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FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2026
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Friday 24 April 2026
Venue: The Bakers Arms map 
Live music
Address: 22 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX Event: The 2 Tones - 9pm Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thebakersarmswinchester19 |
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Friday 24 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates - 7.30pm - Get ready to scream like it's 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers. With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole lot of skin, the boys belt out the biggest hits of the '90s and '00s – from Backstreet Boys to NSYNC, Blue to Take That – in a show that's as nostalgic as it is naughty. It's a celebration of pop, passion, and pecs, where the clothes come off and the heat turns up. This is the ultimate night out for anyone who's ever swooned over a boyband. Warning: Contains tight harmonies and tighter pants. (At least, for the first few numbers.) Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester 
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Friday 24 April 2026
Venue: Holy Trinity Church map
Live music
• Dance
Address: Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DG Event: WinQeilidh - 7pm - This ceilidh is gender-free, queer-, trans-, and family-friendly, and always welcoming. Ceilidh dancing is traditional social dancing for groups; you don't need a partner and we teach as we go along, so it's a perfect opportunity to try something new with friends. £10 general admission; £5 students/low income, £15 supporters, cash and card accepted on the door. For more information about WinQ please visit louisesiddons.com/WinQ.html Venue's website: holytrinitywinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Holy-Trinity-Church-Winchester/100069817863317 
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Friday 24 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Oaysis - 8pm doors - OAYSIS perform tunes such as Supersonic, Don't Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall and more with absolute accuracy. This is the closet thing to seeing OASIS live, check their videos. They'll bring the spirit of Knebworth to you! 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 24 April 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Special interest
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Murder: Staged - 7.30pm - Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder - are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test to find out! Serial killer and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather introduces MURDER:STAGED - a true crime talk that takes a deep dive into the embedded lies at crime scenes. The 'CSI effect' has created a new type of killer – you will investigate the six types of stagers: The Planner, The Creator, The Cleaner, The Concealer, The Fabricator and The Inflictor. Featuring forensics, criminology, dark psychology and reconstructed real-life crime scene walk-throughs. An unmissable evening for any true crime fan. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026
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Saturday 25 April 2026
Venue: Exchange map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ Event: Caelum Allett is ELVIS: The Early Years - 7.30pm Venue's website: craftunionpubs.com/exchange-winchester Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/ExchangeWinchester |
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Saturday 25 April 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Organ Concert by Thomas Trotter - 7.30pm - Winchester Cathedral are delighted to welcome Thomas Trotter, internationally renowned and widely celebrated as the most distinguished British organist of his generation, for a spectacular concert on the cathedral’s magnificent organ. This concert is part of the 2026 Organ Recital Series which continues the tradition of inviting world‑class artists to showcase the full brilliance and versatility of the instrument. Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical mastery, followed by a drinks reception in the North Transept. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Saturday 25 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Dr Louise Newson: Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones - 8pm - Following on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour, renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson is back in 2026 with Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones, an unmissable new show challenging everything you’ve been told about hormones. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 25 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Film
• Opera
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Royal Opera cinema screening: The Magic Flute - 1.30pm - Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 25 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Eclipse Machine + Sonne + Houndini's Hand + Sywren - Doors 7.30pm - Influenced by bands like Dream Theater, Coheed and Cambria and Tool, Eclipse Machine uses complex structures and rich atmospheres to create the world their music is based on. 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 25 April 2026
Venue: St Mary's Church map
Live music
Address: Church Lane, Twyford, Hampshire, SO21 1NS Event: The Duettists - 7pm - An evening of sumptuous music for two cellos in the beautiful church of St Mary the Virgin, Twyford. There will be sale of refreshments in the interval. The Duettists, formed in 2024, are active across the South of the UK and have performed at a wide array of venues including Croydon Minster, Winchester Cathedral, for the Museum of Music History, and for numerous private events. Their core repertoire is that of the 19th and early 20th centuries romantic period comprising music that brings out the passion, depth and lyricism of the cello as an instrument. Théa curates the music while Erlend writes the arrangements to be able to bring out the uniqueness and strengths of each cello, as well as finding creative ways of connecting them, producing an exciting listening experience. In this way the music and the performances become more personal, intimate and true to The Duettists, producing their own voice unique from other performing groups. Read more on www.theduettists.com. Tickets (£15-£20) can be bought on the door or via the ticket link. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Church-Twyford/737710596381360
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Saturday 25 April 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Timeless Songs of Barbra Streisand - 7.30pm - Top vocalist Sue Caroline presents The Timeless Songs of Barbra Streisand, featuring a fantastic live band, creating a stunning and captivating showcase of one of the most iconic singers of our time. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2026
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Sunday 26 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• Magic
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Remarkable Ben Hart - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Following sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show – his most astonishing and impossible yet. An entirely unique voice in magic, Ben Hart brings together enthralling storytelling, sharp wit and indisputable charm, to create magic shows that are unforgettable, funny, dark and profoundly baffling. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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MONDAY 27 APRIL 2026
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Monday 27 April 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 28 APRIL 2026
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Tuesday 28 April 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. 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. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Tuesday 28 April 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Film
• Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: JO IN THE WATER: THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR RIVERS, LAKES AND SEAS - 7.30pm - This film follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution. As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them? Jo in the Water is a feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Tuesday 28 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Film
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: National Theatre Live: The Audience - 7pm - Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Tuesday 28 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Cinema Screening: West Side Story - 2pm - A triumph on every level, this electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950's New York! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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TOMORROW, Saturday 25 April 2026
Caelum Allett is ELVIS: The Early Years
Venue: Exchange
7.30pm