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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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WEDNESDAY 31 DECEMBER 2025 - New Year's Eve
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Wednesday 31 December 2025
- New Year's Eve
Venue: O'Neill's map
Live music
Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: New Year's Eve: Swarm - 10pm - With Swarm performing live at 10pm, and playing right through until the midnight countdown, followed by a DJ to celebrate the start of 2026, there's nowhere better to be! Swarm's website: www.reverbnation.com/swarmuk. Swarm on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Theswarmband. Party band Swarm are a lively, established covers and Nirvana tribute band. They play a mix of old and new popular tracks. Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch
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Wednesday 31 December 2025
- New Year's Eve
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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Wednesday 31 December 2025
- New Year's Eve
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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Wednesday 31 December 2025
- New Year's Eve
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Third Annual Rootsenanny - 8pm - Grab your tickets for The Third Annual Rootsenanny now! It's going to be the best NYE party in town. 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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Wednesday 31 December 2025
- New Year's Eve
Venue: Whitchurch Parish Hall map
Live music
Address: 28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ Event: Whitchurch Folk Club: New Year's Eve Ceilidh - 8pm - Whitchurch Folk Club will hold our annual New Year's Eve Ceilidh at the Whitchurch Parish Hall. Kicking off from 8pm (doors, 7:30pm), this family-friendly event will run until the final dance just after midnight, with live music and dancing throughout most of the evening. We'll have a well-stocked bar, and adults will receive a glass of bubbly at midnight included in the price.
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THURSDAY 01 JANUARY 2026 - New Year's Day
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Thursday 01 January 2026
- New Year's 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 - 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 02 JANUARY 2026
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Friday 02 January 2026
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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SATURDAY 03 JANUARY 2026
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Saturday 03 January 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
• Christmas
• Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: London Concertante: A Viennese Christmas by Candlelight - 7.30pm - The perfect crescendo to your Christmas season. Invite family and friends to wave goodbye to Christmas and welcome the New Year together. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Johann Strauss with the lively “Die Fledermaus Overture” and the foot-tapping “Tritsch-Tratsch Polka.” Feel the romantic allure of Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty Waltz” and the vibrant rhythms of Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No. 5.” Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Saturday 03 January 2026
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 03 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: King’s Road - 8pm doors - Local Mods Kings Road are a Paul Weller influenced band dedicated to keeping the fire, passion and skill of the Jam live experience alive. 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 03 January 2026
Venue: Unit 12 map
Live DJs
• Dance
Address: Winnall Valley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD Event: Loud & Clear Music Night - 7pm-11pm - Free entry - Winchester's monthly underground dance music night! Resident and guest DJs playing house, breakbeat, drum and bass and jungle with host and MC Fize. Soundsystem, visuals, dancefloor, alcohol-free bar and up vibes! Just like your regular club night but no booze, no drugs, no hangover. The energy is high so come and get your buzz for free at Unit 12 Winchester from 7pm - 11pm. Free entry! No ticket needed for this sober rave. See ya there ravers! loudandclearparty.co.uk Instagram - The Facebook page for the event is: www.facebook.com/loudandclearparty Email address - chrisgodfrey79@outlook.com Venue's website: unit-12.org Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/unit12cic
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TUESDAY 30 DECEMBER 2025
Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto
Venue: Theatre Royal
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.