Winchester Gig Guide

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May 2026

FRIDAY 01 MAY 2026

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: St Lawrence Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: 18-19 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Late Night Concert - 9pm-10pm - Alice Neary, Karelia String Quartet Britten Cello Suite No 3, Op. 87 (22’) Grieg String Quartet in G minor, Op. 27 (34’) Tickets: £19 (Unreserved seating). Visit www.winchesterchambermusic.com.
Venue's website: threesaints.org.uk/st-lawrence
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/threesaintswinchester

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: Middle Brook Centre map

Books
Address: Middle Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DQ
Telephone: 01962 840800
Event: Winchester Books Festival: Martin Clunes - 7pm - Winchester is a city steeped in literary history and famously the resting place of one of the UK’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. The festival is a vibrant celebration of books, authors and the power of words. Each April, the festival brings together an extraordinary line up of authors for a weekend filled with inspiration, imagination and lively discussion. From captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to enchanting children’s stories, there is something for everyone. Visit winchesterbooksfestival.com/events for full details and tickets.
Venue's website: middlebrookcentre.org

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE | ANNA MUIR + JACK GRACE + CONNOR CLEMENTS - 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

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: Projects map

Live music • Music jam
Address: 6 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BQ
Telephone: 01962 850794
Event: Jam Night - 7.30pm - Improvised live music jamming session. Food, wine, beer and good times. Playing a wide variety of styles. Soak up the music, dance or join in the jam. Take your instruments or borrow theirs. 1st Friday of every month.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/projectswinch

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Music festival
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Winchester Go LD Funky Lunch - 12.30pm-1pm - Pop into The Arc to hear Lumas Winds at this popular outreach event with our partner charity. Tickets: free. Visit www.winchesterchambermusic.com.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Steeleye Span - 7.30pm - Together for fifty seven years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. Now they return with Conflict, their first full studio album in over five years.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live DJs
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Rave Night - 8pm doors - DJQ alongside Gex, KIMARA and Scribb1y will be taking you on a journey through House, Garage, Dubstep and Techno, accompanied by MZ on the mic.
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

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Schools Performance - 11am-midday - Hear children from The Westgate Lower School perform the songs they have written during the Festival workshops with leader Neil Valentine, accompanied by Festival musicians. Tickets: free. Visit www.winchesterchambermusic.com.

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Opening Concert - 5pm-7pm - Lucy Gould, David Adams, Katharine Dain, Lumas Winds, Hélène Clément, Alice Neary, Kate Gould, Jâms Coleman Nadia Boulanger Three Pieces for cellos and piano (8′) Mozart Quintet for piano and winds in Eb, K.452 (30′) Nadia Boulanger Soir d’hiver for soprano and piano (4′) Dvořák Piano Quintet in A, Op. 81 (40’) Tickets: £23 (£19 in side aisles) Visit www.winchesterchambermusic.com

Friday 01 May 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: The Mumford & Sons Story - 7.30pm - The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the epic rise of the foot-stomping folk-rock giants who took the world by storm. Four powerhouse musicians, decked out in waistcoats, skinny jeans, and some glorious beards, deliver a folk-rock celebration of Mumford & Sons’ unmistakable sound and unstoppable journey to global fame.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SATURDAY 02 MAY 2026

Saturday 02 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto and Grieg Piano CONCERTO BY CANDLELIGHT - 7.30pm - Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Winchester Cathedral.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Saturday 02 May 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music • Music festival
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Family Concert – Music and the Weather - 11.30am-12.30pm - Presenter Robert Plane with Festival musicians Grab your tickets for a fun-packed concert featuring music inspired by the weather, with audience participation. Book early as this concert sells out quickly! Age 4+ recommended but all are welcome. Tickets: £5 (Free for Under 3s) Visit www.winchesterchambermusic.com
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 02 May 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music • Music festival
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Masterclass - 1.45pm-2.45pm - Hélène Clément shares her expertise with the Karelia Quartet on Ravel’s celebrated String Quartet. Tickets: £5 (Unreserved seating). Visit www.winchesterchambermusic.com
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 02 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Music festival
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Festival Gala Concert - 7.30pm - Katharine Dain, Festival String Orchestra with Lumas Winds directed by David Adams Mozart Overture to the opera The Marriage of Figaro K.492 (4’) Mozart Ruhe Sanft aria from the opera Zaide K.344 (7’) George Walker Lyric for strings (6’) Archie John Branches of Joy for wind quintet WORLD PREMIERE (14’) Handel Da Tempeste aria from opera Giulio Cesare (3’) Schubert Octet in F, D.803 (60’) Tickets: £30 / £23 / £19 (ticket prices include £2 theatre restoration levy). Visit www.winchesterchambermusic.com
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 02 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Everyone Says Hi - Doors 7.30pm - Everyone Says Hi sees former Kaiser Chiefs drummer and songwriter Nick Hodgson adopt the role of frontman, and brings together musicians Pete Denton on bass, Glenn Moule on drums, keyboard player Ben Gordon (ex-members of The Kooks, The Howling Bells, The Dead 60s respectively), alongside Oli Swan
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

