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January 2026

THURSDAY 01 JANUARY 2026 - New Year's Day

Thursday 01 January 2026
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 - 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 02 JANUARY 2026

Friday 02 January 2026
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

SATURDAY 03 JANUARY 2026

Saturday 03 January 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Christmas • Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: London Concertante: A Viennese Christmas by Candlelight - 7.30pm - The perfect crescendo to your Christmas season. Invite family and friends to wave goodbye to Christmas and welcome the New Year together. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Johann Strauss with the lively “Die Fledermaus Overture” and the foot-tapping “Tritsch-Tratsch Polka.” Feel the romantic allure of Tchaikovsky’s “Sleeping Beauty Waltz” and the vibrant rhythms of Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No. 5.”
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Saturday 03 January 2026
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

Saturday 03 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: King’s Road - 8pm doors - Local Mods Kings Road are a Paul Weller influenced band dedicated to keeping the fire, passion and skill of the Jam live experience alive.
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 03 January 2026
Venue: Unit 12 map

Live DJs • Dance
Address: Winnall Valley Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LD
Event: Loud & Clear Music Night - 7pm-11pm - Free entry - Winchester's monthly underground dance music night! Resident and guest DJs playing house, breakbeat, drum and bass and jungle with host and MC Fize. Soundsystem, visuals, dancefloor, alcohol-free bar and up vibes! Just like your regular club night but no booze, no drugs, no hangover. The energy is high so come and get your buzz for free at Unit 12 Winchester from 7pm - 11pm. Free entry! No ticket needed for this sober rave. See ya there ravers! www.loudandclearparty.co.uk Instagram - The Facebook page for the event is: www.facebook.com/loudandclearparty Email address - chrisgodfrey79@outlook.com
Venue's website: unit-12.org
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/unit12cic

SUNDAY 04 JANUARY 2026

Sunday 04 January 2026
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

MONDAY 05 JANUARY 2026

Monday 05 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

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

TUESDAY 06 JANUARY 2026

Tuesday 06 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Open mic • Poetry
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935.
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

WEDNESDAY 07 JANUARY 2026

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THURSDAY 08 JANUARY 2026

Thursday 08 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Film • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step - 7pm - Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

FRIDAY 09 JANUARY 2026

Friday 09 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Oh What a Night! - 7.30pm - Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

SATURDAY 10 JANUARY 2026

Saturday 10 January 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map

Comedy
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB: JANUARY - 8pm - Kicking away the winter blues we welcome back our ever popular, and ever hilarious, comedy club featuring some of the best UK comedians on the UK stand-up circuit for your laughing pleasure! This month’s cracking club features the comedy skills of Louise Leigh, Ben van Der Velde, Blank Peng and headlined by local comedy legend Mike Cox!
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 10 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Saturday 10 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Pet Shop Boys, actually - 8pm doors - Join Pet Shop Boys, Actually, for an electrifying tribute to the iconic Pet Shop Boys! Relive the hits and experience the magic live. A night of synth-pop nostalgia you won’t want to miss!
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 10 January 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Magic
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Richard Jones - The Sound of Magic - 7.30pm - Richard Jones, The Military Illusionist, captivated the nation's heart and mind, earning his spot as the first and only magician to conquer the stage of Britain's Got Talent.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SUNDAY 11 JANUARY 2026

Sunday 11 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Musical Theatre • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Beyond the Barricade - 7.30pm - Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25 years. Enjoy numbers from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon, Hamilton and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 11 January 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Special interest • Talk
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Happy Who Year - 10.30am - From the team behind Who’s At The Playhouse events, a New Year tribute celebrating over sixty years of DOCTOR WHO! Welcome in the New Year with a whole host of DOCTOR WHO stars appearing on stage, in a day-long diary of exclusive on stage interviews, audience Q&As, celebrity autograph panels, photograph opportunities, cosplay competitions, merchandise, and much more!* Live at The Lights, PETER DAVISON, COLIN BAKER, SYLVESTER McCOY & PAUL McGANN – the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Doctors - will be leading a wealth of Doctors, companions, monsters and more; actors celebrating the New Year and the Doctor Who phenomenon, including CAROLE ANN FORD (who played Susan in the very first episodes), ANNEKE WILLS (Polly alongside the First & Second Doctors), SARAH SUTTON & JANET FIELDING (Nyssa & Tegan with the Fourth & Fifth Doctors), NICOLA BRYANT (Peri beside Peter Davison & Colin Baker) and SOPHIE ALDRED (Ace with the Seventh Doctor) - plus there’ll be some familiar monsters in attendance too!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

MONDAY 12 JANUARY 2026

Monday 12 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

TUESDAY 13 JANUARY 2026

Tuesday 13 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy • Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Janet Street-Porter is Off The Leash - 7.30pm - From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National Treasure, Janet Street-Porter's life (and language) has always been colourful. As a broadcaster, television executive and newspaper editor she was at the forefront of some of Britain's most enduring cultural moments. Now she finds herself with a senior railcard and 4 ex-husbands. The nation's favourite pi*sed-off pensioner brings comedy, tragedy and gossip in equal measure, a tour de force rant against growing old gracefully. Often imitated but rarely equalled, in the words of her good friend Elton…"the bit*h is back!"
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY 2026

Wednesday 14 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Magic of the Beatles - 7.30pm - Come together, right now – it's time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year. The sensational The Magic of the Beatles features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that same, famed incredible excitement that was the trademark of the greatest group the world has ever seen – with the Fab Four's unique sense of humour thrown in for good measure too.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 14 January 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Talon- The Best of Eagles 2026 - 7.30pm - Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and BUSY BEING FABULOUS ‘25/26 will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

THURSDAY 15 JANUARY 2026

Thursday 15 January 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: ANT LAW & BRIGITTE BERAHA - 8pm - ‘Ensconced’ is an exciting new collaboration initiated during the pandemic years between leading UK guitarist/composer Ant Law and Milan-born British/Turkish vocalist, composer and lyricist Brigitte Beraha.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 15 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Ronnie, Reggie and Me with Fred Dinenage - 7.30pm - The definitive insight into the real lives of Britain's most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer. For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came crashing to an end when in 1969 both Ronnie and Reggie Kray were given life sentences by a judge at the Old Bailey. Reggie went on to serve decades in some of the toughest prisons in the country, while Ronnie became a patient at Broadmoor with an insanity that was only kept under control by massive doses of drugs. TV legend Fred Dinenage was chosen by the twins to tell their official story, and he became one of the very few people allowed into their inner circle. Fred gained an unparalleled insight into the real lives of the legendary kings of crime, and in this show, he reveals stories and situations for the first time that have never been told publicly before. Including recordings he made while visiting Ronnie at Broadmoor. Join Fred in person as he discloses what it was like to venture into some of Britain's toughest institutions and meet the most foreboding twins in criminal history, who other journalists just couldn’t get close to. You'll hear stories that will fascinate and intrigue, while learning about the gritty reality of being a gangster in the criminal underworld of the swinging 60s, from the only man they trusted to tell their tale.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 15 January 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Comedy
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It - 8pm - Coming off the back of a 62 date sold-out tour, selling over 40,000 tickets; Daniel is embarking on his next national show and is bringing it to a venue near you! Hold on to your seats and brace yourself for a night of outrageous laughs and no-holds-barred comedy, as the one and only Daniel O’Reilly returns to the stage with his brand new, in-your-face tour: ‘Let’s Have It’.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

FRIDAY 16 JANUARY 2026

Friday 16 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Elvis Years - 7.30pm - From the heart of the West End, with more than 20 years of critical acclaim and a Number One appearance on Top of the Pops, The Elvis Years is the ultimate celebration of The King. Mario Kombou and his all-star band are steeped in all the eras of Elvis Presley's incredible journey to iconic stardom. With stunning lights, nostalgic videos capturing the essence of each era, and no fewer than 12 costume changes in over 2 hours of epic performance, The Elvis Years features over 50 classic hits including That's Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It's Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 16 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Blink Daze - 8pm doors - Welcome to Pop Punk Paradise! BLINK DAZE are the ultimate tribute to the legends of pop punk, covering the biggest and best hits from Green Day, Blink 182, The Offspring, Sum 41, New Found Glory, Bowling For Soup, Good Charlotte, and much more!
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

Friday 16 January 2026
Venue: The Lights map

SATURDAY 17 JANUARY 2026

Saturday 17 January 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map

Comedy
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: DANIEL FOXX: WORK IN PROGRESS - 8pm - Join award-winning comedian Daniel Foxx as he road-tests brand new material and has a good old natter. Described by Rolling Stone as "utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic”, Daniel is co-host of the hit podcast 'Welcome To Hell' and author of 'Bedtime Stories For Privileged Children'. His debut show Villain was nominated for NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy and toured internationally, including a sell-out run at New York's iconic Soho Playhouse. As seen on BBC One, BBC Three, ITV and Comedy Central, Daniel has also written and performed on BBC Radio 4.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 17 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Ultimate Coldplay - 7.30pm - Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are frequently described as the 'next best thing' to one the UK's most famous bands. The band are frequent fliers, performing in many different countries around the world, including tours in Europe and Asia. Performing at countless music venues and festivals across the country, theatre tours, O2 Academies and regulars at Butlins, to name but a few, the band has continued to go from strength to strength. Ultimate Coldplay are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin, who plays piano and guitar like Chris, sings like Chris and even dances like him! The other three members of the bands, all look-a-likes, faithfully replicate note for note all the biggest hits including Paradise, Fix You, Viva la Vida, My Universe and Yellow.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 17 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Martin Stephenson (The Daintees) - 8pm doors - Inspired by early Cure and the Brighton scene, Martin Stephenson began his career as a busker aged 15. He then spent three years plying his trade as the guitar player in various bands in the North East of England.
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

SUNDAY 18 JANUARY 2026

Sunday 18 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Michael Starring Ben - 7.30pm - Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer's iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

MONDAY 19 JANUARY 2026

Monday 19 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Film • Opera • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: La traviata - 6.30pm - Cinema Screening At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple's happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking. As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera's most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre's world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 19 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Monday 19 January 2026
Venue: The Worthies Club map

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

TUESDAY 20 JANUARY 2026

Tuesday 20 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Ben & Tom Waters: A Very Special Night of Boogie, Blues & Rock 'n' Roll - 7.30pm - From the moment he first danced his fingers across the keys, Ben Waters has been on a mission to capture the raw, unrestrained joy of boogie-woogie and early rock 'n' roll. He's long been celebrated as one of Britain's most electrifying pianists, described by the press as "key-shattering boogie-woogie" and "one of the best pianists in the UK."
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 20 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Books • Special interest
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!)
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

WEDNESDAY 21 JANUARY 2026

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Choir
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Winchester Philharmonic Choir Concert - 7.30pm - Under the direction of Sarah Baldock, Winchester Philharmonic Choir will be joined by Winchester College Choral Society and Chapel Choir and Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir to perform one of the finest works in the choral repertoire, Bach’s Mass in B Minor.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Wednesday 21 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess - 7.30pm - Helen and Ellie are back with a brand new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe. Featuring brand new songs, sketches, stand-up, and of course, sparkly new catsuits… Bring your mates, bring your mum, bring your partner if they're feeling brave enough… It's a big Scummy party!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

THURSDAY 22 JANUARY 2026

Thursday 22 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Thursday 22 January 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Concert
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Andover Music Club present ChamberMusicBox - 7.30pm - Described as ‘an open, imaginative and technically impeccable group that it would be folly not to follow’, ChamberMusicBox was founded in 2016 when a group of leading international musicians came together from across Europe to perform a series of chamber music concerts in London. Its Artistic Directors, violinist Yuri Kalnits and cellist Julia Morneweg, had a vision to explore and perform a vast spectrum of chamber music repertoire with their like-minded and exceptionally talented friends, to promote mutual respect and empathy in the community through music-making of rare passion and generosity, and for audiences to be part of that shared experience.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2026

Friday 23 January 2026
Venue: The Arc map

Live music • Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: GRACE PETRIE , THIS IS NO TIME TO PANIC! - 7.30pm - Like protest songs? Neither does Grace Petrie - and she's been singing them for 15 politically disastrous years. No longer able to meet the deadened eyes or desperate hopes of leftwing audiences, she reckons there's no better time for a feel-good show! Depressed by fascism, misogyny and eco-destruction? Sounds like YOUR climate needs a change!
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 23 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Totally Blondie - 7.30pm - Expect a blistering performance from one of the highest regarded professional tribute bands currently working in the UK. Totally Blondie are a group of fantastic musicians fronted by a stunning and charismatic Debbie Harry lookalike. Between them, they've worked with some of the biggest names in the business – artists like Katrina (And The Waves), Craig David, John Legend, Beverley Knight, Ronan Keating, Chris De Burgh, The Feeling, and D-Ream, to name but a few.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 23 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Punk TV - 8pm doors - Punk TV are a Punk and New Wave covers band, dedicated to keeping the fire and passion of the '77-82 UK scene alive. Old enough to know better, young enough not to care...
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

Friday 23 January 2026
Venue: Horse & Groom map

Live music • Open mic
Address: 2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ
Telephone: 01962 734809
Event: Open Mic Night - 7pm
Venue's website: horse-and-groom-alresford.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/Horseandgroomalresford

Friday 23 January 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Genesis Connected - 7.30pm - Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more. The frontman, Pete Bultitude, is not only an incredibly versatile vocalist, he is also a truly gifted drummer just like Phil Collins, So expect the show to include the iconic “double drums” element as featured on every Genesis and Phil Collins tour.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 2026

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SUNDAY 25 JANUARY 2026

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MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2026

Monday 26 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

TUESDAY 27 JANUARY 2026

Tuesday 27 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Psychology of Serial Killers with Jennifer Rees - 7.30pm - Join expert forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees to explore one of Forensic Psychology's most troubling topics. During this talk, you will discover how serial killers are classified. What are the differences between lust killers like the BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill) Killer and visionary killers such as David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)? Jennifer will explore the different categories, using case studies to illustrate. She will also debunk common Serial Killer Myths – you may be surprised by what you learn!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 2026

Wednesday 28 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: My Life with Kenneth Williams - 7.30pm - David Benson burst onto the theatre scene in 1996, taking the Edinburgh Fringe by storm with Think No Evil Of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams. Critics, audiences and close friends of Williams were unanimous in their praise. Thirty years on, and in celebration of Kenneth Williams’ 100th Birthday, David Benson revisits his classic portrait of the much-missed Carry On star in a new version of the show exploring the astonishing connection that intertwined his life with that of Williams when Benson was still a schoolboy.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 28 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Railway Sessions: Lilla Shy + Tom Bright - 7.30pm doors - The Railway Sessions returns with two fantastic artists coming to The Railway for their first time!
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

THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2026

Thursday 29 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Mike Wozniak: The Bench - 7.30pm - New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that. As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 29 January 2026
Venue: The Lights map

Talk
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Matt Rendell's Inside Stories of the Tour de France - 7.30pm - ITV cycling commentator Matt Rendell shares stories from his 25 years' covering the Tour de France - and his dealings with the sport's big names from Eddy Merckx to Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish to Chris Froome, in a revealing and entertaining evening for cycling fans new and old.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2026

Friday 30 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy • Family • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Parody of the Rings - 7.30pm - A Hilarious and Epic Adventure! What happens when a cinema's Lord of the Rings marathon goes terribly wrong? At the local cinema, all hell breaks loose when the ushers misplace the DVDs of The Lord of the Rings trilogy – every single copy! With only the soundtracks left in hand, the team of hapless ushers must somehow improvise an entire three-film saga in front of a live audience. Get ready for an uproarious evening of comedy, chaos, and utter nonsense, as they attempt to recreate the epic tale of hobbits, elves, and orcs – without any visuals, any planning, or any clue what they're doing. Will Frodo ever make it to Mordor? Will Aragorn get crowned king? Will Gollum stop stealing the show? Will anyone even remember who’s supposed to be who?! It's a show that’s more fun than a barrel of hobbits, and definitely more chaotic than a Gandalf speech. If you've ever wanted to see Gollum fight a battle with sound effects, or Gandalf desperately trying to remember what happens next, then you're in for a hilarious treat!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 30 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Preacher Stone - 7.30pm doors - Kicking boots out of North Carolina USA, Preacher Stone’s high-octane, 200 proof, rock-n-roll guitar-driven songs about the common man with heart-wrenching smoky bar frequenting tales and the swagger of their live performances have earned them a legion of faithful fans known as “The Congregation”.
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 31 JANUARY 2026

Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Searchers and The Hollies Experience - 7.30pm - The Searchers and Hollies Experience… The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to that exciting era when millions of records were sold.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 31 January 2026
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Pulp night “Do You Remember The First Time” The Blurtones. - doors 8pm - Join us again as The Blurtones present a special event: "Do You Remember The First Time" a celebration of Britpop legends Pulp, brought to life by the electrifying sounds of The Blurtones.
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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