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February 2026
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SUNDAY 01 FEBRUARY 2026
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Sunday 01 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Americana Revue - 7.30pm - The Americana Revue is a unique, exciting, Country Rock live music stage show celebrating many of the world's best loved U.S. artists and some of the most inspiring songs of a generation. Two hours of timeless, multi-million selling, number 1 chart hits! |
MONDAY 02 FEBRUARY 2026
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Monday 02 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Shanty Night - 8pm - Join Odds and Sodds in clapping your hands, stomping your feet, and singing songs of the sea! A night of shanties, songs and swashbuckling you're not likely to forget in a hurry. This team of piratical wannabes will lead you through sea songs both old and new. Fell free to join in with the songs you know and maybe learn a few new ones along the way. Dressing up like a pirate is encouraged! |
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Monday 02 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. |
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Monday 02 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Simon Evans is Staring at the Sun - 8pm - Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back… With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated cumulo-nimbus on the horizon, BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future, and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth. |
TUESDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2026
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Tuesday 03 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - 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. |
WEDNESDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2026
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Wednesday 04 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Così fan tutte - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Mozart's Così fan tutte – A Comedy of Love, Lies and Lessons of Life Playful deception meets its match in Mozart's sparkling comic opera Così fan tutte, reminding us that love is rarely as simple — or as certain — as we'd like to believe. Two young officers make a reckless wager. Can their fiancées remain faithful when temptation comes knocking? With a mischievous plot hatched by a worldly friend, disguises, mistaken identities, and romantic entanglements spiral into a deliciously absurd tangle. Set to some of Mozart's most radiant and intricate music and sung in English to a translation by Amanda Holden, Così fan tutte blends razor-sharp wit with moments of truth and reflection in this vibrant production that proves Mozart knew the human heart all too well. English translation by Amanda Holden with additional material by the company. |
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Wednesday 04 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Heavy Wild + For The Monks + Shugi - 7.30pm doors - heavy wild is a London-based lo-fi alt-rock project blending post-punk grit, with shoegaze atmospherics and emotionally charged songwriting to create a dark and compelling sound. |
THURSDAY 05 FEBRUARY 2026
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Thursday 05 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Festival of the Spoken Nerd - 7.30pm - Join science comedy phenomenon ‘Festival of the Spoken Nerd’ for the greatest show under the Sun – literally! |
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Thursday 05 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: Kevin Precious: The Reluctant Teacher - 7.30pm - Determined to get a “Grown Up Career” after years spent as a musician, Kevin trained as a Religious Studies Teacher, despite being an affirmed sceptic and non-believer. Whilst wrangling with disinterested kids in various Secondary Schools in Sussex during the day, Kevin increasingly pursued the business of stand-up comedy at night… inevitably something had to give. The show is a funny overview of the pitfalls and pratfalls that go with Kevin’s former profession of teaching; with a bit of pedagogical stuff (ooh-er) thrown in for good measure. |
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Thursday 05 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: National Theatre Live: Hamlet - 7pm - Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky's Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining. |
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Thursday 05 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Cinema Screening: Rear Window - 2pm - When professional photographer J.B 'Jeff' Jeffries is confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg, he becomes obsessed with watching the private dramas of his neighbours play out across the courtyard. When he suspects a salesman may have murdered his nagging wife, Jeff enlists the help of his glamorous socialite girlfriend to investigate the highly suspicious chain of events… |
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Thursday 05 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Northbrook Arms map Address: Stratton Lane, East Stratton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DU Telephone: 01962 774499 Event: Comedy night - 8.30pm - Tickets on sale. Book your table! |
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Thursday 05 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Parody of the Rings - 7.30pm - What happens when a cinema's Lord of the Rings marathon goes terribly wrong? At the local cinema, all hell breaks loose when the ushers misplace the DVDs of The Lord of the Rings trilogy – every single copy! With only the soundtracks left in hand, the team of hapless ushers must somehow improvise an entire three-film saga in front of a live audience. Get ready for an uproarious evening of comedy, chaos, and utter nonsense, as they attempt to recreate the epic tale of hobbits, elves, and orcs – without any visuals, any planning, or any clue what they're doing. Will Frodo ever make it to Mordor? Will Aragorn get crowned king? Will Gollum stop stealing the show? Will anyone even remember who’s supposed to be who?! It’s a show that’s more fun than a barrel of hobbits, and definitely more chaotic than a Gandalf speech. If you’ve ever wanted to see Gollum fight a battle with sound effects, or Gandalf desperately trying to remember what happens next, then you’re in for a hilarious treat! |
FRIDAY 06 FEBRUARY 2026
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Friday 06 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Andy Osman - 10pm - Andy Osman's website: https://andyosman.co.uk. Andy Osman on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.osman.5. Singer Andy is a professionally-trained singer with an eclectic taste spanning many generations. |
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Friday 06 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: BINGO & THE CITY - 8pm - Tracey Collins (aka Audrey Heartburn) is back with musical comedy bingo sensation Bingo & The City with Samantha Groans! It’s the hilarious Sex and The City parody bingo show you’ve been craving. Get ready for a whole lot of sass, sequins and scandal as the queen of bingo balls brings her outrageous songs, jaw dropping stories, and hilarious bingo games to The Nutshell! It’s time to kick off your stilettos, grab a bingo card, and spend a steamy evening with the all singing, all dancing, utterly fabulous Samantha Groans. Get ready to have your mind blown..It’s going to be fabulous… |
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Friday 06 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE | POLLY GONE WRONG + KATY HOOPER + DAISY FREYA - Doors 6.30pm - a curated evening of music - our monthly event brings amazing and delicious artists into our cafe space. Bar and cafe open throughout - get there early to grab a seat and be entertained. |
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Friday 06 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Drum and Bass: C-DU + Darker Tactics + Newton b2b Pizza + J Skeptic + Sondr b2b Samndon + Griser MC - doors 8pm - The rare appearance of a Drum and Bass night at The Railway! |
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Friday 06 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Women in Rock - 7.30pm - Get ready to crank up the volume and feel the power for Women in Rock, the electrifying live show dedicated entirely to the trailblazing women who shattered the ceilings and redefined rock music forever. This powerhouse production is taking audiences by storm across the UK theatre circuit and lighting up stages on cruise-liners around the globe. From P!nk to Kelly Clarkson, the raw blues of Janis Joplin, the mystical magic of Stevie Nicks, the magnetic soul of Tina Turner and the anthemic energy of HEART as well as the fearless fire of Alanis Morissette. This powerhouse production show brings decades of iconic hits to life in one unforgettable night. Featuring iconic tracks like Piece Of My Heart, Black Velvet, You Oughta Know, Left Outside Alone and many more, this is your chance to relive the anthems that defined generations and to celebrate the women who made them unforgettable. |
SATURDAY 07 FEBRUARY 2026
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Saturday 07 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Canticle of the Sun: A CONCERT BY WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL'S BOY CHORISTERS AND LAY CLERKS - 7.30pm - Hear the sounds of the Winchester Cathedral Choir as you marvel at the stunning art installation 'Helios'. The sacred space of Winchester Cathedral has echoed to music every day for over 900 years. A unique opportunity to hear beautiful music by the internationally acclaimed Winchester Cathedral Choir with themes of creation, the sun and the solar system, as you marvel at this breathtaking art installation. Invite family and friends for a spinetingling and heartwarming experience. |
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Saturday 07 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: The Bandwagon - 10pm - The Bandwagon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBandwagonUK. Covers band South coast covers band, playing hits from across 4 decades. |
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Saturday 07 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Amazing Animals - 11.30am & 2.30pm - If you love animals, then you are going to love this show. A show dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small. The only show around that you get to see your favourite animals bursting out onto the stage right before your very eyes. The original animal show with NO LIVE ANIMALS. |
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Saturday 07 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle - 8pm - It's hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out. A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn't even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group! |
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Saturday 07 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) - 8pm doors - With thirteen hit singles and three top ten albums under his belt, Mark will be back with a mix of new songs and Bluetones favourites, served up with infectious humour and affable charm. |
