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April 2026


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WEDNESDAY 01 APRIL 2026

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 – There's No Bloke Without Fire Wednesday 01 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 – There's No Bloke Without Fire - 8pm - Basic Bloke 2 – is Geoff's first tour under a Labour government, so he's got plenty to get off his chest! Geoff's also taking advantage of the rediscovered tolerance towards jokes being jokes to tell you what he really thinks. How much he judges people. Bad parents, people who eat too much, anyone who wears a dressing gown beyond 9am… it's fair to say the gloves are off.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Play in 3 Days: Grimm Tales (ages 13 – 18) Wednesday 01 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre  •  Workshop(s)
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Play in 3 Days: Grimm Tales (ages 13 – 18) - 10am-4pm - performance 4pm - Enter the world of Grimm Tales, retold by Philip Pullman and adapted for the stage by Philip Wilson. Over three exciting days, you'll work with theatre practitioners to stage, rehearse, and perform your version of these dark and enchanting scripts. Working with one of the following: Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, The Three Snake Leaves, Hans-my-Hedgehog and Juniper Tree. This fast-paced, immersive experience will give you the chance to step into creating characters, develop new performance skills, and collaborate with other young creatives. The project will culminate in a showcase performance for family and friends. No prior acting experience is needed — just enthusiasm, imagination, and a willingness to dive into the extraordinary world of the Brothers Grimm. Places are strictly limited, so book early to secure your spot!
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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THURSDAY 02 APRIL 2026

Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles Thursday 02 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy  •  Magic
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles - 7.30pm - With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician. Join him for an evening of Tricks & Giggles, as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this brand-new show.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Comedy night Thursday 02 April 2026
Venue:  The Northbrook Arms     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Stratton Lane, East Stratton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DU
Telephone:  01962 774499
Event:  Comedy night - 8.30pm - Tickets on sale. Book your table!
Venue's website:  northbrookarms.com
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenorthbrookarms
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FRIDAY 03 APRIL 2026 - Good Friday

ACOUSTIC CAFE | JACK AND BAS + WESLEY BENNET + JAMES HOOK Friday 03 April 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  ACOUSTIC CAFE | JACK AND BAS + WESLEY BENNET + JAMES HOOK - 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.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Nick Parker and The False Alarms Friday 03 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Nick Parker and The False Alarms - 7.30pm - A rare chance to see Nick Parker and the False Alarms on tour in the UK!
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Bitter Blues Friday 03 April 2026
Venue:  Clatford Arms     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone:  01264 392138
Event:  Bitter Blues - Blues covers band A good-time blues band with a rock leaning playing mainly fast-paced boogie blues and blues/rock. With covers by artists such as Gary Moore, ZZ Top, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Free, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, The Black Crowes and more including a few odd-balls to keep your feet tapping!
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718


SATURDAY 04 APRIL 2026

Thunderslug Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue:  O'Neill's     map Categories   Live music
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Thunderslug - 10pm - Thunderslug's website: www.thunderslug.co.uk. Rock covers band Covers band specialising in high-octane rock covers and their super-charged take on pop classics.
Venue's website:  oneills-winchester.designmynight.com
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/oneillswinch

Hestia + Jot Sloppy + The Parlours + Oswald Slain Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Hestia + Jot Sloppy + The Parlours + Oswald Slain - 7.30pm doors - Previously known locally as Vinyl, the band returns to their hometown under the new name Hestia!
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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SUNDAY 05 APRIL 2026 - Easter Day

We have no events in Winchester to display for this day. If you know something we can list, please let us know.

