Winchester Gig Guide
Winchester Gig Guide
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Category: Live music
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Tuesday 06 October 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral mapLive 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
Tickets/more info: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/lunchtime-concerts
Tuesday 06 October 2026
Venue: The Dove Inn map
Address: Andover Road, Micheldever Station, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3AU
Telephone: 01962 582922
Event: Open Mic - 8pm - The next Open Mic at The Dove, Micheldever is Tuesday 6th October. Richard Baugh has very kindly offered to step in and run it, as Paul is away. Please go along and keep him company if you can. Fun, relaxed open mic. Follow Paul on Facebook at www.facebook.com/paul.j.wilson.16.
Venue's website: doveinn.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Dove-Pub-Kitchen/61584481986281
Wednesday 07 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: University of Winchester Graduate Platform - 7.30pm - The University of Winchester Graduate Platform is an evening celebrating the creativity, dedication, and talent of our graduated performers from University of Winchester. Showcasing work developed and prepared during their studies, the programme offers audiences the opportunity to experience a diverse range of performances that reflect the unique voices and artistic journeys of emerging talent. Come and experience an inspiring evening of fresh ideas, bold performances, and new creative voices. This is a chance to support emerging artists at the beginning of their professional journeys, enjoy a varied programme of original work, and be part of a celebratory event that highlights the talent, ambition, and imagination of University of Winchester graduates.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 08 October 2026
Venue: Helch Market map
Address: 19 Upper Brook St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL
Event: Helch Jazz Club - 8.30pm-11pm - Every Thursday. Free tickets (ticket only event). Live jazz band. 8.30pm - 11pm. Book tickets at helch.uk.
Venue's website: helch.uk
Thursday 08 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: DS:UK…in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT - 7.30pm - DS:UK - The ON anoTHEr NIGHT TOUR - 2026 1991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street - and was commemorated by an enormous 2 year world tour that was one of their most successful to date. In On Every Street, Mark created some classic Dire Straits songs such as Calling Elvis, The Bug and On Every Street and the expanded lineup created yet another 'sound' that remained instantly recognisable as Dire Straits. Over the past few tours, , DS:UK have become THE Dire Straits tribute show for true fans of Mark Knopfler's incredible band, earned by delivering the music with an attention to detail that few tribute bands strive for. The ON anoTHEr NIGHT show is DS:UK's 5th tour, representing the final era of Dire Straits' phenomenal career, and brings a genuine and unique experience that will bring fans the tracks they love from On Every Street, alongside the classic Dire Straits songs you love to hear. This will be DS:UK's most packed and exciting set yet… are you and your friend gonna come around?
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 08 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Brioche + eatboys. + Apricity - 7.30pm doors - A Brother /sister 2 piece punk / thrash / rock band. Striving for simplicity and originality, Nile strives for fat riffs with a catchy hook, usually writing songs with a comedic touch such as pasty In the park or others on a deeper level such as circles.
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
Thursday 08 October 2026
Venue: The Swan Inn map
Address: The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL
Telephone: 01962 760470
Event: Open Mic Night - 8pm
Venue's website: swaninnbartonstacey.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheSwanbartonstacey
Friday 09 October 2026
Venue: O'Neill's map
Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone: 01962 844001
Event: Queue The Audio - 10pm - Queue The Audio on Facebook: www.facebook.com/QueueTheAudio. Pop and rock covers duo. Queue The Audio are a Pop/Rock duo from Southampton. Consisting of two members Sean Smith (Vocals) and Scott McGregor (Guitar). The duo deliver a powerful and memorable performance that replicates that of a full band by playing to professionally recorded backing tracks by themselves! Their repertoire allows them to hit every mood from acoustic sing along tracks to high energy dance floor fillers!
Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch
Friday 09 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Barber of Seville - 7.30pm - Rossini's sparkling comic masterpiece The Barber of Seville comes to Theatre Royal Winchester this autumn, presented by professional opera company New Arts. This fully staged production features internationally acclaimed singers who have performed with the UK's leading opera companies and on stages around the world, accompanied live by the Phoenix Ensemble. Join the quick-witted Figaro as he helps the lovestruck Count Almaviva outwit the scheming Dr Bartolo and win the hand of the beautiful Rosina. Bursting with unforgettable melodies, laugh-out-loud comedy and dazzling vocal fireworks, The Barber of Seville is one of opera's greatest feel-good evenings—perfect for seasoned opera lovers and anyone discovering opera for the first time.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Friday 09 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: AK & The Red Kites + Laurence Henderson - CANCELLED - 7.30pm doors - AK & The Red Kites is a rising modern rock band with a retro infused vibe bearing big riffs, foot-stomping grooves and vast melodic soundscapes.
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 October 2026
Venue: Winchester Auto Barn map
Address: Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NS
Event: BIG HORIZON - 7.30pm - Doors Open at 7:30pm and the band starts at 8:15pm (STANDING TICKETS). BIG HORIZON are Mike Stevens, Iain Hornall, Donovan Hepburn, Jo Webb & Lee Pomeroy. They have been the backbone of Jeff Lynne’s ELO since 2013 and Take That’s band since 2006 (longer for some!)
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1342739574702173
Friday 09 October 2026
Venue: The Tally Ho! map
Address: High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA
Telephone: 01794 500005
Event: Robbie Culley - 8pm - Robbie Culley live at the Tally Ho!
Venue's website: tallyho.pub
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Tally-Ho-Community-Pub/61569179535696
Saturday 10 October 2026
Venue: O'Neill's map
Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone: 01962 844001
Event: 4G - 10pm - 4G on Facebook: www.facebook.com/4gbanduk. Covers band. 4G are a Berkshire-based covers band. They cover a wide range of songs from artists including T-Rex, Stereophonics and The Killers.
Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch
Saturday 10 October 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone: 01962 840820
Event: The Music of Luther Vandross – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - a heartfelt evening honouring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting. This tribute concert celebrates the velvet voice of one of R&B’s most beloved legends — known for his rich tones, emotional depth, and unforgettable love songs. From the upbeat joy of “Never Too Much” to the soul-stirring beauty of “Dance with My Father”, every moment will be filled with nostalgia, passion, and musical excellence.
Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Black Water County + Ribble - 8pm doors - Mashing their own brew of pop-punk and folk since 2013, the five-piece continue on their mission to provide merriment and moshing to the masses by relentlessly touring the UK and Europe.
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 October 2026
Venue: The Worthies Club map
Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone: 01962 880457
Event: DB Phoenix Sings The King - 9pm - Free entry - Get ready for a night of Elvis classics, rock ’n’ roll and plenty of hip-shaking! 🎶🔥An incredible tribute to the King himself! 🕺🎤
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
Saturday 10 October 2026
Venue: The Alresford Cricketers map
Address: Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9LW
Telephone: 01962 671570
Event: The Cricketers Farewell Party with COVERGIRLZ - 7.30pm - 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/Cricketers-Inn-Alresford/61578701577888
Saturday 10 October 2026
Venue: White Hart Hotel map
Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN
Telephone: 01256 892900
Event: The Corsairs - 9pm - The Corsairs on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/844275356959615. Rockabilly, Psychobilly and Punk - covers and some originals. The Corsairs are a popular Punkabilly band. They play at scooter, bike rallies and many other festivals, making them one of the UK's hardest working Punkabilly bands. Their refreshing characteristic sound and energy that jumps up at you whether you want it to or not, which leaves you wanting more. They are a full-bodied, loud, fast-sounding band with a line up of songs from Motorhead to The Wurzels to Fairground Attraction.
Venue's website: whiteharthotelwhitchurch.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/whitehartwhitchurch
Sunday 11 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Alex Roberts + Joe Burke + Painted Sails - Doors 7.30pm - A highly acclaimed songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and bard of Greek and Welsh ancestry, Alex Roberts hails from the south coast of Britain. Touring and releasing music regularly for over two decades, he has collaborated with some of the finest traditional musicians of the British Isles and abroad.
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 12 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
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
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Electric Eel Shock + Interesting Wallpaper + The Limes - 8pm doors - These Japanese rock'n'roll monsters' phenomenal energetic shows have gained them an extraordinarily loyal fan base across the world!
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
Thursday 15 October 2026
Venue: Helch Market map
Address: 19 Upper Brook St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL
Event: Helch Jazz Club - 8.30pm-11pm - Every Thursday. Free tickets (ticket only event). Live jazz band. 8.30pm - 11pm. Book tickets at helch.uk.
