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FRIDAY 26 DECEMBER 2025 - Boxing Day
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Friday 26 December 2025
- Boxing Day
Venue: Theatre Royal map 
Christmas
• Comedy
• Family
• Pantomime
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto - 2.30pm & 7pm - Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure. Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess. It's just him and his faithful cat, Puss. However, Puss is no ordinary feline and soon turns Colin from zero to hero and adventures begin. But they're going to need all the help they can get if Colin’s going to save the day and win the heart of the Princess. Please check the ticket page for more information - certain shows are available for BSL, Audio Described and dementia-friendly. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester 
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Friday 26 December 2025
- Boxing Day
Venue: The Northbrook Arms map
Live music
Address: Stratton Lane, East Stratton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DU Telephone: 01962 774499 Event: Carley Varley - 6.30pm - Carley Varley's website: carleyvarley.com. Carley Varley on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarleyVarleyMusic. Singer-songwriter Carley Varley is a fresh new singer-songwriter from Bournemouth. Venue's website: northbrookarms.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthbrookarms
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SATURDAY 27 DECEMBER 2025
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Saturday 27 December 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
• Family
• For Children
• Puppetry
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: UNDER THE FROZEN MOON - 3pm - It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen! A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. You can’t feel your toes and the fire freezes in the hearth... but not all warmth is lost. Under the glittering stars and dazzling aurora, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats. In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, atmospheric live music and exciting puppetry; Under the Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Saturday 27 December 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Christmas
• Comedy
• Family
• Pantomime
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto - 11am & 2.30pm & 7pm - Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure. Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess. It's just him and his faithful cat, Puss. However, Puss is no ordinary feline and soon turns Colin from zero to hero and adventures begin. But they're going to need all the help they can get if Colin’s going to save the day and win the heart of the Princess. Please check the ticket page for more information - certain shows are available for BSL, Audio Described and dementia-friendly. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 27 December 2025
Venue: St James Tavern map
Live music
Address: 3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE Telephone: 01962 861288 Event: Acoustic Blues Night with JON WALSH - 7.30pm - JW returns to play a monthly acoustic blues and ragtime gig at The St James Tavern. Great pub, great food, great vibe, great blues. Table booking advised. Venue's website: stjamestavernwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/stjamestavernwinchester 
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Saturday 27 December 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live DJs
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: WAM DJs present Crimbo Thumping Slump - 8pm doors - This Christmas, it’s not just Santa coming to town — the WAM DJs are back for a proper homecoming blowout! 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
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Saturday 27 December 2025
Venue: The Greyhound map
Live music
Address: 2 High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA Telephone: 01794 501387 Event: Lunacube with special guests Cat Lawless and Reload - 8pm - Lunacube on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lunacubeband. Pop and rock covers band Lunacube are covers band consisting of experienced musicians who love nothing more than getting a crowd singing and dancing. A trip down Rock & Pop Lane is what they are all about, with lashings of solid grooves and diva sparkles! Venue's website: greyhoundbroughton.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreyhoundBroughton
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SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2025
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Sunday 28 December 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
• Family
• For Children
• Puppetry
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: UNDER THE FROZEN MOON - 11am & 2pm - It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen! A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. You can’t feel your toes and the fire freezes in the hearth... but not all warmth is lost. Under the glittering stars and dazzling aurora, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats. In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, atmospheric live music and exciting puppetry; Under the Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Sunday 28 December 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Christmas
• Comedy
• Family
• Pantomime
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto - 11am & 2.30pm - Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure. Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess. It's just him and his faithful cat, Puss. However, Puss is no ordinary feline and soon turns Colin from zero to hero and adventures begin. But they're going to need all the help they can get if Colin’s going to save the day and win the heart of the Princess. Please check the ticket page for more information - certain shows are available for BSL, Audio Described and dementia-friendly. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Sunday 28 December 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Donny Brook - 7.30pm doors - Donny Brook are an Indie Funk Rock band originating from the south coast of the UK. Connecting through love for music and joking around, jamming in sheds and garages they started writing whatever came to them. 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
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MONDAY 29 DECEMBER 2025
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Monday 29 December 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
• Family
• For Children
• Puppetry
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: UNDER THE FROZEN MOON - 11am & 2pm - It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen! A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. You can’t feel your toes and the fire freezes in the hearth... but not all warmth is lost. Under the glittering stars and dazzling aurora, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats. In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, atmospheric live music and exciting puppetry; Under the Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Monday 29 December 2025
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
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TUESDAY 30 DECEMBER 2025
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Tuesday 30 December 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
• Family
• For Children
• Puppetry
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: UNDER THE FROZEN MOON - 11am & 2pm - It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen! A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. You can’t feel your toes and the fire freezes in the hearth... but not all warmth is lost. Under the glittering stars and dazzling aurora, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats. In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, atmospheric live music and exciting puppetry; Under the Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Tuesday 30 December 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Christmas
• Comedy
• Family
• Pantomime
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto - 11am & 2.30pm - Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure. Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess. It's just him and his faithful cat, Puss. However, Puss is no ordinary feline and soon turns Colin from zero to hero and adventures begin. But they're going to need all the help they can get if Colin’s going to save the day and win the heart of the Princess. Please check the ticket page for more information - certain shows are available for BSL, Audio Described and dementia-friendly. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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TUESDAY 30 DECEMBER 2025
UNDER THE FROZEN MOON
Venue: The Nutshell
11am & 2pm
It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen! A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. You can’t feel your toes and the fire freezes in the hearth... but not all warmth is lost. Under the glittering stars and dazzling aurora, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats. In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, atmospheric live music and exciting puppetry; Under the Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure.