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Category: Live music


Roots Open Mic Night Monday 24 November 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   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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Danny & the Champions of the World Wednesday 26 November 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Danny & the Champions of the World - 8pm doors - You Are Not A Stranger Here’ is the long-awaited new album by Danny & The Champions of the World. Their seventh studio release and the first since 2017’s ‘Brilliant Light,’ ‘You Are Not A Stranger Here’ is the sound of a band exploring new and surprising musical terrain.
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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Winchester Uke Jam Wednesday 26 November 2025
Venue:  Winchester Rugby Club     map Categories   Live music  •  Music jam
Address:   North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU
Telephone:  01962 867021
Event:  Winchester Uke Jam - 7.30pm - The Winchester Uke Jam meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Winchester Rugby Club and all are welcome, regardless of ability. You don't have to be a uke player to join in. They welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of percussion, having a sing or just want to listen then go along. Check their website for details: www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm.
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchesterRugbyFootballClub
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Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh Wednesday 26 November 2025
Venue:  March Hare     map Categories   Live music  •  Open mic
Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 582149
Event:  Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh - 8pm - Hosted by the talented Jon Walsh, it’s your chance to grab the mic, showcase your skills, or just sit back and enjoy a night of great live music and atmosphere. 🎵✨ Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just fancy giving it a go, everyone’s welcome!
Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
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LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND - VICTORIA WOOD Thursday 27 November 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Live music  •  Comedy
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND - VICTORIA WOOD - 7.30pm - Featuring the star of BBC1’s ‘All Together Now’, Paulus The Cabaret Geek “King of Cabaret” (The Stage) with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano, it is an evening of pure joy filled with Victoria’s best-loved songs, including the iconic ‘Ballad of Barry & Freda’ (Let’s Do It) and the classic ‘It Would Never Have Worked’. This show is for fans of Victoria and for those yet to discover her, to come together and relish her breathtaking wizardry with words. In telling Victoria’s story, Paulus unfolds his own. A relatable story of a 1970s childhood and what it really means to find your tribe.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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MARK HARRISON Thursday 27 November 2025
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map Categories   Live music
Address:   57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  MARK HARRISON - 8pm (doors 7.30pm) - Constantly touring and multi-awards-nominated, Mark Harrison has a reputation for being unlike anyone else out there. Described at BBC Radio 2 as an artist who ‘makes you think afresh’, and by countless audience members and reviewers as ‘uplifting and ‘inspirational’, his highly individual music takes him to some of the top venues and festivals in the UK, attracting acclaim wherever he goes. Mark writes songs about things most people live and think about but don’t hear songs about, and songs that tell stories they haven’t heard before. Proper songs, with catchy melodies and memorable lyrics that you can hear.
Venue's website:  hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Open Mic Night Friday 28 November 2025
Venue:  The Nutshell     map Categories   Live music  •  Open mic
Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  Open Mic Night - 7pm - Free open mic night for ages 13-21. On Friday 28 November 2025, 7-10 pm, The Nutshell becomes a youth-powered space to share ideas, build confidence, and connect with others who love the arts. Step into a night of music, poetry, comedy, art, and new writing created by young people, for young people. Whether you want to perform your songs, share your words, show your artwork, make people laugh, or simply enjoy the show, this is your time to ignite the spark and get involved! 5 minute slots of music, poetry, comedy and new writing. A friendly, inclusive crowd. Big creative energy and zero judgement. To get involved email hello@discardednut.co.uk. Deadline for signing up - Friday 21st November.
Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Christmas – The Candlelight Concert Friday 28 November 2025
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Live music  •  Christmas
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Christmas – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - Experience the Enchantment of ‘Christmas – The Candlelight Concert’ in an Unforgettable Festive Musical Celebration presented by Xperience Live Prepare to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as our incredible singers and live band deliver a fresh take on your favourite classic Christmas songs, all performed live. As the familiar melody of ‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’ fills the air, join us for a magical evening illuminated by Candlelight. Our performance will feature timeless sing-along favourites, including ‘White Christmas,’ ‘Santa Baby,’ ‘Winter Wonderland,’ and many more… This heart-warming concert promises to be the perfect way to embrace a ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’ with your entire family. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable festive experience!
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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Rob Clamp and The Ashmen Saturday 29 November 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Rob Clamp and The Ashmen - 7.30pm doors - Rob Clamp brings his full band, The Ashmen to Winchester for a ‘one off’ special show at the venue where it all started for him, The Railway Inn.
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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Audio Pirates Saturday 29 November 2025
Venue:  March Hare     map Categories   Live music
Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 582149
Event:  Audio Pirates - 8.30pm - Audio Pirates LIVE at The March Hare! 🎸⚡ Pop-punk fans, this one’s for you! Audio Pirates are hitting The March Hare with high-energy covers of Blink-182, Green Day, Sum 41, and more! 🤘🔥 Expect big anthems, mosh-worthy riffs, and a night of pure nostalgia. Don’t miss this epic gig! 🎤🎶
Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
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Roots Open Mic Night Monday 01 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   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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Black Kat Boppers + Bobrats Thursday 04 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Black Kat Boppers + Bobrats - 7.30pm doors - Black Kat Boppers are a UK 4 piece who play their own brand of authentic rock'n'roll!
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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Andover Music Club present Isata Kanneh-Mason (Piano) Thursday 04 December 2025
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Andover Music Club present Isata Kanneh-Mason (Piano) - 7.30pm - Pianist Isata offers eclectic and interesting recital programmes with repertoire encompassing Haydn and Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, Chopin and Brahms to Gershwin and beyond. In concerto, she is equally at home in Felix Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann as in Prokofiev and Dohnányi. Isata is in high demand from concert halls and orchestras worldwide. Following her phenomenally successful concerto debut at the BBC Proms in 2023, she was invited to open the festival in July 2024 with the BBC Symphony and conductor Elim Chan, a performance which resulted in stellar reviews in the mainstream press. Isata appears as concerto soloist with the European Union Youth Orchestra and Iván Fischer in summer 2024 performing Dohnányi’s Variations on a Nursery Tune at Carnegie Hall, New York, the Grafenegg Festival, and Bolzano Festival Bozen.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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ACOUSTIC CAFE: NAOMI CAMPBELL+ CAT ELLIOT + OMAM DAWN Friday 05 December 2025
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  ACOUSTIC CAFE: NAOMI CAMPBELL+ CAT ELLIOT + OMAM DAWN - 7.30pm
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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Provincials + Roxy's Revenge + The Ben Moss Trio Friday 05 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Provincials + Roxy's Revenge + The Ben Moss Trio - 8pm doors - Provincials - Experimental / pop band. We play widescreen music in the dark
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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China Wolf Friday 05 December 2025
Venue:  The Tally Ho!     map Categories   Live music
Address:   High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA
Telephone:  01794 500005
Event:  China Wolf - 7.30pm - China Wolf on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CWB2019. Rock and pop covers band with original material
Venue's website:  tallyho.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569179535696