MONDAY 06 APRIL 2026 - Easter Monday

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 06 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Open mic
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.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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TUESDAY 07 APRIL 2026

Cat in the Hat Tuesday 07 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Cat in the Hat - 2pm & 4.30pm - From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party. Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. The Cat in the Hat  is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Poetry Platform Tuesday 07 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Open mic  •  Poetry
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 www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2026

Cat in the Hat Wednesday 08 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Cat in the Hat - 11am & 2pm - From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party. Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. The Cat in the Hat  is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Alice in Wonderland - a Pantomime from Hot Rock Productions Wednesday 08 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Pantomime
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Alice in Wonderland - a Pantomime from Hot Rock Productions - 2pm - Panto time? Oh Yes It Is! Hot Rock Productions is excited to be bringing to stage our fun-filled family pantomime Alice in Wonderland, featuring stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and bucket loads of laughter. Join Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole and finds herself in the most peculiar place she’s ever seen! She’ll need to have her wits about her as the evil, but hilarious, Queen of Hearts is after the secret recipe to create the best Jam Tarts for her tea party! Alice will need all the help she can get from her Wonderland friends including the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit to stop the evil Queen of Harts from stealing the Jam Tart recipe!
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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THURSDAY 09 APRIL 2026

RAY BRADSHAW: CODA Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  RAY BRADSHAW: CODA - 7.30pm - Ray Bradshaw is an international multi-award winning comedian who has performed shows all over the world. He is about to embark on his fourth uk tour with his brand new show CODA. ‍ Ray is a regular feature on UK television and can be heard on national radio weekly. He has previously supported John Bishop on his arena tour as well as numerous tours with Frankie Boyle.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Fun for Little Ones Live: A Tribute to Ms Rachel Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Fun for Little Ones Live: A Tribute to Ms Rachel - midday - Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their grownups!
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Matt Forde: Defying Calamity Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Matt Forde: Defying Calamity - 7.30pm - In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Ahsoka + Evil Villains & The MEDZ Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Ahsoka + Evil Villains & The MEDZ - 7.30pm doors - Ahsoka are a Brighton Metalcore band, jumping into 2026 fresh after the release of their well received EP ‘From Beneath You’. “It’s dark, it’s riffy, and it’s got all the groove of a subterranean cosmic horror learning to dance” - GhoulBus
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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FRIDAY 10 APRIL 2026

Prince – The Candlelight Concert Friday 10 April 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Prince – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - Immerse yourself in a night of dazzling music, glowing candlelight and pure purple magic. This is more than just a concert – it’s a heartfelt celebration of one of the greatest musical icons of all time. Surrounded by a warm, flickering glow, you’ll be swept into Prince’s world of unforgettable melodies, irresistible grooves and electrifying stage presence.
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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Dinosaurs Live! Friday 10 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Dinosaurs Live! - 1.30pm & 4.30pm - For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world- renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other. We'll go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage! Not only that, but we’ll also find out more about fossils, time scales and how our planet has changed over hundreds of millions of years. So get ready for a roaring experience like no other as Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live comes to a town near you.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Roving Crows Friday 10 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roving Crows - 7.30pm doors - Roving Crows are an Irish Folk Rock band who deliver the goods with unbounded amounts of riotous energy and banter.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows Friday 10 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Comedy  •  Special interest  •  Talk
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows - 7.30pm - Join award-winning writer and comedian Marc Burrows for a multi-media stand up celebration of one of British music’s most iconic and enduring movements, marking 30 years since the iconic Blur vs. Oasis chart war. Music journalist Marc (Guardian, The Quietus, Big Issue) dives into the stories, rivalries, OTT personalities as well as some of the finest music the UK has ever produced.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2026

Day-time Disco for Grown Ups Saturday 11 April 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Disco
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Day-time Disco for Grown Ups - 3pm - The legendary Discos for Grown ups returns to the Guildhall’s Bapsy Hall, Winchester and this time its a DAY PARTY! The legendary Discos for Grown ups disco party is coming back to Winchester Guildhalls Bapsy Hall… and this time it’s a DAY-TIME disco from 3pm to 6.30pm
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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JO IN THE WATER: THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR RIVERS, LAKES AND SEAS Saturday 11 April 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Film  •  Talk
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  JO IN THE WATER: THE FIGHT TO SAVE OUR RIVERS, LAKES AND SEAS - 7.30pm - This film follows a passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Exmouth-based Jo Bateman, as she takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our waters from devastating sewage pollution. As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them? Jo in the Water is a feature-length documentary made by award-winning filmmakers with a strong track record of bringing powerful stories to our cinema screens. It is not just about water pollution; it is about connection—to nature, to our own sense of place, and to our responsibility for the world around us.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Joni Mitchell's Blue: An Evening In Laurel Canyon Saturday 11 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Joni Mitchell's Blue: An Evening In Laurel Canyon - 7.30pm - Overlooking the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles' Sunset Strip, Laurel Canyon hosted a community of musicians through the 1960's and 70's forming a hive of creativity in the age of hippies and flower power. Amongst Laurel Canyon’s residents were the likes of Neil Young, James Taylor, Carole King, Eagles, The Doors and Joni Mitchell… In the first half of this concert you will hear a live 6-piece band perform music from the artists listed above as well as many other Laurel Canyon residents during this time. In the second half, the band will perform in its entirety Joni Mitchell's 1971 album Blue. A songwriting masterclass, Blue includes some of Joni's finest work including Little Green, River, A Case of You and California.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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The Total Stone Roses + Oaysis Saturday 11 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Total Stone Roses + Oaysis - Doors 8pm - The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage! If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums and many more then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems performed live by the UK’s finest tribute!
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Legends of Motown 2026 Saturday 11 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Legends of Motown 2026 - 7.30pm - Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the show pays tribute to the legendary artists that appeared on the Motown label at that time.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 12 APRIL 2026

Sounds of the 60s Sunday 12 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Sounds of the 60s - 7.30pm - Experience the sixties show that's wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford - with the spectacular Sounds of the 60s. The Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the '60s beats that everybody loves - with legendary music by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Searchers, The Small Faces, The Who, The Drifters, The Isley Brothers, The Four Seasons, Elvis and 60 something songs from your favourite 60s artists.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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MONDAY 13 APRIL 2026

The BIG ROYAL General Knowledge Quiz Monday 13 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Quiz
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.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Roots Open Mic Night Monday 13 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Open mic
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.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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TUESDAY 14 APRIL 2026

Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress Tuesday 14 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy
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.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2026

Pam Ayres: Doggedly Onward Wednesday 15 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy  •  Poetry  •  Talk
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Pam Ayres: Doggedly Onward - 7.30pm - Pam Ayres has spent a lifetime providing hilarious insights into the delights and tribulations of everyday life. She has now gathered her poetry into her latest book, Doggedly Onward – A Life in Poems, 1970s–2020s, tracing the course of her life. Recent TV appearances include two series of The Cotswolds for Channel 5, This Morning, Alan Titchmarsh, Countdown and Would I Lie To You?
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2026

The Wall of Floyd: Greatest Hits 2026 Tour Thursday 16 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The Wall of Floyd: Greatest Hits 2026 Tour - 7.30pm - Experience the music of Pink Floyd as it was meant to be heard. The Wall of Floyd is a long established and authentic Pink Floyd Tribute Show based in Portsmouth on the south coast of the UK. The band puts the most important thing first: the iconic music that has sold hundreds of millions of records and a night with the Wall of Floyd will always feature a mix of unforgettable classics mixed with a few deeper cuts.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Ben de la Cour Thursday 16 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Ben de la Cour - 8pm doors - A natural storyteller, Ben de la Cour’s visceral songwriting grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Weaving evocative stories of desperate characters with his signature “Americanoir” sound, de la Cour shines a glaring light on the human condition.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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The Haar Thursday 16 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Haar - 8pm doors - The Haar combines the staggering musicianship of Molly Donnery (vocals), Adam Summerhayes (fiddle), Murray Grainger (accordion) and Cormac Byrne (bodhrán).
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Neil Sands Presents: Remember When Thursday 16 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Neil Sands Presents: Remember When - 2pm - Neil Sands Presents: Remember When – 20th Anniversary Special! From The Masters of Matinee Nostalgia Step back in time with Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast as they celebrate an incredible 20 record-breaking years of the nation’s favourite afternoon nostalgia shows with their hit show "Remember When". Relive the Golden Days of the 1940s, '50s, '60s & '70s in a heart-warming trip down Memory Lane, packed with over 60 of the greatest songs ever written. From the wartime singalongs of Vera Lynn to the swinging hits of the Beatles, Dusty, Elvis, and even ABBA – it's the music that shaped generations
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2026

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - APRIL 2026 Friday 17 April 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - APRIL 2026 - 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.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer Friday 17 April 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Live music  •  Orchestra
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer - 7.30pm - Experience a breathtaking celebration of John Williams, Hans Zimmer and the greatest film scores ever written, brought to life by a chamber orchestra. Step into a world where cinematic music history is brought to life. This year, The Great British Film Orchestra proudly embarks on a spectacular UK-wide tour, presenting The Music of John Williams vs Hans Zimmer – an orchestral duel between two titans whose scores have defined generations of storytelling.
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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A Squash and a Squeeze Friday 17 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Family  •  For Children
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  A Squash and a Squeeze - 3.30pm - Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage for the first time!
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Jack Skipper: Skint Friday 17 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Jack Skipper: Skint - 8pm - Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper delivers his debut, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, stand-up hour with a show about how he went from a tradesman with no qualifications to a full-time comedian (with no qualifications) – offering insights into the endeavours of a working-class father struggling to navigate his way through life.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Sound of the Sirens Friday 17 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Sound of the Sirens - 8pm doors - Sound of the Sirens are a singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, Devon comprising of Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Solve Along A Murder She Wrote Friday 17 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Variety
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Solve Along A Murder She Wrote - 8pm - Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Andover with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “A Fashionable Way to Die”. Jessica Fletcher visits a designer friend in Paris – but soon there’s a murder that only she (or you!) can solve! Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns following riotous presentations of “Broadway Malady” and “Sing a Song of Murder”. Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show Time Out rated one of 2021 & 2019’s 50 Great Nights Out in London that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK, Ireland, the USA and Australia, as well as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023-2025, Adelaide Fringe 2025 and the Murder, She Wrote Festival 2025 (California).
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026

Holst's The Planets featuring the Star Wars suite Saturday 18 April 2026
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music  •  Orchestra
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  Holst's The Planets featuring the Star Wars suite - 7.30pm - A symphonic spectacular - The Fulltone Orchestra launches you into an unforgettable musical universe with Holst’s The Planets and The Star Wars Suite at Winchester Cathedral.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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A Squash and a Squeeze Saturday 18 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Family  •  For Children
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  A Squash and a Squeeze - 10.30am & 1.30pm - Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage for the first time!
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Seann Walsh: This is Torture Saturday 18 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Seann Walsh: This is Torture - 8pm - After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK's dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don't miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country. This year, he's decided to name the show after the thing he says the most in life - THIS IS TORTURE
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Bleed Again + Parting With Origin + Averted Saturday 18 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Bleed Again + Parting With Origin + Averted - 7.30pm doors - With a history of playing legendary stages such as a headline set at both Download’s takeover and 6K FEST in Belgium, Brighton based Bleed Again are quickly taking the metalcore scene by storm.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Bon Giovi 2026 Saturday 18 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Bon Giovi 2026 - 8pm - BON GIOVI are the World’s Premier look-alike and sound alike Tribute to the New Jersey rockers ‪Bon Jovi Formed in December of 1998, with over 25 years UK and International touring experience as a band and nearly 5 times that combined from individual members, this act is without compromise one of the best Tribute acts on the circuit today playing over 100+ shows each year.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2026

A Squash and a Squeeze Sunday 19 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Family  •  For Children
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  A Squash and a Squeeze - 10.30am & 1.30pm - Based on the original book A Squash and a Squeeze written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler Step into the magical world of A Squash and a Squeeze live on stage for the first time!
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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MONDAY 20 APRIL 2026

