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SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026

Bone Idol Saturday 21 February 2026
Venue:  O'Neill's     map Categories   Live music
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Bone Idol - 10pm - Bone Idol on Facebook: www.facebook.com/boneidolbandUK. Rock, pop and indie covers band. Bone Idol are an energetic and entertaining Rock, Indie and Pop covers band from Poole, Dorset.
Venue's website:  oneills-winchester.designmynight.com
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/oneillswinch

Silent Disco under the Sun Saturday 21 February 2026
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Disco
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  Silent Disco under the Sun - 7.30pm - Invite your friends and grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable disco in the nave of Winchester Cathedral. ADULTS ONLY 18+
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Curtains Saturday 21 February 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Curtains - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - ENCORE Youth Theatre proudly present the musical murder mystery with a killer score from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Nirvanher (Female Fronted Nirvana Tribute) + Redhead Saturday 21 February 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Nirvanher (Female Fronted Nirvana Tribute) + Redhead - 8pm doors - Nirvanher is an female fronted 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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4Bar Saturday 21 February 2026
Venue:  March Hare     map Categories   Live music
Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 582149
Event:  4Bar - 8.30pm - 4Bar's website: 4barband.wixsite.com/4bar. 4Bar on Facebook: www.facebook.com/4bar.music. Pop, rock and indie covers band 4Bar are a pop, rock and indie covers band playing in and around south Hampshire.
Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
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SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2026

Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress Sunday 22 February 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress - 7.30pm - As seen on Mock the Week, BT Sport and ITV, "Master of one-liners" Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Beach Bønes + Adders + Throwing Distance Sunday 22 February 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Beach Bønes + Adders + Throwing Distance - 7.30pm doors - BEACH BØNES are a 4 piece west-coast inspired punk band born out of a need to get back on stage post covid.
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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MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2026

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 23 February 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   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 FEBRUARY 2026

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WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2026

Winchester Uke Jam Wednesday 25 February 2026
Venue:  Winchester Rugby Club     map Categories   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 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 Facebook:   facebook.com/winchesterRugbyFootballClub
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Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh Wednesday 25 February 2026
Venue:  March Hare     map Categories   Live music  •  Open mic
Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 582149
Event:  Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh - 8pm - Hosted by the talented Jon Walsh, it’s your chance to grab the mic, showcase your skills, or just sit back and enjoy a night of great live music and atmosphere. 🎵✨ Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just fancy giving it a go, everyone’s welcome!
Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
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THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2026

Spitfire Girls Thursday 26 February 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Spitfire Girls - 1.30pm & 7.30pm - Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope. Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Having The Track Comedy Thursday 26 February 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Having The Track Comedy - Doors 7.30pm - Having The Track is back with another stellar line up for your February blues, grab yourself an advance ticket and prepare to be entertained!
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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Ruth Theodore - USA preview show Thursday 26 February 2026
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Categories   Live music
Address:   57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Ruth Theodore - USA preview show - 8pm - Distinguished british artist and ‘original folk voice’ Ruth Theodore has been steadily releasing critically acclaimed studio albums for over a decade. About to embark on another USA tour, this time playing theatres across the pacific north west, with the legendary Dar Williams, Ruth is performing THIS ONE OFF SHOW in the UK to warm up before she gets on the road.
Venue's website:  hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Andover Music Club present Daniele Piroddi Thursday 26 February 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Andover Music Club present Daniele Piroddi - 7.30pm - Born in Sardinia, Italy, Daniele Piroddi is a classical guitarist whose interpretation of the repertoire seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. Daniele honed his craft under the guidance of Maestro Andrea Dieci, completing his Master’s Degree at Modena’s Conservatory with the highest honours - 110 cum Laude and Special Mention. Further studies at the School of Early Music in Venice and Giulio Regondi’s Academy in Milan shaped his artistic focus, grounding him in the rich heritage of classical and early music traditions.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2026

