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December 2023



FRIDAY 01 DECEMBER 2023

Andy Osman Live Friday 01 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Andy Osman Live - 10pm

ACOUSTIC CAFE: ALEX ROBERTS + CHARLES BUELLER + RIBBLE Friday 01 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  ACOUSTIC CAFE: ALEX ROBERTS + CHARLES BUELLER + RIBBLE - 7.30pm

Jam Night Friday 01 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Projects     map
Address:  6 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BQ
Telephone:  01962 850794
Event:  Jam Night - 7.30pm - Improvised live music jamming session. Food, wine, beer and good times. Playing a wide variety of styles. Soak up the music, dance or join in the jam. Take your instruments or borrow theirs. 1st Friday of every month.

Winchester's Queer Ceilidh Dance: Winqeilidh Friday 01 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Nutshell     map
Address:  15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  Winchester's Queer Ceilidh Dance: Winqeilidh - 7-9pm - Winchester's own gender-free ceilidh series continues on 1 December at the Nutshell! Enjoy live music and clear, friendly calling. No experience? No problem! English ceilidh dancing is accessible fun for everyone, no matter how many left feet you have. Wear comfy clothes suitable for lots of bouncy dancing. Details: Friday, 1 December, 7-9pm The Nutshell, 15 Kings Walk, Winchester £5 students/low income £10 general admission £15 helps keep the lights on! Register to reserve your place:

Slackrr + H_ngm_n + Busking For Misfits + We Know John Friday 01 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Slackrr + H_ngm_n + Busking For Misfits + We Know John - 7.30pm - Slackrr are easily one of the most talked-about bands in the UK underground circuit right now.

The Tipsy Gypsies Friday 01 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The ARK Bar
Address:  43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Event:  The Tipsy Gypsies - The Tipsy Gypsies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tipsy-Gypsies/100076049257949. Rock covers band The Tipsy Gypsies are a rock covers band from Andover. They cover Fleetwood Mac, Miley Cyrus, Cher, Billy Idol, Guns N Roses and many more.

Big Blue This Friday 01 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Big Blue This - 10pm


SATURDAY 02 DECEMBER 2023

Hotheads Saturday 02 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Hotheads - 10pm - Hotheads on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Hotheads/100063519513821/. Modern and classic rock covers band The Hotheads are a Southampton-based covers band, playing to pubs, clubs and private functions across Hampshire and Dorset. A good mix of oldies and modern classics from musicians that just enjoy gigging.

THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB Saturday 02 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Nutshell     map
Address:  15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB - 8pm - 11pm - Grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and get settled in for a night of big laughs at The Nutshell this June! Line-up TBC + our fabulous host; the award-winning comedian Paul McCaffrey. Book quickly to avoid disappointment!

Hundred Watt Club Saturday 02 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  Hundred Watt Club - 7.30pm - A festive evening of burlesque and vaudeville, jam packed full of glittering showgirls, bawdy comedy, classic vaudeville and awe-inspiring circus acts. Always seductive, always sublime and always that little bit ridiculous.

Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip + Carl Zed Saturday 02 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip + Carl Zed - 8pm - Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close.

Kilcannon Irish Band Saturday 02 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  March Hare     map
Address:  63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 622004
Event:  Kilcannon Irish Band - 9pm - Kilcannon Irish Band's website: https://www.kilcannon.co.uk/. Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kilcannonband. Irish band playing a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music Kilcannon Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style.

Decades Saturday 02 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Decades - 8.30pm - Local band DECADES

King Louie Saturday 02 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  King Louie - 9pm - King Louie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinglouieuk. Guitar-based covers band Covering such diverse and eclectic artists as T Rex, AC/DC, Republica, The Cult, Ash, Avril Lavigne and anything else to get your foot tapping and booty wiggling!


SUNDAY 03 DECEMBER 2023

Scherzo Ensemble - Song Recital Sunday 03 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St Paul's Church     map
Address:  St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event:  Scherzo Ensemble - Song Recital - 5pm - Scherzo Ensemble presents a captivating recital of late-romantic music, featuring works by Boulanger, Amy Beach, Strauss, Humperdinck, Respighi and Weill. A champion for early-career artists, here Scherzo showcases Daniella Sicari and Sam Harris - two exceptional singers. After the recital you are invited to join a drinks reception, providing an opportunity to socialise with fellow guests and meet the performers. Scherzo Ensemble is a charitable organisation which provides a professional development platform for emerging professional singers. Alongside performance opportunities, Scherzo offers coaching and workshops with industry leaders, and classes from experts in programming, marketing, and fundraising. Their programme helps emerging artists develop a diverse range of professional skills and seeks to instil artistic and managerial confidence when setting out to build their careers independently.

Sunday Sessions: Sarah + Evie McNair Sunday 03 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Sunday Sessions: Sarah + Evie McNair - 4pm - 4pm every Sunday at The Foresters


MONDAY 04 DECEMBER 2023

An evening of pub carols Monday 04 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  An evening of pub carols - 6pm - An evening of carol singing with Redeemer Church. A selection of Christmas Carols sung in the beer garden, weather permitting, or in the main bar if not. There'll be mulled wine and mince pies to get you in the Christmas mood!

Roots Night Monday 04 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night


TUESDAY 05 DECEMBER 2023

Open Mic Tuesday 05 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  Open Mic - 8pm - Host: Amy from Psyche Entertainment. 🎸 House guitar available to borrow. 🤗 All levels and talents welcome! See poster for full details.

Poetry Platform Tuesday 05 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Poetry Platform - 7pm - Winchester's Maddest Open Mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935.

Open mic night Tuesday 05 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Open mic night - 8pm - On the first Tuesday of every month. Singers, guitarists, keys, poets, MCs all welcome! marc@sunrisesoundstudio.com.


WEDNESDAY 06 DECEMBER 2023

Blacksmith Wednesday 06 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Blacksmith - 8pm - £7 in advance or on the door. Blacksmith on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlacksmithFolkRockband. Electric folk/rock band Blacksmith are an emerging band based in Winchester playing British electric folk/rock in the style of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, The Albion Band etc.


THURSDAY 07 DECEMBER 2023

JERRY JOSEPH Thursday 07 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  JERRY JOSEPH - 7.30pm - Portland’s Jerry Joseph is a bonafide “triple-threat”, a prolific and accomplished songwriter, a powerful singer and a memorable performer. In his four-decade career; as a solo artist, with the Jackmormons, supergroup Stockholm Syndrome, his two-piece The Denmark Veseys, his beloved 80s cult band, Little Women, or most recently with Drive-by Truckers backing him; he has continuously toured the world, including such unlikely locales as Lebanon, Israel, Kurdish Iraq, India, Cambodia and Afghanistan, and released a steady stream of albums. In 40 years the Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee has amassed an impressive catalog of work as well as many stamps on his passport.

The Road To 1840 – UoW Music Showcase Thursday 07 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Road To 1840 – UoW Music Showcase - 7pm - The evening will feature first year Popular Music Performance students from the University, bringing their own blend of rock, pop, folk and acoustic music.


FRIDAY 08 DECEMBER 2023

Harriet Jane Friday 08 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  Harriet Jane - Back by popular demand, this outstanding singer will have you dancing and singing along. Her unique style and talent is definitely one NOT TO BE MISSED!

Frank Turner Friday 08 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Frank Turner - 7.30pm - Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He’s released 9 studio albums in his 17 year solo career, the most recent of which, ‘FTHC’ became his first #1 hit in the UK album charts.

2 Trick Ponies Friday 08 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  2 Trick Ponies - 8.30pm

Chris Berntsen Friday 08 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Chris Berntsen - 9pm

Lunacube Friday 08 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Poplar Farm     map
Address:  Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ
Telephone:  01264 710424
Event:  Lunacube - 8.30pm - Lunacube's website: https://www.lunacube.co.uk. Lunacube on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunacubeband. Pop and rock covers band Lunacube are covers band consisting of experienced musicians who love nothing more than getting a crowd singing and dancing. A trip down Rock & Pop Lane is what they are all about, with lashings of solid grooves and diva sparkles!


SATURDAY 09 DECEMBER 2023

Waynflete Singers St Nicholas Concert Saturday 09 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Waynflete Singers St Nicholas Concert - 7.30pm - The Waynflete Singers are joined by the English Chamber Orchestra for their ever popular pre-Christmas concert, on this occasion a double billing of St Nicholas.

Monkey Dolls Saturday 09 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Monkey Dolls - 10pm - Monkey Dolls on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/116067520770. Rock covers band With many years of experience between them, the Monkey Dolls are a 'dynamic and up-to-date' rock band with a fresh and varied repertoire. They play songs you know, songs you don't know (but glad you heard) and, for a small band, they produce a big sound.

David Ford + Gracie Saturday 09 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  David Ford + Gracie - 8pm - Having gained a reputation as one of Britain’s finest songwriters and one of the very few with the willingness and expertise to tackle matters of politics and current affairs, Ford presents Animal Spirits, a new collection of songs regarding Economics and the part it plays in 21st Century life. Having spent two years researching for the project, Ford has managed to seize this important, but admittedly dry, complex subject and deliver an album of accessible, emotive and engaging songs that try to make sense of an increasingly confounding world. Showcasing Ford’s impressive sonic range from heavy-stomping rock and raw-throated passion to delicate piano balladry, Animal Spirits represents a highlight in a celebrated career.

Winchester Philharmonic Choir & Strings Family Christmas Concert Saturday 09 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  New Hall, Winchester College     map
Address:  34 College Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NF
Event:  Winchester Philharmonic Choir & Strings Family Christmas Concert - 2pm - WPC Family Christmas Concert will include some favourite carols and pieces from Handel Messiah. They will be performed by the Winchester Philharmonic choir and string orchestra with some audience participation.

Soulful Sessions – with Dan & Jade Saturday 09 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – with Dan & Jade - 8-10pm

Whitchurch Folk Club: The Furrow Collective Saturday 09 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Whitchurch Parish Hall     map
Address:  28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ
Event:  Whitchurch Folk Club: The Furrow Collective - 8pm - The Furrow Collective is an English/Scottish band consisting of four talented and individually prominent performers: Lucy Farrell (viola, voice & saw), Rachel Newton (harp, fiddle, voice), Emily Portman (banjo, concertina, voice) and Alasdair Roberts (guitars, voice). The group formed in 2013, drawn together by a shared love of the traditional song and balladry of England, Scotland and beyond and an open, intuitive approach to collaboration. In recognition of their innovative approach, The Furrow Collective were awarded the accolade of 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ‘Best Group’, hot on the heels of the release in late 2016 of their second album, Wild Hog. Whitchurch Folk Club's website: https://billetto.co.uk/users/whitchurch-folk-club. Whitchurch Folk Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitchurchFolkClub Folk concerts live in Whitchurch The Whitchurch Folk Club books artists performing traditional music from the UK and Ireland.


SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER 2023

Christmas Charity Blues Jam Sunday 10 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Christmas Charity Blues Jam - 4pm - the Christmas Charity Blues Jam! Drinks, Sunday Roasts & Dancing, what more could you want? Booking advised, see you all there!

Stone Soup Sunday 10 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Stone Soup - CANCELLED - 7.30pm - Stone Soup are a five-piece Hard Rock band from Farnborough, Hampshire. Serving up vintage tones with a blend of Blues, Stoner Rock, Metal, Grunge and 70’sProg to make your ears happy!!

Matt Sutton Sunday 10 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Swan Inn     map
Address:  The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL
Telephone:  01962 760470
Event:  Matt Sutton - 7pm

Sunday Sessions: ELVIS Sunday 10 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Sunday Sessions: ELVIS - 3pm - 4pm every Sunday at The Foresters

Open Mic Night Sunday 10 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Chestnut Tree     map
Address:  227 Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LL
Telephone:  01264 323886
Event:  Open Mic Night - 8pm - Open mic hosted by Paul Jude Wilson from 8pm. A great-sounding PA system will be there for you. Just take you instrument and if possible your own mic. If you have any questions send Paul a message or give him a ring on 07821 147 860.


MONDAY 11 DECEMBER 2023

Roots Night Monday 11 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night

Jazz Jam Session Monday 11 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Jazz Jam Session - 8pm - The December jam will be on Monday 11th instead of the 18th to fit in with club bookings. 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. See https://www.thewssc.co.uk/membership for details. Visit the Jazz Jam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz.


TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER 2023

Talent Tuesdays: Open Mic, Rock N Roll Bingo, Quizzes, Games and more! Tuesday 12 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  Talent Tuesdays: Open Mic, Rock N Roll Bingo, Quizzes, Games and more! - 8pm - Host: Amy from Psyche Entertainment. Variety is the spice of life. See poster for full details.

Tenors Un Limited at Christmas Tuesday 12 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Tenors Un Limited at Christmas - 7.30pm - A fantastic return to Winchester for Tenors Un Limited to perform their Christmas show. The gents will sing a selection of your Christmas favourites, O Holy Night, Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Last Christmas, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and their number 1 selling Christmas single Who Is He?

