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MONDAY 09 MARCH 2026
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Monday 09 March 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 
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TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2026
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Tuesday 10 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 6pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Tuesday 10 March 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: LA FRANCE FAIT SON CINÉMA : DÉLICIEUX - 6.55pm - Organised by Zest for Languages in partnership with The ARC, this special screening of the beautifully crafted film Délicieux invites you on a journey to the heart of French gastronomy. Set at the dawn of the French Revolution, this is the mouth-watering story of the creation of the very first restaurant in France. Whether you are a fluent French speaker or a newcomer to French cinema, this event is for you! More than just a film, it’s a full French experience: come as early as 6:00 PM to enjoy a glass of wine or a treat at the café and soak up the social atmosphere before the screening. After the film, stay for a friendly post-film chat with Laure to share your impressions and discover the secrets behind this "delicious" story. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Tuesday 10 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Musical Theatre
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Gregg School Musical - 7pm - A rocking evening of entertainment as The Gregg School proudly present their next whole-school musical! Following the success of Grease and Sister Act, The Gregg School invite you to experience a spectacular night of theatre, celebrating the energy, talent, and passion of their students. With outstanding performances, live music, and dazzling dance numbers, this is a show you won't want to miss! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026
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Wednesday 11 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Wednesday 11 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Musical Theatre
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Gregg School Musical - 7pm - A rocking evening of entertainment as The Gregg School proudly present their next whole-school musical! Following the success of Grease and Sister Act, The Gregg School invite you to experience a spectacular night of theatre, celebrating the energy, talent, and passion of their students. With outstanding performances, live music, and dazzling dance numbers, this is a show you won't want to miss! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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THURSDAY 12 MARCH 2026
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Thursday 12 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 12 March 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: DANIEL FOXX: HOW LOVELY - 7.30pm - Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Thursday 12 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Comedy
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: General Medical Emergency Ward 10 - 7.30pm - The award-winning Dyad Productions and Company Gavin Robertson are joining forces! Every hospital, medical-based, Doctors-and-Nurses cliche-ridden drama onstage in a comedy mash-up spoof! It's Dr Ann Fleming's first day at St David's, where her unfortunately-named mentor Dr Death, is determined to show her who's boss. As medical emergencies overload the hapless staff, Dr Fleming has to juggle a complicated budding love affair, with a kidney, and a nosey Hospital boss. Not literally. Yes – Holby City, Casualty, E.R and Doctors - not to mention movies galore, are re-imagined and invigorated by Rebecca Vaughan, Andrew Margerison and Gavin Robertson in a pacy, cliché-ridden comic homage to the intrigues and dramas of every hospital plotline on the big and small screen! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Thursday 12 March 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Family
• Musical Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Annie from RARE Productions - 7.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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FRIDAY 13 MARCH 2026
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Friday 13 March 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: SERIOUS CHILD & MY GIRL THE RIVER - 7.30pm - Two brilliant artists from the worlds of Americana and British folk-pop join forces with double bassist Joe Hughes in a celebration of what brings us together. My Girl the River hails from Louisiana with a voice like sugared espresso, whilst Serious Child explores modern Britain with pin-sharp lyrics and bags of melody Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Friday 13 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Friday 13 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Big Pants Party - 7.30pm - The Big Pants Party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship. An evening of fabulous live music and amazing vocalists as we embark on an extraordinary celebration of sisterhood with some of the greatest hits of all time. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Friday 13 March 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra - Doors 8pm - Rob Heron And The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling over genre boundaries for over a decade now. 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 13 March 2026
Venue: March Hare map
Live music
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: Mick Brown - 8.30pm - Live music Saturdays at The March Hare! Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock 
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Friday 13 March 2026
Venue: St Peter's Church map
Live music
