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January 2020



WEDNESDAY 01 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

THURSDAY 02 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

FRIDAY 03 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

SATURDAY 04 JANUARY 2020

Leon C at Lost and Found Saturday 04 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Leon C at Lost and Found - 2-5pm

JB presents – Railway Rising Saturday 04 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  JB presents – Railway Rising - 7.30pm - 4 talented songwriters ring in the new year! Featuring Sophie Al Noah Mackenzie Gordon-Smith Tom Lowman ELLY

Outer Limits Karaoke Saturday 04 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Outer Limits Karaoke - 8pm


SUNDAY 05 JANUARY 2020

Acoustic Session Sunday 05 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map
Address:  Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN
Telephone:  01256 892900
Event:  Acoustic Session - 4pm - The first Acoustic Session of the new decade will take place this Sunday, 5th January, 4pm at the White Hart. All genres of music are welcome, as are all levels of ability. https://www.facebook.com/TheWhitchurchAcousticSessions.


MONDAY 06 JANUARY 2020

Roots - Open Mic Night Monday 06 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8-8.30pm, kicks off at 8.30pm. When the list is full (14 acts), late arrivals will be added to the end of the list and will perform if there is time and/or audience remaining! Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.

Rhythm & Blues Jam Monday 06 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  South Wonston Social Club
Address:  62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW
Telephone:  01962 880227
Event:  Rhythm & Blues Jam - 8.30pm - South Wonston Social Club R&B Jam. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jammintheblues-581762725230044/ Please support your local jams! A monthly Blues jam, held at the South Wonston Social Club. Take part or just listen. A friendly jam of mainly blues. Back line, drums and PA provided.


TUESDAY 07 JANUARY 2020

Poetry Platform Tuesday 07 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Poetry Platform - 8pm - A place to share, enjoy and debate all things poetry, spoken word, and all in between. First Tuesday of Every month, at the railway from 8.30 It’s free entry It’s free to read Free to watch Free to Cheer and enjoy Please share your work and join us! If you’d like more info then email ripper.live.events@gmail.com


WEDNESDAY 08 JANUARY 2020

Winchester Folk Club: Harbottle & Jonas + Support Wednesday 08 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: Harbottle & Jonas + Support - 8pm - Harbottle & Jonas are a stunning young folk duo based in Totnes, Devon. Their music is eclectic and is always accompanied with a great story. Together the husband and wife duo combine the rich traditions of folk music with original and contemporary interpretations, through a blend of closely intertwined vocal harmonies. Their music is performed with integrity and on instruments that include the concertina, harmonium, banjo, stompbox, acoustic guitar and dobra. In the cellar of The Hyde Tavern. £7 or £5 for folk club members. Folk club presenting established names and up-and-coming acts from the world of folk music. Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Winchester Folk Club opened in May 2010 with its first night playing host to none other than Martin Simpson. The club presents top national and international acts from the world of folk music on the first Wednesday of each month at the Hyde Tavern.

PopUp Acoustic at The Roebuck Inn Presents: Leon C + Dave Clamp + Ellie Cant Wednesday 08 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Roebuck Inn
Address:  57 Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6RP
Event:  PopUp Acoustic at The Roebuck Inn Presents: Leon C + Dave Clamp + Ellie Cant - popUp Acousitc returns for a whole year of exciting gigs and events. Turn up at 7PM for food or 7. 30 for a chair It's all free


THURSDAY 09 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

FRIDAY 10 JANUARY 2020

Flashfires Friday 10 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Flashfires - 8pm - Flashfires, a four piece rock band, are starting to make waves in the alternative rockscene.


SATURDAY 11 JANUARY 2020

Hailaker Saturday 11 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Hailaker - 8pm - Hailaker (Jemima Coulter and Ed Tullet) create ethereal hybrid pop, overflowing with varied textures, and a plethora of both acoustic and electronic instrumentation.


SUNDAY 12 JANUARY 2020

Thames Valley Jazz Sunday 12 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  John O'Gaunt Inn     map
Address:  Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU
Telephone:  01794 388644
Event:  Thames Valley Jazz - 12.30pm - Free entry - Traditional New Orleans-style jazz. The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays trad jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Watch TVJQ perform "Basin St Blues", recorded at the John O'Gaunt Inn, Horsebridge, Hampshire on 6 October 2019: https://youtu.be/PSybZwzYxcw.


