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Category: Family
Showing 23 upcoming events:
Thursday 23 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal mapFamily • Magic • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Jay & Joss: It's Not A Game - 7pm - Jay & Joss are the award-winning illusionists who stunned the judges on Britain's Got Talent. Now they’re back with a mind-bending new show - a chance to sit back and leave real life behind!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/its-not-game-starring-award-winning-illusionists-jay-joss
Friday 24 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Jay & Joss: It's Not A Game - 7pm - Jay & Joss are the award-winning illusionists who stunned the judges on Britain's Got Talent. Now they’re back with a mind-bending new show - a chance to sit back and leave real life behind!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 25 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Princesses Unite - 1pm - Princesses Unite, the ultimate children's pop princess party that's sweeping the nation! Featuring a cast of dazzling princesses, this enchanting spectacle brings all your favourite hit songs and party dances to life in a vibrant, high-energy performance that will leave audiences of all ages spellbound. Join our beloved princesses as they embark on a magical musical adventure filled with friendship, fun, and fabulous music. With sparkling costumes, stunning choreography, and an interactive experience that invites everyone to sing and dance along, Princesses Unite is the perfect celebration for little princes and princesses everywhere.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Sunday 26 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: K-POP LIVE - 2pm & 6pm - The Ultimate Tribute to the Global K-pop Phenomenon This Isn’t Just Music. It’s an Experience. Step into the dazzling world of K-POP — where every comeback hits harder, every choreo is next level, and every stage is pure daebak. This isn't your average concert. It's a high-energy, full-throttle tribute to the idols, the anthems, and the fandoms that turned a genre into a global movement. From SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK, and BTS, to the smash-hit film K-Pop: Demon Hunters — it's a celebration of the visuals, the vocals, and the bias-wrecking moments fans live for. Expect jaw-dropping choreo, stage-ready visuals, fanchants, and bops that hit different. Whether you're a longtime stan or just discovering your ult group, this is your chance to go full K-pop mode.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 30 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Peter Pan - 7.30pm - Step into the magical world of Peter Pan, in this enchanting adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s beloved tale of the boy who never grew up. When the Darling children are whisked away to Neverland by the mischievous Peter Pan, they find themselves in the middle of an epic adventure - where the Lost Boys battle the villainous Captain Hook and his fearsome pirate crew. Packed with classic songs, witty dialogue and swashbuckling fun, this lively musical is perfect for the whole family!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Friday 31 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Peter Pan - 7.30pm - Step into the magical world of Peter Pan, in this enchanting adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s beloved tale of the boy who never grew up. When the Darling children are whisked away to Neverland by the mischievous Peter Pan, they find themselves in the middle of an epic adventure - where the Lost Boys battle the villainous Captain Hook and his fearsome pirate crew. Packed with classic songs, witty dialogue and swashbuckling fun, this lively musical is perfect for the whole family!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 01 August 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Peter Pan - 2pm & 6.30pm - Step into the magical world of Peter Pan, in this enchanting adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s beloved tale of the boy who never grew up. When the Darling children are whisked away to Neverland by the mischievous Peter Pan, they find themselves in the middle of an epic adventure - where the Lost Boys battle the villainous Captain Hook and his fearsome pirate crew. Packed with classic songs, witty dialogue and swashbuckling fun, this lively musical is perfect for the whole family!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tuesday 04 August 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter: The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show! - 11.30am & 2.30pm - When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day? Adapted from the number one best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 22 August 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Big Saturday Sing - 11.30am-5pm - Bring the whole family and join us outside Theatre Royal Winchester as we shine a light on some of our wonderful local community groups and choirs! Our newly brightened outdoor area is the perfect backdrop for a cheerful afternoon packed with music, laughter, and friendly faces. Join us for happy voices and feel‑good fun. Throughout the afternoon, we'll be singing for wellbeing — whatever the weather — creating a warm, welcoming space for children and grown‑ups alike to enjoy. We’ll have tables and chairs set out along the street. The theatre bar will be open for refreshments. Smiles, songs, and family-friendly vibes guaranteed. Come along, relax, and enjoy a joyful community celebration right in the heart of Winchester. We can’t wait to see you there!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Monday 24 August 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC - 2pm - Mindblowing Magic and the Biggest Balloon in the World - LIVE on stage! … and a whole load of other things that you really shouldn’t try at home! Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC is jammed full of amazing Magic, bonkers balloons and fun for all the family! With over 10 million online views, MG is a pro and has a show that will have you believing magic really DOES exist! Ages 5+