Hurn Court Opera: La traviata Monday 20 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Opera  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Hurn Court Opera: La traviata - 7pm - A tragic opera which follows the story of Violetta, a high-class courtesan in Paris, and her passionate love affair with Alfredo, a young nobleman. The opera deals with human emotions such as love, envy, jealousy, loyalty, and hatred. Violetta sacrifices everything for love. This tragic tale continues to resonate with audiences, showcasing the timeless conflict between personal desire and societal expectations. An exceptional cast of emerging opera stars and the Hurn Court Opera orchestra brings this tragedy enthrallingly to life. Orchestra conducted by Lynton Atkinson, Directed by Joy Robinson. Fully staged and sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Roots Open Mic Night Monday 20 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Open mic
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.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Jazz Jam Session Monday 20 April 2026
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Categories   Live music  •  Music jam
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 www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz on Facebook.
Venue notes: Unless otherwise indicated, admission is free for club members. For guests there is a small admission charge and they will need to be signed-in by a member or bar staff.
Venue's website:  thewssc.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/theworthiessportsandsocial


TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2026

A Midsummer Night's Dream Tuesday 21 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  A Midsummer Night's Dream - 7pm - A whimsical tale of love, mischief, and magic! Enter a world where love is unpredictable, fairies rule the night, and chaos reigns supreme. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a spellbinding comedy that whisks audiences into an enchanted forest where mistaken identities, mischievous magic, and outrageous humour collide.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Read It and Weep book club Tuesday 21 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Books  •  Special interest
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!)
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2026

A Midsummer Night's Dream Wednesday 22 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  A Midsummer Night's Dream - 1pm & 7pm - A whimsical tale of love, mischief, and magic! Enter a world where love is unpredictable, fairies rule the night, and chaos reigns supreme. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a spellbinding comedy that whisks audiences into an enchanted forest where mistaken identities, mischievous magic, and outrageous humour collide.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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The Fureys Farewell Tour Wednesday 22 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  The Fureys Farewell Tour - 7.30pm - Legends of Irish music & song, The FUREYS renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc take to our stage for the final time as part of their FAREWELL TOUR.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2026

Dr John Cooper Clarke + Special Guest Thursday 23 April 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Poetry
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Dr John Cooper Clarke + Special Guest - 7.30pm - His sense of humor resounds throughout his career, and his latest live show is a mix of classic verse, new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat. Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic poetry of the modern era, including the world’s most popular wedding poem “I Wanna Be Yours” ( recently celebrating over a billion streams in its incarnation as a hit record by the Arctic Monkeys) to sharing his life story through his 120k selling memoir of the same name and the recent release of his new best-selling poetry collection “WHAT” which is full of John’s much-loved sardonic wit and hilarious ponderings on modern life.
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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ELO Again Thursday 23 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  ELO Again - 7.30pm - ELO Again are back with their stunning BACK to the BLUE Tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. ELO Again really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with amazing sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. They perform all the big hits – Mr Blue Sky, Livin' Thing, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Shine A Little Love, Confusion, Last Train to London, Roll Over Beethoven, Wild West Hero, Don't Bring Me Down, The Diary of Horace Wimp, Telephone Line, Turn to Stone plus many more.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Andover Music Club (AGM) with Duncan Honeybourne 2025 Thursday 23 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Andover Music Club (AGM) with Duncan Honeybourne 2025 - 7.30pm - Duncan Honeybourne enjoys a diverse profile as a pianist and in music education. Commended for his “gripping performances” (The Times), “glittering performances” (International Piano) and “great technical facility and unfailing imagination” (Musical Opinion), Duncan is best known for his interpretations of 20th and 21st century British piano music. He has family connections with Andover, where his father and grandparents lived in the 1940s and 50s, and he gave recitals for the Andover Music Club in 2010 and 2013.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2026

Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates Friday 24 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Boyband in the Buff: Starring Gareth Gates - 7.30pm - Get ready to scream like it's 1999! Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers. With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole lot of skin, the boys belt out the biggest hits of the '90s and '00s – from Backstreet Boys to NSYNC, Blue to Take That – in a show that's as nostalgic as it is naughty. It's a celebration of pop, passion, and pecs, where the clothes come off and the heat turns up. This is the ultimate night out for anyone who's ever swooned over a boyband. Warning: Contains tight harmonies and tighter pants. (At least, for the first few numbers.)
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Oaysis Friday 24 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Oaysis - 8pm doors - OAYSIS perform tunes such as Supersonic, Don't Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall and more with absolute accuracy. This is the closet thing to seeing OASIS live, check their videos. They'll bring the spirit of Knebworth to you!
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Tractor Friday 24 April 2026
Venue:  Clatford Arms     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone:  01264 392138
Event:  Tractor - Tractor on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TractorLiveCoversBand. Covers band Tractor are a Hampshire based band playing an eclectic mix of covers for all ages
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718

Murder: Staged Friday 24 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Special interest
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Murder: Staged - 7.30pm - Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder - are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test to find out! Serial killer and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather introduces MURDER:STAGED - a true crime talk that takes a deep dive into the embedded lies at crime scenes. The 'CSI effect' has created a new type of killer – you will investigate the six types of stagers: The Planner, The Creator, The Cleaner, The Concealer, The Fabricator and The Inflictor. Featuring forensics, criminology, dark psychology and reconstructed real-life crime scene walk-throughs. An unmissable evening for any true crime fan.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026

Dr Louise Newson: Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones Saturday 25 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Talk
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Dr Louise Newson: Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones - 8pm - Following on from her hugely successful 2024 theatre tour, renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson is back in 2026 with Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones, an unmissable new show challenging everything you’ve been told about hormones.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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The Royal Opera cinema screening: The Magic Flute Saturday 25 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Film  •  Opera
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The Royal Opera cinema screening: The Magic Flute - 1.30pm - Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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The Timeless Songs of Barbra Streisand Saturday 25 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  The Timeless Songs of Barbra Streisand - 7.30pm - Top vocalist Sue Caroline presents The Timeless Songs of Barbra Streisand, featuring a fantastic live band, creating a stunning and captivating showcase of one of the most iconic singers of our time.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2026

The Remarkable Ben Hart Sunday 26 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Family  •  Magic  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The Remarkable Ben Hart - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Following sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show – his most astonishing and impossible yet. An entirely unique voice in magic, Ben Hart brings together enthralling storytelling, sharp wit and indisputable charm, to create magic shows that are unforgettable, funny, dark and profoundly baffling.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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MONDAY 27 APRIL 2026

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TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2026

National Theatre Live: The Audience Tuesday 28 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Film  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  National Theatre Live: The Audience - 7pm - Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Cinema Screening: West Side Story Tuesday 28 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Film
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Cinema Screening: West Side Story - 2pm - A triumph on every level, this electrifying musical sets the ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950's New York!
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2026

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THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2026

Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 Thursday 30 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Film  •  Talk
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 - 7pm - Live Speaker and Adventure Films Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection. Experience the best of the world's stunning landscapes through a curated selection of Kendal Mountain festival award-winning short adventure films. But it's not just about exploration, storytelling is at the heart of this event. Alongside these powerful films, adventure speakers and local community groups will take the stage to share their own personal stories, offering a deeper connection to the people behind the adventures. Whether you're an avid explorer or simply someone who cherishes the power of storytelling and the beauty of nature, the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 promises to leave you inspired and moved by the shared human spirit of adventure.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Alistair McGowan: 3-in-1 Thursday 30 April 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Comedy  •  Poetry
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Alistair McGowan: 3-in-1 - 7.30pm - Alistair McGowan brings you the comedy and impressions for which he is known and loved, reads from his newly-published poetry collection (‘Masterly’, Simon Cowell) and plays short piano favourites by Chopin, Grieg, Elgar, Satie, Bill Evans and others.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2026

Roots Open Mic Night

Roots Open Mic Night

Venue: The Railway
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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