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September 2026


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TUESDAY 01 SEPTEMBER 2026

Poetry Platform Tuesday 01 September 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Open mic  •  Poetry
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 02 SEPTEMBER 2026

Jane Eyre Wednesday 02 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Jane Eyre - 7.30pm - Adapted by Nick Young & Ross Muir Orphaned…Oppressed…Unbreakable. Jane Eyre's fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her childhood to the creepy corridors of Thornfield Hall, where she discovers passion, dark secrets, and a love that overcomes every obstacle. Charlotte Brontë's gothic romance, swept against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, with a haunting atmosphere and unforgettable emotion, tells a story of independence, resilience, and the courage to follow one's heart.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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THURSDAY 03 SEPTEMBER 2026

Jane Eyre Thursday 03 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Jane Eyre - 2pm & 7.30pm - Adapted by Nick Young & Ross Muir Orphaned…Oppressed…Unbreakable. Jane Eyre's fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her childhood to the creepy corridors of Thornfield Hall, where she discovers passion, dark secrets, and a love that overcomes every obstacle. Charlotte Brontë's gothic romance, swept against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, with a haunting atmosphere and unforgettable emotion, tells a story of independence, resilience, and the courage to follow one's heart.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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FRIDAY 04 SEPTEMBER 2026

A Night to Remember Motown Show Friday 04 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  A Night to Remember Motown Show - 7.30pm - A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960's Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time. Starring The Voice UK finalist, Bizzi Dixon, and backed by the soulful vocal dynamics of The Motown Divas, this musical celebration is sure to have you singing along and dancing in the aisles and the streets. Don't look any further! Reach out and grab your ticket to find out just how sweet it is to party all night long. This live show is guaranteed to be a night to remember!
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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SATURDAY 05 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Legend of Springsteen Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The Legend of Springsteen - 7.30pm - The producers of the world renowned Ultimate Eagles bring you their latest concert from sold out tours across Europe, celebrating the music of the legend that is Bruce Springsteen! No other show reproduces the legendary musical concerts with the accuracy, reverence or skill that The Legend of Springsteen brings to the stage. They easily recreate that famous 'stadium atmosphere' as they pay homage to one of the greatest singer songwriters of a generation.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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HORSEBATH Saturday 05 September 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  HORSEBATH - 8pm doors - HORSEBATH is passionate and clownish, belting and romantic, the Canadian group is Americana with a hint of swing and a foundation in folk-rock
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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SUNDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 2026

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MONDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 2026

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TUESDAY 08 SEPTEMBER 2026

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WEDNESDAY 09 SEPTEMBER 2026

Paul Zerdin: Shut Your Mouth Wednesday 09 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy  •  Puppetry  •  Ventriloquism
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Paul Zerdin: Shut Your Mouth - 7.30pm - Paul Zerdin, the master ventriloquist and winner of America's Got Talent, is back on the road with his brand-new stand-up comedy tour Shut Your Mouth. Expect an outrageous night of laughs as Paul battles to keep his unruly sidekicks in check – from the cheeky Sam and mischievous Baby to outrageous old Albert, straight-talking Roger the Bodyguard and the sharp-witted Urban Fox. Making a much-requested return is broadcaster character Alasdair Rimmer, who proved such a hit last time he practically begged to come back! Packed with hysterical new material, incredible puppetry and Zerdin's razor-sharp comedy, this is one show where keeping quiet is simply not an option.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2026

The History of Rock Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The History of Rock - 7.30pm - Relive the greatest years of rock live on stage! The History of Rock is back and ready to take you on the ultimate journey through the genre’s most iconic and electrifying eras! Forget the history books—this year, we're putting a spotlight on the greatest years of rock! From stadium-shaking concerts and iconic festivals to legendary albums and unforgettable anthems, prepare for a thrilling, year-by-year celebration of the moments that defined a generation. Experience the sound and energy of the '70s and '80s with a massive, hand-picked setlist featuring a wide mix of classic rock giants. Think Queen, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Metallica, Black Sabbath, and many more! Whether it was a pivotal album release or a legendary live performance, we're bringing the most important milestones of rock history back to life.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2026

Alchemy Relived – Dire Straits Tribute Friday 11 September 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Alchemy Relived – Dire Straits Tribute - Doors 8pm - Welcome to Alchemy ReLived! – a band dedicated to bringing the music of Dire Straits back to the stage.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Daniel Lebhardt, Piano Friday 11 September 2026
Venue:  St Peter's Church     map Categories   Live music
Address:   High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE
Event:  Daniel Lebhardt, Piano - 7.30pm - Our presentation of a piano recital in last year was highly acclaimed by our audience and this year we are delighted to bring you a piano recital by the highly acclaimed rising star Daniel Lebhardt. Visit www.stockbridgemusic.uk.
Venue's website:  achurchnearyou.com/church/18513
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SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Music of Adele – The Candlelight Concert Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  The Music of Adele – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - Experience the magic of Adele’s music like never before as Xperience Live presents – Adele – The Candlelight Concert, an immersive candlelit tribute concert.
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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JAZZ EMU: THE PLEASURE IS ALL YOURS Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  JAZZ EMU: THE PLEASURE IS ALL YOURS - 7.30pm - Musical meteor Jazz Emu was born to please you. Total and Utter Audience Satisfaction is his middle name – finally, after a long and financially ruinous Deed Poll process. But he’s feeling uneasy. A review described his last show as ‘a bit much’. What? Was his seventeenth stage-dive too tastefully executed? Not this time. This time, he’s living up to his middle-namesake. Following multiple sell-out Soho Theatre runs, Jazz Emu is back with a brand new musical odyssey.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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A Tribute to Sting and The Police Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  A Tribute to Sting and The Police - 7.30pm - Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band The Rozzers, A Tribute to Sting & The Police is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe. The band have performed all over the world for several years and now embark on their biggest ever UK tour. The Police were arguably the biggest band on the planet between 1977 and 1983, achieving five number one hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Sting then went on to be one of most acclaimed solo songwriters of his generation. From Roxanne and Every Breath You Take to Fields of Gold and Englishman in New York, all the hits are reproduced with stunning authenticity and vocal accuracy.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Ben Ottewell Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Ben Ottewell - 8pm doors - Benjamin Joseph Ottewell (born 23 June 1976) is an English singer-songwriter. He is one of the three lead singers of the English indie rock band Gomez.
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2026

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MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2026

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TUESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2026

Read It and Weep book club Tuesday 15 September 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Books  •  Special interest
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!)
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2026

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THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2026

Ultimate Elvis- Featuring: Ben Thompson Thursday 17 September 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Ultimate Elvis- Featuring: Ben Thompson - 7.30pm - For one night experience what it would’ve been like to witness The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll live in the flesh! Ben Thompson is one of the world’s leading Elvis tribute artists and a winner of Graceland‘s prestigious ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Champion’ title, recognised as the World Championship of Elvis.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Vernon Principle Friday 18 September 2026
Venue:  Horse & Groom     map Categories   Live music
Address:   2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ
Telephone:  01962 734809
Event:  The Vernon Principle - The Vernon Principle on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thevernonprinciple. 80s covers band The Vernon Principle cover 'guilty pleasures' 80s songs.
Venue's website:  horse-and-groom-alresford.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/Horseandgroomalresford

Tractor Friday 18 September 2026
Venue:  Clatford Arms     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone:  01264 392138
Event:  Tractor - Tractor on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TractorLiveCoversBand. Covers band. Tractor are a Hampshire based band playing an eclectic mix of covers for all ages
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718


SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2026

MI FLAMENCO UMBRA Saturday 19 September 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Live music  •  Dance
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  MI FLAMENCO UMBRA - 7.30pm - In their new touring production, Umbra, the Mi Flamenco ensemble bring powerful, rich flamenco interspersed with their signature theatrical twists. The deepest, darkest shadows are borne from the brightest light, and Umbra is flamenco at its most melancholic and most joyful. With breathtaking flamenco dance and soul-stirring flamenco music and voice, Umbra is both darkness and radiance, serenity and passion. Experience the rich tapestry of flamenco artistry in this thrilling production of light and shade.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Club 80's 2026 Saturday 19 September 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Club 80's 2026 - 7.30pm - The Club 80's Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music. Hits by Cyndi Lauper, Culture Club, Guns & Roses, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Erasure, Bon Jovi, Wham, Deacon Blue! and many, many more are crammed into a non-stop, musical trip, back-combed, to the time that fashion forgot.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2026

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MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2026

Jazz Jam Session Monday 21 September 2026
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Categories   Live music  •  Music jam
Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Jazz Jam Session - 8pm - Frequent jazz jam session Playing mainly real book tunes, swing and latin. play or just listen. The Jazz Jam Session is a group of musicians who meet on the third Monday of each month for a jam session at the Worthies Club in Kings Worthy. Set-up is from 7.30pm, playing from 8pm. Please note: because the venue is a members club, those who have not joined will need to sign in as guests and pay £1 for the evening. Those planning to jam regularly may find it worthwhile to join as members. Visit www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz on Facebook.
Venue notes: Unless otherwise indicated, admission is free for club members. For guests there is a small admission charge and they will need to be signed-in by a member or bar staff.
Venue's website:  thewssc.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/theworthiessportsandsocial


TUESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2026

Jordan Wylie- Finding Purpose Tuesday 22 September 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Special interest  •  Talk
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Jordan Wylie- Finding Purpose - 7.30pm - Jordan’s expeditions have taken him across all seven continents and to over 150 countries, from running the coldest marathons on Earth, to rowing across the world’s most dangerous waters, summiting unclimbed peaks, and attempting to be the first person to paddleboard around Britain to name just a few of his intrepid adventures. His journey is one of resilience and purpose. Through these extreme challenges and his life changing experiences, he explores how the great outdoors can inspire better mental and physical well-being while empowering people across the world to dream bigger, push their limits, and create their own path whilst having a positive impact on the world. Prepare to be inspired!
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2026

Winchester Comedy Festival: Scott Bennett: Stuff Wednesday 23 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy  •  Comedy festival
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Comedy Festival: Scott Bennett: Stuff - 7.30pm - As a society we love stuff, it's a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We're now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2026

London Concertante presents Radiohead Reimagined Thursday 24 September 2026
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music  •  Orchestra
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  London Concertante presents Radiohead Reimagined - 7.30pm - Continuing into 2026, the internationally acclaimed London Concertante presents a groundbreaking new show that reimagines the legendary sound of Radiohead in a breathtaking symphonic setting.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Winchester Comedy Festival: Michael Spicer: Hope all's well Thursday 24 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy  •  Comedy festival
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Comedy Festival: Michael Spicer: Hope all's well - 7.30pm - Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we're witnessing such a gigantic political and global sh!tshow, featuring characters from his BBC Radio 4 show No Room as well as some old friends too.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2026

Winchester Comedy Festival Flo & Joan: With Feeling Friday 25 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Comedy  •  Comedy festival
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Comedy Festival Flo & Joan: With Feeling - 7.30pm - The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show. "Gosh, they are almost like a real band" (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a Joke). The pair will try and take up as much of the stage and as little of your patience as possible as they use another "real band's" setlist to write their own show - ruminating on themes such as 'what is music?', 'how do you be a band?', and 'what is comedy?' in the sharp-tongued, deadpan way they have become accustomed to.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2026

Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside Saturday 26 September 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Poetry
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Edge Street Live presents Brian Bilston: How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside - 7.30pm - With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, What is there to Know About Love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires.
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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Dreamcoat Stars Saturday 26 September 2026
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Musical Theatre
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Dreamcoat Stars - 7.30pm - Stars of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT sing the greatest musical hits in this spectacular stage show! Dreamcoat Stars are back! Experience the UK's biggest night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded concert with new songs and arrangements of everyone’s favourite musical hits, Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Rocky Horror, Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia and Jersey Boys. Feel the spine-tingling vocal power of four sensational singers from the global hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat coming together for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre. Grab your coat of many colours and join us where Any Dream Will Do.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2026

Barry from Watford: Shooting from the New Hip Sunday 27 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Barry from Watford: Shooting from the New Hip - 7.30pm - Demagogue? Iconoclast? Dilettante? Virtuoso? Ok, these words have nothing to do with the show but they do make it sound clever and that's what it's all about. Shooting from the (new) hip, still alive and kicking, the nation's favourite octogenarian and hit of Radio 2's Steve Wright in the Afternoon and Sky Atlantic's Common Ground returns with his stand-up show armed with fierce one-liners, biting satire plus some effing and that sort of thing for the teens. A rip-roaring, fast-paced hilarious show. 92 year old Barry from Watford was first brought to public consciousness when he became a cult star on Iain Lee's LBC 97.3FM phone-in show. London listeners loved Barry’s sunny outlook and joie de vie and followed him to Iain Lee's show on Absolute Radio. He was also a regular feature in the form of the "lifestyle guru" on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2. His viral hits about 'Minty Biscuits' and 'Carpetright' have amassed 100s of millions of hits whilst his Channel 4 game show with Noel Edmonds "Cheap Cheap Cheap" had literally 100s of viewers. And now he's back
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2026

Private Peaceful Monday 28 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Private Peaceful - 7.30pm - Joshua Beaumont and Matthew Emeny for The Production Garden in association with Exeter Northcott present Private Peaceful Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo Adapted and Directed by Simon Reade After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power. From Michael Morpurgo — beloved author of  War Horse — comes the unforgettable story of Tommo Peaceful. On the eve of battle, Tommo looks back over the events that shaped his life: the warmth of family, the innocence of first love, and the deep bond with his brother that carries him through the horrors of war. In this acclaimed one-person tour de force, adapted and directed by Simon Reade, a single actor conjures an entire world of characters, landscapes, and emotions. At once heartwarming and heartbreaking, Private Peaceful is both a moving family drama and a powerful reminder of the human cost of war. Lauded across the globe as an international smash hit, this production now embarks on a bold new chapter. One man. One story. One unmissable night of theatre.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester


TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2026

Private Peaceful Tuesday 29 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Private Peaceful - 7.30pm - Joshua Beaumont and Matthew Emeny for The Production Garden in association with Exeter Northcott present Private Peaceful Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo Adapted and Directed by Simon Reade After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power. From Michael Morpurgo — beloved author of  War Horse — comes the unforgettable story of Tommo Peaceful. On the eve of battle, Tommo looks back over the events that shaped his life: the warmth of family, the innocence of first love, and the deep bond with his brother that carries him through the horrors of war. In this acclaimed one-person tour de force, adapted and directed by Simon Reade, a single actor conjures an entire world of characters, landscapes, and emotions. At once heartwarming and heartbreaking, Private Peaceful is both a moving family drama and a powerful reminder of the human cost of war. Lauded across the globe as an international smash hit, this production now embarks on a bold new chapter. One man. One story. One unmissable night of theatre.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester


WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2026

Private Peaceful Wednesday 30 September 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Private Peaceful - 1.30pm & 7.30pm - Joshua Beaumont and Matthew Emeny for The Production Garden in association with Exeter Northcott present Private Peaceful Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo Adapted and Directed by Simon Reade After captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power. From Michael Morpurgo — beloved author of  War Horse — comes the unforgettable story of Tommo Peaceful. On the eve of battle, Tommo looks back over the events that shaped his life: the warmth of family, the innocence of first love, and the deep bond with his brother that carries him through the horrors of war. In this acclaimed one-person tour de force, adapted and directed by Simon Reade, a single actor conjures an entire world of characters, landscapes, and emotions. At once heartwarming and heartbreaking, Private Peaceful is both a moving family drama and a powerful reminder of the human cost of war. Lauded across the globe as an international smash hit, this production now embarks on a bold new chapter. One man. One story. One unmissable night of theatre.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester

 






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Ahsoka + Evil Villains & The MEDZ

Ahsoka + Evil Villains & The MEDZ

Venue: The Railway
7.30pm doors
Ahsoka are a Brighton Metalcore band, jumping into 2026 fresh after the release of their well received EP ‘From Beneath You’. “It’s dark, it’s riffy, and it’s got all the groove of a subterranean cosmic horror learning to dance” - GhoulBus


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