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Sunday 13 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Ministry of Science Live: Science Saved the World - 11.30am & 2.30pm - Direct from London’s West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Sunday 11 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Max Fulham: Monkey Business - 2.30pm - Join Max, his sidekick Gordon the Monkey, and a gaggle of puppet friends as they get down to the seriously silly business of making big laughs for the whole family. Expect sketches, slapstick and briefcase full of nonsense. With years of family comedy experience under his belt, come along as Max brings his family-friendly show to Winchester!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: RPM - 2pm & 7pm - A mesmeric new show combining exhilarating acrobatics, adrenaline-pumping street dance and breath-taking roller skating, set on a giant moving treadmill! RPM explores the tragic, comic and absurd aspects of modern society, unravelling untold links between current problems and the UK’s troubled history - it asks the question: has this country ever confronted its colonial past? Gorilla Circus is a contemporary circus company specialising in imaginative, sophisticated high-octane works with strong narratives surrounding global issues.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Alice in Wonderland - 1pm & 3.30pm - The Let’s All Dance Ballet Company returns with this fabulous family favourite. Stunning dancing, much loved characters and super costumes bring the famous tale to life in this magical production. Come and join Alice as she enters the curiouser and curiouser world of the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: THE SHIVERS - 2pm - A fox, a pigeon, and a secret agent are on a mission to save the world, but everything is not what it seems. The evil Miss Information and her deadly sleepy agents are on the attack, and now all the colours are wrong, and all the sounds are upside down. When true is false and real is fake, will our superheroes be able to untangle the lies and figure out who to trust? Featuring ingenious live video, explosive dance moves, and a cast of unforgettable characters, The Shivers is a pulsating adventure about learning to trust your instincts when something doesn’t feel right… when it gives you the shivers. This high-octane action-comedy opens the door for grown-ups and children to talk about misinformation, fake news, and keeping safe online. Ages 7-11 and their families.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Kevin Quantum: Anti-Gravity – Thrilling & Beautiful Magic - 7pm - Enter a space where the rules of gravity are bent and broken... Impossible illusions and levitations presented by the magician-scientist adventurer tutored by Penn & Teller. Following award-winning, sell-out performances around the world, Kevin returns is back! Having spent half of his adult life studying Physics and half studying magic, Magic Circle Member Kevin Quantum explores the exotic space where science and magic meet.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Halloween
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Dear Zoo - 1.30pm - Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo sent afar too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next?! Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Sunday 01 November 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Dear Zoo - 11am & 2pm - Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage! Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo sent afar too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next?! Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction. Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Dick Wittington - Panto (Family) - 1pm & 6pm - The secret is out…this year’s pantomime is DICK WHITTINGTON!🐱✨ From the team that brought Teignmouth’s first professional pantomime—Beauty and the Beast— to the Pavilions stage, we’re thrilled to be returning with another spectacular family adventure! Join Dick, his purr-fect companion, and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters on a magical journey to London, packed with laughter, music, and plenty of pantomime mischief. And keep your eyes peeled… there might just be a few familiar faces joining the fun! 😉
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Royal Ballet cinema screening: The Nutcracker - 6.30pm - Cinema Screening The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Monday 21 December 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Santa's Best Ever Christmas - 10.30am & 1.30pm & 4pm - The show where every child gets a present from Santa! Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Party, Honalee Media are delighted to present a new Christmas show, featuring children’s TV’s Chris Jarvis as the voice of Dasher the Reindeer!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Hat Fair Cabaret - 7.30pm - It's back! A spectacular night of crazy cabaret packed full with laughs and gasps. International vaudeville artists, live music, circus tricksters, magic, madness and comedy for all ages. All the fun of Hat Fair in the winter in the warm. Escape to world of amazement and chaos and grab your tickets before they sell out.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Saturday 29 May 2027
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Pip and Posy Live on Stage - 1.30pm & 4.30pm - From the producers of The Smartest Giant in Town comes a brand-new theatre show bursting with friendship and fun, Pip and Posy Live on Stage. Inspired by the BAFTA nominated animated series from Magic Light Pictures and based on the picture books by multi-award-winning illustrator Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo) this exciting new live stage show celebrates the power of imagination, kindness, and creativity for little ones and families everywhere. Pip and Posy are best friends whose lives revolve around the world of play. Their stories are a joyful celebration of friendship in all its forms - the laughter, the ups and downs, the silliness, and care.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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TOMORROW, Tuesday 14 July 2026
Pride and Prejudice
Venue: Theatre Royal
2pm
The five Bennet sisters have all been raised by their mother with one purpose in life – finding a husband! However, the second-eldest Lizzie can think of 100 reasons not to marry… When Mrs. Bennet hears the exciting news that a wealthy bachelor and his circle of sophisticated friends are to take up summer residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennet’s are abuzz with the hope that potential suitors will be in full supply! Obligingly, the newcomer, Mr. Charles Bingley, is immediately taken with the eldest Jane. However, when Lizzie meets up with the darkly handsome and snobbish Mr Darcy, what seems like a match made in heaven quickly becomes divided by Pride & Prejudice. Can they get past this and can Lizzie finally find a reason to marry?