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October 2019



TUESDAY 01 OCTOBER 2019

LUNCHTIME RECITAL: DAVID JURITZ (VIOLIN) & CHAMBER ORGAN Tuesday 01 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  LUNCHTIME RECITAL: DAVID JURITZ (VIOLIN) & CHAMBER ORGAN - 1pm - the wonderful setting of the Quire for a recital with David Juritz (Violin) & Chamber Organ. Lunchtime recitals are free to attend. A retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs

Poetry Platform @ The Railway Tuesday 01 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Poetry Platform @ The Railway - 8.30pm - A place to share, enjoy and debate all things poetry, spoken word all between. The event runs on the 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. For more information e-mail ripper.live.events@gmail.com.


WEDNESDAY 02 OCTOBER 2019

Winchester Folk Club: Johns & Novak Wednesday 02 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: Johns & Novak - 8pm - Visit Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub/. This Wednesday 2 October 2019 from 8pm, Johns and Novak bring their music to Winchester Folk Club at the Hyde Tavern. Americana-influenced ballads intermingled with their own composition and heartfelt songs. Join in the fun.


THURSDAY 03 OCTOBER 2019

Ed Byrne: If I'm honest Thursday 03 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester
Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Ed Byrne: If I'm honest - 8pm - Join Ed on the 3rd or 4th October, as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.

RICHARD HERRING: RHLSTP Thursday 03 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  RICHARD HERRING: RHLSTP - 7.30pm - Richard Herring's interview podcast is usually recorded in London's glittering West End at the Leicester Square Theatre, but now it's going on the road.

Theatre of Hate + Mike Todd Thursday 03 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Theatre of Hate + Mike Todd - 8pm - In 1980, Kirk Brandon formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John “Boy” Lennard, who revolutionised the band’s sound with his haunting sax lines.

Pop-up Acoustic - OPEN MIC Thursday 03 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  Pop-up Acoustic - OPEN MIC - 7.30pm - Pop-up Acoustic returns with live music in the garden. Pop-up Acoustic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/664658546904528/ - doors 7.30pm. Live from 8pm. Get down early if you would like to play.


FRIDAY 04 OCTOBER 2019

Ed Byrne: If I'm honest Friday 04 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester
Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Ed Byrne: If I'm honest - 8pm - Join Ed on the 3rd or 4th October, as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Comedy - GARY DELANEY: Gagster's Paradise Friday 04 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy - GARY DELANEY: Gagster's Paradise - 8pm - Due to exceptional demand and an array of sold out dates all over the UK, Britain's leading one-liner comic extends his brand new 2018 tour with even more dates for 2019, returning to the road with another onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery.

Danielle May Friday 04 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The William Walker     map
Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Telephone:  01962 807500
Event:  Danielle May - 9pm - Live music

Dreamfields Club Night DJs Friday 04 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Dreamfields Club Night DJs


SATURDAY 05 OCTOBER 2019

Drunk Education Saturday 05 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Drunk Education - 10pm - Pop, rock and indie covers band. Drunk Education on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drunkeducation. Drunk Education website: http://drunkeducation.wix.com/drunkeducation. Drunk Education are a high-energy, quality rock/pop covers band, covering songs from the 1980s up to present day chart toppers!

AUTUMN COMEDY GALA 2019 Saturday 05 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  AUTUMN COMEDY GALA 2019 - 8pm - Autumn Comedy Gala 2019

Lost & Found Department of Sound and Friendly Entertainment Saturday 05 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Lost & Found Department of Sound and Friendly Entertainment - 1.30pm - Held on the first Saturday of every month Lost and Found Department of Sound and Friendly Entertainment at The Railway in Winchester is hosted by Fly Away Peter and Stephen Ripper Mizen. Bringing together music, spoken word, poetry, storytelling and performance art, all sessions are free to attend and *completely unplugged*.

