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FRIDAY 03 APRIL 2026 - Good Friday
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Friday 03 April 2026
- Good Friday
Venue: The Arc map 
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE | JACK AND BAS + WESLEY BENNET + JAMES HOOK - Doors 6.30pm - a curated evening of music - our monthly event brings amazing and delicious artists into our cafe space. Bar and cafe open throughout - get there early to grab a seat and be entertained. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch 
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Friday 03 April 2026
- Good Friday
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
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Friday 03 April 2026
- Good Friday
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Nick Parker and The False Alarms - 7.30pm - A rare chance to see Nick Parker and the False Alarms on tour in the UK! Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Friday 03 April 2026
- Good Friday
Venue: Horse & Groom map
Live music
Address: 2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ Telephone: 01962 734809 Event: Strip Down Babylon - 8.30pm - Strip Down Babylon on Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Strip-Down-Babylon/61555380780147. Upbeat old school Reggae. Venue's website: horse-and-groom-alresford.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/Horseandgroomalresford |
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Friday 03 April 2026
- Good Friday
Venue: Clatford Arms map
Live music
Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN Telephone: 01264 392138 Event: Bitter Blues - 8.30pm - Blues covers band A good-time blues band with a rock leaning playing mainly fast-paced boogie blues and blues/rock. With covers by artists such as Gary Moore, ZZ Top, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Free, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, The Black Crowes and more including a few odd-balls to keep your feet tapping! Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718 |
SATURDAY 04 APRIL 2026
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Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Hestia + Jot Sloppy + The Parlours + Oswald Slain - 7.30pm doors - Previously known locally as Vinyl, the band returns to their hometown under the new name Hestia! Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue: Half Moon and Spread Eagle map
Live music
Address: Winchester Road, Micheldever, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DG Telephone: 01962 774150 Event: Alex Kriche - 4pm - Head down to the Half Moon on 4th April for an afternoon rolling into a full evening of live music. They will be firing-up the BBQ from 4pm. See poster for details. Venue's website: halfmoonandspreadeagle.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Half-Moon-and-Spread-Eagle-Freehouse/100093654201803
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Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue: Whitchurch Longmeadow Sports and Social Club map
Live music
• Open mic
Address: Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB Telephone: 01256 892493 Event: The Jam Factory Open Mic - 7pm - The Jam Factory – Monthly Open Mic Night. Visit Facebook for full information. 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 website: yourwssc.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/WhitchurchSocialClub
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SUNDAY 05 APRIL 2026 - Easter Day
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Sunday 05 April 2026
- Easter Day
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Easter Acoustic Session - doors 7pm - Celebrate Easter with an intimate acoustic session showcasing a vibrant mix of local talent. From soulful singer-songwriters to upbeat folk, indie, and stripped-back pop, this relaxed evening brings together performers of all styles and stages of their musical journey. It’s all about community, creativity, and sharing great live music in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Sunday 05 April 2026
- Easter Day
Venue: The Greyhound map
Live music
Address: 2 High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA Telephone: 01794 501387 Event: Lowriders - 6pm - Lowriders on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/303090606455173. Rock covers band. Hard rocking, loud singing, foot tapping and fist raising rock music ranging from the 80s until now! Venue's website: greyhoundbroughton.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreyhoundBroughton
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Sunday 05 April 2026
- Easter Day
Venue: The Poplar Farm map
Live music
Address: Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ Telephone: 01264 710424 Event: Jake Ward - 6pm - Jake Ward on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jakewardmusic. Popular covers solo singer. Jake likes to sing popular covers, anything from the Rat Pack to Razorlight, sometimes even Westlife. Keep an eye out for Jake singing locally. Venue's website: vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-east/thepoplarfarmabbottsann Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thepoplarfarm
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MONDAY 06 APRIL 2026 - Easter Monday
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Monday 06 April 2026
- Easter Monday
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Organ Festival 2026 - 4.30pm - A programme of talented organists will put Winchester Cathedral’s great “Father Willis” organ (installed in 1854) through its paces. Come along and celebrate the beauty of organ music. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Monday 06 April 2026
- Easter Monday
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Open mic
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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TUESDAY 07 APRIL 2026
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Tuesday 07 April 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
• Family
• For Children
• Puppetry
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: TINY PLANET - 11.30am & 2.30pm - HALF A STRING THEATRE PRESENTS TINY PLANET. Imagine a whole world no bigger than a house. A planet that can be explored in a matter of minutes, yet it is the centre of a galaxy. With breathtaking puppetry, original live folk songs and earthy percussion, uncover the mysteries that keep this little globe turning. Live camera projection brings this tiny world to life as a wanderer learns that the smallest things hold the biggest stories. Marvel as asteroids collide and discover the curious and wonderful as new creatures evolve. This is a truly unique piece of puppet theatre for the whole family. Tiny Planet carries the echos of The Little Prince, inviting you on a journey to explore how we all can sometimes feel impossibly small and infinitely gigantic. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Tuesday 07 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Cat in the Hat - 2pm & 4.30pm - From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party. Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Tuesday 07 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Open mic
• Poetry
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2026
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Wednesday 08 April 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
• Family
• For Children
• Puppetry
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: TINY PLANET - 11.30am & 2.30pm - HALF A STRING THEATRE PRESENTS TINY PLANET. Imagine a whole world no bigger than a house. A planet that can be explored in a matter of minutes, yet it is the centre of a galaxy. With breathtaking puppetry, original live folk songs and earthy percussion, uncover the mysteries that keep this little globe turning. Live camera projection brings this tiny world to life as a wanderer learns that the smallest things hold the biggest stories. Marvel as asteroids collide and discover the curious and wonderful as new creatures evolve. This is a truly unique piece of puppet theatre for the whole family. Tiny Planet carries the echos of The Little Prince, inviting you on a journey to explore how we all can sometimes feel impossibly small and infinitely gigantic. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Wednesday 08 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Cat in the Hat - 11am & 2pm - From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party. Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Wednesday 08 April 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Pantomime
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Alice in Wonderland - a Pantomime from Hot Rock Productions - 2pm - Panto time? Oh Yes It Is! Hot Rock Productions is excited to be bringing to stage our fun-filled family pantomime Alice in Wonderland, featuring stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and bucket loads of laughter. Join Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole and finds herself in the most peculiar place she’s ever seen! She’ll need to have her wits about her as the evil, but hilarious, Queen of Hearts is after the secret recipe to create the best Jam Tarts for her tea party! Alice will need all the help she can get from her Wonderland friends including the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit to stop the evil Queen of Harts from stealing the Jam Tart recipe! Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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THURSDAY 09 APRIL 2026
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Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: RAY BRADSHAW: CODA - 7.30pm - Ray Bradshaw is an international multi-award winning comedian who has performed shows all over the world. He is about to embark on his fourth uk tour with his brand new show CODA. Ray is a regular feature on UK television and can be heard on national radio weekly. He has previously supported John Bishop on his arena tour as well as numerous tours with Frankie Boyle. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Matt Forde: Defying Calamity - 7.30pm - In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Fun for Little Ones Live: A Tribute to Ms Rachel - midday - Get ready for singing, dancing, giggles and non-stop fun as the magic of Ms Rachel comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their grownups! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Thursday 09 April 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Ahsoka + Evil Villains & The MEDZ - CANCELLED - 7.30pm doors - Ahsoka are a Brighton Metalcore band, jumping into 2026 fresh after the release of their well received EP ‘From Beneath You’. “It’s dark, it’s riffy, and it’s got all the groove of a subterranean cosmic horror learning to dance” - GhoulBus Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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TODAY, Friday 03 April 2026
Nick Parker and The False Alarms
Venue: The Railway
7.30pm
A rare chance to see Nick Parker and the False Alarms on tour in the UK!