MONDAY 13 JANUARY 2020

Roots - Open Mic Night Monday 13 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8-8.30pm, kicks off at 8.30pm. When the list is full (14 acts), late arrivals will be added to the end of the list and will perform if there is time and/or audience remaining! Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.


TUESDAY 14 JANUARY 2020

Acoustic Open Mic Session Tuesday 14 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  March Hare     map
Address:  63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 622004
Event:  Acoustic Open Mic Session - 8pm - The acoustic open mic session at The March Hare in Winchester is held on every 2nd Tuesday of the month and hosted by Jon Walsh. Players of all levels and styles are most welcome especially students and listeners too.


WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 2020

PopUp Acoustic at The Roebuck Presents: Rob Clamp, Dan HM & Henry Wednesday 15 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Roebuck Inn
Address:  57 Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6RP
Event:  PopUp Acoustic at The Roebuck Presents: Rob Clamp, Dan HM & Henry - 7pm - popUp Acousitc returns for a whole year of exciting gigs and events. Turn up at 7PM for food or 7. 30 for a chair It's all free


THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 2020

Barnstormers Comedy Night Friday 17 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Barnstormers Comedy Night - 8pm - Now entering its twelfth glorious season, Barnstormers Comedy returns once more to the Winchester Discovery Centre. As ever, a fabulous MC will be on hand, to introduce three more top turns from the London Comedy Circuit and beyond.

All Floyd – Pink Floyd Anthology Friday 17 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  All Floyd – Pink Floyd Anthology - 7pm - All Floyd's 2020 tour brings more of the classic Pink Floyd anthology to shows throughout the year, all faithfully recreated in the immense detail now expected by All Floyd fans.


SATURDAY 18 JANUARY 2020

Jazz with Cinnamon Jazz Saturday 18 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Jazz with Cinnamon Jazz - 7.30pm-10pm - Monthly jazz at the SJT with great food, drinks and vibe. Best to book a table with the pub if you're dining, or just join us for drinks.

Progspawn Saturday 18 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Progspawn - 8pm - Formed in 2015 from their love of progressive rock in all its’ forms

Andy's Disco Saturday 18 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Andy's Disco

Somborne Sessions: JOHN OTWAY + Wild Willy Barrett Saturday 18 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Kings Somborne Village Hall
Address:  Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP
Event:  Somborne Sessions: JOHN OTWAY + Wild Willy Barrett - 7.30pm - £14 tickets from www.sombornesessions.co.uk or £16 on the door. John Otway – the truly unique singer-songwriter – has built a massive cult audience through his nearly 50 years’ of extensive touring, an utterly surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. Do not miss this! Doors open at 7.30pm.


SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

MONDAY 20 JANUARY 2020

Roots - Open Mic Night Monday 20 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8-8.30pm, kicks off at 8.30pm. When the list is full (14 acts), late arrivals will be added to the end of the list and will perform if there is time and/or audience remaining! Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.

Jazz Jam Session Monday 20 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Jazz Jam Session - 8.30pm - Playing mainly real book tunes, swing and latin. play or just listen! meet every month on the 4th Monday. Setup from 8pm, playing from 8.30. https://www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz/. 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 will find it worthwhile to join as members. See http://www.thewssc.co.uk/membership/ for details.


TUESDAY 21 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY 2020

Winchester Uke Jam Wednesday 22 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  Winchester Uke Jam - 8pm - Winchester Uke Jam website: http://www.winchesterukejam.co.uk. Winchester Uke Jam on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/winchesterukejam. Acoustic music jam. The Winchester Uke Jam meets frequently. You don't have to be a uke player - all acoustic instruments are welcome as well as singers. They play a wide selection of songs from Hank Williams to The Rolling Stones. It's friendly, sociable, easy to join in and great fun.

PopUp Acousitc at The Roebuck: Ricky Tart, Jim Chorley & Brain W Wednesday 22 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Roebuck Inn
Address:  57 Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6RP
Event:  PopUp Acousitc at The Roebuck: Ricky Tart, Jim Chorley & Brain W - 7pm - popUp Acousitc returns for a whole year of exciting gigs and events. Turn up at 7PM for food or 7. 30 for a chair It's all free


THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 2020

Eddie George Friday 24 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The William Walker     map
Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Telephone:  01962 807500
Event:  Eddie George - 9pm - Weekends just aren’t the same without MUSIC! Enjoy @eddie_george at the William Walker from 9pm on Friday night

Burns Weekend - live music from CHANTER Friday 24 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Burns Weekend - live music from CHANTER - 6pm - A Scottish menu to celebrate the late poet, Robert Burns. With live music from CHANTER on both nights to keep you entertained whilst you scoff your haggis!

Vatican Romp Friday 24 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Vatican Romp - 7.30pm - Nonsense Rock 'n Roll from Salisbury


SATURDAY 25 JANUARY 2020

SURROUND SOUND VI Saturday 25 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  SURROUND SOUND VI - 1pm - Immerse yourself in the splendour of live choral music whilst admiring the open space of the Nave. Index Cantorum returns to give a performance Thomas Tallis’ 40 voice masterwork Spem in alium, and other polychoral works that relate to a theme of ‘pilgrimage’. Experience the music as ‘promenaders’, engage with the ‘Pilgrim Grounds’ art installation, or sit informally in the middle of the nave, with the singers encircling the audience to provide ‘Quadragintophonic’ sound. Free on admission to Winchester Cathedral

Burns Weekend - live music from CHANTER Saturday 25 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Burns Weekend - live music from CHANTER - 6pm - A Scottish menu to celebrate the late poet, Robert Burns. With live music from CHANTER on both nights to keep you entertained whilst you scoff your haggis!

One Dead Thief Saturday 25 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  One Dead Thief - 7.30pm - Big riffs and 3 part harmonies, One Dead Thief are ones to watch out for in 2020!

Parallel Lines Saturday 25 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Parallel Lines - 8.30pm - Pop and rock covers band. Parallel Lines on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parallellinesportsmouth/. Parallel Lines play a wide range of covers which are perfect for any venue or occasion.


SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

MONDAY 27 JANUARY 2020

Roots - Open Mic Night Monday 27 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8-8.30pm, kicks off at 8.30pm. When the list is full (14 acts), late arrivals will be added to the end of the list and will perform if there is time and/or audience remaining! Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.


TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 2020

Off The Rails Comedy Night Tuesday 28 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Off The Rails Comedy Night - 8pm - Free entry - Visit https://www.facebook.com/offtherailscomedyshow for more details. Winchester's best and biggest FREE comedy night is back again this month with another incredible line-up! Grab a drink and brighten up your Tuesday night! 8pm Doors, 8.30pm Start.


WEDNESDAY 29 JANUARY 2020

PopUp Acoustic @ The Roebuck: Rob Clamp + Flis Pitman + Harry Madden Wednesday 29 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Roebuck Inn
Address:  57 Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6RP
Event:  PopUp Acoustic @ The Roebuck: Rob Clamp + Flis Pitman + Harry Madden - 7pm - popUp Acoustic returns for a whole year of exciting gigs and events. Visit popUp Acoustic on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/664658546904528. Turn up at 7pm for food or 7:30pm for a chair. It's all free.


THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 2020

We had no events listed on this day.

FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 2020

Dan Eagle Live at The William Walker Friday 31 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The William Walker     map
Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Telephone:  01962 807500
Event:  Dan Eagle Live at The William Walker - 9pm - Back this Friday is the fun and soulful Dan Eagle! Performing music that will bring you to your feet, get ready it’s going to be a good one! 🎶

Graffiti Classics: The Comedy String Quartet Friday 31 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Graffiti Classics: The Comedy String Quartet - 7.30pm - 16 strings, 8 dancing feet and 4 voices. Making classical music wickedly funny and fantastically exhilarating for everyone. 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! From Beethoven to Bluegrass, Baroque to Pop, Mozart or Offenbach to Elvis, Strauss to Saturday Night Fever, there really is something for everyone. Graffiti Classics never fail to get audiences laughing, clapping and singing along. Kids and adults alike will love the uplifting and virtuosic variety of musical styles, all tied together with cheeky audience interaction.

Payday Rinse out! - New DJ! Friday 31 January 2020 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rising Sun
Address:  14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL
Telephone:  01962 842515
Event:  Payday Rinse out! - New DJ! - 8pm

 

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