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SATURDAY 21 JUNE 2025
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Saturday 21 June 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map 
Live music
• Orchestra
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: The Fulltone Orchestra: The Golden Age of Hollywood - 7.30pm - Featuring unforgettable music from some of the most beloved films in cinema history, promising a night full of nostalgia and great musical hits from an era that shaped the film world of the 20’s to 60’s. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral 
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Saturday 21 June 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Musical Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: Beauty and the Beast Jr. - 10.30am & 1pm & 3.30pm - Based on the original Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of acceptance, redemption and true love. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written including Be Our Guest, Gaston and, of course, the title song Beauty and the Beast. This “tale as old as time” tells the story of Belle, a young woman who lives for her books and eccentric old father, Gaston, the conceited, chauvinistic hunter who is determined to have Belle's hand in marriage, and the Beast, who is really a handsome young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be broken and he and his whole household will be transformed back to their former selves. But time is running out and if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and all his friends will be doomed for all eternity. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Saturday 21 June 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: Omari - 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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Saturday 21 June 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 21 June 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Popscene – Performing The Music Of Blur - CANCELLED - 8pm doors - Formed in 2023 entirely from life long fans, Popscene capture the energy and the sound of Blur live so authentically that you might think you’re watching the real thing 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 21 June 2025
Venue: March Hare map
Live music
• Family
• Special interest
• Workshop(s)
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: Community Garden Festival Day: DJ and Jack Boyd - midday-late - A day of fun, creativity and community spirit. Local stalls, a sizzling BBQ, creative workshops, face painting, a seed swap, live music and more. A DJ will be playing throughout the day and live music from Jack Boyd in the evening. Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock 
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Saturday 21 June 2025
Venue: The Worthies Club map
Live music
• Dance
Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: The Honky Tonk Band: Country Music & Line Dancing - Four piece country music band. Line dancing from 7.30pm, Music from 8pm. Venue notes: Unless otherwise indicated, admission is free for club members. For guests there is a small admission charge and they will need to be signed-in by a member or bar staff. Venue's website: thewssc.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/theworthiessportsandsocial |
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Saturday 21 June 2025
Venue: The Fox Inn map
Live music
Address: Bramdean, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LP Telephone: 01962 771363 Event: Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band - 7.30pm - Chicago 9 Rhythm & Blues Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicago9bluesband. Blues band Chicago 9 are a band whose main influence is the electric blues of 50s and 60s Chicago. They are a no fuss, high energy, 21st century blues experience, led from the front by screaming guitar and harmonica, driven by a thumping backbeat. They play a comprehensive selection of blues tunes, mixed with some good time Rhythm & Blues. Venue's website: thefoxbramdean.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheFoxBramdean |
SUNDAY 22 JUNE 2025
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Sunday 22 June 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Musical Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: Beauty and the Beast Jr. - 10.30am & 1pm & 3.30pm - Based on the original Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of acceptance, redemption and true love. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written including Be Our Guest, Gaston and, of course, the title song Beauty and the Beast. This “tale as old as time” tells the story of Belle, a young woman who lives for her books and eccentric old father, Gaston, the conceited, chauvinistic hunter who is determined to have Belle's hand in marriage, and the Beast, who is really a handsome young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be broken and he and his whole household will be transformed back to their former selves. But time is running out and if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and all his friends will be doomed for all eternity. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Sunday 22 June 2025
Venue: White Hart Hotel map
Live music
Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN Telephone: 01256 892900 Event: Jason's Acoustic Session - 4pm - After an amazing Sunday afternoon with Jason's acoustic jam session and a fun-filled karaoke evening, they're doing it again this Sunday! Join in another fantastic Sunday sing-along in the garden BBQ area. Venue's website: whiteharthotelwhitchurch.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/whitehartwhitchurch |
MONDAY 23 JUNE 2025
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Monday 23 June 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 24 JUNE 2025
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Tuesday 24 June 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
• Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - A Lunchtime Concert Series will take place at the Cathedral, in the Lady Chapel, from 1.15pm – 1.50pm most Tuesdays. Entry included with a valid annual pass. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 24th June – Robert Carter piano – Jazz standards, classics & originals Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Tuesday 24 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Oasiz 2025 UK Tour - 7.30pm - OASIZ are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands - a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE 2025
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Wednesday 25 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Comedy
• Family
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Spy Movie: The Play! - 7.30pm - Agent Blonde has 24 hours to save the world. The only things standing in her way are dastardly villains, an outrageous plot, and… a lack of funding. When Hollywood rejects her script, a frustrated screenwriter invites you, an audience of producers, to a one-night-only presentation of The Greatest Spy Movie (n)Ever Made! From two of the minds behind The New Musketeers (Trinity Theatre) and stars of The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Spy Movie: The Play! is a new hilarious homage to Bond movies and fringe theatre suitable for the whole family. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Wednesday 25 June 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Railway Sessions - William Jack + Rob Clamp - 7.30pm doors - William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, based in London. He is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures. 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 25 June 2025
Venue: Winchester Rugby Club map
Live music
• Music jam
Address: North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU Telephone: 01962 867021 Event: Winchester Uke Jam - 7.30pm - The Winchester Uke Jam meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Winchester Rugby Club and all are welcome, regardless of ability. You don't have to be a uke player to join in. They welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of percussion, having a sing or just want to listen then go along. Check their website for details: www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchesterRugbyFootballClub |
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Wednesday 25 June 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Dance
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Dance Festival 2025 - 7pm - Balksbury Federation are pleased to present the 11th Annual Dance Festival. Join a range of schools from across Andover as they showcase different dance styles and interpretations of the theme ‘This is Us’. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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THURSDAY 26 JUNE 2025
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Thursday 26 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Pulman & Stilgoe: A Couple of Swells - 7.30pm - A Couple of Swells is the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers - Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida, and virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Thursday 26 June 2025
Venue: March Hare map
Live music
• Choir
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: Winchester Sings Community Choir - 7pm - A heartwarming evening of live music and local spirit. Around 35-40 voices will be filling the air with harmonies and, if the weather behaves, they will be performing outside in the garden. Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
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FRIDAY 27 JUNE 2025
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Friday 27 June 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Cabaret
• Musical Theatre
• Pride
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: Curiosity Club: Queerstory the Musical - 7.30pm - Queerstory the Musical comes to the Nutshell to share queer stories, old and new, during Pride Month. Mercury and Professor Maxim invite you to come and join in an evening of celebration, reflection and rebellious revelry. After sold out shows at Theatre Royal Stratford East, The Phoenix Arts Club, Vault Festival and as part of the Paines Plough Roundabout Festival, Queerstory continues to shine a light on the queer parts of history that were never taught about and the queer people who fought for what freedoms the LGBTQIA+ community experience today. From Dietrich to Drag Queens, Shakespeare to ‘Shantay you stay’, Kushner to a good ol’ kiki, a night with Queerstory is a riot in stilettos. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Friday 27 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: An Audience with Vince Cable - 7.30pm - Who is Vince Cable (aka the Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable)? He is best known as a politician who was a key figure, for five years, in the Coalition Cabinet as Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills, and then as Leader of the Liberal Democrats. He is now retired from Parliament after 20 years as MP for Twickenham and is a writer of books on political and economic matters (and a novel); a Visiting Professor at the LSE; a Distinguished Fellow of the Overseas Development; and Director of a company creating a hydrogen refueling network as part of the net zero economy. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Friday 27 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Worst Princess - 7.30pm - A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she's The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince she’s ready to start her happy end. But first she’ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower and set the Prince’s pants on fire with her new fire-breathing bestie. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Friday 27 June 2025
Venue: Holy Trinity Church map
Live music
Address: Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DG Event: WinQueilidh - 7pm - June is the beginning of summer, the height of Pride, and a wonderful month for a ceilidh! Enjoy high-energy fun with a live band at the new venue, the church hall at Holy Trinity. Still in the heart of Winchester, still accessible by public transport, and with exceptional accessibility with step-free access! This ceilidh is gender-free, queer- and trans- friendly and always welcoming. Ceilidh dancing is traditional social dancing for groups; you don't need a partner and you're taught as it goes along. £10 general admission; £5 students/low income. Cash and card accepted. Holy Trinity’s hall has a kitchen so you can make yourself a hot drink and have access to water. You’re also welcome to bring your own refreshments. For more information visit louisesiddons.com/WinQ.html Venue's website: holytrinitywinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069817863317