ABBA Forever at Christmas 2025 Friday 05 December 2025
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Christmas  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  ABBA Forever at Christmas 2025 - 7.30pm - The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers on stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top-class musicianship and an ALL-LIVE performance ensures that the ABBA Forever tribute show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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The Waynflete Singers – Handel’s Messiah Saturday 06 December 2025
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music  •  Choir  •  Christmas
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  The Waynflete Singers – Handel’s Messiah - 7.30pm - To herald the Christmas season and bring the Christian message of hope and joy, the Waynflete singers perform Handel’s much-loved oratorio, Messiah.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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John Otway Saturday 06 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  John Otway - 8pm doors - Cor Baby that’s a PhD! That’ll be Dr Otway if you please as so called ‘Rock’s greatest failure’ is granted a doctorate!
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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Eastwood Revival Saturday 06 December 2025
Venue:  Clatford Arms     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone:  01264 392138
Event:  Eastwood Revival - Acoustic indie classics. Get your tables booked whilst they are available.
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558230023718

All That Swing Saturday 06 December 2025
Venue:  The Greyhound     map Categories   Live music
Address:   2 High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA
Telephone:  01794 501387
Event:  All That Swing - 8pm - The Greyhound are kicking off the festival season in style with smooth jazz, warm swing and just a hint of soul. Dinner served 6pm-9pm. Live music from 8pm. A full band bringing jazz, gentle swing, soul, blues and a little rock n roll. Book your dining table by 30 November and enjoy a complimentary bubbles reception and a free dessert to sweeten your evening.
Venue's website:  greyhoundbroughton.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TheGreyhoundBroughton
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ABBA Forever at Christmas 2025 Saturday 06 December 2025
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  ABBA Forever at Christmas 2025 - 7.30pm - The unique Abba look and sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers on stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top-class musicianship and an ALL-LIVE performance ensures that the ABBA Forever tribute show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Skinny Bob Album Launch Show Sunday 07 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Skinny Bob Album Launch Show - 7.30pm doors - Their songs are loud, unique, original, fun, at times soulful and are guaranteed to have a crowd singing along and jumping around!
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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Bach Winchester Voices and Orchestra Sunday 07 December 2025
Venue:  St Peter's Church     map Categories   Live music  •  Christmas
Address:   High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE
Event:  Bach Winchester Voices and Orchestra - 4pm-5.30pm - Bach at Christmas A programme of seasonal music by Bach brought to you by Bach Winchester Voices conducted by Andrew Hayman. This concert will take place at 4pm making for a pleasant afternoon of music after Sunday lunch, or allowing you to go on to dinner afterwards.
Venue's website:  achurchnearyou.com/church/18513
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The Snowman with Andover Town Band - Matinee Sunday 07 December 2025
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Family  •  Film
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  The Snowman with Andover Town Band - Matinee - 2.30pm - Join the Andover Town Band for a family-friendly concert. The afternoon is centred around a performance of the music from the popular 1982 short film, The Snowman, accompanying a screening of the film itself.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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The Snowman with Andover Town Band - Evening Sunday 07 December 2025
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Family  •  Film
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  The Snowman with Andover Town Band - Evening - 6pm - Join the Andover Town Band for a family-friendly concert. The afternoon is centred around a performance of the music from the popular 1982 short film, The Snowman, accompanying a screening of the film itself.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Roots Open Mic Night Monday 08 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   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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The Spitfire Sisters present: It's Snowtime! Tuesday 09 December 2025
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Christmas
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The Spitfire Sisters present: It's Snowtime! - 7.30pm - Grab a mulled wine, wrap up warm and get ready for a night of festive songs and cheer with The Spitfire Sisters. Backed by their brilliant band, The Spitfire Sisters bring their trademark close harmonies and fabulous outfits to Theatre Royal Winchester for en evening of seasonal merriment.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Winter Wonderband and three course dinner Wednesday 10 December 2025
Venue:  Winchester Auto Barn     map Categories   Live music  •  Food & Drink
Address:   Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NS
Event:  Winter Wonderband and three course dinner - 7pm - An unforgettable evening of dinner and music. Tickets included a three course meal and the evening's entertainment. Winter Wonderband are a chamber folk quartet. With a beautiful combination of instruments, varied lead and harmony vocals, they play winter and festive themed music, traditional & modern, including original songs.
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Winchester City Festival Choir: A European Christmas Thursday 11 December 2025
Venue:  St Paul's Church     map Categories   Live music  •  Choir  •  Christmas
Address:   St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event:  Winchester City Festival Choir: A European Christmas - 7.30pm - An evening of beautiful Christmas music in the heart of Winchester. Having spent the summer on the road with the London German Choir, Winchester City Festival Choir is back home but keeping its European theme alive for their Christmas concert! They will be using in Christmas with a selection of European classics including Saint Saën’s Christmas Oratorio and carols from Sweden, Ukraine, Germany and Italy. Choir Director Barbara Höfling says this medley of carols will beautifully complement the Christmas Oratorio: "This is a Christmas staple on the continent but little known here – it’s a beautiful piece to get us ready for Christmas." Tickets £20 to include a festive drink.
