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The Arc

Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB - under ½ mile - map

Website: www.arcwinchester.org.uk


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Contact: 01962 398046






The Arc Events:

MARKUS BIRDMAN: WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER, BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT THE GUTTER Saturday 15 February 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  MARKUS BIRDMAN: WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER, BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT THE GUTTER - 7.30pm - From The Palladium to Pakistan, a highly experienced, versatile & award winning comedian, Markus is one of stand-up’s most well travelled comedians, much in demand in the UK and all over the world, and one of the very first British Comics to have his own Netflix Special - Live in Amsterdam.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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NICK MOHAMMED IS MR SWALLOW: WORK IN PROGRESS Thursday 20 February 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  NICK MOHAMMED IS MR SWALLOW: WORK IN PROGRESS - 7.30pm - Nick Mohammed (Taskmaster, Ted Lasso, Renegade Nell, Intelligence) returns as his beloved and critically acclaimed character Mr. Swallow for a residency of work in progress shows as he builds towards a new tour.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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BARNSTORMERS COMEDY, WITH MICHAEL LEGGE, LOVDEV BARPAGA & RICHARD MORTON Friday 21 February 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  BARNSTORMERS COMEDY, WITH MICHAEL LEGGE, LOVDEV BARPAGA & RICHARD MORTON - 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
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Comedy - ESHAAN AKBAR Friday 28 February 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  Comedy - ESHAAN AKBAR - 7.30pm - Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good. Eshaan has supported some of the biggest acts in the UK, including Micky Flanagan, Jason Manford and Kae Kurd, be sure to buy tickets for this much-anticipated debut tour.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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WINCHESTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: PADDINGTON BEAR'S FIRST CONCERT Saturday 01 March 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  WINCHESTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: PADDINGTON BEAR'S FIRST CONCERT - 11.30am - Winchester Chamber Orchestra is a lively, friendly, amateur orchestra based in Hampshire, a community of passionate musicians in Winchester dedicated to sharing the joy of music through a diverse range of performances. Our repertoire includes a variety of musical works that are sure to captivate audiences of all ages and tastes.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Categories   Live music  •  Orchestra

MARTIN TURNER EX WISHBONE ASH Thursday 06 March 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  MARTIN TURNER EX WISHBONE ASH - 7.30pm - Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages during 2025 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash. The music of the classic line-ups of Wishbone Ash continues to delight audiences worldwide through both live performances and a rich legacy of recorded work that continues to be enjoyed by fans old and new. Classic album releases such as Wishbone Ash, Argus, Pilgrimage, Wishbone Four, There’s the Rub, New England and Live Dates defined the Wishbone Ash sound and touched the hearts of several generations of music fans. As lead vocalist, bassist and key creative force, founding original member Martin Turner was central to the critical and commercial success of Wishbone Ash’s most revered albums. Martin continues to delight audiences with performances of the band’s best loved works with his current band, which features guitarists Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic, and drummer Sonny Flint. The ”Blowin’ Free” tour will feature music from the career-defining eras of Wishbone Ash, with a show consisting of classic tracks and stage favourites, as well as much loved deeper album cuts, making it a show no true Wishbone Ash aficionado will want to miss.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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ACOUSTIC CAFE MARCH 2025, TWISTED FIDDLE + JACK & BAS + CHARLES BUELLER Friday 07 March 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  ACOUSTIC CAFE MARCH 2025, TWISTED FIDDLE + JACK & BAS + CHARLES BUELLER - 7.30pm - Acoustic Cafe at The Arc Winchester is a free monthly event that showcases acoustic performances from local up & coming artists. Its an ideal setting to discover new music in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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THE OCELOTS Saturday 08 March 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  THE OCELOTS - 7.30pm - The Ocelots is a project created by twins Ashley & Brandon Watson. Originally based in Wexford, Ireland, they now reside in Leipzig, Germany. The Ocelots were formerly a school band, playing blues standards and alternative rock during lunchtime. In this space, Brandon & Ashley started writing their own music, pursuing the direction of Bob Dylan and Simon & Garfunkel's folk sensibilities. They finished school and backpacked around Europe, playing shows and street-performing wherever they could.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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QUEEN OF OKLAHOMA’ CARTER SAMPSON + JOE MARTIN Thursday 13 March 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  QUEEN OF OKLAHOMA’ CARTER SAMPSON + JOE MARTIN - 7.30pm - Carter Sampson, known as the "Queen of Oklahoma," is a celebrated Americana singer-songwriter from Oklahoma City. She’s recognized for her heartfelt lyrics and rich voice, with accolades like winning the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest. Alongside her six acclaimed albums, she founded the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls OKC, empowering youth through music education. Currently, she tours with UK singer-songwriter Joe Martin, known for his storytelling-inspired folk songs. Joe Martin - The Lancashire born singer-songwriter is deservedly gaining attention on both sides of the Atlantic seeing him play shows around the UK, Europe and legendary venues in Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up listening to the greats and has been influenced by artists from Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Townes Van Zandt to Jason Isbell and Kacey Musgraves which is evident his sound and lyrical style.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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JONI REIMAGINED Friday 14 March 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  JONI REIMAGINED - 7.30pm - Band leader Stefan Redtenbacher leads a world class 4 piece band, with CV's to prove it, with two elite featured vocalists and award winning/nominated artists in their own right in the shape of multi million streaming artist Jo Harman ('A voice to leave you speechless' - Huey Morgan, BBC R2) and the mesmerising Jana Varga ('the stuff Carnegie Hall shows are made of' Fatea Magazine). Together they will be re-imagining the magical songs of Joni Mitchell, so expect sometimes surprising yet always respectful interpretations of classic songs such as 'Big Yellow Taxi', 'A Case of You', 'Both Sides Now', 'The River', 'Woodstock' and many more.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Categories   Live music  •  Tribute

SAM KELLY'S STATION HOUSE Saturday 15 March 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  SAM KELLY'S STATION HOUSE - 7.30pm - Funky-blues fusion outfit featuring drummer, Sam Kelly. A unique sound with a fusion of British soul. Internationally renowned, legendary drummer, SAM KELLY, has been a professional musician for more than 40 years. His playing career started in the early 1970’s with “Cymande”, an 8-piece ‘rare groove’ band that achieved recognition with a series of high-profile tours in The States between 1971-1974. Cymande reunited in 2014 and continue to perform around the World.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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THE UNRAVELLING WILBURYS Thursday 20 March 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  THE UNRAVELLING WILBURYS - 7.30pm - Playing the country-rock songs of the 1980s supergroup ‘The Traveling Wilburys’, the band also steal some choice numbers from the back catalogue of each of its five iconic members; Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne. Born out of the ashes of the popular Beatles tribute band Sgt Pepper’s Only Dart Board Band, the fabulous UNRAVELLING WILBURYS are made up of Sticky Willy, Walter, Thumper, Blind Melon and Honky Tonk Wilbury, the “real” Wilbury brothers, who present their own unique slant on what it means to be a tribute band.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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MIKE DAWES Saturday 05 April 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  MIKE DAWES - 7.30pm - Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on one instrument. He is hailed as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarist with a repertoire spanning solo viral video hits alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward from The Moody Blues. Dawes was named “Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World” by Total Guitar Magazine / MusicRadar in both December 2017 and 2018 readers polls.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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JASTA 11: POLICE DOG HOGAN Friday 11 April 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  JASTA 11: POLICE DOG HOGAN - 7.30pm - ‘Brilliant’ song-writing, ‘sensational’ harmonies, ‘fantastic’ musicianship,‘joyous’ live performances – just a fraction of the accolades gathered by Police Dog Hogan at their ‘now-legendary’ live gigs. The 7-piece outfit has been attracting similar reviews for more than ten years now. Singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist James Studholme is at the helm, supported by fiddle, banjo, accordion, trumpet, bass and drums. These varied instruments allow the band create a mosaic of sounds and songs including husky ballads mourning lost loves, foot-stompers about the West Country and full-throated, multi-harmony anthems. Their song “Devon Brigade’ was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2018 Americana Music awards.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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LUKE JACKSON Saturday 19 April 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  LUKE JACKSON - 7.30pm - Blessed with a distinctive, bluesy, soulful voice, UK based singer-songwriter Luke Jackson has developed an enviable reputation for himself in the Roots, Acoustic, Folk & Americana circuits by virtue of his acclaimed recordings and dynamic live performances, be they solo or trio. ​In addition to the UK, Luke regularly tours across Europe, USA and Canada. ​Between his debut album released in 2012, through to his latest release in 2022 are 5 records, including a live album ‘Solo, Duo, Trio’ which were all released to high praise and 5* reviews!
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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HUNDRED WATT CLUB Saturday 26 April 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  HUNDRED WATT CLUB - 7.30pm - The risqué, raunchy & ridiculous people of Hundred Watt Club return to The Arc, Winchester with another glittering and glorious evening of showgirls, vaudeville & comedy! Hundred Watt Club is proud to be one of the longest running burlesque revues in the UK...Expect the unexpected, but gear up for a good old fashioned, very grown up evening of variety entertainment.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Categories   Burlesque

TROY REDFERN Saturday 24 May 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  TROY REDFERN - 7.30pm - Troy Redfern combines the rawness of Hound Dog Taylor, the free-form approach of Sonny Sharrock, the firebrand playing of Johnny Winter and the technique of Dave Hole, mixed with the ghost of Elmore James'.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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CHANTEL MCGREGOR + SUPPORT Thursday 05 June 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  CHANTEL MCGREGOR + SUPPORT - 7.30pm - Chantel McGregor, the female guitar prodigy who defied industry norms, continues to captivate audiences across the UK. At fourteen, major labels told her, "girls don't play guitar like that!" Ignoring this, Chantel enrolled at Leeds College of Music, achieving the first-ever 100% pass mark and earning a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music and the Musician of the Year award.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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SCOTT BENNETT: BLOOD SUGAR BABY Friday 13 June 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  SCOTT BENNETT: BLOOD SUGAR BABY - 7.30pm - One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett (from Live at the Apollo and The News Quiz) tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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TOM HOUGHTON: DEEP Thursday 11 September 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  TOM HOUGHTON: DEEP - 7.30pm - After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?” In a world full of relentless click bate, online distractions, and brain rotting content, Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him. Having left the Western world behind, Tom found himself in Indonesia where he plunged into a journey of self-discovery. He submerged himself as far down in the ocean as possible, while asking the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are. And now he’s bringing his discoveries to you. It’s time to go “Deep”
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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HAL CRUTTENDEN: CAN DISH IT OUT BUT CAN’T TAKE IT Sunday 21 September 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  HAL CRUTTENDEN: CAN DISH IT OUT BUT CAN’T TAKE IT - 7.30pm - Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him.
The Arc website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
The Arc on Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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TOMORROW, Saturday 15 February 2025

MARKUS BIRDMAN: WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER, BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT THE GUTTER

MARKUS BIRDMAN: WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER, BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT THE GUTTER

Venue: The Arc
7.30pm
From The Palladium to Pakistan, a highly experienced, versatile & award winning comedian, Markus is one of stand-up’s most well travelled comedians, much in demand in the UK and all over the world, and one of the very first British Comics to have his own Netflix Special - Live in Amsterdam.


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