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Friday 27 June 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: Jono Powell - 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 27 June 2025
Venue: St James Tavern map
Live music
• Food & Drink
Address: 3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE Telephone: 01962 861288 Event: 5 Course Taste of Hampshire with live music from GAZ PARKER - 7pm - £45 per person. 7pm arrival for food at 7.30pm. Booking essential. Venue's website: stjamestavernwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/stjamestavernwinchester |
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Friday 27 June 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map
Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: RUTH THEODORE & GIULIA MILLANTA - 8pm - Since signing an exciting new record deal with Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records, Theodore has been performing solo around the USA in celebration of her fifth studio album, which received consistent five-star reviews in highly respected music press publications, describing Ruth as 'an institution'. Giulia Millanta is an Italian-American Indie-Folk and Americana singer-songwriter based in Austin, Texas. A vocalist and guitarist, she also plays upright bass and ukulele and sings in four languages (English, Italian, Spanish and French). Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Friday 27 June 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live DJs
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Feel Love - Clubnight: Accidental Allies & DJ Perrell - 8pm doors 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 27 June 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Coldplace - 8pm - Coldplace - The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres. This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay's record breaking live tours - featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SATURDAY 28 JUNE 2025
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Saturday 28 June 2025
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: THOMAS HEPPELL BAND - 7.30pm - From the vibrant South Coast of the UK to iconic venues across the nation, join Thomas Heppell as he crafts the next chapter in the blues narrative. With a style encapsulating the heart of Blues, the energy of Rock & Roll, and the sophistication of Jazz, Thomas can command a solo stage or drive the rhythm in his dynamic three-piece ensemble. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Saturday 28 June 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Musical Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: Beauty and the Beast Jr. - 10.30am & 1pm & 3.30pm - Based on the original Broadway production and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of acceptance, redemption and true love. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written including Be Our Guest, Gaston and, of course, the title song Beauty and the Beast. This “tale as old as time” tells the story of Belle, a young woman who lives for her books and eccentric old father, Gaston, the conceited, chauvinistic hunter who is determined to have Belle's hand in marriage, and the Beast, who is really a handsome young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be broken and he and his whole household will be transformed back to their former selves. But time is running out and if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and all his friends will be doomed for all eternity. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Saturday 28 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Worst Princess - 10.30am & 1.30pm - A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights. Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she's The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince she’s ready to start her happy end. But first she’ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower and set the Prince’s pants on fire with her new fire-breathing bestie. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 28 June 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Nirvanher (Female Nirvana Tribute) - 8pm doors - Nirvanher is an all-female tribute band based in and around London that injects fresh and powerful energy into Nirvana's legendary music 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 28 June 2025
Venue: The Gratton Recreational Ground map
Live music
• Family
• Music festival
Address: Gratton Close, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LA Event: Grattonbury 2025: Faccombe'all + Audio Sonics + Monkeys Into Darkness + Rock Choir - 3pm - Last Saturday in June. No need for advance tickets, always enough room, cash or card. Visit Grattonbury on Facebook: www.facebook.com/grattonbury. Live performances from Faccombe'all, Audio Sonics, Monkeys Into Darkness and Rock Choir. Family activities 3-5pm. Raffle, food and drink. See poster for full details. Venue's website: grattontrust.org.uk |
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Saturday 28 June 2025
Venue: Vigo Road Park map
Live music
• Choir
• Family
• Fete
• Memorial
Address: Vigo Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HW Event: ANDOVER ARMED FORCES DAY - midday-6pm - Andover Armed Forces Day is set to return this summer, paying tribute to the men and women who serve in the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces. The event will take place at Vigo Park on Saturday, 28th June, running from 12 noon to 6pm, and promises to be both a celebration and a commemoration. See andoverarmedforcesday.org.uk for full details. |
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WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE 2025
The Railway Sessions - William Jack + Rob Clamp
Venue: The Railway
7.30pm doors
William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, based in London. He is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures.