Winchester Gig Guide
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May 2022
SUNDAY 01 MAY 2022
Sunday 01 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE MAGNIFICENTLY MAGICAL MUSICAL TIME MACHINE - 11.15am - An interactive journey through time visiting fascinating music from Mozart to Klezmer for all the family. Part of Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2022 |
MONDAY 02 MAY 2022
Monday 02 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: Lunchtime Recital Series - 1.15pm-1.50pm - A Lunchtime Recital Series of emerging talent will take place at the Cathedral, in the North Transept, from 1.15pm - 1.50pm. With performances from pupils and former pupils from Barton Peveril, Bedales, Peter Symonds, St Swithun's & Winchester College, and other local musicians. Monday 2nd May, St Paul's Girls' School Choir Choral music by Rutter, Caccini and featuring a world premiere of Bernard Hughes' Gloria |
Monday 02 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME |
Monday 02 May 2022 -- 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 - Playing mainly real book tunes, swing and latin. play or just listen! Meet every month on the 1st Monday. Setup from 7.30pm, playing from 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz/. NOTE: because the venue is a members club, those who have not joined will need to sign in as guests and pay £1 for the evening. Those planning to jam regularly may find it worthwhile to join as members. See http://www.thewssc.co.uk/membership/ for details. |
TUESDAY 03 MAY 2022
Tuesday 03 May 2022 -- 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 spoken word event returns to entertain and entrall you with language, whimsy, wit and wonder. Either turn up on the night or email ripper.live.events@gmail.com or message Stephen Ripper Mizen on Facebook if you are going to attend. It's fun, wordy and free. Visit Poetry Platform on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935/ |
WEDNESDAY 04 MAY 2022
Wednesday 04 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Jerry Leger - 8pm - "Great songs, great voice...right in my wheelhouse of music." -Tommy Stinson (The Replacements, Bash & Pop) |
Wednesday 04 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Wonston Arms map Address: Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone: 07467 676760 Event: Acoustic Dever - 7pm - One of our longest standing community events is back with a bang. Slight change to the schedule as it's now the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere. |
THURSDAY 05 MAY 2022
We had no events listed on this day.
FRIDAY 06 MAY 2022
Friday 06 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE: JACK GRACE + TAYA MINCHINGTON + TEHARLI RIVER - a relaxing evening in The Arc Café showcasing acoustic music from multiple local up and coming artists. |
Friday 06 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Rob Clamp - Rob Clamp on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robclampmusic. Singer songwriter Rob is a singer/songwriter from the South coast of England, who has spent most of his adult life travelling and playing in a variety of countries. He has had much success performing on the local music scene around; Southampton, Winchester and London. |
Friday 06 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Ben Poole - 8pm - 'Time Has Come' was not only the title of Ben Poole's last studio album - but also the consensus of the press, punters and star players who have caught this British gunslinger on his rise from hot-tip |
SATURDAY 07 MAY 2022
Saturday 07 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: Comedy - SEAN MCLOUGHLIN: SO BE IT - 8pm - International micro-star Sean McLoughlin is back on the road with a scintillating new stand-up show. The world may be a strange and scary place but there's no need for the bastards to get you down. Come sit in a dark room and listen to some jokes told by "an impassioned and uniquely brilliant talent" (The List)! Widely acclaimed for his hilarious and incisive stand-up, Sean has recently supported Ricky Gervais in arenas across the globe having previously opened for Bill Burr at the Royal Albert Hall. He has made multiple TV appearances, been nominated for a Chortle Award and released two extremely successful U.S. comedy albums. |
Saturday 07 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: COMEDY @ THE NUTSHELL - 8pm - This evening is set to be a corker of a night, hosted by award-winning comedian Paul McCaffrey. Book quick to avoid disappointment! |
Saturday 07 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: James & The Giant Beat |
Saturday 07 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Worthies Club map Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: Play for Ukraine: Five Shades of Grey + Flaxen Hill - 7pm - Enjoy an evening packed with fantastic live music whilst raising funds for the Disaster Emergency Committee - Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (www.dec.org.uk). |
Saturday 07 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Rising Sun Address: 27 Spring Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1SB Telephone: 01962 715076 Event: Eddie George - 8.30pm - Singer and guitarist |
SUNDAY 08 MAY 2022
Sunday 08 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: SON OF TOWN HALL - 7.30pm doors - Meet Son of Town Hall, the unusual union of Ben Parker of London, England, and David Berkeley of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Parker, a highly sought-after London-based songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist, and Berkeley, a celebrated singer/songwriter/ author create a world that transcends time and space, complete with Victorian-era outfits, meditations about the sea and songs that beg you to sing along. The show is three-parts concert, one-part theater. It will leave you transformed, with your heart full of laughter and tears, drunk on adventure and the tragic beauty of the human condition. |
Sunday 08 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: John O'Gaunt Inn map Address: Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU Telephone: 01794 388644 Event: Jazz In The Hut: Thames Valley Jazz - 12.30pm - Free entry - Traditional New Orleans-style jazz. The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays trad jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Watch TVJQ perform "Basin St Blues", recorded at the John O'Gaunt Inn, Horsebridge, Hampshire on 6 October 2019: https://youtu.be/PSybZwzYxcw. |
MONDAY 09 MAY 2022
Monday 09 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME |
TUESDAY 10 MAY 2022
We had no events listed on this day.
WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 2022
Wednesday 11 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: Me and My Girl - 7.30pm - With a host of hilarious characters, witty one-liners and toe-tapping, uplifting songs including the famous Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His Hat On and Leaning On A Lamp Post, Me and My Girl is a sublime and sunny treat for all fans of musical comedy! |
Wednesday 11 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Grace Petrie - 7.30pm - Protest singer Grace Petrie has an army of loyal fans across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes. She's toured to arenas with Frank Turner, has supported comedian Hannah Gadsby, toured with comedy phenomenon The Guilty Feminist, has done a prestigious live session on the BBC Radio 2 Jo Whiley Show and reached the top 40 in the UK album charts in autumn 2021 with her new album 'Connectivity'. Festival appearances have included The Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival in Australia and Vancouver Folk Festival in Canada among many more. |
Wednesday 11 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: March Hare map Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 622004 Event: Open Mic Night - 8.30pm - Acoustic open mic night 8pm start |
THURSDAY 12 MAY 2022
Thursday 12 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: Me and My Girl - 7.30pm - With a host of hilarious characters, witty one-liners and toe-tapping, uplifting songs including the famous Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His Hat On and Leaning On A Lamp Post, Me and My Girl is a sublime and sunny treat for all fans of musical comedy! |
Thursday 12 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Swan Inn map Address: The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL Telephone: 01962 760470 Event: Open Mic Night - 8pm - Everyone welcome from 8pm-11pm. Food will be served up until 8pm so go along early if you want to eat. Basket meals at £6.50 run alongside the main menu. |
FRIDAY 13 MAY 2022
Friday 13 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: IAGO BANET - 7.30pm - Iago Banet was born in Galicia in the north-west of Spain. At the age of seventeen, he found a classical guitar at home and began to play. He has since performed in multiple bands, recording and touring across Spain and the UK, showcasing his immense talent via styles including gypsy jazz, blues rock, country, Dixieland Swing, Tex-Mex, pop and folk. |
Friday 13 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Greg Barnes |
Friday 13 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: Me and My Girl - 7.30pm - With a host of hilarious characters, witty one-liners and toe-tapping, uplifting songs including the famous Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His Hat On and Leaning On A Lamp Post, Me and My Girl is a sublime and sunny treat for all fans of musical comedy! |
Friday 13 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Ramonas - 7.30pm - Originally conceived back in 2004 with multiple different line-ups, The Ramonas have evolved into a fully-fledged, razor sharp live band in their own right! Touring, Touring is never boring and these girls are guaranteed to play high energy, full throttle one hour shows that'll leave you buzzing for more of that 1976 spirit. These four lovable cretins rarely even stop for a quick sip of water and a hello.... It's 1234 and they're onto the next hit, and the great thing is that they do it all in their own unique way.... wherever they play, from the UK to Europe to the USA! |
Friday 13 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: THE OFTEN HERD - 7.30pm - Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band 2018” at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festival in France. |
SATURDAY 14 MAY 2022
Saturday 14 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: AN EVENING OF VINTAGE SWING With Bad Cat - 8pm - Sassy, sexy, swing with a hint of Gauloises and Guerlain from Cat Tarrant and the band - expect American songbook classics (and not-so-classics...), chansons and cabaret songs. |
Saturday 14 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Holy Trinity Church Address: Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DG Event: An Evening with Aynsley Lister - 7.30pm - Award-winning blues-rock aficionado Aynsley Lister is back! Although most commonly known for his band performances as a four-piece, these solo performances offer a rare chance to see Lister up close and personal in a stripped down, intimate set-up. His unmistakeable voice, easy wit and warm rapport have endeared him to all ages from five to ninety-five. During his handful of solo shows this year, he will be bringing a brand-new set, showcasing some of his best songs accompanied with some classic covers as you've never heard them before. Expect an evening of finely crafted songs performed with a passion and conviction that will have you hooked from the very first chord. http://www.aynsleylister.co.uk/ |
