Category: Live music

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Thursday 08 January 2026 Venue:  The Swan Inn     map   Live music  •  Open mic Address:   The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL Telephone:  01962 760470 Event:  Open Mic Night - 8pm-11pm - The monthly open mic night is always great fun and everyone is welcome to watch or have a go yourself. Venue's website:  swaninnbartonstacey.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TheSwanbartonstacey

Friday 09 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Oh What a Night! - 7.30pm - Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 09 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Riteoff - 8pm doors - Based in the South Coast of England, Riteoff are a four-piece band infusing the fuzz and heavy distortion of grunge and punk into their own unique sound. 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

Friday 09 January 2026 Venue:  Horse & Groom     map   Live music Address:   2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ Telephone:  01962 734809 Event:  Strip Down Babylon - 8.30pm - Reggae classics Venue's website:  horse-and-groom-alresford.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/Horseandgroomalresford

Saturday 10 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Oh What a Night! - 7.30pm - Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 10 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Pet Shop Boys, actually - 8pm doors - Join Pet Shop Boys, Actually, for an electrifying tribute to the iconic Pet Shop Boys! Relive the hits and experience the magic live. A night of synth-pop nostalgia you won’t want to miss! 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

Saturday 10 January 2026 Venue:  March Hare     map   Live music Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone:  01962 582149 Event:  Live music with Graham - 8.30pm - 🎶Live Music with Graham🎶 Get ready for non stop energy as he takes the stage at 8:30pm 🔥 Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Sunday 11 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Musical Theatre  •  Theatre Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Beyond the Barricade - 7.30pm - Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25 years. Enjoy numbers from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables! Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 12 January 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

Wednesday 14 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Magic of the Beatles - 7.30pm - Come together, right now – it's time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year. The sensational The Magic of the Beatles features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that same, famed incredible excitement that was the trademark of the greatest group the world has ever seen – with the Fab Four's unique sense of humour thrown in for good measure too. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 14 January 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Talon- The Best of Eagles 2026 - 7.30pm - Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and BUSY BEING FABULOUS ‘25/26 will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Thursday 15 January 2026 Venue:  The Arc     map   Live music  •  Comedy Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  GRAFFITI CLASSICS – THE COMEDY STRING QUARTET - 7.30pm - Graffiti Classics burst the elitist boundaries of the traditional string quartet with their hilarious all-singing, all-dancing musical comedy show. It's a classical concert, a gypsy-folk romp, an opera, a stand-up comedy set and a brilliant dance show all rolled into one! There really is something for everyone and Graffiti Classics never fail to get audiences laughing, clapping and singing along. Kids and adults alike love the uplifting and virtuosic variety of musical styles, all tied together with cheeky audience interaction. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Thursday 15 January 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Live music Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: ANT LAW & BRIGITTE BERAHA - 8pm - ‘Ensconced’ is an exciting new collaboration initiated during the pandemic years between leading UK guitarist/composer Ant Law and Milan-born British/Turkish vocalist, composer and lyricist Brigitte Beraha. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Friday 16 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Elvis Years - 7.30pm - From the heart of the West End, with more than 20 years of critical acclaim and a Number One appearance on Top of the Pops, The Elvis Years is the ultimate celebration of The King. Mario Kombou and his all-star band are steeped in all the eras of Elvis Presley's incredible journey to iconic stardom. With stunning lights, nostalgic videos capturing the essence of each era, and no fewer than 12 costume changes in over 2 hours of epic performance, The Elvis Years features over 50 classic hits including That's Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It's Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 16 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Blink Daze - 8pm doors - Welcome to Pop Punk Paradise! BLINK DAZE are the ultimate tribute to the legends of pop punk, covering the biggest and best hits from Green Day, Blink 182, The Offspring, Sum 41, New Found Glory, Bowling For Soup, Good Charlotte, and much more! 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

