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SATURDAY 02 DECEMBER 2023
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Hotheads - 10pm - Hotheads on Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Hotheads/100063519513821. Modern and classic rock covers band The Hotheads are a Southampton-based covers band, playing to pubs, clubs and private functions across Hampshire and Dorset. A good mix of oldies and modern classics from musicians that just enjoy gigging. O'Neill's website: oneills.co.uk/national-search/south-east/winchester O'Neill's on Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB - 8pm - 11pm - Grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and get settled in for a night of big laughs at The Nutshell this June! Line-up TBC + our fabulous host; the award-winning comedian Paul McCaffrey. Book quickly to avoid disappointment! The Nutshell website: thenutshellwinchester.com The Nutshell on Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: Hundred Watt Club - 7.30pm - A festive evening of burlesque and vaudeville, jam packed full of glittering showgirls, bawdy comedy, classic vaudeville and awe-inspiring circus acts. Always seductive, always sublime and always that little bit ridiculous. The Arc website: arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch Follow ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip + Carl Zed - 8pm - Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: March Hare map Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 622004 Event: Kilcannon Irish Band - 9pm - Kilcannon Irish Band's website: www.kilcannon.co.uk. Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kilcannonband. Irish band playing a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music Kilcannon Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style. March Hare on Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: Angel Inn map Address: 95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND Telephone: 01264 357467 Event: Decades - 8.30pm - Local band DECADES Angel Inn on Facebook: facebook.com/angelinnandover ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: Foresters Arms map Address: 2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA Telephone: 01264 323580 Event: King Louie - 9pm - King Louie on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kinglouieuk. Guitar-based covers band Covering such diverse and eclectic artists as T Rex, AC/DC, Republica, The Cult, Ash, Avril Lavigne and anything else to get your foot tapping and booty wiggling! Foresters Arms on Facebook: facebook.com/Foresters-Arms-363519443739170 ![]() |
SUNDAY 03 DECEMBER 2023
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Sunday 03 December 2023
Venue: St Paul's Church map Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB Event: Scherzo Ensemble - Song Recital - 5pm - Scherzo Ensemble presents a captivating recital of late-romantic music, featuring works by Boulanger, Amy Beach, Strauss, Humperdinck, Respighi and Weill. A champion for early-career artists, here Scherzo showcases Daniella Sicari and Sam Harris - two exceptional singers. After the recital you are invited to join a drinks reception, providing an opportunity to socialise with fellow guests and meet the performers. Scherzo Ensemble is a charitable organisation which provides a professional development platform for emerging professional singers. Alongside performance opportunities, Scherzo offers coaching and workshops with industry leaders, and classes from experts in programming, marketing, and fundraising. Their programme helps emerging artists develop a diverse range of professional skills and seeks to instil artistic and managerial confidence when setting out to build their careers independently. ![]() ![]() |
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Sunday 03 December 2023
Venue: Foresters Arms map Address: 2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA Telephone: 01264 323580 Event: Sunday Sessions: Sarah + Evie McNair - 4pm - 4pm every Sunday at The Foresters Foresters Arms on Facebook: facebook.com/Foresters-Arms-363519443739170 ![]() |
MONDAY 04 DECEMBER 2023
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Monday 04 December 2023
Venue: Exchange map Address: 9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ Event: An evening of pub carols - 6pm - An evening of carol singing with Redeemer Church. A selection of Christmas Carols sung in the beer garden, weather permitting, or in the main bar if not. There'll be mulled wine and mince pies to get you in the Christmas mood! Exchange website: craftunionpubs.com/exchange-winchester Exchange on Facebook: facebook.com/ExchangeWinchester ![]() |
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Monday 04 December 2023
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester ![]() ![]() |
TUESDAY 05 DECEMBER 2023
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Tuesday 05 December 2023
Venue: Exchange map Address: 9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ Event: Open Mic - 8pm - Host: Amy from Psyche Entertainment. 🎸 House guitar available to borrow. 🤗 All levels and talents welcome! See poster for full details. Exchange website: craftunionpubs.com/exchange-winchester Exchange on Facebook: facebook.com/ExchangeWinchester ![]() |
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Tuesday 05 December 2023
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Poetry Platform - 7pm - Winchester's Maddest Open Mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester ![]() ![]() |
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Tuesday 05 December 2023
Venue: Angel Inn map Address: 95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND Telephone: 01264 357467 Event: Open mic night - 8pm - On the first Tuesday of every month. Singers, guitarists, keys, poets, MCs all welcome! marc@sunrisesoundstudio.com. Angel Inn on Facebook: facebook.com/angelinnandover ![]() |
WEDNESDAY 06 DECEMBER 2023
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Wednesday 06 December 2023
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: Blacksmith - Blacksmith on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlacksmithFolkRockband. Electric folk/rock band Blacksmith are an emerging band based in Winchester playing British electric folk/rock in the style of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, The Albion Band etc. Venue notes: The Hyde Tavern hosts the Winchester Folk Club which presents top national and international acts from the world of folk music. The Folk Club also hosts regular "Singaround" evenings, which is a free, informal evening where everyone gets together for a drink and to sing a song or play a piece of music. Visit www.hydetavern.co.uk/2-2 for more details. Hyde Tavern website: hydetavern.co.uk Hyde Tavern on Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern ![]() |