Address: High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE Event: Raphael Wallfisch, Cello with Simon Callaghan, Piano - 7.30pm - Cellist Raphael Wallfisch is one of the most recorded classical artists in the world with a discography amounting to over 70 CDs. A BBC survey named Wallfisch’s recording of the Dvorak Cello Concerto the best recording of the work in the past 25 years. He will be accompanied by pianist Simon Callaghan. Visit www.stockbridgemusic.uk. Venue's website: achurchnearyou.com/church/18513
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Friday 13 March 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Family
• Musical Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Annie from RARE Productions - 7.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026
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Saturday 14 March 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: OTHELLO - 3pm & 7.30pm - In a world that punishes vulnerability and devours beauty, Discarded Nut rips into Shakespeare’s most devastating tragedy, exposing razor-sharp insights on toxic power, race, and human fallibility. Visually arresting, brutally honest, and emotionally explosive, Othello is a fearless exploration of what happens when we’re driven to the edge. DNTCo. is a Winchester-based professional theatre company known for trailblazing performances that champion emerging talent and DNYT alumni, with a fearless approach to classic texts that is both theatrically compelling and educationally enriching. By bringing these stories to life in ways that are relevant and exciting, we create work that resonates deeply with today’s audiences and underscores the enduring importance of storytelling and live theatre for all. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Saturday 14 March 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map
Special interest
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone: 01962 840820 Event: True Crime and Wine - 6pm - an evening with two amateur sleuths as we delve into some of the world’s most mysterious and mind-bending tales. True Crime & Wine is an intimate live storytelling experience where we dissect real-life criminal cases – moving from slow-burn suspense to jaw-dropping reveals. This is true crime… uncorked. Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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Saturday 14 March 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: RAINEY'S REVUE - 7.30pm - Led by the renowned RICHARD EXALL (The Glen Miller Orchestra UK, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra) on tenor sax and clarinet, in conjunction with Musical Director, DOM BARNETT on piano, Rainey’s Revue feature some of the classic songs from the singer dubbed ‘The Mother of The Blues' – Ma Rainey - whilst capturing the true essence of the music from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Saturday 14 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
• Family
• Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Flowers and Friendship Bracelets - 6pm - Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Let's Shake it Off to our very own Taylor Swift; sing along to Flowers with Miley Cyrus; dust off all our best dance moves and HOT TO GO! with Chappell Roan, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as Espresso. Watch the girls delight the audience in this incredible concert with a huge pop party to finish the show. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 14 March 2026
Venue: St Mary's Church map
Live music
Address: Church Lane, Easton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1EH Event: An Evening of Acoustic Guitar with Henry Ayling - Doors 4.30pm - Henry Ayling, originally from Winchester, is a finger-style acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter playing traditional folk songs, covers and many of his own songs and instrumentals.
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Saturday 14 March 2026
Venue: Clatford Arms map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN Telephone: 01264 392138 Event: ELVIS tribute with Chris - 8.30pm - 🎶🎶 ELVIS WILL BE IN THE BUILDING 🎶🎶. Book your tables Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718 |
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Saturday 14 March 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Family
• Musical Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Annie from RARE Productions - 2pm & 6.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all-time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2026
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Sunday 15 March 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Thank You For The Music: The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA - 7.30pm - This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 21st year, with a brand-new show for 2025 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Sunday 15 March 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Ryan O' Reilly - Doors 8pm - THE CELTIC SONGWRITER CIRCLE 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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Sunday 15 March 2026
Venue: Whitchurch Longmeadow Sports and Social Club map
Live music
Address: Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB Telephone: 01256 892493 Event: Sunday Acoustic Sessions - Free entry. Want to get involved? Contact Keith Bell via e-mail keithandrewbell@outlook.com. Venue notes: Social club - Many clubs welcome guests if you're not a member. Please check access requirements. You may need to be signed-in if you're not a member and there may also be a door charge. Venue's website: yourwssc.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/WhitchurchSocialClub |
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SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026
RAINEY'S REVUE
Venue: The Arc
7.30pm
Led by the renowned RICHARD EXALL (The Glen Miller Orchestra UK, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra) on tenor sax and clarinet, in conjunction with Musical Director, DOM BARNETT on piano, Rainey’s Revue feature some of the classic songs from the singer dubbed ‘The Mother of The Blues' – Ma Rainey - whilst capturing the true essence of the music from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.