The Mike Parker Experience Saturday 05 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Mike Parker Experience - 8pm - Winchester’s ageing Dads cover band reunite for their 10th anniversary, murdering some of your favourite songs!

Ladies Darts marathon followed by Thai Si Disco Saturday 05 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Ladies Darts marathon followed by Thai Si Disco


SUNDAY 06 OCTOBER 2019

Comedy: MARK WATSON - The Infinite Show Sunday 06 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy: MARK WATSON - The Infinite Show - 8pm - Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on Taskmaster, half-killed on Bear Grylls' Celebrity Island, Watson returns to what he's best at: being indoors.

Blues Evening Sunday 06 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Blues Evening - 4-7pm - Blues evening in aid of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. 3 bands across the evening. Free to watch but all donations are gratefully received!

Live at The Hyde: CERIAN & DAISY CHUTE Sunday 06 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Live at The Hyde: CERIAN & DAISY CHUTE - 7.30pm

Vulvas In/Formation: Emma Rees+Elliott Watson+ Sarah Creed Sunday 06 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Vulvas In/Formation: Emma Rees+Elliott Watson+ Sarah Creed - 6.30pm - A panel of leading voices in gender politics will explore myths and misinformation, truths and taboos, personal and political, the shame and secrecy surrounding women’s bodies, and why this is still important to discuss in 2019.

Thames Valley Jazz Sunday 06 October 2019 -- 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 traditional 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 the old Duke Ellington favourite, "Saratoga Swing," recorded on 7 October 2018 at the Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge, Hampshire, England: https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=mE6ygCubHT8&feature=youtu.be


MONDAY 07 OCTOBER 2019

Roots - Open Mic Night Monday 07 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8.30pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8.30-9, kicks off at 9. Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.

Rhythm & Blues Jam Monday 07 October 2019 -- 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 08 OCTOBER 2019

LUNCHTIME RECITAL: WINCHESTER COLLEGE MUSIC SCHOLARS Tuesday 08 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  LUNCHTIME RECITAL: WINCHESTER COLLEGE MUSIC SCHOLARS - 1pm - in the wonderful setting of the Quire for a recital by the Winchester College Music Scholars. Lunchtime recitals are free to attend. A retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.

Acoustic Open Mic Session Tuesday 08 October 2019 -- 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 09 OCTOBER 2019

We had no events listed on this day.

THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER 2019

Vesper Sky concert of Poetry and Songs Thursday 10 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Vesper Sky concert of Poetry and Songs - 7.30pm - 7.30pm start £10 in advance, £12 on the night STEWART HENDERSON, YVONNE LYON & CAROL HENDERSON//VESPER SKY Vesper Sky is a stunning and unique collection of songs and poems, written and performed by Stewart Henderson, Yvonne Lyon and Carol Henderson.

JB Presents: Textal + Prion Son + Weaponry + Blind Falcon + Jaguar Milk Thursday 10 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  JB Presents: Textal + Prion Son + Weaponry + Blind Falcon + Jaguar Milk - 7.30pm

Live at the Hyde: RORY MCLEOD Thursday 10 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Live at the Hyde: RORY MCLEOD - 7.30pm - Tickets for Live at the Hyde events can be bought at www.wegottickets.com/liveatthehyde.


FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 2019

Rhythm Boulevard Friday 11 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Rhythm Boulevard - 10pm - Rock, pop and soul professional party covers band. Rhythm Boulevard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RhythmBoulevard. Rhythm Boulevard website: http://www.functionbandhampshire.co.uk. Rhythm Boulevard are a professional covers band with a varied party repertoire and outstanding male and female lead vocalists, backed by keys, guitar, bass and drums, playing the best rock, pop and soul music.

Eddie Martin Band Friday 11 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Green Man
Address:  53 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EH
Telephone:  01962 866809
Event:  Eddie Martin Band - One of the UK's Top Bluesmen is coming to Winchester as part of his big album release tour - this is something not to be missed.

Bus Stop Friday 11 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rising Sun
Address:  14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL
Telephone:  01962 842515
Event:  Bus Stop - 8pm - Covers play playing classic funk, soul, ska and more. Bus Stop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusStopGroove/. Bus Stop website: http://www.busstopband.co.uk. Bus Stop are a Hampshire band that play classic funk, soul, ska and a whole lot more.

Hornblower Down Friday 11 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Hornblower Down - 7pm - High energy Winchester-based rock band with an emphasis on fun, Hornblower Down refuse to be restricted by simple genre definitions


SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 2019

VOICES FOR HOSPICES CHOIR MASSED COME AND SING ‘ELIJAH Saturday 12 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  VOICES FOR HOSPICES CHOIR MASSED COME AND SING ‘ELIJAH - 7.30pm - Voices for Hospices Choir are passionate about enabling singers to join together and raise their voices to help those with end of life and life limiting illnesses.

Winchester Poetry Day Saturday 12 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Winchester Poetry Day - a stimulating day of poetry readings, discussions, prize givings and workshops at the Winchester Discovery Centre. You can book tickets at Theatre Royal Winchester Box Office in person, by phone 01962 840440 or online at www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Tickets for some events are free, but booking is still recommended.

Comedy - ROBERT NEWMAN - Total Eclipse of Descartes Saturday 12 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy - ROBERT NEWMAN - Total Eclipse of Descartes - 8pm - In a world gone crazy, can philosophy help? This sparklingly brilliant new show tries to give you the answer. Rob Newman (stand up legend, best-selling novelist, Radio 4 Sony Award Winner) attempts to piece together a philosophy for our troubled times by sifting through 3000 years of thought: from Pythagoras to Artificial Intelligence by way of Pavlov's dogs, Jane Goodall's chimpanzees and Frankie Howerd's trousers.

Owen Tromans (album launch show) / Provincials Saturday 12 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Owen Tromans (album launch show) / Provincials - 8pm

Live at the Hyde: JUNCO SHAKERS Saturday 12 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Live at the Hyde: JUNCO SHAKERS - 7.30pm - Tickets for Live at the Hyde events can be bought at www.wegottickets.com/liveatthehyde.

Kings Road Saturday 12 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  King Charles     map
Address:  6 Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NU
Telephone:  01962 881626
Event:  Kings Road - 9pm - Tribute band to The Jam. Kings Road on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingsroadjam. The Kings Road have been successfully touring together since 2016 under various band names. Their current name comes from their love of Mod culture and a passion to recreate, revive and share the music of their favourite group, The Jam.


SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 2019

SWING ‘N' SINATRA Sunday 13 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  SWING ‘N' SINATRA - 5pm - Celebrating 100 years of Sinatra and Swing Music! Join Five Star Swing for an evening of the famous songs spanning Sinatra's career from the Tommy Dorsey band to Hollywood plus Vegas' Rat Pack to recordings with the Count Basie band.

Live at the Hyde: JIMMY ALDRIDGE AND SID GOLDSMITH Sunday 13 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Live at the Hyde: JIMMY ALDRIDGE AND SID GOLDSMITH - 7.30pm - Tickets for Live at the Hyde events can be bought at www.wegottickets.com/liveatthehyde.


MONDAY 14 OCTOBER 2019

Roots - Open Mic Night Monday 14 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8.30pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8.30-9, kicks off at 9. Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.


TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2019

Curse Of Lono and John Murry Tuesday 15 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Curse Of Lono and John Murry - 8pm - Cinematic Southern Gothic Alt Rock


WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2019

Winchester Folk Club: Singaround Wednesday 16 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: Singaround - 8pm - Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Folk club presenting established names and up-and-coming acts from the world of folk music. 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 (originally hosted at The Railway). Then on the third Wednesday of each month there is an Singaround evening, also at the Hyde Tavern, which is a free, informal evening where everyone gets together for a drink and to sing a song or play a piece of music.


THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER 2019

Pop-up Acoustic - OPEN MIC Thursday 17 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  Pop-up Acoustic - OPEN MIC - 7.30pm - Pop-up Acoustic returns with live music in the garden. Pop-up Acoustic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/664658546904528/ - doors 7.30pm. Live from 8pm. Get down early if you would like to play.

PENGSHUi Thursday 17 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  PENGSHUi - 7.30pm - PENGSHUi, a new raw live band from London. Comprised of Illaman on vocals (Foreign Beggars, Goldie, Chinese Man, Problem Child), Fatty on bass (Submotion Orchestra Alex Clare, Andreya Triana, Newham Generals, Outlook orchestra), and Pravvy Prav on drums (Foreign Beggars, Gentleman¹s Dub Club, Jorja Smith, Maverick Sabre, Jehst). Already being noticed by the likes of The Prodigy – the band were asked to remix Light Up The Sky.


FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2019

Glen Wright Blues Friday 18 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Green Man
Address:  53 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EH
Telephone:  01962 866809
Event:  Glen Wright Blues - 9pm - Acoustic blues and fingerstyle guitarist. Glen Wright Blues on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glenwrightblues. Glen Wright Blues website: https://www.glenwrightblues.com. Glen is an acoustic blues and fingerstyle guitarist based in Andover. His current playing styles are most influenced by Bill Broonzy, John Hurt, Dave Van Ronk and Elizabeth Cotton. Glen has been out-and-about recently, playing in Hampshire venues with other local musicians including Jon Walsh, John Wands, Bob Long and Peter Harris.

Barnstormers Comedy Friday 18 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Barnstormers Comedy - 8pm - Now it its 11th season, Barnstormers Comedy Club returns to the Discovery centre to kick-start the weekend in usual style. Taking place on the third Friday of the month, Barnstormers presents a line-up of three top acts from the London Comedy Club circuit and beyond, plus an MC on-hand to oversee the proceedings. Friday 18th October: Chris Kehoe + Marc Lucero + Barry Castagnola. For show and comedian details see: http://www.barnstormerscomedy.com/

October Drift + Sleazy Shoes + Flashfires Friday 18 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  October Drift + Sleazy Shoes + Flashfires - 7pm - October Drift have shared their new single, ‘Losing My Touch’. The track is the first taste of their upcoming debut album, and the first release since signing to their new label, Physical Education Records.


SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER 2019

Rock Of The Pops Saturday 19 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Rock Of The Pops - 10pm - Rock covers band. Rock Of The Pops on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockofthepops. Rock Of The Pops website: https://www.rotp.co.uk/. A very different rock covers band, with a new twist on the songs that are your guilty pleasures.

Poetry: Tony Walsh & Stephen James Smith Saturday 19 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Poetry: Tony Walsh & Stephen James Smith - 7.30pm - Acclaimed Dublin poet Stephen James Smith embarks on his 2nd UK tour this October with he incredible Manchester poet Tony Walsh!

Folk & America Evening: Last Child Dancing + Never The Twain + Lucy Wroe + Ben Upton + Elly Dixon + Colin Kennaugh Saturday 19 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Folk & America Evening: Last Child Dancing + Never The Twain + Lucy Wroe + Ben Upton + Elly Dixon + Colin Kennaugh - 6pm


SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 2019

We had no events listed on this day.

MONDAY 21 OCTOBER 2019

Roots - Open Mic Night Monday 21 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots - Open Mic Night - 8.30pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night. https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. Monday night is Roots Night! Sign-ups from 8.30-9, kicks off at 9. Two hours of music, poetry and more. All genres, styles and abilities welcome.

Grace Petrie Monday 21 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Grace Petrie - 8pm - Grace Petrie, Back at The Railway after storming every UK festival worth attending!


TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019

LUNCHTIME RECITAL: BEN SHEEN Tuesday 22 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  LUNCHTIME RECITAL: BEN SHEEN - 1pm - in the wonderful setting of the Quire for a recital from organist, Ben Sheen. Lunchtime recitals are free to attend. A retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.


WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER 2019

Winchester Folk Club: ANDY IRVINE (Sweeny's Man, Planxty) Wednesday 23 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: ANDY IRVINE (Sweeny's Man, Planxty) - Visit Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Andy is one of the great Irish singers - his voice is one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself". Tickets are available from the Hyde Tavern for £15 - be quick!

Winchester Uke Jam Wednesday 23 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  Winchester Uke Jam - 8pm - The Jam is 6 years old this month so they are celebrating with a 60s themed party which will be far out, fab and very groovy. There will also be fine music and cake! 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.


THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER 2019

JB Presents – SLACKRR + Green Embers + The Deckards + Jack Moore + Band + Never The Twain Thursday 24 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  JB Presents – SLACKRR + Green Embers + The Deckards + Jack Moore + Band + Never The Twain - 7.30pm - Slackrr are easily one the most talked about bands in the UK underground circuit right now


FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 2019

Green Man Blues: STEVE BYAM Friday 25 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Green Man
Address:  53 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EH
Telephone:  01962 866809
Event:  Green Man Blues: STEVE BYAM - 8.45pm

Comedy: Shappi Khorsandi Friday 25 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy: Shappi Khorsandi - 7.30pm - Comedian, author, cultural icon and – most recently – idiot who agreed to be tortured on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!, Shappi Khorsandi is a woman of many parts. But live comedy is where she’s in her element, and now – after her spell in the jungle – she sets out for the more welcoming destination of Winchester.

Dan Eagle Live at The William Walker Friday 25 October 2019 -- 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! 🎶

The Rails Friday 25 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Rails - 7pm - Please note - EARLY SHOW, Doors at 7pm, finish at 10pm. The Rails are Kami Thompson and James Walbourne and hail from Camden in North London. The duo got together in 2013 and were soon signed to Island Records legendary pink label. Their debut album ‘Fair Warning’ garnered 5/5 reviews in the music press and was voted the number one Folk Album for 2014 by Mojo. The following year the pair won the prestigious Horizon Award for best new artist at the Radio Two folk awards and in 2016 they travelled to America to record their second album ‘Other People’ with Nashville legend Ray Kennedy. Tours of the UK and America followed as the Rails grew into a five piece electric band. 2019 has seen James and Kami sign to Thirty Tigers (home to Jason Isbell, Sturgil Simpson and Lucinda Williams) and record a brand new album with Stephen Street. The band unveil songs from the new record alongside fan favourites at this years Cambridge Folk Festival.


SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2019

Comedy: GRIFF RHYS JONES Saturday 26 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy: GRIFF RHYS JONES - 8pm - Griff is back and once again all over the place touring the UK this autumn with his brand new full-length stand-up show.

Jack Williams live at The William Walker Saturday 26 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The William Walker     map
Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Telephone:  01962 807500
Event:  Jack Williams live at The William Walker - 9pm

Cinnamon Jazz Saturday 26 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Cinnamon Jazz - 7.45pm - Cinnamon Jazz website: http://www.cinnamonjazz.co.uk. Cinnamon Jazz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cinnamon-Jazz-726363267506374/. Mellow jazz band. Cinnamon Jazz are a Hampshire-based band that specialises in mellow, melodic, rhythmic jazz, especially Bossa Nova.

RIOT CLUB + Plastic Minds + From a Twisted Mind + Lo Fi Rebels + Signature Vision Saturday 26 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  RIOT CLUB + Plastic Minds + From a Twisted Mind + Lo Fi Rebels + Signature Vision - 7.30pm - Riot Club are a three piece band from Portsmouth providing punky vibes and good times!