THURSDAY 07 DECEMBER 2023
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Thursday 07 December 2023
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: JERRY JOSEPH - 7.30pm - Portland’s Jerry Joseph is a bonafide “triple-threat”, a prolific and accomplished songwriter, a powerful singer and a memorable performer. In his four-decade career; as a solo artist, with the Jackmormons, supergroup Stockholm Syndrome, his two-piece The Denmark Veseys, his beloved 80s cult band, Little Women, or most recently with Drive-by Truckers backing him; he has continuously toured the world, including such unlikely locales as Lebanon, Israel, Kurdish Iraq, India, Cambodia and Afghanistan, and released a steady stream of albums. In 40 years the Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee has amassed an impressive catalog of work as well as many stamps on his passport. Venue notes: The Hyde Tavern hosts the Winchester Folk Club which presents top national and international acts from the world of folk music. The Folk Club also hosts regular "Singaround" evenings, which is a free, informal evening where everyone gets together for a drink and to sing a song or play a piece of music. Visit www.hydetavern.co.uk/2-2 for more details. Hyde Tavern website: hydetavern.co.uk Hyde Tavern on Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern ![]() ![]() |
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Thursday 07 December 2023
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Road To 1840 – UoW Music Showcase - 7pm - The evening will feature first year Popular Music Performance students from the University, bringing their own blend of rock, pop, folk and acoustic music. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester ![]() ![]() |
FRIDAY 08 DECEMBER 2023
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Friday 08 December 2023
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Frank Turner - 7.30pm - Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He’s released 9 studio albums in his 17 year solo career, the most recent of which, ‘FTHC’ became his first #1 hit in the UK album charts. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester ![]() ![]() |
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Friday 08 December 2023
Venue: The Poplar Farm map Address: Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ Telephone: 01264 710424 Event: Lunacube - 8.30pm - Lunacube's website: www.lunacube.co.uk. 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! The Poplar Farm website: vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-east/thepoplarfarmabbottsann# The Poplar Farm on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoplarfarm ![]() |
SATURDAY 09 DECEMBER 2023
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Saturday 09 December 2023
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: Waynflete Singers St Nicholas Concert - 7.30pm - The Waynflete Singers are joined by the English Chamber Orchestra for their ever popular pre-Christmas concert, on this occasion a double billing of St Nicholas. Winchester Cathedral website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Winchester Cathedral on Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral Follow ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 09 December 2023
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: David Ford + Gracie - 8pm - Having gained a reputation as one of Britain’s finest songwriters and one of the very few with the willingness and expertise to tackle matters of politics and current affairs, Ford presents Animal Spirits, a new collection of songs regarding Economics and the part it plays in 21st Century life. Having spent two years researching for the project, Ford has managed to seize this important, but admittedly dry, complex subject and deliver an album of accessible, emotive and engaging songs that try to make sense of an increasingly confounding world. Showcasing Ford’s impressive sonic range from heavy-stomping rock and raw-throated passion to delicate piano balladry, Animal Spirits represents a highlight in a celebrated career. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 09 December 2023
Venue: New Hall, Winchester College map Address: 34 College Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NF Event: Winchester Philharmonic Choir & Strings Family Christmas Concert - 2pm - WPC Family Christmas Concert will include some favourite carols and pieces from Handel Messiah. They will be performed by the Winchester Philharmonic choir and string orchestra with some audience participation. ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 09 December 2023
Venue: Cart and Horses map Address: London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN Telephone: 01962 882360 Event: Soulful Sessions – with Dan & Jade - 8-10pm Cart and Horses website: thecartandhorses-kingsworthy.co.uk Cart and Horses on Facebook: facebook.com/thecartandhorses ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 09 December 2023
Venue: Whitchurch Parish Hall map Address: 28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ Event: Whitchurch Folk Club: The Furrow Collective - 8pm - The Furrow Collective is an English/Scottish band consisting of four talented and individually prominent performers: Lucy Farrell (viola, voice & saw), Rachel Newton (harp, fiddle, voice), Emily Portman (banjo, concertina, voice) and Alasdair Roberts (guitars, voice). The group formed in 2013, drawn together by a shared love of the traditional song and balladry of England, Scotland and beyond and an open, intuitive approach to collaboration. In recognition of their innovative approach, The Furrow Collective were awarded the accolade of 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ‘Best Group’, hot on the heels of the release in late 2016 of their second album, Wild Hog. Whitchurch Folk Club's website: billetto.co.uk/users/whitchurch-folk-club. Whitchurch Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitchurchFolkClub Folk concerts live in Whitchurch The Whitchurch Folk Club books artists performing traditional music from the UK and Ireland. ![]() ![]() |
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TODAY, Saturday 02 December 2023

THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB
Venue: The Nutshell
8pm - 11pm
Grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and get settled in for a night of big laughs at The Nutshell this June! Line-up TBC + our fabulous host; the award-winning comedian Paul McCaffrey. Book quickly to avoid disappointment!