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Saturday 07 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Unit 12 map Address: Winnall Valley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD Event: Loud & Clear Music Night - 7pm-11pm - Free entry - Winchester's monthly underground dance music night! Resident and guest DJs playing house, breakbeat, drum and bass and jungle with host and MC Fize. Soundsystem, visuals, dancefloor, alcohol-free bar and up vibes! Just like your regular club night but no booze, no drugs, no hangover. The energy is high so come and get your buzz for free at Unit 12 Winchester from 7pm - 11pm. Free entry! No ticket needed for this sober rave. See ya there ravers! https://loudandclearparty.co.uk Instagram - The Facebook page for the event is: https://www.facebook.com/loudandclearparty Email address - chrisgodfrey79@outlook.com |
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Saturday 07 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: White Hart Hotel map Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN Telephone: 01256 892900 Event: Common Ground Duo - Common Ground Duo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommonGroundDuoUK. Acoustic duo playing covers of classic and modern hits, plus original compositions Kayleigh and James combine their music talents to form the acoustic duo Common Ground. They play a range of classic and modern hits as well as a few of their own compositions. |
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Saturday 07 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Too Much Too Young - 8pm - Please note: This is a Standing Arena Event The UK's smash hit Ska theatre experience sweeping the nation returns to Andover. Get ready for an electrifying night of music with Too Much Too Young – The Music of 2Tone & Beyond, a high-octane, two-hour theatre experience that takes audiences on an unforgettable ride through the ska sound that shaped generations. This feel-good journey explores the birth of ska in Jamaica and follows its explosive history through to the British revival in the late '70s and '80s, celebrating the groundbreaking music and the legendary artists who made it a global phenomenon. Described by the press as "The must-see show for any ska fan" and featuring a powerhouse live band, the production is a feast for the senses with stunning digital video displays, authentic instruments, clothing, vibrant set, and a dynamic cast that brings the spirit of the era to life. Prepare to be transported back in time with hits from the likes of Madness, The Specials, The Beat, Bad Manners, The Selecter, The Bodysnatchers, and more! Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering the magic of ska for the first time, this nostalgic trip to the '70s and '80s will have you dancing all night long! |
SUNDAY 08 FEBRUARY 2026
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Sunday 08 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Kings Somborne Village Hall map Address: Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP Event: Somborne Sessions: Over The Moon - 7.30pm doors - A Juno-nominated, Canadian treasure! Craig Bignell and Suzanne Levesque are naturals on a stage, both clearly delighted to be there, interspersing country/bluegrass music with their entertaining banter and stories of their lives in the tiny village of Longview, Alberta. Guaranteed to win you over! *** Please note - this show is on a SUNDAY! *** Seated Tickets £16.00 (£18.00 on day of performance) Tickets as usual at: https://www.sombornesessions.co.uk/. |
MONDAY 09 FEBRUARY 2026
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Monday 09 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Romeo and Juliet - 7pm - In the heat of Verona, two young lovers are torn between loyalty and desire, family and fate. As the deadly feud between the Montagues and Capulets rages on, Romeo and Juliet risk everything for a love that defies their world. But as passions ignite and tempers explode, their story hurtles toward its tragic and unforgettable end. |
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Monday 09 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. |
TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2026
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Tuesday 10 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Romeo and Juliet - 1.30pm & 7pm - In the heat of Verona, two young lovers are torn between loyalty and desire, family and fate. As the deadly feud between the Montagues and Capulets rages on, Romeo and Juliet risk everything for a love that defies their world. But as passions ignite and tempers explode, their story hurtles toward its tragic and unforgettable end. |
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Tuesday 10 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Fred the Cat Storytelling Club 2026 - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover with lots of new stories coming up. Once a month Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling will bring to life a favourite story or classic tale with music, movement, early years drama, and lots of imaginative fun. These interactive storytelling sessions are perfect for inquisitive minds and anyone who just loves stories. Sessions will include sensory props and a chance for all children to pretend to be the characters from their favourite stories. |
WEDNESDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2026
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Wednesday 11 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Romeo and Juliet - 1.30pm & 7pm - In the heat of Verona, two young lovers are torn between loyalty and desire, family and fate. As the deadly feud between the Montagues and Capulets rages on, Romeo and Juliet risk everything for a love that defies their world. But as passions ignite and tempers explode, their story hurtles toward its tragic and unforgettable end. |
THURSDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2026
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Thursday 12 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone: 01962 840820 Event: The Music of Bruce Springsteen – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - The Bruce Springsteen Candlelight Concert Experience 🔥 Get ready for a night that brings the spirit, sound and stories of The Boss to life like never before. Performed by the outstanding live band ‘The Sound of Springsteen’, this show is a full-scale tribute to one of rock’s greatest icons, all set against the warm glow of candlelight. |
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Thursday 12 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: COMEDY, IMPROVISED - 7.30pm - The Noise Next Door. The U.K’s premier improv comedy troupe have taken the comedy world by storm. Twelve time sell-out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most sought after comedy club headliners, The Noise Next Door leave audiences everywhere in awe of their lightning-quick wit and totally original comedic talents. They have been performing their own distinctive brand of off-the-cuff comedy together since they met at university. |
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Thursday 12 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: mapdance 2026 - 7pm - mapdance 2026 offers an enticingly varied set of exciting new works by renowned and upcoming contemporary choreographers, plus the revival of For Seasons by Yukiko Masui from 2023-24. The gratifying roster of new artists this year includes Cathy Waller, Luca SIlverstrini and Amy Morvel. mapdance, the University of Chichester's MA touring company is an established group of dynamic young dancers recruited nationally and internationally. Their diverse repertoire offers audiences a refreshing mixture of gritty dance-theatre, athletic and fast-paced choreography. |
FRIDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2026
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Friday 13 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: The Power of Love - 7.30pm - FUNDRAISING CONCERT SUNG BY THE LAY CLERKS OF WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL. |
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Friday 13 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Matt Mitchell - 10pm |
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Friday 13 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: BRAVE RIVAL - 7.30pm - Brave Rival are a rock band on a mission. No gimmicks, no frills—just raw, high-energy, riff-driven rock that demands to be heard. Since forming in 2019, the Portsmouth-based quartet—vocalist Lindsey Bonnick, guitarist Ed ‘the Shred’ Clarke, bassist Billy Dedman, and drummer Donna Peters—have built a reputation as one of the UK’s most electrifying live acts. Their debut album Life’s Machine (2022) put them on the map, catching the attention of critics, fans, and even Joe Bonamassa, who called them one of his “favourite discoveries.” |
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Friday 13 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Wickedly Ariana - 6pm - A spectacular theatre production starring and produced by Hariana, the UK's leading Ariana Grande tribute. Expect a high energy show with stunning choreography, incredible costumes, our live band and dancers plus added surprises along the way! Audience participation, singing, dancing and dressing-up all encouraged. |
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Friday 13 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Dakka Skanks + Interesting Wallpaper + The Restless Coast - 8pm doors - Dakka Skanks are a band seriously committed to bringing hard Reggae, Ska, Dub and Punk rhythms together in a fresh style. |
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Friday 13 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Scott Lavene + Florrie Ransom - 8pm doors - Scott Lavene is as English as pork pies and pasties, dunked biscuits in Yorkshire tea. Last year’s album Disneyland in Dagenham was full of Essex, East End poetry, and classic English post punk. |
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Friday 13 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Horse & Groom map Address: 2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ Telephone: 01962 734809 Event: The Vernon Principle - 9pm - The Vernon Principle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevernonprinciple. 80s covers band The Vernon Principle cover 'guilty pleasures' 80s songs. |
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Friday 13 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Comedy Club - Milton Jones - 8pm - After our first Andover Comedy Club show sold out in record time, we’re back with another massive night of stand-up, and another huge name in comedy! Headlining this unmissable show is the one and only Milton Jones – star of Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Known for his brilliantly clever one-liners, trademark wild hair, and surreal wordplay, Milton is one of the most recognisable and best-loved comedians in the UK. With a fantastic supporting line-up of top circuit comics and a packed crowd expected once again, this promises to be another unforgettable night of laughter at The Lights, Andover. Tickets are expected to sell fast, book early to avoid missing out! |
SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2026
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Saturday 14 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Sun Love: London Community Gospel Choir - 8pm - Make this Valentine's Day one to remember. Listen to the spinetingling sounds of the world-renowned London Gospel Choir as you marvel at the stunning 'Helios' art installation. |
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Saturday 14 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE LODGER + LIVE SCORE BY MINIMA - 7.30pm - London is being terrorised by a Jack the Ripper-style murderer, 'The Avenger', who targets young blonde-haired women. A mysterious new lodger arrives at the home of Mr and Mrs Bunting, whose daughter Daisy is being courted by a policeman on the case. When the lodger begins behaving strangely, he attracts suspicion, particularly when he shows an interest in Daisy... This screening of the original 1927 Alfred Hitchcock film will feature a new music score performed live by acclaimed soundscapers Minima, a Bristol based quartet who use instrumentation including cello, double bass, baritone guitar, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, autoharp, dulcimer, synthesizer, glockenspiel and drum kit to create a unique live experience. Rated PG. |
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Saturday 14 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 2pm - A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! |
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Saturday 14 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: DS:UK ... in Tribute to Dire Straits - 7.30pm - 1991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street - and was commemorated by an enormous 2 year world tour that was one of their most successful to date. In On Every Street, Mark created some classic Dire Straits songs such as Calling Elvis, The Bug and On Every Street and the expanded line up created yet another ‘sound’ that remained instantly recognisable as “Dire Straits”. Over the past few tours, , DS:UK have become THE Dire Straits tribute show for true fans of Mark Knopfler’s incredible band, earned by delivering the music with an attention to detail that few tribute bands strive for. The ON anoTHEr NIGHT show is DS:UK’s 5th tour, representing the final era of Dire Straits’ phenomenal career, and brings a genuine and unique experience that will bring fans the tracks they love from On Every Street, alongside the classic Dire Straits songs you love to hear. This will be DS:UK’s most packed and exciting set yet… are you and your friend gonna come around? |
SUNDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2026
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Sunday 15 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The United Church map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ Telephone: 01962 849559 Event: Ukranian Valentine's Concert - 6pm - You are warmly invited to a Ukrainian Valentine's Concert, featuring a beautiful blend of music and dance performed by Ukrainian artists. Adult £10, concessions £5. |
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Sunday 15 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 11am & 2pm - A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! |
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Sunday 15 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Woolf Works - 7.30pm - Cinema Screening Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf's signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf's other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf's uniquely artistic spirit. |
MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2026
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Monday 16 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Tiger Who Came to Tea - 10.30am & 1pm - A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! |
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Monday 16 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The BIG ROYAL General Knowledge Quiz - 7pm - Think you know your Anne Boleyn from your Anne Robinson? Or your T-Rex from your T-Birds? Money raised goes to supporting Play to the Crowd's artist development event programme. Maximum 6 people per team Please book all team members in one order. If you wish to add additional team members after your initial booking, please call the Box Office on 01962 840 440. |
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Monday 16 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. |
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Monday 16 February 2026 -- 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 - 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. Visit https://www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz on Facebook. |
TUESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2026
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Tuesday 17 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - 17th February – Erlend Vestby & Thea-Rose Mumford – cello duets by Piazzola, Elgar & Rachmaninoff |
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Tuesday 17 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) |
WEDNESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2026
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THURSDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2026
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Thursday 19 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Is Reconciliation Possible in a Post Christian society? - 7pm - A TALK BY PROFESSOR JAMES WALTERS |
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Thursday 19 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: PAUL MCCAFFREY: WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE - 7.30pm - A new show from one of the funniest comics working in the UK today. Modern life is annoying but was it really much better before? McCaffrey asks in this warm, charming hour of comedy. Star of Live At The Apollo, BBC Three’s Impractical Jokers and Russell Howard’s Good News. In addition to being handpicked to tour the country in support of two of the great stand ups of recent years Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges. |
