playing hits from across 4 decades.
Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch

Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue: Projects map

Live music • Music jam
Address: 6 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BQ
Telephone: 01962 850794
Event: Jam Night - 7pm - Improvised live music jamming session. Food, wine, beer and good times. Playing a wide variety of styles. Soak up the music, dance or join in the jam. Take your instruments or borrow theirs. 1st Friday of every month.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/projectswinch

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/2116365185941895

Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Legend of Springsteen - 7.30pm - The producers of the world renowned Ultimate Eagles bring you their latest concert from sold out tours across Europe, celebrating the music of the legend that is Bruce Springsteen! No other show reproduces the legendary musical concerts with the accuracy, reverence or skill that The Legend of Springsteen brings to the stage. They easily recreate that famous 'stadium atmosphere' as they pay homage to one of the greatest singer songwriters of a generation.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/legend-springsteen

Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Good Weather for An Airstrike + Minus Pilots - 8pm doors - It has been two full years since Good Weather for an Airstrike’s last hometown performance. Join us for an immersive evening of lush ambient soundscapes, atmospheric dream pop, and sweeping post-rock. Crafting intimate, cinematic ambient music, Good Weather for an Airstrike (GWFAA) blends soothing drone textures, delicate acoustic instrumentation, and soaring post-rock dynamics. Praised by critics and listeners alike as a masterclass in modern ambient music, GWFAA delivers an emotive, deeply calming live experience that transports audiences into a space of pure stillness and reflection.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website: railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/good-weather-for-an-airstrike-2026-09-05

Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: HORSEBATH - CANCELLED - 8pm doors - HORSEBATH is passionate and clownish, belting and romantic, the Canadian group is Americana with a hint of swing and a foundation in folk-rock
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website: railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/horsebath-2026-09-05

Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue: March Hare map

Live music • Beer/cider festival
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone: 01962 582149
Event: MarchFest - Three day festival with live music from Meg & Joe + Something Like This + Maddy Robinson - midday - Free entry. A whole weekend of live music, cider and cocktails! Meg & Joe kick things off on Friday evening, Something Like This bringing the tunes on Saturday, and Maddy Robinson on Sunday afternoon.
Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1029225319870974

Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue: The Tally Ho! map

Live music
Address: High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA
Telephone: 01794 500005
Event: Mavis Grind - 8pm - Mavis Grind on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mavisgrind. Original eclectic rock and funky groove. Mavis Grind are a rock band who are impossible to pigeon-hole. The last person who tried lost his hand in the attempt.
Venue's website: tallyho.pub
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Tally-Ho-Community-Pub/61569179535696

Tickets/more info: tallyho.pub/events

Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue: Eagle Inn map

Live music
Address: 54 Duck Street, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7BG
Telephone: 01264 710339
Event: The Fallen Heroes - 7pm - Live music
Venue's website: theeagleinn.wordpress.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/EagleInn

Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Charity • Dance
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Boot Scootin' Boogie - 6.30pm - Live Music from Bee Smith and Kieron Cox - playing all your country favourites. an unforgettable night of country music, line dancing, and good old-fashioned fun. This is a Charity event, with any money that is made going to The Countess of Brecknock Hospice- Andover
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/3816368598499667

Tickets/more info: bookwhen.com/bootscootin/e/ev-sxun7-20260905183000

SUNDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 2026

Sunday 06 September 2026
Venue: Helch Market map

Comedy
Address: 19 Upper Brook St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL
Event: Helch Comedy Club - 7.30pm - See poster for full details.
Venue's website: helch.uk

Tickets/more info: helch.uk/winchester/whats-on

Sunday 06 September 2026
Venue: March Hare map

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1029225319870974

MONDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 2026

Monday 07 September 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Open mic
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website: railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/roots-night/2026-09-07

TUESDAY 08 SEPTEMBER 2026

Tuesday 08 September 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: LA FRANCE FAIT SON CINÉMA: DIVERTIMENTO - 6.55pm - Celebrate back-to-school season with an inspiring screening of Divertimento, a powerful film based on the incredible true story of Zahia Ziouani, one of the world’s few female symphony orchestra conductors. Set in the mid-90s, this deeply moving film follows a young woman from the Parisian suburbs as she fights against prejudice to carve her path in the elitist world of classical music. It is a vibrant, triumphant story that captures the universal power of music, determination, and the strength it takes to break down barriers.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Tickets/more info: www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/la-france-fait-son-cinema-divertimento

Tuesday 08 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Ivo Graham: Orange Crush - 7.30pm - What is the best orange thing in the world? Aperol spritz? Sunsets? Claudia Winkleman? You probably never stopped to think about what your favourite orange thing was, but you're damn sure thinking about it now. Maybe it's marmalade, or maybe it's Garfield, or maybe it's the album 'Channel Orange' by Frank Ocean. There's just so many to consider. And no one on earth has considered more of them than Ivo Graham.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/ivo-graham-orange-crush

WEDNESDAY 09 SEPTEMBER 2026

Wednesday 09 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy • Puppetry • Ventriloquism
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Paul Zerdin: Shut Your Mouth - 7.30pm - Paul Zerdin, the master ventriloquist and winner of America's Got Talent, is back on the road with his brand-new stand-up comedy tour Shut Your Mouth. Expect an outrageous night of laughs as Paul battles to keep his unruly sidekicks in check – from the cheeky Sam and mischievous Baby to outrageous old Albert, straight-talking Roger the Bodyguard and the sharp-witted Urban Fox. Making a much-requested return is broadcaster character Alasdair Rimmer, who proved such a hit last time he practically begged to come back! Packed with hysterical new material, incredible puppetry and Zerdin's razor-sharp comedy, this is one show where keeping quiet is simply not an option.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/paul-zerdin-shut-your-mouth

THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue: Helch Market map

Live music
Address: 19 Upper Brook St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL
Event: Helch Jazz Club - 8.30pm-11pm - Every Thursday. Free tickets (ticket only event). Live jazz band. 8.30pm - 11pm. Book tickets at helch.uk.
Venue's website: helch.uk

Tickets/more info: helch.uk/winchester/whats-on

Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The History of Rock - 7.30pm - Relive the greatest years of rock live on stage! The History of Rock is back and ready to take you on the ultimate journey through the genre’s most iconic and electrifying eras! Forget the history books—this year, we're putting a spotlight on the greatest years of rock! From stadium-shaking concerts and iconic festivals to legendary albums and unforgettable anthems, prepare for a thrilling, year-by-year celebration of the moments that defined a generation. Experience the sound and energy of the '70s and '80s with a massive, hand-picked setlist featuring a wide mix of classic rock giants. Think Queen, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Metallica, Black Sabbath, and many more! Whether it was a pivotal album release or a legendary live performance, we're bringing the most important milestones of rock history back to life.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/history-rock

Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue: Hyde Tavern map

Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone: 01962 862592
Event: Ags Connolly - 8pm - A traditional country artist from Oxfordshire, England, Ags Connolly is widely considered to be one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge from the UK. In an era when the pop and rock incarnations of country music are enjoying a surge in popularity, Ags is known as a staunch defender of the genre’s traditional roots. Building on that foundation, a rapidly growing fanbase has seen his songwriting become recognised as outstanding in any category.
Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern

Tickets/more info: wegottickets.com/f/21098

Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue: The Swan Inn map

Live music • Open mic
Address: The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL
Telephone: 01962 760470
Event: Open Mic Night - 8pm
Venue's website: swaninnbartonstacey.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheSwanbartonstacey

FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2026

Friday 11 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Dance
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Breaking Ballroom - 7.30pm - This electrifying show blends the distinctive and refined elegance of ballroom dance with daring lifts, raw movement and bold theatrical flair. Classical technique remains at the heart of every step, but the rules are bent, broken, and reimagined to create something fresh, powerful, and unforgettable.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/breaking-ballroom

Friday 11 September 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Alchemy Relived – Dire Straits Tribute - Doors 8pm - Welcome to Alchemy ReLived! – a band dedicated to bringing the music of Dire Straits back to the stage.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website: railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1502857931209279

Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/alchemy-relived-dire-straits-tribute

Friday 11 September 2026
Venue: Thrive + Wild map

Comedy
Address: Units B1-B4 The Foundry, London Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QA
Event: Live Comedy - 7.30pm - A brilliant night of live comedy! Tickets available directly from the Thrive & Wild website.
Venue's website: thriveandwild.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Thrive-Wild/61579735290235

Tickets/more info: www.thriveandwild.co.uk/events/comedynight

Friday 11 September 2026
Venue: St Peter's Church map

Live music
Address: High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE
Event: Daniel Lebhardt, Piano - 7.30pm - Our presentation of a piano recital in last year was highly acclaimed by our audience and this year we are delighted to bring you a piano recital by the highly acclaimed rising star Daniel Lebhardt. Visit www.stockbridgemusic.uk.
Venue's website: achurchnearyou.com/church/18513

Tickets/more info: www.stockbridgemusic.uk/event/daniel-lebhardt-piano

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026

Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: JAZZ EMU: THE PLEASURE IS ALL YOURS - 7.30pm - Musical meteor Jazz Emu was born to please you. Total and Utter Audience Satisfaction is his middle name – finally, after a long and financially ruinous Deed Poll process. But he’s feeling uneasy. A review described his last show as ‘a bit much’. What? Was his seventeenth stage-dive too tastefully executed? Not this time. This time, he’s living up to his middle-namesake. Following multiple sell-out Soho Theatre runs, Jazz Emu is back with a brand new musical odyssey.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Tickets/more info: www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/jazz-emu-pleasure-all-yours

Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone: 01962 840820
Event: The Music of Adele – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - Experience the magic of Adele’s music like never before as Xperience Live presents – Adele – The Candlelight Concert, an immersive candlelit tribute concert.
Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Tickets/more info: boxoffice.xperiencelive.co.uk/events/xperiencelive/2000488?trackingConsent=1

Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: A Tribute to Sting and The Police - 7.30pm - Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band The Rozzers, A Tribute to Sting & The Police is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe. The band have performed all over the world for several years and now embark on their biggest ever UK tour. The Police were arguably the biggest band on the planet between 1977 and 1983, achieving five number one hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Sting then went on to be one of most acclaimed solo songwriters of his generation. From Roxanne and Every Breath You Take to Fields of Gold and Englishman in New York, all the hits are reproduced with stunning authenticity and vocal accuracy.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/tribute-sting-and-police

Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Ben Ottewell + Owen Hackett + Matt Ablard - 8pm doors - Benjamin Joseph Ottewell (born 23 June 1976) is an English singer-songwriter. He is one of the three lead singers of the English indie rock band Gomez.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website: railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester

Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/ben-ottewell-2026-09-12

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TODAY, Saturday 05 September 2026

The Legend of Springsteen

Venue: Theatre Royal
7.30pm
The producers of the world renowned Ultimate Eagles bring you their latest concert from sold out tours across Europe, celebrating the music of the legend that is Bruce Springsteen! No other show reproduces the legendary musical concerts with the accuracy, reverence or skill that The Legend of Springsteen brings to the stage. They easily recreate that famous 'stadium atmosphere' as they pay homage to one of the greatest singer songwriters of a generation.