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October 2025

THURSDAY 09 OCTOBER 2025

Thursday 09 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Dance • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Giselle - 7pm - Award-winning and innovative Ballet Cymru presents an unforgettable journey filled with passion, betrayal, & forgiveness. A brand-new interpretation of this ghost-filled ballet tells the tragic, romantic story of a young Welsh girl named Giselle, who falls in love but dies of heartbreak.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 09 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Zachary Lucky - 8pm doors - Zachary Lucky is unapologetically old-school country, armed with a husky, baritone voice
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 09 October 2025
Venue: The Northbrook Arms map

Comedy
Address: Stratton Lane, East Stratton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DU
Telephone: 01962 774499
Event: Comedy Night - 8.30pm - October comedy night with another fantastic line up including the host with the most Paul McCaffrey and the superb headliner for the evening Paul Tonkinson.
Venue's website: northbrookarms.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthbrookarms

Thursday 09 October 2025
Venue: The Swan Inn map

Live music • Open mic
Address: The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL
Telephone: 01962 760470
Event: Open Mic Night - 8pm-11pm - The monthly open mic night is always great fun and everyone is welcome to watch or have a go yourself.
Venue's website: swaninnbartonstacey.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheSwanbartonstacey

Thursday 09 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Comedy
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Ria Lina - Riabellion - 8pm - Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules. Much loved in the industry, this multi-award winner commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy and leaves audiences breathless with laughter. Her extensive list of credits includes Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, co-hosting Pointless, Lovestruck High, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER 2025

Friday 10 October 2025
Venue: O'Neill's map

Live music
Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone: 01962 844001
Event: Queue The Audio - 10pm - Queue The Audio on Facebook: www.facebook.com/QueueTheAudio. Pop and rock covers duo Queue The Audio are a Pop/Rock duo from Southampton. Consisting of two members Sean Smith (Vocals) and Scott McGregor (Guitar). The duo deliver a powerful and memorable performance that replicates that of a full band by playing to professionally recorded backing tracks by themselves! Their repertoire allows them to hit every mood from acoustic sing along tracks to high energy dance floor fillers!
Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch

Friday 10 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Poetry
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: Winchester Poetry Festival 2025 - Welcome to Winchester Poetry Festival 2025! A celebration of poetry performances, readings, workshops and activities for all. Curated by Clare Pollard on the theme "Revisiting The Classics" Featured poets include Diane Seuss, Mona Arshi, Richard Scott, Roy McFarlane, Joelle Taylor, Fiona Benson, Luke Kennard and Mary Jean Chan. They will be exploring the work of Marvell, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Edward Thomas, Keats, Dante, Al-Busiri, Bing Xin, Adrienne Rich and more. Find out more: www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/what-s-on Book your place: www.eventbrite.com/cc/winchester-poetry-festival-2025-4420363
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 10 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit - 7.30pm - Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands. Expect shaky alibis and silver-tongued sleuths along with thrills, spills, and good old-fashioned kills.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 10 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Rachel Stamp Acoustic Special + Matthew Ablard + James Kane + Ben Craig - 8pm doors - An Acoustic Evening with Rachel Stamp
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 10 October 2025
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Concert
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: A Classical Music Concert - 7pm - Featuring Soprano Kateryna Bolkunevych, Pianist Liliya Solomonova and Cellist Marharyta Dorosh, performing the classic pieces by Verdi, Puccini, Hahn, Charpentier, Bortkevych and more. Doors open at 6.45pm. Tickets on the door and at Eventbrite. Sponsored by the Winchester Round Table.

Friday 10 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Jive Talkin' - 7.30pm - Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin' performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2025

Saturday 11 October 2025
Venue: O'Neill's map

Live music
Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone: 01962 844001
Event: Monochrome State - 10pm
Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch

Saturday 11 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Saturday 11 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Fascinating Aïda - 7.30pm - Britain's greatest cabaret trio have been entertaining audiences for over forty fierce and fabulous years with their razor-sharp satire. With matchless musical ingenuity and style, these indomitable women, Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman, are still mistresses of their craft.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 11 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Hayseed Dixie - 8pm doors - Hayseed Dixie began one innocent Summer day in 2000 when John Wheeler and Mike Daly drank roughly enough whiskey to float a battleship from the Florida Coast over to Portugal and back and decided to play around in John’s studio.
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 11 October 2025
Venue: March Hare map

Live music
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone: 01962 582149
Event: Kim G Live - 8.30pm
Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock

Saturday 11 October 2025
Venue: Half Moon and Spread Eagle map

Live music
Address: Winchester Road, Micheldever, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DG
Telephone: 01962 774150
Event: Welcoming Autumn - with Kilcannon Irish Band - 5pm (band 7pm) - Celebrate Autumn with cider, ales and pasties. Special guest Irish Folk Band KILCANNON. Kilcannon Irish Band's website: www.kilcannon.co.uk. Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kilcannonband. Irish band playing a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music Kilcannon Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style.
Venue's website: halfmoonandspreadeagle.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093654201803

Saturday 11 October 2025
Venue: Clatford Arms map

Live music
Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone: 01264 392138
Event: Sonic Echo - 8pm - Sonic Echo on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SonicEchoGroup. Acoustic trio An acoustic trio specialising in everything from old school classics up to modern singalongs.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558230023718

Saturday 11 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Purple Zeppelin - 7.30pm - If you love Deep Purple & Led Zeppelin, this is the must-see tribute show! BBC TV-featured and twice voted Best UK Tribute Band, Purple Zeppelin brings you a full-throttle, two-and-a-half-hour rock experience packed with iconic hits, explosive solos, and electrifying energy. From Blackmore’s guitar wizardry to Page’s legendary twin-neck, from an epic drum duet to the violin bow solo, every moment is an homage to rock’s golden era. Over 6 million fans worldwide have witnessed this unforgettable, stadium-style spectacle—now it’s your turn. Get ready to rock!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER 2025

Sunday 12 October 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Joshua Stephens, Sub-Organist at Winchester Cathedral - 2.55pm - On selected Sundays, Evensong will be preceded by a short, informal recital given by a host of talented organists. All are welcome to join from 2.55pm – 3.20pm in the Quire. There is no entry cost for these informal recitals, donations are welcome upon exit. Acknowledged as one of Britain’s “most brilliant and exciting musicians” (Leeds Inspired), Joshua has broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, performed on national television, and guest conducted the City of London Sinfonia and The Sixteen. Prior to his role at Winchester Cathedral, Joshua was founding Director of Music at Steel City Choristers, Assistant and Acting Director of Music at Sheffield Cathedral, and Second Assistant Organist at Wells Cathedral. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music, graduating with a First-Class degree with Honours, studying the organ with Darius Battiwalla and Thomas Trotter.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Sunday 12 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Sunday 12 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Roy Orbison Experience - 7.30pm - The Roy Orbison Experience, the UK's newest and most authentic tribute to the music of Roy Orbison, one of America's most famous voices. The Roy Orbison Experience is a celebration fronted by the incredible voice of Oliver Harris, who has appeared at Edinburgh Fringe and the West End. With a live band dedicated to faithfully replicating the iconic sound, it is guaranteed to be an experience that audiences and fans of Roy will not want to miss.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 12 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Alex Roberts + Ian Jamieson + Jay Munday - 7.30pm doors - To say that Alex Roberts has many strings to his bow would be a metaphor forgiven for the fact that it helps to conjure his presence as a musical magician, in which a variety of instruments seamlessly pop into set, beautifully played and adored.
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 12 October 2025
Venue: Hospital of St Cross Church map

Live music
Address: Saint Cross Back Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SD
Event: THE THOMAS WEELKES SINGERS - 7pm - A recital in aid of local homelessness charity The Winchester Beacon, given by The THOMAS WEELKES SINGERS (conductor Christopher Tolley) with guitarist Mark Eden. Programme: Renaissance masterpieces by Palestrina, Guerrero & Hassler; Anthems by Winchester composers Raymond Humphrey & Francis Pott; Caroline Shaw and the swallow (psalm 84); John Tavener The Lamb; Arvo Part Bogoroditse Dyevo; Music for guitar by Dowland & Moreno Torroba. Free Admission: Retiring Collection in aid of The Winchester Beacon (suggested minimum donation £15.00 on the night)