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Thursday 19 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: TALES FROM THE LIGHTHOUSE - 11am & 2pm - Prepare yourself for a musical voyage full of stories, songs and the sea... Upon a distant shore, a lonely lighthouse keeper has grown fearful of the sea and its wild and stormy nature. But when a mysterious stranger appears with songs of the sea’s magic and power, the keeper is forced to confront his fears and slowly rediscover the beauty of the ocean that surrounds him. Featuring storytelling, traditional music, original songs and spellbinding puppetry, this is the perfect show for anyone captivated by myths, magic, music and folklore. Written and performed by Oliver Bishop, with original songs by David Gibb, and live music from two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Nominee Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Tales From The Lighthouse is the perfect voyage into the world of theatre, puppetry and music for children aged 5+ and their families. |
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Thursday 19 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: THE ALEX MERRITT QUARTET - 8pm - This exciting new quartet - by Bristol-based saxophonist and composer Alex Merritt - brings together four distinctive improvisers, and voices on their respective instruments, to interpret original material of Alex’s that draws inspiration from both classical composers such as Maurice Ravel, Olivier Messiaen and Henri Dutilleux as well as a host of contemporary jazz influences. |
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Thursday 19 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Curtains - 7.30pm - ENCORE Youth Theatre proudly present the musical murder mystery with a killer score from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago |
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Thursday 19 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Jason Fox- Embrace the Chaos- Warm up Show - 7.30pm - Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on earth as an elite operator, documentary maker and expedition leader. In a brand-new show for 2026, Jason will share a series of never-told-before stories, his close brushes with enemy gunmen, terrorist bomb makers and cartel leaders, while revealing his strategies for surviving — and thriving — in environments as life-threatening as the Arctic Circle and Afghan badlands. Though, as you’ll learn, nothing is as terrifying as the rogue celebrity on SAS: Who Dares Wins… |
FRIDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2026
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Friday 20 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Swarm - 10pm - Swarm's website: https://www.reverbnation.com/swarmuk. Swarm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Theswarmband. Party band. Swarm are a lively, established covers and Nirvana tribute band. They play a mix of old and new popular tracks. |
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Friday 20 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - FEBRUARY 2026 WITH ANDREW BIRD, SPRING DAY, PIERRE HOLLINS & KEVIN PRECIOUS - 7.30pm - 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. |
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Friday 20 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Curtains - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - ENCORE Youth Theatre proudly present the musical murder mystery with a killer score from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago |
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Friday 20 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Man The Lifeboats - 7.30pm doors - Man The Lifeboats began life in a Skinny Lister shanty-punk folk moshpit in 2016, and are ploughing their own full-throttle folk furrow, winning over audiences everywhere and drawing comparisons to Bellowhead, Oysterband, the Levellers, and those folk-punk heroes the Pogues. |
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Friday 20 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Horse & Groom map Address: 2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ Telephone: 01962 734809 Event: Big Red Band - 8.30pm |
SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026
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Saturday 21 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Silent Disco under the Sun - 7.30pm - Invite your friends and grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable disco in the nave of Winchester Cathedral. ADULTS ONLY 18+ |
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Saturday 21 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Bone Idol - 10pm - Bone Idol on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boneidolbandUK. Rock, pop and indie covers band. Bone Idol are an energetic and entertaining Rock, Indie and Pop covers band from Poole, Dorset. |
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Saturday 21 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Curtains - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - ENCORE Youth Theatre proudly present the musical murder mystery with a killer score from the creators of Cabaret and Chicago |
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Saturday 21 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Nirvanher (Female Fronted Nirvana Tribute) + Redhead - 8pm doors - Nirvanher is an female fronted tribute band based in and around London that injects fresh and powerful energy into Nirvana's legendary music. |
