Winchester Gig Guide
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April 2026
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WEDNESDAY 01 APRIL 2026
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Wednesday 01 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map 
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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Wednesday 01 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
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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THURSDAY 02 APRIL 2026
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Thursday 02 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
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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FRIDAY 03 APRIL 2026 - Good Friday
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Friday 03 April 2026
Venue: The Arc map
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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Friday 03 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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Friday 03 April 2026
Venue: Clatford Arms map
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
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Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue: O'Neill's map
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 |
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Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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
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MONDAY 06 APRIL 2026 - Easter Monday
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Monday 06 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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
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Tuesday 07 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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
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THURSDAY 09 APRIL 2026
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Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue: The Arc map
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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Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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
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Friday 10 April 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map
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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Friday 10 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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SATURDAY 11 APRIL 2026
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Saturday 11 April 2026
Venue: The Arc map
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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Saturday 11 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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SUNDAY 12 APRIL 2026
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MONDAY 13 APRIL 2026
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Monday 13 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
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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Monday 13 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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
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Tuesday 14 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
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
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THURSDAY 16 APRIL 2026
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Thursday 16 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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Thursday 16 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2026
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Friday 17 April 2026
Venue: The Arc map
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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Friday 17 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026
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Saturday 18 April 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
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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Saturday 18 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2026
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MONDAY 20 APRIL 2026
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Monday 20 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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Monday 20 April 2026
Venue: The Worthies Club map
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
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Tuesday 21 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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
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THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2026
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Thursday 23 April 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map
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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FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2026
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Friday 24 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
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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Friday 24 April 2026
Venue: Clatford Arms map
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 |
SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026
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SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2026
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MONDAY 27 APRIL 2026
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TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2026
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WEDNESDAY 29 APRIL 2026
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THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2026
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SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 2026
The Searchers and The Hollies Experience
Venue: Theatre Royal
7.30pm
The Searchers and Hollies Experience… The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting era when millions of records were sold.