Open Mic Comedy – FREE ENTRY Tuesday 12 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Open Mic Comedy – FREE ENTRY - 7.30pm - Back by popular demand FatPanda Comedy Club is bringing the very best of the open mic circuit to the brilliant Railway inn and yet again it is absolutely FREE!

Harry Bird Tuesday 12 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Harry Bird - 7.30pm - Internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Harry Bird and friends present his new album "Mucho Picnic". After over a decade and three albums in partnership with travelling folksters the Rubber Wellies, 2023 has seen Harry Bird collaborating with a cast of old friends and new to complete his first solo record. Cut with familiar lyrical craft while still pushing his own musical boundaries, "Mucho Picnic" promises to be his most assured offering to date.


WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2023

Hampshire Medical Fund Concert Wednesday 13 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Hampshire Medical Fund Concert - 7.30pm - The Hampshire Medical Fund are delighted to be hosting their Celebration of Christmas Concert in association with JM Finn at Winchester Cathedral. This promises to be an excellent festive event, providing guests with a wonderful evening of readings, carols and beautiful music. We will be joined by some special guests and outstanding musical talent. We are thrilled to have Andrew Lloyd Webber, Clare Balding, Sol Campbell and the Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir.

Military Wives Choir Wednesday 13 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Military Wives Choir - 7pm

Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh Wednesday 13 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  March Hare     map
Address:  63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 622004
Event:  Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh - 8.30pm - The next acoustic open mic session at The March Hare in Winchester. Players of all styles and ability are welcome as are those who just want to listen.


THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 2023

A WINTER UNION Thursday 14 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  A WINTER UNION - 7.30pm - Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the 5-piece blast through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, and seasonal classics from both sides of the Atlantic.

Memorials (Feat members of Wire and Electrelane) Thursday 14 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Memorials (Feat members of Wire and Electrelane) - CANCELLED - 8pm - MEMORIALS is the new band of Verity Susman (Electrelane) and Matthew Simms (Wire, Better Corners, It Hugs Back, UUUU). As a duo these multi-instrumentalists cover plenty of ground on stage, juggling instruments in a set up resembling that of a 5-piece band. Their sound touches on the many points for which they are known, veering from melodic songwriting to psychedelic noise, free jazz freakouts, tape loops and drones, and then back again. Their debut double album – Music For Film: Tramps! & Women Against The Bomb – is out on 12 May 2023

Open Mic Night Thursday 14 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Swan Inn     map
Address:  The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL
Telephone:  01962 760470
Event:  Open Mic Night - 8pm-11pm - The monthly open mic night is always great fun and everyone is welcome to watch or have a go yourself.

Open Mic Thursday 14 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map
Address:  Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BH
Telephone:  01264 352266
Event:  Open Mic - 8pm - Open Mics are a community event, they allow you to express yourself in your own unique way. What ever the age, the instrument, the style or language- these events are a safe place. You'll meet other artists, you'll make friends with people you wouldn't normally mix with, you'll become part of a community. We look forward to seeing new faces and hearing more talent!


FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER 2023

Christmas Concert : A Festival of Choirs Friday 15 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Christmas Concert : A Festival of Choirs - 7pm - SUNG BY THE CHORAL FOUNDATION AND GUESTS

The Lost Keys Friday 15 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  The Lost Keys - 10pm - The Lost Keys on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acousticmusicwithgusto. Acoustic covers - with gusto! Covers from the 70s, 80s, 90s and into this century. Eagles, Madness, Killers, Mumford and Sons and many more.

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - DECEMBER 2023 Friday 15 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - DECEMBER 2023 - 8pm - Our regular comedy night at The Arc, Barnstormers Comedy presents a line-up of three top acts from the London comedy circuit and beyond: many of them Comedy Store regulars. As ever, MC Kevin Previous will also be on hand to oversee the proceeds. It's the perfect tonic to end the working week! Originating in East Sussex, Barnstormers Comedy has been presenting stand-up shows since 2001. In that time, the number of regular promotions has steadily increased to the point where Barnstormers are now establishing gigs nationally as well as throughout the South East.

GABRIEL MORENO Friday 15 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  GABRIEL MORENO - 8pm - Gabriel Moreno is Gibraltarian singer-songwriter, based in London. An irresistibly engaging performer, he combines a latin exuberance and passion with a rare lyrical calibre (he is also an accomplished poet, with 12 books published to date). Performing on nylon string guitar and accompanied by pianist Ned Cartwright, he creates a live experience that has been described as ”Taberna Folk” - at once both energetic and intimate, anarchic and absorbing.

Dial Plus44 Launch Night Friday 15 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Dial Plus44 Launch Night - 9pm - Newly established record label based in Southampton, DialPlus44, launch their first party in Winchester for a night of minimal tech and speed garage! This time, they take over with a Christmas theme for all of you holiday ravers and the first drop of our various-artist free-download mix tape series.

Winchester Uke Jam Friday 15 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Rugby Club     map
Address:  North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU
Telephone:  01962 867021
Event:  Winchester Uke Jam - 8pm - The Winchester Uke Jam meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Winchester Rugby Club and all are welcome, regardless of ability. You don't have to be a uke player to join in. They welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of percussion, having a sing or just want to listen then go along. Check their website for details: http://www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm or visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/winchesterukejam.

Jon Walsh Blues Dogs Friday 15 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Jon Walsh Blues Dogs - 8.30pm - The Dogs will be howlin' at The Angel playing classic Chicago and Delta Blues and some of Jon's compositions too. Featuring Brian Throup on bass, Deano Robinson on drums and Jon Walsh on guitars, slide and vocals.

Covergirlz Band Friday 15 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Covergirlz Band - 9.30pm - Covergirlz Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirlz. The Covergirlz Band are an established female fronted covers band that have been gigging mainly in Wiltshire, but now have plenty of gigs booked in Hampshire.

Redhead + Small Town Saviours acoustic set Friday 15 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Chestnut Tree     map
Address:  227 Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LL
Telephone:  01264 323886
Event:  Redhead + Small Town Saviours acoustic set


SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2023

Chamber Choir Concert: Advent and Christmas Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Chamber Choir Concert: Advent and Christmas - midday

4G Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  4G - 10pm - 4G on Facebook: https://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.

Jazz Night with CINNAMON JAZZ Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Jazz Night with CINNAMON JAZZ - 7.30pm - The Tavern's monthly jazz night, hosted by Cinnamon Jazz.

The Ogretones Christmas Special Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Ogretones Christmas Special - 7.30pm - Fresh from the swamps of Hampshire, The Ogretones are the UK’s #1 musical tribute to the Shrek soundtracks.

Christmas with Southern Voices Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hospital of St Cross Church     map
Address:  Saint Cross Back Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SD
Event:  Christmas with Southern Voices - 7.30pm - Every Christmas, Southern Voices look forward to their annual Christmas Concert in the Chapel of St Cross, Winchester. It forms the centre of the choir’s year. As always, the choir will sing carols old and new and present a wonderful package of Christmas delights including: Jamie W. Hall’s new carol O nata lux*; O magnum mysterium (Victoria); Three Carol-Anthems (Howells) and, of course, it wouldn’t be Christmas without John Rutter! (*There will be a retiring collection for #ChoirsAgainstCancer in support of MacMillan Cancer Support connected with the performance of this very special carol). Tickets are now on sale and early booking is advisable. Tickets: £18 (Concessions £1 age 21 & under). Online at https://www.southernvoices.co.uk/ or telephone 0333 666 3366 (booking fees apply). Limited availability at the door. See the website for more details https://www.southernvoices.co.uk/ including their 40th Anniversary Celebrations - kicking off in March 2024. Registered Charity 1086868.

Soulful Sessions – with Mackenzie Burke Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – with Mackenzie Burke - 7.30pm-9.30pm

Black Dog Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Halfway Inn     map
Address:  114 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2GJ
Telephone:  023 8027 5596
Event:  Black Dog - 9pm - Black Dog's website: https://www.blackdog-band.co.uk/. Black Dog on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053685171804. Classic rock covers Rock covers band formed in 2005 that play a mix of rock covers from Free, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Oasis, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, U2, AC/DC, GNR, Sabbath and many more.

King Louie Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  King Louie - 9pm - King Louie's website: https://king-louie.co.uk. King Louie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinglouieuk. Guitar-based covers band Covering such diverse and eclectic artists as T Rex, AC/DC, Republica, The Cult, Ash, Avril Lavigne and anything else to get your foot tapping and booty wiggling!

Uncle Tom's Cobbleys Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The George Inn     map
Address:  The Crossroads, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8EG
Telephone:  01264 782648
Event:  Uncle Tom's Cobbleys - 8pm - Uncle Tom's Cobbleys on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cobbleys. Pop, rock and folk covers band Uncle Tom's Cobbleys churn out toe-tapping covers of popular rock, pop, ska, folk, country and even metal tunes using just an acoustic guitar, a fiddle or a banjo and the odd kazoo! They've been known to liven up many a 'quiet night at the local' with their upbeat, rousing versions of popular classics - ancient and modern.