Saturday 14 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Chris Ricketts |
Saturday 14 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: Me and My Girl - 7.30pm - With a host of hilarious characters, witty one-liners and toe-tapping, uplifting songs including the famous Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His Hat On and Leaning On A Lamp Post, Me and My Girl is a sublime and sunny treat for all fans of musical comedy! |
Saturday 14 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: Me and My Girl - 2.30pm - With a host of hilarious characters, witty one-liners and toe-tapping, uplifting songs including the famous Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His Hat On and Leaning On A Lamp Post, Me and My Girl is a sublime and sunny treat for all fans of musical comedy! |
Saturday 14 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Epoch House Party - 8pm - Back again for more. If you know you know. More info to follow... |
Saturday 14 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: All Hallows Church map Address: Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS Event: Whitchurch Folk Club: Belshazzar's Feast - 7.30pm - Acclaimed musicians Paul Sartin (oboe, violin, swanee whistle and vocals) and Paul Hutchinson (accordion) are notorious for their superlative ability, wit, rapport and depth of experience, creating a concert to remember. Together they have entertained audiences across the UK, Australia and beyond with their eclectic and eccentric mix of tunes, songs and humour that sends audiences home with a smile. |
SUNDAY 15 MAY 2022
Sunday 15 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Comedy: Dom Joly's Holiday Snaps - 7.30pm - Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotting and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From North Korea though the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, he's visited some of the most unusual places on the planet. Joly famously attended school with Osama Bin Laden and armed with a trusty Powerpoint, fans can expect his holiday snaps to provide comedy and a sense of danger. |
Sunday 15 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Alresford Watercress Festival Address: Main Stage, Broad Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AR Event: Alresford Watercress Festival Main Stage: Alresford Ukulele Jam + Sun Hill Juniors Song and Dance + Sussex Jazz Kings + Pete Harris Quartet + TUTO Marcondes & BrazUKas - 10am (main stage from 10.30am) - For full details and timings, visit the On The Day page of the www.watercressfestival.org website. |
MONDAY 16 MAY 2022
Monday 16 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME |
TUESDAY 17 MAY 2022
Tuesday 17 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: Lunchtime Recital Series - 1.15pm-1.50pm - A Lunchtime Recital Series of emerging talent will take place at the Cathedral, in the North Transept, from 1.15pm - 1.50pm. With performances from pupils and former pupils from Barton Peveril, Bedales, Peter Symonds, St Swithun's & Winchester College, and other local musicians. Tuesday 17th May - Eleanor Holmes violin Nick Salwey piano |
WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 2022
Wednesday 18 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Hunting Hearts + Artemis + Fuzzpills + The Order of The Hour - 7.30pm - Hunting Hearts are a genrequeer alt-rock band from Southampton, FFO Muse, My Chemical Romance, Enter Shikari, AFI and Queen. |
Wednesday 18 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Wonston Arms map Address: Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone: 07467 676760 Event: Acoustic Dever - 7pm - One of our longest standing community events is back with a bang. Slight change to the schedule as it's now the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere. |
THURSDAY 19 MAY 2022
Thursday 19 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Kind of Blue LIVE - A tribute to Miles Davis - 8pm - Platform 1. The Railway, 3 St Paul's Hill, Winchester SO22 5AE 19th May 2022 Doors at 8:00pm Tickets £12 advance |
FRIDAY 20 MAY 2022
Friday 20 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Flaxen Hill - 8pm - Flaxen Hill's website: https://flaxenhill.wordpress.com. Flaxen Hill on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FlaxenHill01. Indie, rock, folk and Americana blended in a unique style Flaxen Hill are a Winchester band that blend acoustic guitars, mandolin, violin, viola, lap steel, bass and drums into a unique style. |
Friday 20 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Steve Lowis - Steve Lowis's website: https://www.stevelowis.com. Steve Lowis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevelowismusic. Folk/pop singer songwriter Steve is a folk/pop singer songwriter who lives in Southampton. Steve's latest album Chapters was released in the form of a beautifully designed photo and lyric book, which has the CD album and download code included. It has received a great response since it's release, as it was selected to be included in the National Library's audio vault and has regular airplay on Bulgarian, local and national radio. Steve is currently working on his new Ep Second Hand Books which will complete this collection of works. |