Saturday 02 May 2026
Venue: March Hare map

Live music
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone: 01962 582149
Event: Precinct 13 - 8.30pm
Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Saturday 02 May 2026
Venue: Clatford Arms map

Live music
Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone: 01264 392138
Event: EZTiger
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718

SUNDAY 03 MAY 2026

Sunday 03 May 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map

Music festival • Talk
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Pre-Concert Talk Britten V Tippett - 2.45pm-3.15pm - James Lea explores Michael Tippett’s Quartet No 2 and compares two of the great British composers of the early 20th Century. Tickets: Free Visit www.winchesterchambermusic.com
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Sunday 03 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Choose George: Celebrating George Michael - 7.30pm - With the production now in its third year, Choose George: Celebrating George Michael continues to amaze fans throughout the UK and Europe. The show features early Wham! hits right through to George Michael’s later songs, all performed perfectly by the incomparable Steve Mitchell.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 03 May 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Afternoon Concert - 3.30pm-5.15pm - Katharine Dain, David Adams, Lucy Gould, Jonathan Stone, Kate Gould, Karelia Quartet, Jâms Coleman Brahms The Rain Violin Sonata in G, Op. 78 (25’) Tippett String Quartet No 2 (22’) Britten On This Island Op. 11 (poems by W H Auden) (13’) Ravel String Quartet in F (30’) Tickets: £23 (£19 in side aisles). www.winchesterchambermusic.com

Sunday 03 May 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Young Musicians Platform - 7pm-7.45pm - Concert for local, talented, young musicians. Programme will include a movement from Schumann’s Piano Quintet and other much-loved chamber and sonata works. Tickets: Free www.winchesterchambermusic.com

Sunday 03 May 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Evening Concert – Theatre Night - 8pm-9pm - Katharine Dain, Lumas Winds, Jâms Coleman, Lucy Gould, David Adams, Jonathan Stone, Alice Neary A more relaxed programme featuring music from Hollywood composers, the stage and the American songbook. Bernstein Overture to Candide arr. for wind quintet (12’) Korngold Four Shakespeare Songs, Op. 31 (10’) Zemlinsky Humoreske (Rondo) for wind quintet (5’) Korngold Marietta’s Lied from Die Tote Stadt, arr. for soprano, piano and strings (6’) Luciano Berio Opus Number Zoo (with theatricals!) (7’) Selection of arrangements from the American Songbook including songs by Gershwin, Bernstein and Porter (12’) Tickets: £23 (£19 in side aisles) www.winchesterchambermusic.com

MONDAY 04 MAY 2026 - Early May Bank Holiday

Monday 04 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Organ Festival 2026 - Roger Judd, Organ adviser to the Diocese of Hereford - 4.30pm - Roger Judd’s musical journey has taken him from chorister at Winchester Cathedral, through an organ scholarship at Pembroke College, Cambridge, to the organ lofts at Ely Cathedral, St Michael’s College Tenbury Wells, and latterly St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, from which he retired in 2008 after 23 years. In recognition of that work, Roger was honoured by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with Membership of the Royal Victorian Order. In 2015 St Michael’s honoured him with the title of Organist Emeritus, of which he is very proud.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Monday 04 May 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

Monday 04 May 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Festival Finale - 3.30pm-5pm - Jonathan Stone, Lucy Gould, Hélène Clément, Kate Gould, Alice Neary, Benjamin Russell, Jâms Coleman Britten Three Divertimenti for string quartet (10’) Brahms Two Songs for soprano, viola and piano, Op. 91 (12’) Beethoven Serioso Quartet in F, Op. 95 (22’) Dvořák Bass Quintet in G, Op. 77 (35’) Tickets: £23 (£19 in side aisles). Visit www.winchesterchambermusic.com

Monday 04 May 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2026 - Coffee Concert - 11am-midday - Coffee served from 10.30am Jonathan Stone, Lucy Gould, Hélène Clément, Kate Gould, Benjamin Russell, Jâms Coleman Rebecca Clarke Midsummer Moon (6’) Rossini La Tempesta String Sonata No 6 (13’) Britten Elegy for solo viola (11’) Mozart Dissonance Quartet in C, K.465 (30’) Tickets: £19 (£16 in side aisles) www.winchesterchambermusic.com

TUESDAY 05 MAY 2026

Tuesday 05 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. A Lunchtime Concert Series will take place at the Cathedral, in the Lady Chapel, from 1.15pm – 1.50pm most Tuesdays. Entry included with a valid annual pass. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Tuesday 05 May 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

WEDNESDAY 06 MAY 2026

Wednesday 06 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Greazy Alice - Doors 7.30pm - Alice, Alice, who the hell is Greazy Alice? Good question. Greazy Alice is a character from Terry Allen’s seminal 1975 song cycle Juarez, a working girl haunting a cantina on the Mexican border “Well I’m sitting in a border palace, suckin’ on Dos Equis beer, suckin’ with Greazy Alice” – “Border Palace” by Terry Allen. When New Orleans musician Alex Pianovich was searching for a moniker under which to present new material written as an artist’s rendering of that Big Easy bar band sound. Upon hearing Juarez he knew he had a name. The current incarnation of the band took shape in November 2024, when Pianovich began to cut demos with an airtight rhythm section consisting of longtime friend Will Repholz on bass and frequent studio collaborator Lee Garcia on drums. Pianovich built on this foundation with swirling guitars and twinkling honky tonk keys. With the final addition of harmony vocals from local singer-songwriter Jo Morris there was magic on the tape. ♫♪♪
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

Wednesday 06 May 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Comedy
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Pierre Novellie - You Sit There, I'll Stand Here - 7.30pm - It's time for Pierre to do stand-up! It's time for you to watch! Why not just embrace that, for God's sake? All earthly glories fade! Co-host of the Frank Skinner, Budpod and Button Boys podcasts and as seen and heard on World's Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), The Mash Report (BBC2), Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), The Now Show and The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4).
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

THURSDAY 07 MAY 2026

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FRIDAY 08 MAY 2026

Friday 08 May 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Books
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: Winchester Books Festival: Claire Fuller - 6.30pm - Winchester is a city steeped in literary history and famously the resting place of one of the UK’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. The festival is a vibrant celebration of books, authors and the power of words. Each April, the festival brings together an extraordinary line up of authors for a weekend filled with inspiration, imagination and lively discussion. From captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to enchanting children’s stories, there is something for everyone. Visit winchesterbooksfestival.com/events for full details and tickets.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 08 May 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map

Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: NEARLY LEAR - What if the great and tragic story of King Lear were told through the eyes of his closest companion? In this dynamic one-woman tour-de-force, Susanna Hamnett plays the Fool (and every other character) to tell a story that – with an exuberant blend of tragedy and humour – honours Shakespeare’s language while taking a bit of poetic licence. By turns poignant, mischievous, tragic, and hilarious, Nearly Lear is a very personal journey into the heart of Shakespeare’s play. This award-winning and internationally acclaimed ‘mighty theatrical force’ has enthralled audiences from Toronto to Aberdeen, and from Broadway and the Kennedy Center to the Sydney Opera House. It is the winner of the prestigious IPAY Victor Award for Outstanding Production, was named a 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Outstanding Production, and in 2024 won the Best Show Award at the Riverside Studios London Bitesize Festival.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Friday 08 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Workshop(s)
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Ukulele Improvers - midday-1.30pm - Ukes for All host a series of intermediate ukulele classes. There’s no complicated theory or having to practice scales and things like that. Simply learn by playing songs in a friendly and relaxed environment and having a lot of fun. The ukulele is easy to learn, you don’t need any prior musical knowledge and it will make you smile!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 08 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Taylor More Swiftly - Doors 7.30pm - TMS are a covers band made up of members of the UK and US Ska/Punk Scene & Friends, who play sped-up versions of the songs of Taylor Swift. Known for their bringing together of two worlds, TMS bridge the gap between the Pop and the Pop Punk scenes with energy and friendship bracelets galore!
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

Friday 08 May 2026
Venue: Clatford Arms map

Live music
Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone: 01264 392138
Event: Sonic Echo - Sonic Echo on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SonicEchoGroup. Acoustic trio An acoustic trio specialising in everything from old school classics up to modern singalongs.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718