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Saturday 21 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: March Hare map Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: 4Bar - 8.30pm - 4Bar's website: https://4barband.wixsite.com/4bar. 4Bar on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4bar.music. Pop, rock and indie covers band 4Bar are a pop, rock and indie covers band playing in and around south Hampshire. |
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2026
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Sunday 22 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress - 7.30pm - As seen on Mock the Week, BT Sport and ITV, "Master of one-liners" Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions. |
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Sunday 22 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Beach Bønes + Adders + Throwing Distance - 7.30pm doors - BEACH BØNES are a 4 piece west-coast inspired punk band born out of a need to get back on stage post covid. |
MONDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2026
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Monday 23 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. |
TUESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2026
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WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2026
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Wednesday 25 February 2026 -- 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 - 7.30pm - 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. |
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Wednesday 25 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: March Hare map Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh - 8pm - Hosted by the talented Jon Walsh, it’s your chance to grab the mic, showcase your skills, or just sit back and enjoy a night of great live music and atmosphere. 🎵✨ Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just fancy giving it a go, everyone’s welcome! |
THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2026
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Thursday 26 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Spitfire Girls - 1.30pm & 7.30pm - Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope. Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war. |
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Thursday 26 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: Ruth Theodore - USA preview show - 8pm - Distinguished british artist and ‘original folk voice’ Ruth Theodore has been steadily releasing critically acclaimed studio albums for over a decade. About to embark on another USA tour, this time playing theatres across the pacific north west, with the legendary Dar Williams, Ruth is performing THIS ONE OFF SHOW in the UK to warm up before she gets on the road. |
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Thursday 26 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Having The Track Comedy - Doors 7.30pm - Having The Track is back with another stellar line up for your February blues, grab yourself an advance ticket and prepare to be entertained! |
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Thursday 26 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Music Club present Daniele Piroddi - 7.30pm - Born in Sardinia, Italy, Daniele Piroddi is a classical guitarist whose interpretation of the repertoire seamlessly blends tradition with innovation. Daniele honed his craft under the guidance of Maestro Andrea Dieci, completing his Master’s Degree at Modena’s Conservatory with the highest honours - 110 cum Laude and Special Mention. Further studies at the School of Early Music in Venice and Giulio Regondi’s Academy in Milan shaped his artistic focus, grounding him in the rich heritage of classical and early music traditions. |
FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2026
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Friday 27 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Spitfire Girls - 7.30pm - Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope. Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war. |
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Friday 27 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Let's Dance - Live Jazz & Club DJs with special live guest: Kevin Davy Band - 7.30pm doors - Let’s Dance- live Jazz & soulful dance Music Club DJs. Jazz Musician of the year Nominee : Kevin Davy brings his band for innovative and groove based jazz. Kevin currently tours with the legendary Cymande and has also toured with Lamb and Finley Quaye. Support from local bands B Natural and University of Winchester Jazz Band. DJs include St.John de Zilva (blue note/ fabric) Ryan Lane (Espiritu) & Matt Sanger from Voice FM. |
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Friday 27 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: Ruth Theodore - USA preview show - 8pm - Distinguished british artist and ‘original folk voice’ Ruth Theodore has been steadily releasing critically acclaimed studio albums for over a decade. About to embark on another USA tour, this time playing theatres across the pacific north west, with the legendary Dar Williams, Ruth is performing THIS ONE OFF SHOW in the UK to warm up before she gets on the road. |