Friday 20 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Charlotte Carpenter - 7.30pm - Charlotte Carpenter is the perfect embodiment of independence, acclaimed by Total Guitar, Best Fit, Clash, NME, Consequence of Sound alongside BBC Introducing, 2 and 6 Music. With a growing number of releases under her wing alongside heavy touring with the likes of Marika Hackman, Liz Lawrence, Eliza Shaddad and Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, Charlotte has brought herself to the forefront of alternative singer/songwriters. Charlotte has appeared at Boardmasters, Moseley Folk, Dot To Dot, Belladrum, Barn On The Farm as well as festivals and tours across Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, Belgium and Germany. |
SATURDAY 21 MAY 2022
Saturday 21 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Comedy - John Shuttleworth's Back - 7.30pm - John Shuttleworth's Back... is giving him trouble. Years of strenuous DIY, not to mention playing his organ whilst perched upon a multipack of Diet Sprite with no lumbar support, has taken its toll. But - ever the trouper - John returns to regale audiences with an evening of his classic songs (plus new ones and hilarious 'back' stories), pausing only to reapply his deep heat rub! |
Saturday 21 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: AGS CONNOLLY & SARAH JANE SCOUTEN - Doors 7.30pm - Ags Connolly is a traditional country artist from England, considered to be one of the best country singer-songwriters ever to emerge from the UK. Four-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, Sarah Jane Scouten's music delivers a signature mix of vintage folk and country music, with modern sounds and subjects. |
Saturday 21 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Vambo - CANCELLED - 8pm - THEIR MATERIAL IS ORGANIC, DYNAMIC AND OVERFLOWING WITH RAWNESS AND POWER REFLECTING THE OUTSTANDING MUSICALITY WITHIN THE BAND |
Saturday 21 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Kings Somborne Village Hall map Address: Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP Event: Somborne Sessions: MEGSON - 7.30pm - Nominated 4 times in the Radio 2 Folk awards, and double winners of the Spiral Earth awards, the Teesside folk duo Megson draw heavily on their heritage to create a truly unique brand of music, featuring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars. |
Saturday 21 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Swan Inn map Address: The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL Telephone: 01962 760470 Event: Live music with Paul Jude Wilson - 8pm - Paul Jude Wilson Live At The Swan Saturday 21 May Playing music from Foo Fighters, Prince, Beatles, Eagles, Van Morrison, U2 and lots more. https://www.facebook.com/pauljudewilson |
SUNDAY 22 MAY 2022
Sunday 22 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Steeleye Span: 50th Anniversary Tour - RE-SCHEDULED DATE - 8pm - 1970 would prove to be a vintage year for music and the start of an era that would change the world. For Steeleye Span - formed the year before - it would mark a major milestone. The band released their debut album Hark The Village Wait, a record that would not only launch one of the most enduring stories in the folk world and beyond but also come to influence further generations of artists. Five decades on and the band's 50th anniversary tour will be a celebration of the key tracks from that famous album as well as favourites and gems from their long and famous career. |
MONDAY 23 MAY 2022
Monday 23 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME |
TUESDAY 24 MAY 2022
Tuesday 24 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: Lunchtime Recital Series - 1.15pm-1.50pm - A Lunchtime Recital Series of emerging talent will take place at the Cathedral, in the North Transept, from 1.15pm - 1.50pm. With performances from pupils and former pupils from Barton Peveril, Bedales, Peter Symonds, St Swithun's & Winchester College, and other local musicians. Tuesday 24th May - Laura Dickson piano Works by Bach, Mozart & Chopin |
Tuesday 24 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Kris Drever & Rachel Baiman - 8pm - On the heels of their respective new solo albums, Scottish folk star Kris Drever (LAU), and Nashville-based Americana artist Rachel Baiman present a joint tour of the UK and Scotland |
WEDNESDAY 25 MAY 2022
Wednesday 25 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Patrick Kielty: Borderline - 7.30pm - Bittersweet, poignant and laugh out loud funny, Borderline is a comedic love letter to the future of our islands from this award-winning comedian's personal past. |