Venue's website: helch.uk
Thursday 15 October 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: ROSIE FRATER-TAYLOR - 8pm - Following a buzzing year playing high profile UK shows and gracing the stage with luminaries and Jazz-Fusion guitar legends John Scofield and Lee Ritenour plus tour support for Snarky Puppy’s Michael League and Bill Laurance, Vibrant crossover guitarist virtuoso/singer-songwriter Rosie Frater-Taylor appears at The Nutshell.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Valknut Tour + Revenant + We Three Kings + The Soul Revival - 7.30pm - This October three of the UK’s ascending, incendiary and much talked about NWOCR bands The Soul Revival, Revenant and We Three Kings take to the road shoulder to shoulder for a special trio of shows in The Valknut Tour.
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 16 October 2026
Venue: The Pump House map
Address: Garnier Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 90G
Event: Nick Ferretti Live at the Pumphouse - Doors 7pm - £20. Nick Ferretti returns to performs live at The Pump House, Winchester for an memorable evening of great music and good vibes! Proud Kiwi and Hampshire local Nick Ferretti rose to European fame after winning Germany's Got Talent in 2020. Renowned for his soulful voice and captivating stage presence, Nick has won audiences across Europe with his heartfelt performances and exceptional musicianship. The bar will be open from 7:00 pm, serving a selection of drinks, before Nick takes to the stage at 8:00 pm. Enjoy an evening featuring a fantastic mix of classic favourites and original songs. All profits from the event will go directly to Trinity Winchester, a local charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic abuse.
Venue notes: The Pump House is a Victorian pump room converted into a members-only work space about 20 minutes walk from Winchester town centre.
Venue's website: thepumphousewinchester.co.uk
Friday 16 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Bye Bye Baby - 7.30pm - Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’. Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night remember! Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Saturday 17 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Fleetwood Collective + Roswell Road - 8pm doors - Fleetwood Collective is an independent UK tribute band celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac
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 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Sound of the Lioness - 7.30pm - Sound of The Lioness are an eight-piece band who will take you on a musical journey of the exceptional career of Amy Winehouse. Featuring a full horn section/backing vocals, the band authentically recreates the live sound of Amy’s touring shows of the 2000s, ranging from the jazz-inflection of the Frank era (2004) to the soul-drenched Mark Ronson style of the Back to Black years (2006-7).
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Sunday 18 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Ultimate Eagles - 7.30pm - Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed musicians who've played alongside bands such as Queen, Paul Young, Roger Daltrey, Lulu, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, John Legend and Thunder.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Monday 19 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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 October 2026
Venue: The Worthies Club map
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
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Puma Theory + Dahlia's Comet + Fast Trains - 8pm doors - Characterised by distorted guitars and confessional lyricism, Puma Theory are an alternative rock band whose songs explore notions of anxiety, identity and anguish.
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
Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: Helch Market map
Address: 19 Upper Brook St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL
Event: Helch Jazz Club - 8.30pm-11pm - Every Thursday. Free tickets (ticket only event). Live jazz band. 8.30pm - 11pm. Book tickets at helch.uk.
Venue's website: helch.uk
Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Man in The Mirror: A Tribute to Michael Jackson - 7.30pm - Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the Man in the Mirror – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artists and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson's unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Dekker - 7.30pm doors - Dekker is the solo project of American songwriter Brookln Dekker, based in Nottingham, UK. After years of touring internationally with the indie folk duo Rue Royale, and later collaborating on the Lambert & Dekker project, he slowly built a quieter, more personal path under his own name.
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
Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: From Broadway to Hollywood - an evening of live jazz - 8pm - From Broadway to Hollywood - an evening of live jazz from renowned sax player Andy Panayi and pianist Robert Carter, featuring the Great American Songbook. Tickets £18 on the door or via the ticket link.
Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Andover Music Club presents Chamber Philharmonic Europe (Octet) - 7.30pm - Founded in 2006 by Leonid Tritus, the Chamber Philharmonic Europe (Kammerphilharmonie Europa) has combined a wide range of origins and experience. Leonid started his career in music at the age of four and became particularly fascinated by percussion instruments and the piano. He furthered his career from an orchestra musician training course, though to collaborating with renowned conductors, establishing festivals and premieres for various composers. From its founding in 2006, Leonid has continued to lead the orchestra on an organisational level.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Friday 23 October 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: DAN WHITEHOUSE & POLLY PAULUSMA - 7.30pm - Expect an intimate, deeply atmospheric evening – songs, stories, spoken word and moments of stillness with two of the UK’s most distinctive and innovative songwriter–performers.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Friday 23 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Sweet Unrest + The Whiskey State + Slaughterhouse Clive + Wednesday Works - Doors 7.30pm - London-based chaos merchants Sweet Unrest have left audiences pleasantly shellshocked since forming in 2023, a moment that was only possible after frontman Jack River got sober. The band has since become his lifeline, a relentless creative outlet where destructive instincts are channeled into music and music videos. Self-proclaiming the genre ‘Gritpop’, there’s a constant creative conflict at their core – Jack’s insistence that every song carry a poetry of its own pulling against the band’s instinct for gut-punch immediacy. It’s this tension that gives Sweet Unrest their distinctive sound, and fuels their unpredictable live shows, forever teetering on the edge of beautiful collapse.