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Hampshire Medical Fund: A Celebration of Christmas Friday 12 December 2025
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music  •  Concert
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  Hampshire Medical Fund: A Celebration of Christmas - 7.30pm - The Hampshire Medical Fund are delighted to be hosting their Celebration of Christmas Concert at Winchester Cathedral on Friday 12th December at 7:30pm.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Ghosts of Seattle Friday 12 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Ghosts of Seattle - 8pm doors - The Ultimate 90's grunge tribute
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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Somethin' Else Friday 12 December 2025
Venue:  March Hare     map Categories   Live music
Address:   63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 582149
Event:  Somethin' Else - 8.30pm - Rock and blues covers band Somethin' Else are a rock and blues covers band with the objective to get the audience up and rocking - and judging by their schedule and repeat bookings, it works! The band's repertoire ranges from 50s to the present, Aerosmith to Wilson Pickett, Rolling Stones to Madness. The combination of a regular rock band line-up with saxophone and harmonica adds variety to the sound, while the didgeridoo offers an unique change of pace on the much requested Sun Arise.
Venue's website:  marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Tennessee Country Christmas 2025 Friday 12 December 2025
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Christmas  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Tennessee Country Christmas 2025 - 7.30pm - “Tennessee Country Christmas” returns to The Lights to Celebrate the festive Season here in the UK.. A Tennessee Christmas celebrates renditions of Christmas favourites in a Country Style combined with some of the biggest selling hits from our Country Superstars Digital Christmas Scenes and colourful costumes bring the enchantment of Christmas to the Country Superstars stage.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Christmas Concert : A Festival of Choirs Saturday 13 December 2025
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music  •  Carols  •  Choir  •  Christmas
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  Christmas Concert : A Festival of Choirs - 7.30pm - Let the wonderful choirs of Winchester Cathedral entertain you with an evening of glorious Christmas music, including traditional favourites, exciting new pieces and much-loved audience carols.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Glass Satellites Marillion Tribute Saturday 13 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music  •  Tribute
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Glass Satellites Marillion Tribute - 8pm doors - It's lonely without your last marble, but there's nothing like a zinging bit of modern-day Marillion to restore your colours and sound! No need to go see a shrink - get your fix of music more magical than diamonds with Glass Satellites.
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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Somborne Sessions: Katy Hurt Saturday 13 December 2025
Venue:  Kings Somborne Village Hall     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP
Event:  Somborne Sessions: Katy Hurt - 7.30pm doors - The Somborne Sessions pre-Christmas gig this year features the fantastic Katy Hurt and her band. Born in London but raised in the US, Katy was drawn to the sounds of Country and Southern Rock from a young age, and was inspired by artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, The Eagles and Patsy Cline. Since her debut in 2016, Katy has released a string of critically acclaimed singles and EPs, and has won accolades such as the UK Country Music Spotlight Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, Best EP, Best Song and Best Video. Tickets as usual at: www.sombornesessions.co.uk.
Venue's website:  kingssombornevillagehall.co.uk
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Whitchurch Folk Club: Melrose Quartet Saturday 13 December 2025
Venue:  Whitchurch Parish Hall     map Categories   Live music
Address:   28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ
Event:  Whitchurch Folk Club: Melrose Quartet - 8pm - Melrose Quartet invite you to join them for an evening of festive songs and silliness. With their trademark exquisite close harmony and high energy accompaniments on fiddles, melodeon, guitar and bouzouki, Nancy Kerr, James Fagan and Jess & Richard Arrowsmith bring you a wide range of joyous seasonal music from traditional carols to contemporary wassails. You’ll be treated to a selection of the finest rousing village carols from their local Sheffield area alongside new seasonal songs from some of their region’s best writers. The band will be in the mood to party so there will be dressing up, games with prizes and lots of choruses to join in with, plus an award for the most memorable Christmas jumper. This is a concert with something for everyone and would even draw a smile out of Scrooge!
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Tennessee Country Christmas 2025 Saturday 13 December 2025
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Christmas  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Tennessee Country Christmas 2025 - 7.30pm - “Tennessee Country Christmas” returns to The Lights to Celebrate the festive Season here in the UK.. A Tennessee Christmas celebrates renditions of Christmas favourites in a Country Style combined with some of the biggest selling hits from our Country Superstars Digital Christmas Scenes and colourful costumes bring the enchantment of Christmas to the Country Superstars stage.
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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Christmas Acoustic Session Sunday 14 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Christmas Acoustic Session - 6pm doors - 🎄✨ Join Us for a Festive Night of Live Music! ✨🎄 Come and enjoy 8 of the best local acoustic acts from the area — all in one unforgettable night!
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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Christmas Party and Draw with live music from Georgie Amelia Sunday 14 December 2025
Venue:  The George Inn     map Categories   Live music  •  Christmas
Address:   The Crossroads, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8EG
Telephone:  01264 782648
Event:  Christmas Party and Draw with live music from Georgie Amelia - Music from 5pm. - Georgie Amelia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/georgie.emilia.wheldon. Acoustic covers and originals Georgie is a booker, musician, singer, composer, arranger and more. Georgie also plays acoustic covers of songs by bands including Blondie, Nancy Sinatra, Talking Heads, Lady Gaga, Sex Pistols, Suede, Prince, Taylor Swift and Pulp.
Venue's website:  thegeorgeinnmiddlewallop.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/pubandBandB

University of Winchester: Jingle Bell Sing! Monday 15 December 2025
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Christmas
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  University of Winchester: Jingle Bell Sing! - 7.30pm - Join final-year Musical Theatre students from the University of Winchester for a collection of Christmas classics. In the relaxed bar setting of the theatre atrium, we take you on a trip down memory lane with a selection of yuletide numbers and festive favourites. This event will raise funds for Ben Pavitt's Legacy of Love Fund
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Roots Open Mic Night Monday 15 December 2025
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   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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Jazz Jam Session Monday 15 December 2025
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map Categories   Live music  •  Music jam
Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Jazz Jam Session - 8pm - Frequent jazz jam session Playing mainly real book tunes, swing and latin. play or just listen. The Jazz Jam Session is a group of musicians who meet on the third Monday of each month for a jam session at the Worthies Club in Kings Worthy. Set-up is from 7.30pm, playing from 8pm. Please note: because the venue is a members club, those who have not joined will need to sign in as guests and pay £1 for the evening. Those planning to jam regularly may find it worthwhile to join as members. See www.thewssc.co.uk/membership for details. Visit www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz on Facebook.
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

Midwinter Revels Wednesday 17 December 2025
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Live music  •  Carols  •  Christmas
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Midwinter Revels - 7.30pm - Following on from A Christmas Carol: In Concert and A Brief History of Christmas, GreenMatthews present their new festive show. Spanning several centuries, GreenMatthews' Midwinter Revels is a celebration of Yuletide Past guaranteed to warm the cockles of the most Scrooge-like heart. Featuring Christmas carols, winter folk songs, toe-tapping tunes and a plethora of weird and wonderful instruments, the show is brought to life with GreenMatthews' trademark wit and humour.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Winchester Uke Jam Wednesday 17 December 2025
Venue:  Winchester Rugby Club     map Categories   Live music  •  Music jam
Address:   North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU
Telephone:  01962 867021
Event:  Winchester Uke Jam - 7.30pm - The Winchester Uke Jam meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Winchester Rugby Club and all are welcome, regardless of ability. You don't have to be a uke player to join in. They welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of percussion, having a sing or just want to listen then go along. Check their website for details: www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm.
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchesterRugbyFootballClub
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Buddy Holly & the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas 2025 Wednesday 17 December 2025
Venue:  The Lights     map Categories   Live music  •  Christmas  •  Tribute
Address:   West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Buddy Holly & the Cricketers: Holly at Christmas 2025 - 7.30pm - 33 Years of Rock ’n’Rolling The World! Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!
Venue's website:  thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2025

Rob Clamp and The Ashmen

Rob Clamp and The Ashmen

Venue: The Railway
7.30pm doors
Rob Clamp brings his full band, The Ashmen to Winchester for a ‘one off’ special show at the venue where it all started for him, The Railway Inn.


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