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January 2026


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SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 2026

The Young Uns : Folk concert Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  The Young Uns : Folk concert - 8pm - Enjoy an unforgettable night of folk music under the Helios installation.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA - 7.30pm - Budapest Café Orchestra play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Dominas, Hungarian Czardas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes ever written by the classical greats.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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The Searchers and The Hollies Experience Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The Searchers and The Hollies Experience - 7.30pm - The Searchers and Hollies Experience… The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting era when millions of records were sold.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Pulp night “Do You Remember The First Time” The Blurtones. Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Pulp night “Do You Remember The First Time” The Blurtones. - CANCELLED - doors 8pm - Join us again as The Blurtones present a special event: "Do You Remember The First Time" a celebration of Britpop legends Pulp, brought to life by the electrifying sounds of The Blurtones.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Monkeys Into Darkness Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Monkeys Into Darkness - Doors 8pm - We’re all about loud guitars, big hooks, and songs everyone knows the words to. A 90s/00s rock covers band playing the best of Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, Muse, and many more, we bring the nostalgia and High-energy, crowd-pleasing anthems to get people singing, jumping, and reliving the golden era of guitar music.
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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Scruffy Jack Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue:  March Hare     map Categories   Live music
Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 582149
Event:  Scruffy Jack - 8.30pm - Live music Saturdays at The March Hare!
Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
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Simply Dan Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue:  Winchester Auto Barn     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NS
Event:  Simply Dan - 7pm - Simply Dan are a UK Steely Dan tribute band, created by like-minded musicians who wanted to authentically present the kaleidoscopic sounds of Steely Dan. The 11 piece band focus on producing the complex harmonies and intricate rhythms of Donald Fagen and his band. Founded in 2016 by Mark Roadnight (lead singer, guitar), Roger Evan (keys), Mark Claydon (drums) and featuring Darren Spicer (guitar) and David McLeod (bass), the players are all experienced world class musicians who have toured, gigged and written songs all over the world. Together, they have a penchant for playing Steely Dan covers, challenging themselves by staying faithful to the original recordings whilst also firmly putting their own stamp on the material. Simply Dan use a 4 piece horn section to add to the already rich harmonies and sound. Along with two soulful backing vocalists, this Steely Dan tribute band aim to do justice to one of the world’s most interesting and challenging groups ever recorded. Selecting from the entire back catalogue of songs from the early days with Walter Becker through to later influences of Larry Carlton and Steve Gadd, Simply Dan aim to thrill you with an accurate and authentic rendition of their classics! Tickets on sale now!
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Torn Off Strips Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue:  Clatford Arms     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone:  01264 392138
Event:  Torn Off Strips - 8.30pm - This is a non-ticketed event. Torn Off Strips's website: www.tornoffstrips.co.uk. Torn Off Strips on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/57280325113. Pop and rock covers band Formed in August 2007 to play at an open air event for some friends, Torn Off Strips were so well received that they decided to continue performing. They are not your average covers band - they put their guitar-edged twist on songs by the likes of ABBA and The Beatles through Blondie and Queen to Robbie Williams, Oasis and maybe a bit of Nelly Furtado!
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718
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Tony Wand Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue:  Lardicake     map Categories   Live music
Address:   19 Adelaide Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1HF
Event:  Tony Wand - Solo artist performing wide-ranging popular covers Tony is a versatile performer known for his wide-ranging repertoire and energetic stage presence. From the smooth sounds of swing and soul, to the timeless grooves of Motown, to the hits of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s pop, rock, country and blues, Tony delivers something for everyone to enjoy.
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-LardiCake-Andover/61577507673397

 






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