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SATURDAY 02 DECEMBER 2023
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Hotheads - 10pm - Hotheads on Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Hotheads/100063519513821. Modern and classic rock covers band The Hotheads are a Southampton-based covers band, playing to pubs, clubs and private functions across Hampshire and Dorset. A good mix of oldies and modern classics from musicians that just enjoy gigging. O'Neill's website: oneills.co.uk/national-search/south-east/winchester O'Neill's on Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB - 8pm - 11pm - Grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and get settled in for a night of big laughs at The Nutshell this June! Line-up TBC + our fabulous host; the award-winning comedian Paul McCaffrey. Book quickly to avoid disappointment! The Nutshell website: thenutshellwinchester.com The Nutshell on Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: Hundred Watt Club - 7.30pm - A festive evening of burlesque and vaudeville, jam packed full of glittering showgirls, bawdy comedy, classic vaudeville and awe-inspiring circus acts. Always seductive, always sublime and always that little bit ridiculous. The Arc website: arcwinchester.org.uk The Arc on Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch Follow ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip + Carl Zed - 8pm - Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are genuinely delightful, funny, frightening, and indefinable. Northern rock and roll stand-up comes close. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester ![]() ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: March Hare map Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 622004 Event: Kilcannon Irish Band - 9pm - Kilcannon Irish Band's website: www.kilcannon.co.uk. Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kilcannonband. Irish band playing a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music Kilcannon Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style. March Hare on Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: Angel Inn map Address: 95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND Telephone: 01264 357467 Event: Decades - 8.30pm - Local band DECADES Angel Inn on Facebook: facebook.com/angelinnandover ![]() |
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Saturday 02 December 2023
Venue: Foresters Arms map Address: 2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA Telephone: 01264 323580 Event: King Louie - 9pm - King Louie on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kinglouieuk. Guitar-based covers band Covering such diverse and eclectic artists as T Rex, AC/DC, Republica, The Cult, Ash, Avril Lavigne and anything else to get your foot tapping and booty wiggling! Foresters Arms on Facebook: facebook.com/Foresters-Arms-363519443739170 ![]() |
SUNDAY 03 DECEMBER 2023
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Sunday 03 December 2023
Venue: St Paul's Church map Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB Event: Scherzo Ensemble - Song Recital - 5pm - Scherzo Ensemble presents a captivating recital of late-romantic music, featuring works by Boulanger, Amy Beach, Strauss, Humperdinck, Respighi and Weill. A champion for early-career artists, here Scherzo showcases Daniella Sicari and Sam Harris - two exceptional singers. After the recital you are invited to join a drinks reception, providing an opportunity to socialise with fellow guests and meet the performers. Scherzo Ensemble is a charitable organisation which provides a professional development platform for emerging professional singers. Alongside performance opportunities, Scherzo offers coaching and workshops with industry leaders, and classes from experts in programming, marketing, and fundraising. Their programme helps emerging artists develop a diverse range of professional skills and seeks to instil artistic and managerial confidence when setting out to build their careers independently. ![]() ![]() |
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Sunday 03 December 2023
Venue: Foresters Arms map Address: 2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA Telephone: 01264 323580 Event: Sunday Sessions: Sarah + Evie McNair - 4pm - 4pm every Sunday at The Foresters Foresters Arms on Facebook: facebook.com/Foresters-Arms-363519443739170 ![]() |
MONDAY 04 DECEMBER 2023
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Monday 04 December 2023
Venue: Exchange map Address: 9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ Event: An evening of pub carols - 6pm - An evening of carol singing with Redeemer Church. A selection of Christmas Carols sung in the beer garden, weather permitting, or in the main bar if not. There'll be mulled wine and mince pies to get you in the Christmas mood! Exchange website: craftunionpubs.com/exchange-winchester Exchange on Facebook: facebook.com/ExchangeWinchester ![]() |
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Monday 04 December 2023
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night Venue notes: ID is required on the door. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester ![]() ![]() |
TUESDAY 05 DECEMBER 2023
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Tuesday 05 December 2023
Venue: Exchange map Address: 9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ Event: Open Mic - 8pm - Host: Amy from Psyche Entertainment. 🎸 House guitar available to borrow. 🤗 All levels and talents welcome! See poster for full details. Exchange website: craftunionpubs.com/exchange-winchester Exchange on Facebook: facebook.com/ExchangeWinchester ![]() |
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Tuesday 05 December 2023
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Poetry Platform - 7pm - 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. For full details including start times and age restrictions visit the venue's website. The Railway website: railwayinn.pub The Railway on Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester ![]() ![]() |
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Tuesday 05 December 2023
Venue: Angel Inn map Address: 95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND Telephone: 01264 357467 Event: Open mic night - 8pm - On the first Tuesday of every month. Singers, guitarists, keys, poets, MCs all welcome! marc@sunrisesoundstudio.com. Angel Inn on Facebook: facebook.com/angelinnandover ![]() |
WEDNESDAY 06 DECEMBER 2023
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Wednesday 06 December 2023
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: Blacksmith - Blacksmith on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlacksmithFolkRockband. Electric folk/rock band Blacksmith are an emerging band based in Winchester playing British electric folk/rock in the style of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, The Albion Band etc. Venue notes: The Hyde Tavern hosts the Winchester Folk Club which presents top national and international acts from the world of folk music. The Folk Club also hosts regular "Singaround" evenings, which is a free, informal evening where everyone gets together for a drink and to sing a song or play a piece of music. Visit www.hydetavern.co.uk/2-2 for more details. Hyde Tavern website: hydetavern.co.uk Hyde Tavern on Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern ![]() |
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TUESDAY 05 DECEMBER 2023

Poetry Platform
Venue: The Railway
7pm
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.
