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Category: Orchestra


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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Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius with the Waynflete Singers Friday 27 March 2026
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music  •  Choir  •  Concert  •  Orchestra  •  Vocal group
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius with the Waynflete Singers - 7.30pm - The Waynflete Singers are joined by the English Chamber Orchestra and Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir for Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius. Featuring the English Chamber Orchestra, double choir, chamber choir and world-class soloists, The Dream of Gerontius promises to be an unforgettable musical experience.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer Friday 17 April 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Live music  •  Orchestra
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer - 7.30pm - Experience a breathtaking celebration of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and the greatest film scores ever written, brought to life by a chamber orchestra. Step into a world where cinematic music history is brought to life. This year, The Great British Film Orchestra proudly embarks on a spectacular UK-wide tour, presenting The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer – an orchestral duel between two titans whose scores have defined generations of storytelling.
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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Holst's The Planets featuring the Star Wars suite Saturday 18 April 2026
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music  •  Orchestra
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  Holst's The Planets featuring the Star Wars suite - 7.30pm - A symphonic spectacular - The Fulltone Orchestra launches you into an unforgettable musical universe with Holst’s The Planets and The Star Wars Suite at Winchester Cathedral.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music  •  Orchestra
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra - 7.30pm - The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs Pop Goes Classical, uplifting orchestral versions of the world's most iconic pop songs.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – EARLY Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Live music  •  Film  •  Orchestra
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – EARLY - 6pm - An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema’s most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light!
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – LATE Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Live music  •  Film  •  Orchestra
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – LATE - 8.30pm - An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema’s most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light!
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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The Music of James Bond Wednesday 15 July 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Live music  •  Orchestra
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  The Music of James Bond - 7.30pm - From the moment the first chord strikes, audiences are transported into the mysterious and thrilling world of James Bond. This incredible Chamber Orchestra brings the legendary music of James Bond to life in a way that is bold, elegant and utterly unforgettable.
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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Spotlight


THURSDAY 05 FEBRUARY 2026

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Venue: Theatre Royal
7pm
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky's Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.


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