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SATURDAY 16 MAY 2026
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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 
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Saturday 16 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Musical Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: University of Winchester: Urinetown - 1pm & 7pm - Welcome to Urinetown: The Musical. The ‘musical’, not the place. Urinetown: The Musical is a toe tapping, finger snapping, musical comedy that premiered on Broadway in 2001, winning Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical for writers Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 16 May 2026
Venue: St James Tavern map
Live music
Address: 3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE Telephone: 01962 861288 Event: Acoustic Blues Night with JON WALSH - 7.30pm - JW returns to play an acoustic blues and ragtime gig at The St James Tavern. Great pub, great food, great vibe, great blues. Table booking advised. Venue's website: stjamestavernwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/stjamestavernwinchester 
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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
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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
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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 - CANCELLED - 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
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Saturday 16 May 2026
Venue: Winchester Auto Barn map
Live music
Address: Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NS Event: Simply Chaka - 8pm - This year one half of Simply Dan embark on a new project to brink the funk with friends and West End and session regulars, under the moniker ‘Simply Chaka’ They combine with vocal powerhouse Jaelee Small for a bucket list gig – Music from the Chaka Khan songbook
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Saturday 16 May 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Musical Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Musical Theatre Company - Sound of Music - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Andover Musical Theatre Company and Starlight's Youth Theatre Join Andover Musical Theatre Company and Starlight's Youth Theatre this May as they bring the timeless musical The Sound of Music to the stage at The Lights. Set against the breath-taking backdrop of the Austrian Alps, the story follows Maria, a free-spirited young woman who becomes governess to the seven children of Captain Von Trapp. Through music, kindness and courage, she transforms the lives of the family, but as the political landscape around them changes, the Von Trapp Family must face an uncertain future. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 17 MAY 2026
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Sunday 17 May 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• 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
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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
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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
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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 + XII Boar + Riteoff - 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
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MONDAY 18 MAY 2026
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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
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Monday 18 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
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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
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TUESDAY 19 MAY 2026
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Tuesday 19 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
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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
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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
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WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 2026
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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
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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
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THURSDAY 21 MAY 2026
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Thursday 21 May 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: OUT FRONT - 8pm - A UK jazz super group, Out Front originally formed to play the music of two of jazz's greatest 'inside-outside' composers; Booker Little and Andrew Hill. With roots anchored in the the work of these two masters, they now present sets of entirely original music, composed by multiple members of the band. They are touring throughout 2026, showcasing music from their debut album, ‘Buried Webs’. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 21 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
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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
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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
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FRIDAY 22 MAY 2026
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Friday 22 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
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Friday 22 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
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Friday 22 May 2026
Venue: Holy Trinity Church map
Live music
• Dance
Address: Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DG Event: WinQeilidh - 7pm - This ceilidh is gender-free, queer-, trans-, and family-friendly, and always welcoming. Ceilidh dancing is traditional social dancing for groups; you don't need a partner and we teach as we go along, so it's a perfect opportunity to try something new with friends. £10 general admission; £5 students/low income, £15 supporters, cash and card accepted on the door. For more information about WinQ please visit louisesiddons.com/WinQ.html Venue's website: holytrinitywinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Holy-Trinity-Church-Winchester/100069817863317
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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
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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
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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 |
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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
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TOMORROW, Sunday 17 May 2026
High Desert Queen + XII Boar + Riteoff
Venue: The Railway
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.