Saturday 17 January 2026 Venue:  The Arc     map   Live music Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  GARY FLETCHER with Nick Ritchie - 7.30pm - A founder and member of The Blues Band with Paul Jones, Tom McGuinnessand Dave Kelly throughout it’s existence, Gary Fletcher has appeared with and/or recorded with Peter Green, Maggie Bell, Van Morrison, John Mayall, Long John Baldry, Guy Barker, Bernie Marsden, Micky Moody, Kim Simmonds, Henry McCullough, Zoot Money, Nat Adderley, Guy Barker, the Memphis Horns, Christine Collister etc. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 17 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Ultimate Coldplay - 7.30pm - Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are frequently described as the 'next best thing' to one the UK's most famous bands. The band are frequent fliers, performing in many different countries around the world, including tours in Europe and Asia. Performing at countless music venues and festivals across the country, theatre tours, O2 Academies and regulars at Butlins, to name but a few, the band has continued to go from strength to strength. Ultimate Coldplay are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin, who plays piano and guitar like Chris, sings like Chris and even dances like him! The other three members of the bands, all look-a-likes, faithfully replicate note for note all the biggest hits including Paradise, Fix You, Viva la Vida, My Universe and Yellow. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 17 January 2026 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 - 7pm - 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

Saturday 17 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Martin Stephenson (The Daintees) - 8pm doors - Inspired by early Cure and the Brighton scene, Martin Stephenson began his career as a busker aged 15. He then spent three years plying his trade as the guitar player in various bands in the North East of England. 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

Saturday 17 January 2026 Venue:  Lardicake     map   Live music Address:   19 Adelaide Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HF Event:  Mike E - 8pm - An incredible male vocalist with a powerhouse voice ready to sing you into the night. Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-LardiCake-Andover/61577507673397

Sunday 18 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Michael Starring Ben - 7.30pm - Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer's iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 18 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Simon Maggs & People Like Us and The Ben Poore Project - doors 7.30pm - Simon Maggs & People Like Us and The Ben Poore Project join together for a dual release show! 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

Monday 19 January 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

Monday 19 January 2026 Venue:  The Worthies Club     map   Live music  •  Music jam Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone:  01962 880457 Event:  Jazz Jam Session - 8pm - Frequent jazz jam session Playing mainly real book tunes, swing and latin. play or just listen. The Jazz Jam Session is a group of musicians who meet on the third Monday of each month for a jam session at the Worthies Club in Kings Worthy. Set-up is from 7.30pm, playing from 8pm. Please note: because the venue is a members club, those who have not joined will need to sign in as guests and pay £1 for the evening. Those planning to jam regularly may find it worthwhile to join as members. Visit www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz on Facebook. 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

Tuesday 20 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Ben & Tom Waters: A Very Special Night of Boogie, Blues & Rock 'n' Roll - 7.30pm - From the moment he first danced his fingers across the keys, Ben Waters has been on a mission to capture the raw, unrestrained joy of boogie-woogie and early rock 'n' roll. He's long been celebrated as one of Britain's most electrifying pianists, described by the press as "key-shattering boogie-woogie" and "one of the best pianists in the UK." Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 22 January 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Live music  •  Concert Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Andover Music Club present ChamberMusicBox - 7.30pm - Described as ‘an open, imaginative and technically impeccable group that it would be folly not to follow’, ChamberMusicBox was founded in 2016 when a group of leading international musicians came together from across Europe to perform a series of chamber music concerts in London. Its Artistic Directors, violinist Yuri Kalnits and cellist Julia Morneweg, had a vision to explore and perform a vast spectrum of chamber music repertoire with their like-minded and exceptionally talented friends, to promote mutual respect and empathy in the community through music-making of rare passion and generosity, and for audiences to be part of that shared experience. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Friday 23 January 2026 Venue:  The Arc     map   Live music  •  Comedy Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  GRACE PETRIE , THIS IS NO TIME TO PANIC! - 7.30pm - Like protest songs? Neither does Grace Petrie - and she's been singing them for 15 politically disastrous years. No longer able to meet the deadened eyes or desperate hopes of leftwing audiences, she reckons there's no better time for a feel-good show! Depressed by fascism, misogyny and eco-destruction? Sounds like YOUR climate needs a change! Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 23 January 2026 Venue:  The Nutshell     map   Live music Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone:  01962 808533 Event:  POLLY GONE WRONG: ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY - 7.30pm - Three voices, no instruments, just the odd stamp of a clog or the ripping of paper - Polly Gone Wrong have been bemusedly delighting audiences since 2018 and have recently supported This is the Kit, Jesca Hoop and been featured on a Sam Lee track. Intricate vocal harmonies, joyful banter and all the noises, they will "make your spine tingle, knock repeatedly on your funny bone, and leave you wanting more.’ Audience reflection Kate, Kate and Polly enjoy nothing more than beautifully disrupting the folk scene with their mix of joyful realness and intricate vocal compositions. This year working with Niko O’Brien (Upcycled Sounds, Pony Studios) to produce their second album that weaves folky/ poetic storytelling with Camille/ Sylvan Esso style punch. Title tracks ‘Golden’ and ‘Wrestle your way out’ are out now.. Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Friday 23 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  Totally Blondie - 7.30pm - Expect a blistering performance from one of the highest regarded professional tribute bands currently working in the UK. Totally Blondie are a group of fantastic musicians fronted by a stunning and charismatic Debbie Harry lookalike. Between them, they've worked with some of the biggest names in the business – artists like Katrina (And The Waves), Craig David, John Legend, Beverley Knight, Ronan Keating, Chris De Burgh, The Feeling, and D-Ream, to name but a few. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 23 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Punk TV - 8pm doors - Punk TV are a Punk and New Wave covers band, dedicated to keeping the fire and passion of the '77-82 UK scene alive. Old enough to know better, young enough not to care... 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

Friday 23 January 2026 Venue:  Horse & Groom     map   Live music  •  Open mic Address:   2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ Telephone:  01962 734809 Event:  Open Mic Night - 7pm Venue's website:  horse-and-groom-alresford.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/Horseandgroomalresford

Friday 23 January 2026 Venue:  The Lights     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368 Event:  Genesis Connected - 7.30pm - Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more. The frontman, Pete Bultitude, is not only an incredibly versatile vocalist, he is also a truly gifted drummer just like Phil Collins, So expect the show to include the iconic “double drums” element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour. Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover

Saturday 24 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Hornblower Down + Foreign Haze + Torpedoes + DSB - Doors 7.30pm - Hornblower Down: The band's repertoire includes a range of different musical styles - from rock to pop, punk to funk, new wave to rap, via a bit of reggae - sometimes in the same song! Only one thing is certain: see them live and you’ll have a good time! 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

Saturday 24 January 2026 Venue:  March Hare     map   Live music Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone:  01962 582149 Event:  Adrian White - 8.30pm - Live music Saturdays at the March Hare. Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Sunday 25 January 2026 Venue:  Lardicake     map   Live music Address:   19 Adelaide Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HF Event:  Covergirlz - Covergirlz on Facebook: www.facebook.com/covergirlz. Pop and rock covers band The Covergirlz are a female-fronted covers band that play an eclectic mix of music from the rock n roll classics of the 50s and 60s, disco, 80s pop, classic rock, 90s sing-alongs and the chart hits of today. Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-LardiCake-Andover/61577507673397

Monday 26 January 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

Wednesday 28 January 2026 Venue:  The Ivy     map   Live music Address:   103-104 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AH Event:  Jazz at The Ivy: SJQ Simply Jazz Quartet - 8pm - SJQ will be returning to The Ivy in Winchester in 2026. Their first gig with the trio is on Wednesday 28th January. Why not swing by for a great meal and smooth jazz from 'Simply Jazz'. Venue's website:  ivycollection.com/restaurants-near-me/the-ivy-south-east/the-ivy-winchester-brasserie Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TheIvyBrasseries

Wednesday 28 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Tom Robinson - 7.30pm doors - Intimate duo show with Adam Phillips. All the hits and plenty of entertaining conversation 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

Wednesday 28 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  The Railway Sessions: Lilla Shy + Tom Bright - 7.30pm doors - The Railway Sessions returns with two fantastic artists coming to The Railway for their first time! 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

Wednesday 28 January 2026 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

Wednesday 28 January 2026 Venue:  March Hare     map   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

Friday 30 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Preacher Stone - 7.30pm doors - Kicking boots out of North Carolina USA, Preacher Stone’s high-octane, 200 proof, rock-n-roll guitar-driven songs about the common man with heart-wrenching smoky bar frequenting tales and the swagger of their live performances have earned them a legion of faithful fans known as “The Congregation”. 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

Saturday 31 January 2026 Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map   Live music Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office) Event:  The Young Uns : Folk concert - 8pm - Enjoy an unforgettable night of folk music under the Helios installation. Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Saturday 31 January 2026 Venue:  The Arc     map   Live music Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  01962 398046 Event:  BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA - 7.30pm - Budapest Café Orchestra play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Dominas, Hungarian Czardas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes ever written by the classical greats. Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 31 January 2026 Venue:  Theatre Royal     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440 Event:  The Searchers and The Hollies Experience - 7.30pm - The Searchers and Hollies Experience… The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting era when millions of records were sold. Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 31 January 2026 Venue:  The Railway     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone:  01962 867795 Event:  Pulp night “Do You Remember The First Time” The Blurtones. - CANCELLED - doors 8pm - Join us again as The Blurtones present a special event: "Do You Remember The First Time" a celebration of Britpop legends Pulp, brought to life by the electrifying sounds of The Blurtones. 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

Saturday 31 January 2026 Venue:  March Hare     map   Live music Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone:  01962 582149 Event:  Scruffy Jack - 8.30pm - Live music Saturdays at The March Hare! Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Saturday 31 January 2026 Venue:  Winchester Auto Barn     map   Live music  •  Tribute Address:   Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NS Event:  Simply Dan - 7pm - Simply Dan are a UK Steely Dan tribute band, created by like-minded musicians who wanted to authentically present the kaleidoscopic sounds of Steely Dan. The 11 piece band focus on producing the complex harmonies and intricate rhythms of Donald Fagen and his band. Founded in 2016 by Mark Roadnight (lead singer, guitar), Roger Evan (keys), Mark Claydon (drums) and featuring Darren Spicer (guitar) and David McLeod (bass), the players are all experienced world class musicians who have toured, gigged and written songs all over the world. Together, they have a penchant for playing Steely Dan covers, challenging themselves by staying faithful to the original recordings whilst also firmly putting their own stamp on the material. Simply Dan use a 4 piece horn section to add to the already rich harmonies and sound. Along with two soulful backing vocalists, this Steely Dan tribute band aim to do justice to one of the world’s most interesting and challenging groups ever recorded. Selecting from the entire back catalogue of songs from the early days with Walter Becker through to later influences of Larry Carlton and Steve Gadd, Simply Dan aim to thrill you with an accurate and authentic rendition of their classics! Tickets on sale now!

Saturday 31 January 2026 Venue:  Clatford Arms     map   Live music Address:   Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN Telephone:  01264 392138 Event:  Torn Off Strips - This is a non-ticketed event. Torn Off Strips's website: www.tornoffstrips.co.uk. Torn Off Strips on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/57280325113. Pop and rock covers band Formed in August 2007 to play at an open air event for some friends, Torn Off Strips were so well received that they decided to continue performing. They are not your average covers band - they put their guitar-edged twist on songs by the likes of ABBA and The Beatles through Blondie and Queen to Robbie Williams, Oasis and maybe a bit of Nelly Furtado! Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718

Saturday 31 January 2026 Venue:  Lardicake     map   Live music Address:   19 Adelaide Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HF Event:  Tony Wand - Solo artist performing wide-ranging popular covers Tony is a versatile performer known for his wide-ranging repertoire and energetic stage presence. From the smooth sounds of swing and soul, to the timeless grooves of Motown, to the hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s pop, rock, country and blues, Tony delivers something for everyone to enjoy. Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-LardiCake-Andover/61577507673397