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THURSDAY 25 JUNE 2026
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Thursday 25 June 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map 
Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Summer Jazz Evenings with Simply Jazz in Winchester Cathedral Cafe - 6pm-9pm - Enjoy relaxed summer evenings with the trio in a comfortable, open-air setting. Sit back with drinks and in good company. As the sun sets, the atmosphere stays easy going and welcoming, making it a simple way to spend time outdoors and enjoy live mellow jazz with 'Simply Jazz'. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1324355656577830
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Thursday 25 June 2026
Venue: Hyde Tavern map
Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: Two Bit Troubadours - Doors 7.30pm - Welcome to Two-Bit Troubadours - a duo from the deep south-west of England preserving old time American roots music. Genres such as Ragtime Blues, Early Country and American Folk music are heavily featured as well as original material. With close harmonies, two guitars, washboard and harmonica. They are heading off to Spain in February 2026 and will then be off to Japan for a two week tour in May 2026! Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/777301744670755
Tickets/more info: wegottickets.com/event/689028
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Thursday 25 June 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Postmen + Red Swan + Emily May - 8pm doors - No missed deliveries. No second-class stamps. Just guaranteed special delivery, straight to your ears from the sorting office. 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
Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/the-postmen-2026-06-25
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Thursday 25 June 2026
Venue: The Drovers map
Live music
• Open mic
Address: 62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Hampshire, SO21 3EW Telephone: 01962 880227 Event: Acoustic Thursday - Open Mic Night - 8pm - See poster for details. Venue notes: Social club - Many clubs welcome guests if you're not a member. Please check access requirements. You may need to be signed-in if you're not a member and there may also be a door charge. Venue's website: the-drovers.jimdosite.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheDroversSWSC
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/882405521375588
Tickets/more info: the-drovers.jimdosite.com/events
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Thursday 25 June 2026
Venue: Thornden Hall map
Live music
Address: Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2DW Telephone: 023 8024 6555 Event: Winchester Symphony Orchestra Young Soloist Competition - 7.30pm - 2026 finalists are Noah Burns (Clarinet), James Cranston (Euphonium) and Markus Simojoki (Piano). Venue's website: thorndenhall.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thorndenhall
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1462847428642150
Tickets/more info: thorndenhall.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873685670
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FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026
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Friday 26 June 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: SNAKE OIL BAND AND FRIENDS - A NIGHT IN NASHVILLE - 7.30pm - A Night in Nashville with Snake Oil Band and Friends Country comes to Winchester! Get ready for a heartwarming, feel-good Country Rock and Tex Mex show with Snake Oil Band and Friends. Snake Oil pays authentic homage to the greats of Nashville Country and the Americas in their own inimitable way, blending fun and warmth in a colourful foot-tapping production. Johnny Cash to The Mavericks, The Eagles to Tim McGraw - all in one show. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Tickets/more info: www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/snake-oil-band-and-friends-night-nashville
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Friday 26 June 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map
Disco
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone: 01962 840820 Event: Gary Davies Disco for Grown Ups 80s Party - 8pm - The amazing GARY DAVIES Disco for Grown Ups 80s PARTY is coming the Bapsy Hall at Winchester Guildhall on Friday 26th June Legendary 80s DJ and host of BBC Radio 2’s Sounds of the 80s show -‘woo’ Gary Davies has teamed up with Discos For Grown Ups to bring you an unstoppable, high-energy 80s party…packed with iconic 80s hits and floor-shaking anthems. It’s your BEST 80s party night out…EVER! Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
Tickets/more info: guildhallwinchester.co.uk/events/gary-davies-disco-for-grown-ups-80s-party
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Friday 26 June 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Comedy Festival: Summer Gala 2026 - 7.30pm - An evening of stand-up comedy with Angela Barnes, Arthur Smith, Ray Badran and Tom Deacon (MC). Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/winchester-comedy-festival-summer-gala-2026
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Friday 26 June 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
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/ukulele-improvers
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Friday 26 June 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Everywhere at Once Festival: ugly ozo + PLASTICGOLD + Picture House - 8pm doors - Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend (26–28 June 2026), Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians! 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
Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/everywhere-at-once-festival-ugly-ozo-2026-06-26
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Friday 26 June 2026
Venue: The Tally Ho! map
Live music
Address: High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA Telephone: 01794 500005 Event: Robbie Culley - 8pm - Robbie Culley live at the Tally Ho! Venue's website: tallyho.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Tally-Ho-Community-Pub/61569179535696 |
SATURDAY 27 JUNE 2026
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Family
• Musical Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION - 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm - Follow the yellow brick road on the most magical musical adventure of them all. Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to a mysterious new world. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion and a host of colourful characters in one of the world’s best-known tales, loved by children and adults alike. Featuring the charming songs beloved by all such as ‘Over The Rainbow’ and ‘Follow The Yellow Brick Road’, ‘If I Only Had a Heart’ and ‘Ding! Dong! The Witch is Dead!’ Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/wizardofoz-2
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone: 01962 840820 Event: George Michael – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - Prepare to be swept away by an extraordinary evening of music, atmosphere and pure emotion. George Michael – The Candlelight Concert is more than just a tribute – it’s a stunning live experience that honours the legacy of one of the greatest voices in pop history, performed in a setting that will leave you breathless. Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
Tickets/more info: guildhallwinchester.co.uk/events/george-michael-the-candlelight-concert
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Everywhere at Once Festival: One Dead Thief + Pluto The Rich - 7.30pm doors - Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend (26–28 June 2026), Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians! 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
Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/everywhere-at-once-festival-one-dead-thief-2026-06-27
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: The Vault map
Live DJs
• Dance
Address: Level 1, University Centre, King Alfred Campus, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR Telephone: 01962 827416 Event: Loud & Clear Sober Rave - 6pm - 10pm - Free entry - The next Loud & Clear night - an awesome sober clubbing experience you wont forget! TICKETS NOW ON SALE. For more detail visit loudandclearparty.co.uk. Venue's website: vaultwinchester.com
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1508497950802791
Tickets/more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-clear-sober-rave-tickets-1986469172770
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: March Hare map
Live music
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: Audio Pirates - 7pm Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1513183357271104
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: Kings Arms map
Live music
Address: Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AB Telephone: 01256 896333 Event: Side Plot - 8pm - The awesome acoustic trio Side-Plot will be playing outside before the big game between England and Panama kick-off 10pm. Side Plot on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578940566281. Covers band. Side Plot bring you high-energy covers from the 60s to the present. Venue's website: thekingsarmswhitchurch.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thekingsarmswhitchurch |
SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2026
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Sunday 28 June 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Family
• Musical Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION - 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm - Follow the yellow brick road on the most magical musical adventure of them all. Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to a mysterious new world. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion and a host of colourful characters in one of the world’s best-known tales, loved by children and adults alike. Featuring the charming songs beloved by all such as ‘Over The Rainbow’ and ‘Follow The Yellow Brick Road’, ‘If I Only Had a Heart’ and ‘Ding! Dong! The Witch is Dead!’ Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/wizardofoz-2
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Sunday 28 June 2026
Venue: John O'Gaunt Inn map
Live music
Address: Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU Telephone: 01794 388644 Event: Paul Jude Wilson - 4.30pm-6.30pm - Paul Jude Wilson on Facebook: www.facebook.com/paul.j.wilson.16. Singer-songwriter. Paul Jude Wilson is a talented singer-songwriter and musician captivating audiences with his powerful soulful voice. Born with an innate love for music, Paul has cultivated a diverse repertoire spanning several decades, from iconic songs of the 1960s to contemporary tunes from today. With a voice that effortlessly traverses genres, Paul performs songs from artists such as U2, Prince, Ray LaMontagne, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Lewis Capaldi, The Foo Fighters to name but a few. Paul loves singing and his passion and enthusiasm for performing coupled with his strong enchanting vocals helps him to connect with and mesmerise audiences wherever he performs. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/JohnOGauntInn |
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TOMORROW, Friday 26 June 2026
Everywhere at Once Festival: ugly ozo + PLASTICGOLD + Picture House
Venue: The Railway
8pm doors
Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend (26–28 June 2026), Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians!