Winchester Gig Guide
The Nutshell
15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF - under ½ mile - mapWebsite: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Contact: 01962 808533
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Thursday 19 November 2026
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Live music
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: ALEX GARNETT'S TRIO - 8pm - Tonight, Alex Garnett's Trio will be paying homage to the late legend of soul jazz "Papa" Lou Donaldson. Lou Donaldson was best known for his soulful, bluesy approach to playing the alto saxophone along with the deep influence of bebop courtesy of Charlie Parker. Lou was always concerned with pleasing the people and was already reaching out to audiences beyond the realms of hard core jazz fans, long before the critics coined the term "cross over" music. Garnett follows Lou's ethos and is accompanied by two top tier musicians from the heart of the London scene! Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester 
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/alex-garnett-trio
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Saturday 21 November 2026
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Live music
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: DUO DESTINO - FLAMENCO FUSION - 7.30pm - Following their much‑loved previous performances at The Nutshell, Duo Destino return to with their exhilarating Flamenco‑Fusion sound that has captivated audiences across the UK and Europe. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/duo-2026
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Tuesday 24 November 2026
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Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: ANTHEM FOR DISSATISFACTION - 7.30pm - The Credit Crunch, 2007. ‘Irish Twins’ Sarah and Jamie are growing up in Belfast with a shared obsession of music and the weight of parents on the breadline. Pop, rock and punk rails against austerity Britain and an ever-failing Tory-government, giving these siblings an epic score to navigate lives that are destined for different paths. Oasis, The Jam, Springsteen and Sam Fender songs scream at the state of the nation, tugging at the memories of what it means to grow up on benefits in a country where poverty became a punchline. Benefits Britain never sounded so good… A defiant “rip-roaring tour de force” fuelled by the music and people who speak to your soul and punch you in the gut. The multi-award-winning gig-theatre show Anthem For Dissatisfaction rejoices in working class strength with wit, integrity, and disarming honesty. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester |
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Wednesday 02 December 2026
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Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: BONES IN THE DESERT - 2pm & 6pm - Half Moon presents BONES IN THE DESERT by Joe Nerssessian for ages 13+ and adults: an urgent new play about memory, belonging and the shadows of war. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/bones-in-the-desert
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Saturday 12 December 2026
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Comedy
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB: DECEMBER - 8pm - Kicking away the winter blues here’s a right bunch of Christs Comedy Crackers! Our festive funnies are Kate Lucas, Kev Mud, Javier Jarquin and all held together by your host and MC Mark Cram! Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/comedy-club-december-2026
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Friday 18 December 2026
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Live music
• For Children
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: JAZZBOPS: THE SPITFIRE SISTERS - 11.30am - The sensational Spitfire Sisters are back for their annual Christmas JazzBops lunchtime concert! Grab your Christmas hats, and seasonal cheer and join us for our 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. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/jazzbops-december-spitfires
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Monday 21 December 2026
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Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173694949/events/428914587
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Tuesday 22 December 2026
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Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173694949/events/428914587
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Wednesday 23 December 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173694949/events/428914587
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Monday 28 December 2026
- Bank Holiday (Boxing Day substitute)
Venue: The Nutshell map
Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173694949/events/428914587
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Tuesday 29 December 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173694949/events/428914587
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Wednesday 30 December 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: BETTY AND THE YETI - 11am & 2pm - In a far away land of igloos and ice, the villagers panic when they see large footprints in the snow - could it be a Yeti?! But brave Betty knows that appearances are not always what they seem and sets off on an adventure involving an avalanche of lost property, northern lights, singing polar bears, and a super-speedy Arctic hare! Angel Exit Theatre (associate company of Lighthouse; SALT, Otto and the Robin, toooB) conjure up this magical new show, a frosty tale of facing fear and finding friendship with puppetry, slapstick humour, catchy songs, and plenty of interactive fun. Based on the picture book by Dorset writer Ella Burfoot, Betty and the Yeti is a delightful story that will warm your heart like a cuddle in the cold. For ages 3-10 and their families. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173694949/events/428914587
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Saturday 13 February 2027
Venue: The Nutshell map
Comedy
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB: FEBRUARY - 8pm Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/comedy-club-february-2027
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THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2026
THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: ALEX GARNETT'S TRIO
Venue: The Nutshell
8pm
Tonight, Alex Garnett's Trio will be paying homage to the late legend of soul jazz "Papa" Lou Donaldson. Lou Donaldson was best known for his soulful, bluesy approach to playing the alto saxophone along with the deep influence of bebop courtesy of Charlie Parker. Lou was always concerned with pleasing the people and was already reaching out to audiences beyond the realms of hard core jazz fans, long before the critics coined the term "cross over" music. Garnett follows Lou's ethos and is accompanied by two top tier musicians from the heart of the London scene!