Stripped Down Jazz Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Welcome Stranger     map
Address:  Kimpton, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PG
Telephone:  01264 772444
Event:  Stripped Down Jazz - 8.30pm - Jon Walsh (guitar/vocals), Brian Throup (double bass) and Damian Hayes (drums) are STRIPPED DOWN JAZZ. They'll be performing an evening of swing jazz from The Great American Songbook plus some jazz instrumentals too

Christmas with the Andover Town Band Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Christmas with the Andover Town Band - 7.30pm - £10 adults, £2.50 children. Tickets available from The Lights box office.

Pete Cooper Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The ARK Bar
Address:  43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Event:  Pete Cooper - Pete Cooper back at The ARK Bar. What better way to spend your Saturday night cosied up having a drink and listening to this talented man.

The Vernon Principle Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  The Vernon Principle - 9pm - The Vernon Principle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevernonprinciple. 80s covers band The Vernon Principle cover 'guilty pleasures' 80's songs.

The Consultancy Saturday 16 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Chestnut Tree     map
Address:  227 Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LL
Telephone:  01264 323886
Event:  The Consultancy - 9pm - The Consultancy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconsultancybandhants. Live rock and blues - with a twist of jazz! A Hampshire based rock/blues/jazz band who are achieving growing acclaim with their own songs plus great mix of classic rock, indie and blues with a twist of jazz.


SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER 2023

Christmas Acoustic Special - Scott Freeman // Never the Twain // Lonely Joe Parker // Ethereal Music // Grant Sharkey // Simon Boult // Michael Duffy Sunday 17 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Christmas Acoustic Special - Scott Freeman // Never the Twain // Lonely Joe Parker // Ethereal Music // Grant Sharkey // Simon Boult // Michael Duffy - 6pm - 7 of our best local artists

Soulful Sessions – with Millie Claxton Sunday 17 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – with Millie Claxton - 8-10pm

Lisa Faye Christmas Singalong Sunday 17 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Lisa Faye Christmas Singalong - 4pm

Carols by Candlelight Sunday 17 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  All Hallows Church     map
Address:  Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS
Event:  Carols by Candlelight - 6pm

Sunday Sessions: Showponies & Friends Christmas Bash Sunday 17 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Sunday Sessions: Showponies & Friends Christmas Bash - 4pm - 4pm every Sunday at The Foresters


MONDAY 18 DECEMBER 2023

Roots Night Monday 18 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night

Andover Blues Jam Monday 18 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Station Inn     map
Address:  63 Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BY
Telephone:  01264 336585
Event:  Andover Blues Jam - 7.30pm - Andover’s monthly blues jam happens on the 3rd Monday of each month. A really friendly atmosphere where all abilities are welcome, most important is to have fun. Backline provided. For regular updates or more information visit the 'JamminTheBlues' page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/people/Jammintheblues/100064709797424/.


TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER 2023 - Winchester Gig Guide's 14th anniversary!

Winchester Cathedral Carol Services 2023 Tuesday 19 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Winchester Cathedral Carol Services 2023 - 6.30pm - Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral.

Talent Tuesdays: Open Mic, Rock N Roll Bingo, Quizzes, Games and more! Tuesday 19 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  Talent Tuesdays: Open Mic, Rock N Roll Bingo, Quizzes, Games and more! - 8pm - Host: Amy from Psyche Entertainment. Variety is the spice of life. See poster for full details.

Book Club at The Railway: Read It and Weep Tuesday 19 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Book Club at The Railway: Read It and Weep - 7pm - Join in with the book club on the third Tuesday of every month when they sink their teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!). Each month they select a contemporary novel and offer a list of discussion points to get you thinking about what you have read to kick-start the conversations. To find out about this month's chosen novel, follow the Read It and Weep Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Read-It-And-Weep-Book-Club/100090113712429/.


WEDNESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2023

Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols Wednesday 20 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols - 4pm

Festive Acoustic Dever Wednesday 20 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Festive Acoustic Dever - 7pm - The Acoustic Dever evening is on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere.


THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER 2023

Winchester Cathedral Carol Services 2023 Thursday 21 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Winchester Cathedral Carol Services 2023 - 6.30pm - Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral.


FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER 2023

WAM Crimbo Disco DJs Friday 22 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  WAM Crimbo Disco DJs - 8.30pm - Its near that time of year again. So father Christmas has allowed some of his workers to throw a party in his grotto a couple of days before Christmas. So expect Christmas hats, Mince pies, DJs, funk, Disco, Friends, Hip-Hop, Jungle, Drum and Bass and anything else that gets a party going

Tom Veck Friday 22 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Tom Veck - 8pm - Tom Veck brings charm and warmth to a show where relatable domestic ditties, stories from his peculiar past and the confessions of strangers will have you on the edge of your seat...

SANSARA Christmas Concert Friday 22 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hospital of St Cross Church     map
Address:  Saint Cross Back Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SD
Event:  SANSARA Christmas Concert - Join the choir for their annual Christmas concert in the beautiful church of St Cross, Winchester.

Soulful Sessions – with Charley Macauley Friday 22 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – with Charley Macauley - 7.30pm-9.30pm

Lunacube Friday 22 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Lunacube - 8.30pm - Lunacube's website: https://www.lunacube.co.uk. Lunacube on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunacubeband. Pop and rock covers band Lunacube are covers band consisting of experienced musicians who love nothing more than getting a crowd singing and dancing. A trip down Rock & Pop Lane is what they are all about, with lashings of solid grooves and diva sparkles!

Torn Off Strips Friday 22 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Anton Arms     map
Address:  Salisbury Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2JN
Telephone:  01264 352627
Event:  Torn Off Strips - Torn Off Strips's website: https://www.tornoffstrips.co.uk/. Torn Off Strips on Facebook: https://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!

Rorke's Drift Friday 22 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Rorke's Drift - 9pm - Rorke's Drift on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rorkesdriftband. Rock covers band Rorke's Drift are a high-energy rock covers band based in and around Swindon who pride themselves on ensuring their audience has fun, as well as delivering some huge rock tunes from the present day and going right back to the 70's.


SATURDAY 23 DECEMBER 2023

Blues Night with JON WALSH Saturday 23 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Blues Night with JON WALSH - 7.30pm - Get ready to swing to the blues at St James Tavern. 🎶🎵 Their jazz nights are already a hit, so now they bring us the amazing JON WALSH on the first Saturday evening of every month! 🎸🎙️ Whether you're in the mood for dinner and music or just want to sip on a scrumptious cocktail, don't miss out on this monthly event! Book your spot now! 🍸🍹🍴

The Ryan O’ Reilly Christmas Party + Ella Janes Saturday 23 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Ryan O’ Reilly Christmas Party + Ella Janes - 8pm - The Ryan O' Reilly Christmas Party

Sing-a-long with Harestock Primary School Choir Saturday 23 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  March Hare     map
Address:  63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 622004
Event:  Sing-a-long with Harestock Primary School Choir - 6pm - Starting at 6pm and a magical visit from Santa and his favourite elf at 7pm!

Soulful Sessions – Dan & Jade Saturday 23 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – Dan & Jade - 8pm-10pm

Time Machine Saturday 23 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  John O'Gaunt Inn     map
Address:  Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU
Telephone:  01794 388644
Event:  Time Machine - 8pm - Join in with festive celebrations on Saturday 23 December 2023. Local Romsey band "Time Machine" will get you up and dancing with covers from Kinks to Killers. Music starts at 8pm.


SUNDAY 24 DECEMBER 2023

Christmas Eve Soulful Sessions – with Charley Macauley Sunday 24 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Christmas Eve Soulful Sessions – with Charley Macauley - 2.30pm-4pm


MONDAY 25 DECEMBER 2023

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TUESDAY 26 DECEMBER 2023

Sing-along-a-Musical Tuesday 26 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Sing-along-a-Musical - 4pm


WEDNESDAY 27 DECEMBER 2023

We had no events listed on this day.

THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2023

No Liability Thursday 28 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  No Liability - 7.30pm - With influences from artists such as, Hiatus Kaiyote, Moonchild, and Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles, the band are returning to the Railway this December for the ultimate No Liability Christmas!

Open Mic Thursday 28 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map
Address:  Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BH
Telephone:  01264 352266
Event:  Open Mic - 8pm - Open Mics are a community event, they allow you to express yourself in your own unique way. What ever the age, the instrument, the style or language- these events are a safe place. You'll meet other artists, you'll make friends with people you wouldn't normally mix with, you'll become part of a community. We look forward to seeing new faces and hearing more talent!


FRIDAY 29 DECEMBER 2023

One 4 The Road Friday 29 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  One 4 The Road - 8pm - One 4 The Road's website: http://one4theroadlive.com. One 4 The Road on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/One4theRoadLive. Covers duo or trio One 4 The Road are an acoustic duo or trio that cover popular songs from the last 6 decades.

ONDA Creativ.e Vol.1 Friday 29 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  ONDA Creativ.e Vol.1 - 8.30pm - ONDA Creativ.e Vol. 1 takes place at The Railway Inn bringing sets from Hound & Ted, JUDE, Humphrey and ONDA residents. Expect electro, minimal, breaks, ukg and more.

Soulful Sessions – with Marlia Friday 29 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – with Marlia - 7.30pm-9.30pm

The ShowPonies Friday 29 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  The ShowPonies - 8.30pm


SATURDAY 30 DECEMBER 2023

Mafia Saturday 30 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Mafia - Mafia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mafiarocks/. Classic rock covers band Playing together in pubs and clubs all over Hampshire, The Mafia have been together since 1986 and they cover the likes of Queen, Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns & Roses, Def Leppard and Green Day.

Kilcannon Irish Band - RESCHEDULED DATE Saturday 30 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Kilcannon Irish Band - RESCHEDULED DATE - 8pm - Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kilcannonband. Irish band playing a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music Kilcannon Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style.

The Lowriders Saturday 30 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Clatford Arms     map
Address:  Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone:  01264 363298
Event:  The Lowriders - 8.30pm - The Lowriders

Indigo Sky Saturday 30 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Indigo Sky - Pop, soul and rock N roll band


SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER 2023

The Lost Keys Sunday 31 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  The Lost Keys - 10pm - The Lost Keys on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acousticmusicwithgusto. Acoustic covers - with gusto! Covers from the 70s, 80s, 90s and into this century. Eagles, Madness, Killers, Mumford and Sons and many more.

First Annual Rootsenanny Sunday 31 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  First Annual Rootsenanny - 7.30pm - This will be a fantastic charity fundraising party, with 6 original music acts from Roots Open Mic Night each performing back to back.

NYE - Mackenzie Burke & Band Sunday 31 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  NYE - Mackenzie Burke & Band - 6pm - £65 - a 3 course meal, arrival cocktail and toast drink. Get your dancing shoes on and welcome in the new year in the company of Mackenzie Burke & Band. Acoustic set (8.30 – 10.30) Bar. Band (10.30 -12.30) in the stables.

Live music night - Peter & Lisa Faye Sunday 31 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Live music night - Peter & Lisa Faye - Party into 2024

Whitchurch Folk Club: New Years Eve Ceilidh 2023 Sunday 31 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Whitchurch Parish Hall     map
Address:  28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ
Event:  Whitchurch Folk Club: New Years Eve Ceilidh 2023 - 8pm - Whitchurch Folk Club will hold their annual New Year's Eve Ceilidh at the Whitchurch Parish Hall. Kicking off from 8pm (doors, 7:30pm), this family-friendly event will run until the final dance just after midnight, with live music and dancing throughout most of the evening. There will be a well-stocked bar, and adults will receive a glass of bubbly at midnight included in the price. As usual, the scratch band will be made up of some very decent musicians indeed, including Jackie Oates who has agreed to join in on fiddle. Whitchurch Folk Club's website: . Whitchurch Folk Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitchurchFolkClub Folk concerts live in Whitchurch The Whitchurch Folk Club books artists performing traditional music from the UK and Ireland.

Torn Off Strips Sunday 31 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wolversdene Club     map
Address:  Love Lane, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2AA
Telephone:  01264 352227
Event:  Torn Off Strips - Torn Off Strips on Facebook: https://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!

NYE party: BLACK CAT JAM Sunday 31 December 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Poplar Farm     map
Address:  Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ
Telephone:  01264 710424
Event:  NYE party: BLACK CAT JAM - 7pm - a fabulous 3 course menu created just for NYE! Then party into the new year with live music from Black Cat Jam!

 

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WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 2024

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Venue: The Roebuck Inn
7-9pm
Open mic night held on the last Wednesday of each month at the Roebuck Inn, Stockbridge Road, Winchester (7pm-9pm). Ideal for solo performers who play acoustic guitar or piano (they have an upright). Each performer can play at least 2 songs, possibly more depending on turnout. Full PA is provided, just take yourself and your instrument!

 

 

 

 

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