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TUESDAY 23 DECEMBER 2025

Tuesday 23 December 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Christmas • Comedy • Family • Pantomime • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto - 11am & 2.30pm & 7pm - Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure. Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess. It's just him and his faithful cat, Puss. However, Puss is no ordinary feline and soon turns Colin from zero to hero and adventures begin. But they're going to need all the help they can get if Colin’s going to save the day and win the heart of the Princess. Please check the ticket page for more information - certain shows are available for BSL, Audio Described and dementia-friendly.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 23 December 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Christmas • Family • For Children
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Santa's Christmas Party - 10.30am & 1pm - The Santa Show 2025: Santa’s Christmas Party - the show where every child receives a present from Santa! Following last year’s sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season…. “Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole, when Father Christmas makes presents to deliver across the whole world…. and when everyone gets ready for Santa’s Christmas Party! But this year somebody has been up to mischief…. Dotty the Elf’s decorations have gone missing, Dasher the Reindeer’s party games are broken, and what has happened to Pompom the Penguin’s Christmas music? It looks as though somebody wants to stop Santa’s Christmas Party - and that someone is Jack Frost! Help get Santa’s Christmas Party back on track in an adventure full of fun, festive songs and party games. Then meet Santa at his home in the North Pole, where every child will receive a special present from him, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever – HO-HO-HO! Age recommendation 2-8 years old and families welcome.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER 2025 - Christmas Eve

Wednesday 24 December 2025 - Christmas Eve
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Christmas • Comedy • Family • Pantomime • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto - 11am & 2.30pm - Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure. Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess. It's just him and his faithful cat, Puss. However, Puss is no ordinary feline and soon turns Colin from zero to hero and adventures begin. But they're going to need all the help they can get if Colin’s going to save the day and win the heart of the Princess. Please check the ticket page for more information - certain shows are available for BSL, Audio Described and dementia-friendly.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 24 December 2025 - Christmas Eve
Venue: White Hart Hotel map

Live music
Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN
Telephone: 01256 892900
Event: Dr Rock - Classic rock covers
Venue's website: whiteharthotelwhitchurch.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/whitehartwhitchurch

Wednesday 24 December 2025 - Christmas Eve
Venue: The Poplar Farm map

Live music • Christmas
Address: Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ
Telephone: 01264 710424
Event: Christmas Eve: Jake Ward - 1-3pm - 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

THURSDAY 25 DECEMBER 2025 - Christmas Day

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FRIDAY 26 DECEMBER 2025 - Boxing Day

Friday 26 December 2025 - Boxing Day
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Christmas • Comedy • Family • Pantomime • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto - 2.30pm & 7pm - Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure. Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess. It's just him and his faithful cat, Puss. However, Puss is no ordinary feline and soon turns Colin from zero to hero and adventures begin. But they're going to need all the help they can get if Colin’s going to save the day and win the heart of the Princess. Please check the ticket page for more information - certain shows are available for BSL, Audio Described and dementia-friendly.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 26 December 2025 - Boxing Day
Venue: The Northbrook Arms map

Live music
Address: Stratton Lane, East Stratton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DU
Telephone: 01962 774499
Event: Carley Varley - 6.30pm - Carley Varley's website: carleyvarley.com. Carley Varley on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarleyVarleyMusic. Singer-songwriter Carley Varley is a fresh new singer-songwriter from Bournemouth.
Venue's website: northbrookarms.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthbrookarms

SATURDAY 27 DECEMBER 2025

Saturday 27 December 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music • Family • For Children • Puppetry • Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: UNDER THE FROZEN MOON - 3pm - It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen! A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. You can’t feel your toes and the fire freezes in the hearth... but not all warmth is lost. Under the glittering stars and dazzling aurora, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats. In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, atmospheric live music and exciting puppetry; Under the Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 27 December 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Saturday 27 December 2025
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 a monthly 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

Saturday 27 December 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live DJs
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: WAM DJs present Crimbo Thumping Slump - 8pm doors - This Christmas, it’s not just Santa coming to town — the WAM DJs are back for a proper homecoming blowout!
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

Saturday 27 December 2025
Venue: The Greyhound map

Live music
Address: 2 High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA
Telephone: 01794 501387
Event: Lunacube with special guests Cat Lawless and Reload - 8pm - Lunacube on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lunacubeband. Pop and rock covers band Lunacube are covers band consisting of experienced musicians who love nothing more than getting a crowd singing and dancing. A trip down Rock & Pop Lane is what they are all about, with lashings of solid grooves and diva sparkles!
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreyhoundBroughton

SUNDAY 28 DECEMBER 2025

Sunday 28 December 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music • Family • For Children • Puppetry • Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: UNDER THE FROZEN MOON - 11am & 2pm - It’s so cold in Lunavik that the moon has frozen! A greedy dragon has gobbled every fire and every light, leaving only the white glow of the frozen moon. You can’t feel your toes and the fire freezes in the hearth... but not all warmth is lost. Under the glittering stars and dazzling aurora, Amka’s family huddle together, fishing for eels and knitting plenty of hats. In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of the fires and lights for himself. With lively poetry, transforming sets, atmospheric live music and exciting puppetry; Under the Frozen Moon brings to life a beautiful world of ice and adventure.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Sunday 28 December 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Christmas • Comedy • Family • Pantomime • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto - 11am & 2.30pm - Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure. Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess. It's just him and his faithful cat, Puss. However, Puss is no ordinary feline and soon turns Colin from zero to hero and adventures begin. But they're going to need all the help they can get if Colin’s going to save the day and win the heart of the Princess. Please check the ticket page for more information - certain shows are available for BSL, Audio Described and dementia-friendly.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 28 December 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Donny Brook - 7.30pm doors - Donny Brook are an Indie Funk Rock band originating from the south coast of the UK. Connecting through love for music and joking around, jamming in sheds and garages they started writing whatever came to them.
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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TOMORROW, Wednesday 24 December 2025

Puss in Boots - A traditional family panto

Venue: Theatre Royal
11am & 2.30pm
Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure. Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess. It's just him and his faithful cat, Puss. However, Puss is no ordinary feline and soon turns Colin from zero to hero and adventures begin. But they're going to need all the help they can get if Colin’s going to save the day and win the heart of the Princess. Please check the ticket page for more information - certain shows are available for BSL, Audio Described and dementia-friendly.