Wednesday 25 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Rugby Club map Address: North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU Telephone: 01962 867021 Event: Winchester Uke Jam - 8pm - The Winchester Uke Jam meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Winchester Rugby Club and all are welcome, regardless of ability. You don't have to be a uke player to join in. They welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of percussion, having a sing or just want to listen then go along. Check their website for details: http://www.winchesterukejam.co.uk. |
THURSDAY 26 MAY 2022
Thursday 26 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Simon Amstell: Spirit Hole - 7.30pm - With his first stand up tour since the release of internationally acclaimed feature film - Benjamin and Netflix Special Set Free, Simon Amstell brings Spirit Hole to Winchester. Due to high demand additional dates have been added for 2022 for this critically lauded show. Spirit Hole is a blissful, spiritual, sensational exploration of love, sex, shame, mushrooms and more. If you yearn for a night of unprecedented joy and laughter book now and avoid regret. |
Thursday 26 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Hannah Rose Platt + Kate Stapley - 8pm - Hannah Rose Platt and Kate Stapley are rising stars in the UK and international music scene, joining forces to create an intimate double headliner show at The Railway Inn. You won't want to miss this! |
FRIDAY 27 MAY 2022
Friday 27 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Punk Battle Of The Bands - 6.30pm - Weekend Offender Records pesent "Punk Battle Of The Bands" at The iconic Railway Inn, Winchester on the 27th May 2022 5 Acts will battle it out to see who will get the opportunity to release their music on VInyl with the label. Featuring - Antics - Flying Alexanders - Weird Unkles - Bitter Self Exploitment - One Dead Thief £6 a ticket |
Friday 27 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Halfway Inn map Address: 114 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2GJ Telephone: 023 8027 5596 Event: Black Dog - 9pm - Black Dog's website: http://www.blackdog-band.co.uk/. Classic rock covers Rock covers band formed in 2005 that play a mix of rock covers from Free, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Oasis, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, U2, AC/DC, GNR, Sabbath and many more. Visit their website at www.blackdog-band.co.uk. |
SATURDAY 28 MAY 2022
Saturday 28 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Ben Poore Project |
Saturday 28 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin - 8pm - Europe's most authentic and exciting Led Zeppelin tribute band |
Saturday 28 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: St Michael's Church map Address: St Michael's Passage, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9PF Event: Winchester Music Club: Come & Sing May 2022 - 10.30am-5pm - Winchester Music Club invites you to join them for a choral workshop followed by a run through performance exploring choruses from Handel's oratorio Israel in Egypt. Filled with frogs, locusts, hailstones and rivers of blood, Israel in Egypt is one of Handel's most dramatic oratorios. It presents one of the most powerful musical dramas of any oratorio ever written. The single and double choruses enumerate all the manner of horrific events visited upon the Egyptians for having held the Jews in bondage, and are a joy to sing! Tickets £20 singers (under 21 £5), audience £5. Visit www.winchestermusicclub.org.uk. |
Saturday 28 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Rugby Club map Address: North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU Telephone: 01962 867021 Event: Haywards Guitar Shop Farewell Gig - 7pm - Five bands, beer, and a great crowd to say Farewell and thanks for being there for over twenty years. Cheerio Haywards Guitar Shop |
SUNDAY 29 MAY 2022
Sunday 29 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Bishop On The Bridge Address: 1 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX Telephone: 01962 855111 Event: Issy Somers + Open Mic Night - 4pm - Issy Somers will be playing from 4pm-6pm. Then Open Mic from 6pm-8pm. If you want to take part in the open mic get in touch with Amelia on 07949 624690 to get signed up! |
MONDAY 30 MAY 2022
Monday 30 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - WINCHESTER'S LONGEST RUNNING OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY MONDAY FROM 8.30PM IN THE ATTIC FREE ENTRY FOR ALL ALL STYLES AND INFLUENCES WELCOME |
TUESDAY 31 MAY 2022
Tuesday 31 May 2022 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: Lunchtime Recital Series - 1.15pm-1.50pm - A Lunchtime Recital Series of emerging talent will take place at the Cathedral, in the North Transept, from 1.15pm - 1.50pm. With performances from pupils and former pupils from Barton Peveril, Bedales, Peter Symonds, St Swithun's & Winchester College, and other local musicians. Tuesday 31st May - Naoe Foley piano Chopin Mazurkas op. 56 & Bach arr. Busoni - Chaconne |
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