Spitfire Girls Friday 27 February 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Spitfire Girls - 7.30pm - Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope. Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Let's Dance - Live Jazz & Club DJs with special live guest: Kevin Davy Band Friday 27 February 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live DJs
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Let's Dance - Live Jazz & Club DJs with special live guest: Kevin Davy Band - 7.30pm doors - Let’s Dance- live Jazz & soulful dance Music Club DJs. Jazz Musician of the year Nominee : Kevin Davy brings his band for innovative and groove based jazz. Kevin currently tours with the legendary Cymande and has also toured with Lamb and Finley Quaye. Support from local bands B Natural and University of Winchester Jazz Band. DJs include St.John de Zilva (blue note/ fabric) Ryan Lane (Espiritu) & Matt Sanger from Voice FM.
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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Ruth Theodore - USA preview show Friday 27 February 2026
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Categories   Live music
Address:   57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Ruth Theodore - USA preview show - 8pm - Distinguished british artist and ‘original folk voice’ Ruth Theodore has been steadily releasing critically acclaimed studio albums for over a decade. About to embark on another USA tour, this time playing theatres across the pacific north west, with the legendary Dar Williams, Ruth is performing THIS ONE OFF SHOW in the UK to warm up before she gets on the road.
Venue's website:  hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Blue Water Giants Friday 27 February 2026
Venue:  Winchester Auto Barn     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NS
Event:  Blue Water Giants - 7.30pm - The Blue Water Giants are roaring into The Filling Station, Winchester Auto Barn's brand-new venue, and this is the show we’ll be talking about for years! Riding high above a sea of imitators, The Blue Water Giants are the real deal: a powerhouse super-band made up of the very musicians who originally helped shape the sound of classic rock and AOR across decades. Their repertoire isn’t nostalgia — it’s legacy, performed by the artists who lived it, breathed it, and made it legendary. Commanding the helm is Josh Phillips, famed organist of Procol Harum. Holding the groove is Status Quo’s John “Rhino” Edwards, with guitar firepower from Freddie Edwards and Neil Taylor—the latter known for his iconic work with Tears for Fears and Robbie Williams. Add the relentless drive of drummer Mark Brzezicki , and you’ve got a line-up built for pure, electrifying performance.
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Whitchurch Folk Club: Sam Baxter & Merle Harbron plus Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood Friday 27 February 2026
Venue:  Whitchurch Parish Hall     map Categories   Live music
Address:   28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ
Event:  Whitchurch Folk Club: Sam Baxter & Merle Harbron plus Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood - 7.30pm - Sam Baxter and Merle Harbron are an Anglo/Scottish duo creating dynamic, full-bodied arrangements of contemporary and traditional music. Using fiddle, drones and voice, the pair build vibrant musical landscapes, weaving together melodic lines inspired and improvised from traditional songs and dance music. Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood (Threepenny Bit and Granny’s Attic respectively), perform an evocative set of tunes from the balfolk canon on clarinet and fiddle. The duo combines the talent of two musicians who are firmly embedded into the folk music community in England. Their material comprises traditional, contemporary and original European folk dance music, with loose, ever-evolving arrangements creating space for improvisation and showcasing the interplay between the instruments.
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SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2026

Thunderslug Saturday 28 February 2026
Venue:  O'Neill's     map Categories   Live music
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Thunderslug - 10pm - Thunderslug's website: www.thunderslug.co.uk. Rock covers band Covers band specialising in high-octane rock covers and their super-charged take on pop classics.
Venue's website:  oneills-winchester.designmynight.com
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/oneillswinch

Our Atlantic Roots Saturday 28 February 2026
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  Our Atlantic Roots - 7.30pm - Newquay based indie-folk duo ‘Our Atlantic Roots’ are fast becoming one of the most popular artists in the South West, here's your chance to see them at Winchester Cathedral under the Helios art installation.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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PETER & THE WOLF - WINCHESTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Saturday 28 February 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children  •  Orchestra  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  PETER & THE WOLF - WINCHESTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - 11am & 1pm - Enjoy Prokofiev’s much-loved musical tale for all the family, brought vividly to life by the Winchester Chamber Orchestra. Conducted by Kevin Withell and narrated by acclaimed storyteller James McConnachie, this concert is the perfect introduction to orchestral music for young listeners.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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LUCY PORTER: LET YOURSELF GO Saturday 28 February 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  LUCY PORTER: LET YOURSELF GO - 7.30pm - Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle aged woman, they’re probably not). It’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Spitfire Girls Saturday 28 February 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Spitfire Girls - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope. Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Who's Next + King's Road Saturday 28 February 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Who's Next + King's Road - 8pm doors - Who's Next are the premier live tribute to The Who. They capture a magical point in time when many believed that The Who were the greatest pop and rock group on Earth.
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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Cello and Piano Recital with Erlend Vestby and Tom Jesty Saturday 28 February 2026
Venue:  St Paul's Church     map Categories   Live music  •  Concert
Address:   St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event:  Cello and Piano Recital with Erlend Vestby and Tom Jesty - 7pm - Local professional musicians Erlend Vestby and Tom Jesty invite you to an evening of beautiful music for cello and piano. Visit erlendvestby.no and www.tomjestymusic.com. Tickets: £15 on the door or through Ticketsource via the ticket link below.
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The Audio Pirates Saturday 28 February 2026
Venue:  March Hare     map Categories   Live music
Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 582149
Event:  The Audio Pirates - 8.30pm - Live music with the Audio Pirates.
Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
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The Mafia Saturday 28 February 2026
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  The Mafia - The Mafia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mafiarocks. Classic rock covers band Playing together in pubs and clubs all over Hampshire, The Mafia have been together since 1986 and they cover the likes of Queen, Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns & Roses, Def Leppard and Green Day.
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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MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2026

Roots Open Mic Night

Roots Open Mic Night

Venue: The Railway
7.30pm
Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm.


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