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WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2025
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Wednesday 14 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map 
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Dawn Brothers + DSB + Ben Craig - 8pm doors - Anyone who sees the Dawn Brothers play, inevitably gets sucked into the musical whirlwind soaring across the stage. It’s a clash of sounds and styles, with rock, folk, blues and soul being mixed and stirred into an irresistible cocktail. 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 14 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Dance
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Noughties to Now - Andover College Summer Dance Show - 7pm - Andover College Dance course proudly presents Noughties to Now! This dance performance will consist of the most popular music from the past 25 years and will be showcasing the skills learnt on their course. You can choose to join in with their performance by guessing the year of each song in the programme! Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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THURSDAY 15 MAY 2025
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Thursday 15 May 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: TOMORROW’S NEW QUARTET - 8pm - Tomorrow’s New Quartet is a London-based ensemble, playing the original compositions of drummer/composer Rod Oughton. The band is comprised of some of the UK’s fastest rising stars, and features George Crowley on saxophone, Deschanel Gordon on piano and Flo Moore on bass. Their debut album All Together, Now! was released on the Ubuntu Music label in 2022 to critical acclaim. As of January 2024, songs from the album have been streamed over 500,00 times on Amazon Music alone. Named Editor’s Choice by Jazzwise Magazine, the album was frequently played on BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM and has been streamed over 500,000 times. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 15 May 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
• Family
• For Children
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: JAZZBOPS: TOMORROW’S NEW QUARTET - 11.30am-12.30pm - Join us for our monthly Jazz Club for grown-ups and their little ones in partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival. Grab a coffee and a slice of cake, park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 15 May 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map
Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: DAN WALSH - CANCELLED - Doors 7.30pm, start 8pm - BBC Folk Awards ‘Best Musician’ nominee Dan Walsh combines ‘virtuoso playing and winning songwriting’ (MORNING STAR). Describing what Dan does is no easy task but at the heart of it is British, Irish and American folk music delivered with a healthy dose of funky grooves – all performed with his unique and dazzling take on clawhammer style banjo helping to challenge all preconceptions about the instrument. Add to all that poignant songs, astonishing musical departures and lively humour and the result is a truly memorable live show which has wowed audiences across the world from intimate seated rooms to huge dancing crowds in festival fields. Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Thursday 15 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Bible Club + Stone Branches + Benchy & The Gazers - Doors 8pm - Formed in 2021, Bible Club are a Bristol-based band creating an authentic fusion of Post Rock, Post Punk and Shoegaze. Constantly inspired by peers, pioneers and deep cuts, Bible Club are open to merging everything they enjoy and seeing how it comes together. 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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FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025
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Friday 16 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: BARNSTORMERS COMEDY, WITH STEVE DAY, DARIUS DAVIES & MARY BOURKE - 7.30pm - regular comedy night at The Arc, Barnstormers Comedy presents a line-up of three top acts from the London comedy circuit and beyond: many of them Comedy Store regulars Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Friday 16 May 2025
Venue: The William Walker map
Live music
Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: Lennon Taylor - 9pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk to book a table. Venue's website: williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/WilliamWalkerPub |
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Friday 16 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Musical Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: University of Winchester: Pippin - 2pm & 7.30pm - You are cordially invited to celebrate the life and times of Pippin: the Son; the Scholar; the Soldier; the King; the Lover. The Lost. Perhaps you resonate with Pippin's search for meaning, to understand his reason for 'being'. If out have searched for your "corner of the sky", or, maybe you feel that you feel your purpose is extra-ordinary, join us, at this Event of a Lifetime to honour Pippin. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Friday 16 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Dekker + Max Grüner (Almost Twins) - CANCELLED - 8pm doors - Dekker grew up in the midwest of America and after 5 years of marriage to his English wife, and the other half of the pair’s indie-folk band, Rue Royale, the couple picked up and moved to the UK seeing them tour the European continent extensively. For fans of Nick Mulvey, Jose Gonzalez and Bon Iver. 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 17 MAY 2025
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Saturday 17 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
• Theatre
• Dance
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: FLAMENCO EXPRESS - 7.30pm - Flamenco Express return to Britain delivering yet another new cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco – with ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola; plus the riveting talent of new guest, Kuky Santiago, a unique master of flamenco suspense, with hypnotic powers over his audience. For over thirty years, Flamenco Express has existed to do justice to the flamenco heritage by finding the best artists available, and allowing them total freedom of expression. The result is a collective experience of freedom and life in an uncertain world. A new emotional and artistic experience every night. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Saturday 17 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Musical Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: University of Winchester: Pippin - 1pm & 7pm - You are cordially invited to celebrate the life and times of Pippin: the Son; the Scholar; the Soldier; the King; the Lover. The Lost. Perhaps you resonate with Pippin's search for meaning, to understand his reason for 'being'. If out have searched for your "corner of the sky", or, maybe you feel that you feel your purpose is extra-ordinary, join us, at this Event of a Lifetime to honour Pippin. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 17 May 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 17 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Stereoholics - Stereophonics tribute - 8pm doors - Their passion and addiction (hence the “holics” part of the bands name) has resulted in over 22 accurately rehearsed tracks, handpicked from the vast back catalogue created by the great Kelly Jones himself. 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 17 May 2025
Venue: March Hare map
Live music
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: Paul Jude Wilson - 8.30pm - Paul Jude Wilson on Facebook: www.facebook.com/paul.j.wilson.16. Singer-songwriter Paul Jude Wilson is a talented singer-songwriter and musician captivating audiences with his powerful soulful voice. Born with an innate love for music, Paul has cultivated a diverse repertoire spanning several decades, from iconic songs of the 1960s to contemporary tunes from today. With a voice that effortlessly traverses genres, Paul performs songs from artists such as U2, Prince, Ray LaMontagne, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Lewis Capaldi, The Foo Fighters to name but a few. Paul loves singing and his passion and enthusiasm for performing coupled with his strong enchanting vocals helps him to connect with and mesmerise audiences wherever he performs. Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock |
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Saturday 17 May 2025
Venue: Coach and Horses map
Live music
Address: Oxford Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3JH Telephone: 01962 760279 Event: Savoy Affair Jazz - 9pm - Savoy Affair Jazz on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SavoyAffairJazz. Jazz band Savoy Affair play jazz-swing classics from the Great American Songbook. Venue's website: coachhorsessuttonscotney.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573872613015 |
SUNDAY 18 MAY 2025
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Sunday 18 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Deep Dark Woods - 8pm doors - Following his two sold-out shows last May, Ryan returns to Winchester, this time to the comfortable surroundings of the Railway Inn's upstairs room. 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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FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025
Dekker + Max Grüner (Almost Twins)
Venue: The Railway
8pm doors
Dekker grew up in the midwest of America and after 5 years of marriage to his English wife, and the other half of the pair’s indie-folk band, Rue Royale, the couple picked up and moved to the UK seeing them tour the European continent extensively. For fans of Nick Mulvey, Jose Gonzalez and Bon Iver.