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Friday 27 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Auto Barn map Address: Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NS Event: Blue Water Giants - 7.30pm - The Blue Water Giants are roaring into The Filling Station, Winchester Auto Barn's brand-new venue, and this is the show we’ll be talking about for years! Riding high above a sea of imitators, The Blue Water Giants are the real deal: a powerhouse super-band made up of the very musicians who originally helped shape the sound of classic rock and AOR across decades. Their repertoire isn’t nostalgia — it’s legacy, performed by the artists who lived it, breathed it, and made it legendary. Commanding the helm is Josh Phillips, famed organist of Procol Harum. Holding the groove is Status Quo’s John “Rhino” Edwards, with guitar firepower from Freddie Edwards and Neil Taylor—the latter known for his iconic work with Tears for Fears and Robbie Williams. Add the relentless drive of drummer Mark Brzezicki , and you’ve got a line-up built for pure, electrifying performance. |
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Friday 27 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Alresford Cricketers map Address: Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9LW Telephone: 01962 671570 Event: Archie Mac - He’s just too good to miss, it’s that simple 🤣 If you know, you KNOW! 🎵 From pop, to rock, to theatre … he’s absolutely brilliant. Let’s give him the crowd that he deserves |
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Friday 27 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Whitchurch Parish Hall map Address: 28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ Event: Whitchurch Folk Club: Sam Baxter & Merle Harbron plus Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood - 7.30pm - Sam Baxter and Merle Harbron are an Anglo/Scottish duo creating dynamic, full-bodied arrangements of contemporary and traditional music. Using fiddle, drones and voice, the pair build vibrant musical landscapes, weaving together melodic lines inspired and improvised from traditional songs and dance music. Helen Gentile & Lewis Wood (Threepenny Bit and Granny’s Attic respectively), perform an evocative set of tunes from the balfolk canon on clarinet and fiddle. The duo combines the talent of two musicians who are firmly embedded into the folk music community in England. Their material comprises traditional, contemporary and original European folk dance music, with loose, ever-evolving arrangements creating space for improvisation and showcasing the interplay between the instruments. |
SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2026
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Thunderslug - 10pm - Thunderslug's website: https://www.thunderslug.co.uk/. Rock covers band Covers band specialising in high-octane rock covers and their super-charged take on pop classics. |
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Our Atlantic Roots - 7.30pm - Newquay based indie-folk duo ‘Our Atlantic Roots’ are fast becoming one of the most popular artists in the South West, here's your chance to see them at Winchester Cathedral under the Helios art installation. |
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: LUCY PORTER: LET YOURSELF GO - 7.30pm - Festival favourite Lucy returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle aged woman, they’re probably not). It’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself. |
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: PETER & THE WOLF - WINCHESTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - 11am & 1pm - Enjoy Prokofiev’s much-loved musical tale for all the family, brought vividly to life by the Winchester Chamber Orchestra. Conducted by Kevin Withell and narrated by acclaimed storyteller James McConnachie, this concert is the perfect introduction to orchestral music for young listeners. |
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Spitfire Girls - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope. Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war. |
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Who's Next + King's Road - 8pm doors - Who's Next are the premier live tribute to The Who. They capture a magical point in time when many believed that The Who were the greatest pop and rock group on Earth. |
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: St Paul's Church map Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB Event: Cello and Piano Recital with Erlend Vestby and Tom Jesty - 7pm - Local professional musicians Erlend Vestby and Tom Jesty invite you to an evening of beautiful music for cello and piano. Visit https://erlendvestby.no/ and https://www.tomjestymusic.com/. Tickets: £15 on the door or through Ticketsource via the ticket link below. |
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: March Hare map Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: The Audio Pirates - 8.30pm - Live music with the Audio Pirates. |
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Worthies Club map Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: The Mafia - 8pm - The 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. |
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Saturday 28 February 2026 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: White Hart Hotel map Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN Telephone: 01256 892900 Event: RELLiX - 8.30pm - Covers band |
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Spotlight
TOMORROW, Sunday 08 March 2026
International Women's Day Local Talent Showcase
Venue: Theatre Royal
2pm
Join us for a special afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and the voices of women today. We are collaborating with University of Winchester students, alongside young people from our Playmakers Youth Theatre, to create powerful spoken word pieces inspired by strong women of our time. In the lead-up to the event, participants will take part in a workshop with a local Spoken Word artist, sparking ideas and shaping original performances. These new works will be shared at the showcase alongside other local spoken word artists, accompanied by live, improvised soundscapes provided by University of Winchester Music Students.