Halloween Party/Disco Saturday 26 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Halloween Party/Disco - 5pm - The Children's party is from 5-7pm Best prize for best fancy dress boy and girl Disco and games for all ages. The disco then carries on until 12am All welcome!!

Halloween Party Saturday 26 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  King Charles     map
Address:  6 Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NU
Telephone:  01962 881626
Event:  Halloween Party - 8pm - The King Charles are holding their first Halloween Party starting at 8pm. Fancy dress is optional but there is a £50 cash prize for the best dressed. There will be Halloween cocktails and a disco.

Somborne Sessions: CC Smugglers Saturday 26 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Kings Somborne Village Hall
Address:  Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP
Event:  Somborne Sessions: CC Smugglers - 7.30pm - Starting off a few years back as a group of young street performers, CC Smugglers' full-on, crowd-engaging live performances, and innovative brand of self promotion, have allowed them to take their show to major stages and audiences across the world. These guys were born to perform. Their live show is a force of nature! Get your tickets now.

Rocky Horror themed Halloween Party Saturday 26 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Rocky Horror themed Halloween Party - 8pm - Release your inner self this Halloween... There will be music, dancing, performing, feeding (pop-up Thai food van).


SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 2019

OPEN MIC NIGHT Sunday 27 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The William Walker     map
Address:  34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Telephone:  01962 807500
Event:  OPEN MIC NIGHT - 6-8pm - Zeus Bookings Presents The William Walker Open Mic Night Welcoming all performers ! 6pm - 8pm Every 2nd and last Sunday of the month. All performers receive a free drink !


MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 2019

Roots - Open Mic Night Monday 28 October 2019 -- 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 28 October 2019 -- 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 29 OCTOBER 2019

LUNCHTIME RECITAL: MICHAEL CHRISTIAN DURRANT AND SAMUEL MOORE (CLASSICAL GUITAR) Tuesday 29 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  LUNCHTIME RECITAL: MICHAEL CHRISTIAN DURRANT AND SAMUEL MOORE (CLASSICAL GUITAR) - 1pm - in the wonderful setting of the Quire for a recital with Michael Christian Durrant and Samuel Moore (Classical Guitar) Lunchtime recitals are free to attend. A retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.

Off The Rails Comedy Night Tuesday 29 October 2019 -- 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 30 OCTOBER 2019

Comedy: FRANK SKINNER Wednesday 30 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy: FRANK SKINNER - 7.30pm - An unmissable opportunity to see comic legend Frank Skinner perform brand new stand-up in an intimate space.


THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 2019

Halloween Thursday 31 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rising Sun
Address:  14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL
Telephone:  01962 842515
Event:  Halloween - 5pm - Are you ready for a spooky, fun-filled evening with plenty of Halloween activities for all the family? - Party Games - Apple Bobbing - Spooky Snacks - Fancy Dress - Kiddies DISCO And a whole lot more.

Derailed Presents: Jimmy B & The Death Rattles HALLOWEEN SPECIAL + Chimes Band UK + Hunting Hearts + Sandtimer Thursday 31 October 2019 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Derailed Presents: Jimmy B & The Death Rattles HALLOWEEN SPECIAL + Chimes Band UK + Hunting Hearts + Sandtimer - 7pm - Join in this Halloween with some of the best local live music : Jimmy B and the Death Rattles Chimes Band UK Hunting Hearts Sandtimer £4 Adv / £5 OTD /// 18+ /// Doors 19:00

 

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TODAY, Thursday 28 March 2024

TWOMANTING

TWOMANTING

Venue: Hyde Tavern
7.30pm doors
2024 sees the 20th anniversary of Jah-man and Jon’s duo project TwoManTing! The duo was formed all those years ago when Sierra Leonean percussionist Jah-man Aggrey, and guitarist Jon Lewis were playing together as part of dance band, Le Cod Afrique, at events such as Montreux Jazz Festival and WOMAD.


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