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 October 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: The Gospel Experience - 7.30pm - The Gospel Experience is an evening where an entire audience learns a song together in three-part harmony, rehearses it, and performs it live. Along the way, Tim shares the history behind Gospel music: where it came from, what it carries, and why it matters. The teaching is warm, clear, and genuinely fun. You don’t have to read music and nobody is left behind. This is a great night out if you want to have a proper sing with your friends. You don’t have to be a confident singer, and everyone is welcome. It works equally well for choirs looking for something a bit different, or for churchgoers who want to experience Winchester Cathedral in a fresh way. There is a 30-minute interval built in, which is the perfect opportunity to get a drink, get to know the people around you, and enjoy being somewhere beautiful. By the end of the evening, you will have achieved something you will be proud of. People consistently leave these events surprised: by the music, by the history, and by the community connection.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE | XL - BURR ISLAND + TENDERLORE + PEGASUSES - 7.30pm - As part of Pink Skies growth and partnership with The Arc, we’re excited to announce our new annual Acoustic Café XL - a once a year edition of Acoustic Café held in the Performance Hall, while our regular Acoustic Café continues monthly in the café space. With Acoustic Café XL, we welcome back artists who’ve already performed an Acoustic Café with us, inviting them into the hall for a special performance.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Killswitched – Killswitch Engage Tribute - 8pm doors - Killswitched are a five piece Killswitch Engage covers band from Hampshire, bringing the intensity, energy and unmistakable sound of one of metalcore’s most influential bands to the stage.
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 October 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Southern Voices: Rejoice! - 7.30pm - A rare opportunity to experience two towering, choral works from the mid twentieth century: Benjamin Britten's unique 'Rejoice in the Lamb' and Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms. A programme showcasing visionary, choral commissions by Walter Hussey also including the great school of English composers: Walton, Elgar and Stanford. A fantastic choral programme with percussion, harp and organ. Also selected harp solos from former official royal harpist ALIS HUWS. Please follow the ticket link for more details.
Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: March Hare map
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
Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: Half Moon and Spread Eagle map
Address: Winchester Road, Micheldever, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DG
Telephone: 01962 774150
Event: Stax of Soul - 6.30pm - Soul, funk, ska and reggae hits to get you dancing.
Venue's website: halfmoonandspreadeagle.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Half-Moon-and-Spread-Eagle-Freehouse/100093654201803
Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Oas-is - 8pm - Oas-is – Definitely (Not) Maybe the UK’s BEST and MOST AUTHENTIC Oasis tribute band! Oas-is have toured all over the UK and Europe, and performed live on prime time TV, playing some of the most famous venues and theatres in the country. Oas_is have worked with the likes of Alan McGee and Oasis tour DJ Phil Smith; having shared a stage with both many times.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Sunday 25 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: New Sussex Opera: Charpentier's David and Jonathan - 4pm - Although Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s music may be best known for the opening fanfare and signature tune for all Eurovision broadcasts, he was in fact one of seventeenth-century France’s major composers, celebrated particularly for his Te Deum and Messe de minuit. NSO is proud to continue its tradition of staging the rarer operatic masterpieces with David and Jonathan, bringing this dark jewel of the Baroque repertoire with its achingly beautiful score - sensuous and dancelike by turns - to audiences in London and the South East for the first time.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Sunday 25 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Never The Twain + The Ben Poore Project - Doors 7pm - On 25th October 2026, folk/Americana duo Never The Twain will launch their debut album at The Railway Inn
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 26 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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Spotlight
THURSDAY 08 OCTOBER 2026
Brioche + eatboys. + Apricity
Venue: The Railway
7.30pm doors
A Brother /sister 2 piece punk / thrash / rock band. Striving for simplicity and originality, Nile strives for fat riffs with a catchy hook, usually writing songs with a comedic touch such as pasty In the park or others on a deeper level such as circles.