Friday 08 May 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Variety
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: The Dazzling Diamonds - Comedy Drag Show - 7.30pm - Fresh off the stage in London’s West End, The Dazzling Diamonds proudly present their smash-hit comedy variety drag show. This isn’t just any show – these “ladies” deliver a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud spectacle like no other. Featuring a cast of three internationally acclaimed performers, the show is a dazzling mix of outrageous comedy, sensational live vocals and jaw-dropping dance routines. Expect iconic hits from Tina Turner, Adele, Lady Gaga, Elton John, and many more – though not quite like you’ve seen them before!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SATURDAY 09 MAY 2026

Saturday 09 May 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: DERVISH - Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan. Regarded by many as the most distinctive voice and finest front-woman in Irish traditional music today - the instrumental line-up of fiddle, flute, bouzouki, mandola, bodhran and accordion draw from seemingly limitless depths of talent, finesse, subtlety and fiery energy. Exceptional musicianship, breath-taking vocals, vibrant sets of tunes and instantly compelling songs all come together to make Dervish as complete a band as are to be found anywhere in the tradition.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 09 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Let's Dance presents: Bryony-Jarman Pinto - Jazz FM Vocalist of the Year Nominee - 7.30pm doors - “Let’s Dance!” with very special guest: Bryony Jarman-Pinto & Band (Tru Thoughts Records) Jazz FM Vocalist of the Year Nominee 2025
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

Saturday 09 May 2026
Venue: Hyde Tavern map

Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone: 01962 862592
Event: Ma Polaine - Doors 7.30pm - Ma Polaine’s Great Decline are an award-winning band praised by MOJO Magazine for their unique blend of pop, folk, blues, and Americana, embarking on an exciting UK tour following the February release of their fifth studio album, Monster Swan.
Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern

Saturday 09 May 2026
Venue: March Hare map

Live music
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone: 01962 582149
Event: Jon Walsh - 8.30pm - Jon Walsh on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jon.walsh.908. Blues and jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist. Jon Walsh is a blues and jazz singer, songwriter, guitarist and guitar tutor.
Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Saturday 09 May 2026
Venue: Kings Somborne Village Hall map

Live music
Address: Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP
Event: Somborne Sessions: Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra - Door 7.30pm - Somborne Sessions's website: www.sombornesessions.co.uk. Somborne Sessions on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SomborneSessions. Live music events at Kings Somborne Village Hall. Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been performing without regard for genre boundaries for over a decade now. Mixing rockabilly, blues, country, swing, soul and more into their musical gumbo, they mostly just sound like themselves. The recent addition of Ben Powling on saxophone has also broadened the band’s sound.
Venue's website: kingssombornevillagehall.co.uk

SUNDAY 10 MAY 2026

Sunday 10 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Fleetwood Unchained - 7.30pm - Introducing Fleetwood Unchained, the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic and beloved bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac. With a passion for their music and commitment to authenticity, Fleetwood Unchained deliver a faithful and unforgettable live experience that captures the essence of Fleetwood Mac's legendary sound.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 10 May 2026
Venue: St James Tavern map

Live music • Music jam
Address: 3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone: 01962 861288
Event: Charity Blues Jam - 4-7pm - SJT Charity Blues Jam. Bring your family and friends and your musical instrument of choice. Full back line, PA, and drum kit provided. This month's nominated charity is NO LIMITS. No Limits is a local charity providing advice and counselling to young people across Hampshire. No Limits provide life-changing support to young people, including for those struggling with their mental health, housing, debt management, caring responsibilities and relationships.
Venue's website: stjamestavernwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/stjamestavernwinchester

MONDAY 11 MAY 2026

Monday 11 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

TUESDAY 12 MAY 2026

Tuesday 12 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Tuesday 12 May 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: LA FRANCE FAIT SON CINÉMA: LE PANACHE - 6pm doors - Organised by Zest for Languages in partnership with The ARC, this special screening of the heartwarming and inspiring film Le Panache invites you to discover a story of courage, friendship, and the power of finding one’s voice. Starring the beloved José Garcia, this film is a vibrant tribute to the spirit of Cyrano de Bergerac and the transformative impact of a great teacher. Whether you are a fluent French speaker or a newcomer to French cinema, this event is for you! More than just a film, it’s a full French experience: come as early as 6:00 PM to enjoy a glass of wine and a sweet treat at the café and soak up the social atmosphere before the screening. After the film, stay for a friendly post-film chat with Laure to share your impressions and discuss the moving themes of this "panache-filled" story.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Tuesday 12 May 2026
Venue: Hyde Tavern map

Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone: 01962 862592
Event: Adam Beattie & Fiona Bevan - 8pm - Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Beattie ‘Uplifting Reveries Of Love’ (Mojo Magazine) and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Fiona Bevan ‘Startling odysseys’ (The Guardian) embark on a double headline tour of the UK this spring/summer in celebration of their new music releases. Adam will be performing songs from his upcoming album Home Fires Burning; a homespun epic which explores family, legacy and belonging. Adam writes melodies inspired by the traditional fiddle tunes of his childhood, played on finger-picked acoustic guitar. Fiona will be performing songs from her EP First Woman On The Moon, a set of brand new songs exploring hope, love and female desire against a political backdrop.
Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern

WEDNESDAY 13 MAY 2026

Wednesday 13 May 2026
Venue: Hyde Tavern map

THURSDAY 14 MAY 2026

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FRIDAY 15 MAY 2026

Friday 15 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Bandfest 26 - Cheap Faith + Amarga + Prom Night + The Jazz Collective + Songwriters Circle - 7.30pm doors - Celebrating the bands that are coming out of The University of Winchester - grab a ticket and settle in for a night of exciting new live acts!
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

SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026

Saturday 16 May 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Burlesque • Cabaret • Comedy • Variety
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: HUNDRED WATT CLUB MAY 2026 - 7.30pm - Gorgeously ravishing, deliciously risqué and just a little bit ridiculous, travelling vaudeville show Hundred Watt Club bring a glittering, line-up of vintage inspired burlesque showgirls, comedy, circus and cabaret acts to Winchester!
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 16 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Wake The River + Washed Out Parade & Florrie Ransom - Doors 8pm - Cornwall UK based Wake the River span multiple generations in their ages and influences inviting a fresh fusion with delicate, stand-out lead vocals from Freeborn, sensitive instrumentation, layered harmonies and irresistible grooves.
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

Saturday 16 May 2026
Venue: March Hare map

Live music
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone: 01962 582149
Event: Somethin' Else - 8.30pm - Rock and blues covers band. Somethin' Else are a rock and blues covers band with the objective to get the audience up and rocking - and judging by their schedule and repeat bookings, it works! The band's repertoire ranges from 50s to the present, Aerosmith to Wilson Pickett, Rolling Stones to Madness. The combination of a regular rock band line-up with saxophone and harmonica adds variety to the sound, while the didgeridoo offers an unique change of pace on the much requested Sun Arise.
Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Saturday 16 May 2026
Venue: St Mary's Church map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Church Lane, Twyford, Hampshire, SO21 1NS
Event: Kind of Blue Live - 7pm - Hear Miles Davis' iconic 'Kind of Blue' album recreated live on stage at the beautiful setting of St Mary's Church in Twyford in Hampshire. On April 22nd 1959 at Columbia’s 30th street studio in New York City, Miles Davis completed his iconic album ‘Kind of Blue’ The album features Davis’s ensemble sextet consisting of saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, pianist Bill Evans, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Jimmy Cobb, with Wynton Kelly appearing on the track ‘Freddie Freeloader’. The album was released on August 17th 1959 and sixty years on is still one of the most successful jazz albums of all time. Now, you can experience this album recreated LIVE onstage with a cast of outstanding jazz musicians 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) GENERAL ADMISSION - UNALLOCATED SEATING Licensed bar and refreshments on site. Ample parking available to the side of the venue.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Church-Twyford/737710596381360

SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026

Sunday 17 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Mary Poppins - 2pm - Practically perfect in every way, Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of the Banks family. With the help of a carefree chimney sweep named Bert (Dick van Dyke), the spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a 'Jolly Holiday'! Share the music, magic and JOY of Mary Poppins with a whole new generation!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 17 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Film • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: National Theatre Live: All My Sons - 7pm - Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 17 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Nick Harper - 8pm - Nick Harper announces new tour and album ‘58 Fordwych Rd.‘, out September 26th. It is nothing short of criminal, that Nick Harper is one the UK’s best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show will tell you this. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60’s most revered songwriters & musicians, not to mention being son of Roy Harper, along with 20 years of crafting songs & touring the land has spawned a truly one-off, original guitarist & songwriter who stands alone as a UK great, to be cherished & revered.
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

Sunday 17 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: High Desert Queen - 7.30pm doors - Hailing from Austin, TX, High Desert Queen brings the Texas heat to wherever they play. Known for their super high energy live show and massive “Texas sized” riffs, HDQ has been doing more than turning heads, they have been making them move.
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

MONDAY 18 MAY 2026

Monday 18 May 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

Monday 18 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Monday 18 May 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 19 MAY 2026

Tuesday 19 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Tuesday 19 May 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

Tuesday 19 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Spear of Destiny - 8pm doors - Hard to believe we know but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading SPEAR OF DESTINY for over 40 years.
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

WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 2026

Wednesday 20 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Musical Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: Sister Act - 7.30pm - WMOS are back with a spectacular show nun should miss! Nothing is the same for aspiring disco-queen Deloris after she witnesses her mobster boyfriend commit a terrible crime. Forced to go into hiding, she is sent to the last place anyone would think to look for her - the convent of the Queen of Angels Church. Living undercover as a modest, frugal nun is a drag, but when Deloris is tasked with improving the struggling choir, she discovers a 'habit' she might actually be destined for... Based on the iconic 1992 film, and featuring original disco inspired music by Oscar winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting and riotously fun show is not to be missed.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 20 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Railway Sessions - 7.30pm doors - Bringing you some of the very best upcoming musicians touring across The UK. Three acts, all a surprise until the very moment they walk out on stage. Who will you discover at The Railway Sessions?
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

THURSDAY 21 MAY 2026

Thursday 21 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Thursday 21 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Boo Hewerdine and Yvonne Lyon - Doors 8pm - Yvonne Lyon and Boo Hewerdine’s new album Things Found in Books is an album of songs written in response to a notice board in Culzean Castle’s second-hand bookshop littered with things that have dropped out of books. Letters, notes, photographs, old receipts, postcards, fragments of people’s lives which has been lovingly collected and kept on a board on the wall amongst the bookshelves. Boo and Yvonne have formed an inimitable songwriting partnership weaving these ephemeral stories with their own, creating an album full of nostalgia and beauty, hope and longing.
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

Thursday 21 May 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Comedy
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Anyone for Tennis? - 7.30pm - A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter to the game. And there’s nobody to say ‘quiet please’. She cannot be serious… can she?
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

FRIDAY 22 MAY 2026

Friday 22 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Friday 22 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Punk TV - 8pm doors - A celebration of the very best music from the ’79-’82 UK Punk and New Wave scene, featuring live music from Punk TV (‘old enough to know better, young enough not to care…’) and guest DJ set
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

Friday 22 May 2026
Venue: St Peter's Church map

Live music
Address: High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE
Event: Dr Andrew Lumsden, Organ - 7.30pm - Andrew Lumsden will be well known to many of Stockbridge Music’s members having served until recently as the organist at Winchester Cathedral. Visit www.stockbridgemusic.uk.
Venue's website: achurchnearyou.com/church/18513

Friday 22 May 2026
Venue: Clatford Arms map

Live music
Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone: 01264 392138
Event: Reload - Reload on Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/ReloadBand/61576819182810. Rock covers band Reload have been making a lot of rock n roll noise in Hampshire since 2008. They are a rock covers band bringing you volume, sweat, authenticity and attitude.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718

Friday 22 May 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Class of 55 - 7.30pm - Get Ready to Rock and Roll with the Class of ’55! 🎶 Step back in time and relive the golden age of rock and roll as the Class of ’55 reunites for one unforgettable night celebrating the legendary sounds of Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis! This spectacular live production will transport you straight to the heart of the 1950s—when the music was raw, the energy was electric, and every song made you want to move. Feel the pulse of 100% live music as a powerhouse band brings these icons to life, capturing every riff, rhythm, and piano-pounding moment with breath-taking authenticity.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SATURDAY 23 MAY 2026

Saturday 23 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Musical Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: Sister Act - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - WMOS are back with a spectacular show nun should miss! Nothing is the same for aspiring disco-queen Deloris after she witnesses her mobster boyfriend commit a terrible crime. Forced to go into hiding, she is sent to the last place anyone would think to look for her - the convent of the Queen of Angels Church. Living undercover as a modest, frugal nun is a drag, but when Deloris is tasked with improving the struggling choir, she discovers a 'habit' she might actually be destined for... Based on the iconic 1992 film, and featuring original disco inspired music by Oscar winner Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting and riotously fun show is not to be missed.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 23 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live DJs
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Utah Saints - Doors 8pm - Utah Saints have been making music, DJ'ing and playing gigs around the globe since the birth of House Music. The world renowned duo have released 9 Top 40 UK hits, 4 of which hit the Top 10, and sold over 2 million records worldwide (equivalent to 800m+ streams)
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

