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WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025
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THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2025
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Thursday 20 November 2025
Venue: The Arc map 
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ESTHER MANITO: SLAGBOMB - 7.30pm - After a sold-out, rave-reviewed tour last year, Esther is back—this time embracing the sheer joy of having absolutely no dignity. She’s tried elegance. She’s aimed for sophistication. But somehow, chaos always wins. Because really — how do you keep your poise when you’re juggling kids, aging parents, and the crushing weight of unmet expectations? Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch 
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Thursday 20 November 2025
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone: 01962 840820 Event: Luther Vandross – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - A Soulful Tribute Under the Glow of Candlelight Join us at Guildhall Winchester for a heartfelt evening honoring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting. This tribute concert celebrates the velvet voice of one of R&B’s most beloved legends — known for his rich tones, emotional depth, and unforgettable love songs. From the upbeat joy of “Never Too Much” to the soul-stirring beauty of “Dance with My Father”, every moment will be filled with nostalgia, passion, and musical excellence. Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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Thursday 20 November 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
• Family
• For Children
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: JAZZBOPS: NOVEMBER - TOBY EVANS - 10am - monthly lunchtime jazz concert made especially for grown-ups and their little ones (ages 0-4) - a jazz club designed with grown-ups in mind. Park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 20 November 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: HARRY DIPLOCK TRIO - 8pm - Guitarist Harry Diplock brings together some of the UKs most exciting musicians to capture a modern take on the world of acoustic jazz. ‘Harry Diplock Trio & Friends’ pushes the envelope of acoustic jazz guitar. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Thursday 20 November 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: A Formal Horse + TOOTH + Dahlia's Comet - 8pm doors - “Avant-rock awkward squad” Prog Magazine readers poll “Best Unsigned Band” 2019 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 20 November 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: 50 Years of Fender - 7.30pm - Back by popular demand following the sold out 2024 performance, and including some new songs and stories, David Knight presents an evening of celebration for the world’s most iconic guitar - the Fender Stratocaster - and the hits that defined its undeniable sound. Spanning the instrument’s most important 5 decades, and featuring music from the likes of Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Buddy Holly, The Shadows, Bryan Adams, Pink Floyd and many more alike, 50 Years of Fender will have the dancers in the aisles and the guitar fans mesmerised. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025
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Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: O'Neill's map
Live music
Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Mojo - 10pm - Live band and DJ. Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch |
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Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
• Christmas
• Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Piccadilly Sinfonietta: Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas - 7.30pm - Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of Winchester Cathedral. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: The Arc map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: BARNSTORMERS COMEDY NOVEMBER 2025 - 8pm - regular comedy night at The Arc, Barnstormers Comedy presents a line-up of three top acts from the London comedy circuit and beyond: many of them Comedy Store regulars. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone: 01962 840820 Event: Luther Vandross – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - A Soulful Tribute Under the Glow of Candlelight Join us at Guildhall Winchester for a heartfelt evening honoring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting. This tribute concert celebrates the velvet voice of one of R&B’s most beloved legends — known for his rich tones, emotional depth, and unforgettable love songs. From the upbeat joy of “Never Too Much” to the soul-stirring beauty of “Dance with My Father”, every moment will be filled with nostalgia, passion, and musical excellence. Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: Holy Trinity Church map
Dance
Address: Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DG Event: WinQeilidh - 7pm - Enjoy high-energy fun with a live band! 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/profile.php?id=100069817863317 
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Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map
Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: RILEY BAUGUS - 8pm (doors 7.30pm) - Riley Baugus represents the very best of old time American banjo and song. His powerful singing voice and his expert musicianship place him squarely in the next generation of the quality American roots tradition. Riley is a native of the southern Appalachians. The Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina is where his roots lie, and he grew up learning the music and art of storytelling of the region from older musicians in the area. His solo show consists of a focus on banjos, ballads, stories and songs. Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Evil Villains + RüntZ + Exhilaro + Mulch - doors 7.30pm - Drawing influence from bands such as Converge, Alice In Chains and Mastodon, Evil Villains are getting ready to release their debut EP and bring their crushing riffs 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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Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Simon & Garfunkel Story 2025 - 7.30pm - Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits. You won't want to miss this international sensation. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Friday 21 November 2025
Venue: George Inn map
Live music
Address: Vernham Dean, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 0JY Telephone: 01264 737279 Event: Sonic Echo – Stripped Back - 8pm - 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/thegeorgeatvernhamdean
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SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025
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Saturday 22 November 2025
Venue: O'Neill's map
Live music
Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: SO Close - 10pm - SO Close on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoCloseBandUk. Rock and roll covers and originals band SO Close are a Basingstoke-based rock & roll band formed in late 2014 by veteran musicians with a passion for up-tempo classic tracks that get people dancing. With a steady flow of regular, local gigs in the Basingstoke and surrounding areas, SO Close have built a solid following with a mix of classic rock and original material in the same vein. Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch |
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Saturday 22 November 2025
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: CURVED AIR - 7.30pm - Curved Air is a unique band, synthesizing an eclectic blend of musical styles into an instantly identifiable sound. Curved Air's hits include "It Happened Today", "Vivaldi", "Marie Antoinette" and "Backstreet Luv". Curved Air founder member vocalist Sonja Kristina leads a skilled and talented new line-up, bringing their unique music to an existing and new fanbase in the 21st Century. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Saturday 22 November 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Deeply Purple : Monsters of Classic Rock - 8pm doors - Not to be missed! Deeply Purple are renowned for their organ rocking, guitar kerranging, virtuoso recreations of Deep Purple music. 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 22 November 2025
Venue: New Hall, Winchester College map
Live music
• Orchestra
Address: 34 College Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NF Event: Winchester Symphony Orchestra: Autum Concert - 7.30pm - An evening of beautiful music featuring Fenella Humphreys in Barber's Violin concerto and showcasing the orchestra's skills with the vibrant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story and Tchaikovsky's wonderful 4th Symphony Winchester Symphony Orchestra's website: www.winchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk. Winchester Symphony Orchestra on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WinchesterSymphonyOrchestra. Symphony Orchestra The Winchester Symphony Orchestra gives regular concerts with an interesting variety of programmes and accomplished soloists.
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Saturday 22 November 2025
Venue: March Hare map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: The March Hare's 80s Night - 8pm - Get ready to go back in time! The March Hare’s 80s Night is coming — live tribute band, neon vibes, and fancy dress is a must!!🕺💿 Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
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Saturday 22 November 2025
Venue: The Worthies Club map
Live music
Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: Recluse - 7pm - Recluse's website: www.recluserock.com. Recluse on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/126794665566. Classic rock & blues band 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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SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2025
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MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2025
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Monday 24 November 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Quiz
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The BIG ROYAL Harry Potter Quiz - 7pm - Think you know your Riddle from your Ravenclaw? Or your Bludger from your Buckbeak? Come on down to Theatre Royal Winchester and join us in the bar to test your knowledge. 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 24 November 2025
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 25 NOVEMBER 2025
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FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2025
Evil Villains + RüntZ + Exhilaro + Mulch
Venue: The Railway
doors 7.30pm
Drawing influence from bands such as Converge, Alice In Chains and Mastodon, Evil Villains are getting ready to release their debut EP and bring their crushing riffs to the stage!