Saturday 23 May 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: The Carpenters- Voice of The Heart - 7.30pm - It is now just over 30 years since the legendary Karen Carpenter passed away, she left behind an amazing catalogue of hit songs and golden memories and is still played daily on radio stations throughout the UK. This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters, Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love, Close to You, Only Yesterday all the hits that every Carpenters fan adores plus many, many more. With superb vocals from Carole Gordon and outstanding talent from the brilliant Blue Jeans Band & Singers it will be a night to remember.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SUNDAY 24 MAY 2026

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MONDAY 25 MAY 2026 - Spring Bank Holiday

Monday 25 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Organ Festival 2026 - Claudia Grinnell, Director of Music at St Edmundsbury Cathedral - 4.30pm - Claudia began learning the organ at St Peter’s Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton, and was Organ Scholar there during her final years at school. She then studied at the University of Cambridge, receiving a first-class degree in Music. Whilst at university, she was Organ Scholar at Peterhouse, which was at the time a college where the organ scholars took full responsibility for the running of the Chapel Choir. Her final two years there saw the choir embark on tours to Reykjavík and Dublin.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Monday 25 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

TUESDAY 26 MAY 2026

Tuesday 26 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2026

Wednesday 27 May 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map

Family • For Children • Puppetry • Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: STORIES IN THE DUST - 11.30am & 2.30pm - Stories in the Dust Anna Harriott and Iona Fleur Sheppard The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell stories inspired by a collection of precious things they've gathered from a time gone by. With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything and a mighty lion holds its secrets in an old clay pot. Will our intrepid explorers make it? They're full of ideas and full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Wednesday 27 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Rugby Club map

Live music • Music jam
Address: North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU
Telephone: 01962 867021
Event: Winchester Uke Jam - 7.30pm - The Winchester Uke Jam meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Winchester Rugby Club and all are welcome, regardless of ability. You don't have to be a uke player to join in. They welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of percussion, having a sing or just want to listen then go along. Check their website for details: www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm.
Venue notes: Social club - Many clubs welcome guests if you're not a member. Please check access requirements. You may need to be signed-in if you're not a member and there may also be a door charge.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchesterRugbyFootballClub

Wednesday 27 May 2026
Venue: March Hare map

Live music • Open mic
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone: 01962 582149
Event: Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh - 8pm - Hosted by the talented Jon Walsh, it’s your chance to grab the mic, showcase your skills, or just sit back and enjoy a night of great live music and atmosphere. 🎵✨ Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just fancy giving it a go, everyone’s welcome!
Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

THURSDAY 28 MAY 2026

Thursday 28 May 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: ELLA AL SHAMAHI: BECOMING HUMAN - 7.30pm - Host of BBC landmark show ‘Human’, Ella Al-Shamahi, palaeoanthropologist, TV presenter, explorer and stand-up presents a talk on our remarkable origin story. Once upon a time we shared this planet with many species of human – it has been said that our world was a bit like Lord of the Rings. To start with we Homo sapiens weren’t that remarkable, our origins were in fact rather humble and yet somehow today we are the only ones left. But we didn’t just survive against all odds, we thrived, innovated and travelled like no other species of human - becoming the explorer species who built cities, iPhones and painted the Sistine Chapel. Our success was profound, but how on Earth did it happen and at what cost?
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Thursday 28 May 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Comedy
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Ian Stone is 'Looking for the Wow' - 8pm - Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some, but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual, but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah. Forty-nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said. Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

FRIDAY 29 MAY 2026

Friday 29 May 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map

Special interest • Talk
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone: 01962 840820
Event: True Crime and Wine - 6pm-8pm - An evening with two amateur sleuths who delve into some of the world’s most mysterious and mind-bending tales. True Crime & Wine is an intimate live storytelling experience where we dissect real-life criminal cases – moving from slow-burn suspense to jaw-dropping reveals. This is true crime… uncorked. What to Expect: Immerse yourself in three captivating international true-crime cases, complete with twists, turns, and a visual presentation to guide you through every moment. Enjoy a splattering of interactive games along the way to test your detective skills and keep you guessing. A curated selection of wines will be available to purchase at the bar to compliment your evening. Whether you’re a true-crime fanatic, a wine lover, or simply looking for something deliciously different. True Crime & Wine is the perfect way to spend an unforgettable night with friends, partners, or fellow sleuths.
Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Friday 29 May 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map

Family • For Children • Puppetry
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: DU IZ TAK? - 11am & 2pm - Told through the language of insects, Du Iz Tak? is a story about the cycle of life and all its impermanence. Come and peer into a miniature world of little puppets to see a delightful group of friends exploring their ever-changing home. Adapted from the award-winning and beautiful book by Carson Ellis. Du Iz Tak? is an enchanting, unusual and magical theatre show for young families. Tiny Pickles are a Brighton-based theatre company, specialising in puppetry and making art you want to eat. Annie Brooks and Katherine Morton are people who are puppet makers, puppeteers and theatre makers.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Friday 29 May 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: LAURENCE JONES - 7.30pm - Laurence Jones is an award winning and critically acclaimed blues rock artist form Liverpool. He has been accruing awards and plaudits throughout his whole career. From being voted in the ‘Top 10 best guitarists in the world’ by music radar to being invited onstage to jam with blues legends such as Buddy Guy, Van Morrison, Johnny Winter & Walter Trout. Laurence was Introduced into the British Blues Hall of Fame at an early age, and itt’s easy to see why Laurence Jones has become a household name in the blues!
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 29 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Sing-Along-A Musicals Live - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Yes!! The UK's most exciting sell-out Musical Theatre sing-along show, Sing-Along-A Musicals Live! will lift the roof once again! The show where you get to belt out all the big West End and Broadway bangers and tear-jerkers from Les Mis to Wicked! Join West End pro singers, dynamic dancers, and fabulous backing singers, with giant karaoke-style lyrics so you never miss a beat! You and your 'musicals mad' friends and family can sing your hearts out without a care in the world — and we promise you won't hear a single 'SHHHH!'
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 29 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Ed Force One - Doors 8pm - Now considered the best Iron Maiden tribute act in the UK, Ed Force One have Maiden down to perfection. The Bristol-based band were formed in 2017 and have rocked Maiden fans with their explosive stage show all across the UK. Always looking to deliver the full Maiden experience, the boys strive to perform an authentic show full of Maiden classics and a few surprises!
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

SATURDAY 30 MAY 2026

Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Orchestra
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra - 7.30pm - The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs Pop Goes Classical, uplifting orchestral versions of the world's most iconic pop songs.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map

Live music • Film • Orchestra
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone: 01962 840820
Event: The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – LATE - 8.30pm - An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema’s most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light!
Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map

Live music • Film • Orchestra
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone: 01962 840820
Event: The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – EARLY - 6pm - An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema’s most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light!
Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Antony Ferraro and the Apollo Big Band - 7.30pm - An evening of big band favourites, from Sinatra to Buble with plenty in between. The evening will be in support of Multiple Sclerosis charities, national and local. It's the band's third trip to this wonderful theatre and they are very much looking forward to seeing you all.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Ras Bolding + Jayetal + Flaxen Hill - doors 8pm - Ras Bolding is an artist from Odense, Denmark, whose music encompasses an eclectic range of stylistic expressions such as synth and wave, goth and postpunk but also occasionally incorporating elements of 8-bit computer game antics
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

Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue: March Hare map

Live music
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone: 01962 582149
Event: Scruffy Jack - 8.30pm - Scruffy Jack on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scruffyjackband. Classic rock covers. Scruffy Jack brings the timeless energy and soul of classic rock to stages in Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey. Powerful vocals, electrifying guitar riffs, and a rhythm section that keeps your heart pounding.
Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Saturday 30 May 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Family • Musical Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: The Three Little Pigs - 11.30am - Once upon a time, in a muddy field by the farm, there lived THREE LITTLE PIGS. Following the huge success of ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’, Lost The Plot Theatrical hit the road with another family classic. It's time to get blown away in this brand-new musical adventure of The Three Little Pigs! Join Poppy, & Pat as they excitedly leave the family sty in search of new adventures! Will they make a pig’s ear out of it, or will they raise the roof? It’ll take brains, bravery and curly-tails to build bridges and forge friendships with each other and those they meet along the way. Get those trotters tapping and those snouts a-squealin’ with new catchy songs, dancing and plenty of audience participation for piglets of all ages. There’s snout left to do but book your tickets for this OINK-TASTIC musical!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SUNDAY 31 MAY 2026

Sunday 31 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna - 7pm - Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this enchanted tribute show featuring the incredible: Xenna as Taylor. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation's music, style, and unrivalled stage presence. Xenna embodies every essence of Taylor Swift, capturing her voice, signature looks, and magnetic charisma.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

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Venue: Theatre Royal
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