MONDAY 13 OCTOBER 2025

Monday 13 October 2025
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

Monday 13 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Comedy
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Ania Magliano - Warm Up - 8pm - Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Awards Best Show nominee 2023) has some new thoughts/jokes/confessions/gossip to share with you. Ania has opened for Ed Gamble, Marc Maron and Catherine Cohen, and writes for Amelia Dimoldenberg. Her choices on Off Menu are widely regarded as one of the worst menus of all time.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER 2025

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - A Lunchtime Concert Series will take place at the Cathedral, in the Lady Chapel, from 1.15pm – 1.50pm most Tuesdays. Entry included with a valid annual pass. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 14th October – Mayflower Ensemble – works by Mozart & Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Making a Killing - 7.30pm - 1590, Nuremburg. A divided Europe stands on the brink of modernity. Stuck in the middle is Frantz Schmidt, executioner, torturer and, most unusually for his times, diarist. As ideals clash against the backdrop of the ancient gallows, Frantz battles to shake off a family curse that has followed him since childhood. With the arrival of a new assistant a powder keg waiting to blow finally has its fuse. Drawn from the infamous diary of Frantz Schmidt, Making a Killing explores a world of intrigue and subterfuge and the lengths people will go for personal gain in a corrupted world, with startling parallels to our own.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Special interest • Talk
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time - Work in Progress - 7.30pm - Have you ever considered how a single weapon could change the course of history? What stories lie behind the guns that shaped empires, wars, and even criminal underworlds? How did these firearms influence not just battles, but entire societies?
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Family • For Children
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Fred the Cat Storytelling Club - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover. Once a month Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling will bring to life a favourite story or classic tale with music, movement, early years drama, and lots of imaginative fun. These interactive storytelling sessions are perfect for inquisitive minds and anyone who just loves stories. Sessions will include sensory props and a chance for all children to pretend to be the characters from their favourite stories. This event is for 2-5 year olds. With a limited amount of spaces, we would encourage all parents to book in advance across the programme, to avoid disappointment.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2025

Wednesday 15 October 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Talk
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Law Week Festival 2025: Julie Mackay: The ‘Ideal Victim’ - 7.30pm - Julie Mackay discusses how victims of crime are often viewed in polarised ways, based upon their age, gender and lifestyle and how not everyone is the ‘ideal victim’.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Wednesday 15 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Making a Killing - 1.30pm & 7.30pm - 1590, Nuremburg. A divided Europe stands on the brink of modernity. Stuck in the middle is Frantz Schmidt, executioner, torturer and, most unusually for his times, diarist. As ideals clash against the backdrop of the ancient gallows, Frantz battles to shake off a family curse that has followed him since childhood. With the arrival of a new assistant a powder keg waiting to blow finally has its fuse. Drawn from the infamous diary of Frantz Schmidt, Making a Killing explores a world of intrigue and subterfuge and the lengths people will go for personal gain in a corrupted world, with startling parallels to our own.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER 2025

Thursday 16 October 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: ANDREA RINCIARI QUARTET - 8pm - Andrea Rinciari is an eminent jazz guitarist whose tireless dedication to the traditions of bebop and straight-ahead has led him to master the essence of mid-20th century jazz.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 16 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: PHIL BATES - FORMER ELO - 7.30pm - Phil’s connection with ELO music goes back 30 years when, in 1993, he joined Bev Bevan, Kelly Groucutt, Mik Kaminski, Lou Clark – all ELO members – and Eric Troyer, in ELO Part2.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Thursday 16 October 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music • For Children
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: JAZZBOPS: OCTOBER - 11.30am - monthly lunchtime jazz concert made especially for grown-ups and their little ones (ages 0-4) - a jazz club designed with grown-ups in mind. Park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians. OCTOBER LINE-UP: Andrea Rinciari
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 16 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Opera • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Mikado - 7.30pm - The "masters of G&S", Charles Court Opera, present their critically acclaimed 5 star production of one of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan's operas, The Mikado.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 16 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Me Lost Me + Good Weather for an Airstrike - CANCELLED - 8pm doors - Me Lost Me delights in experimenting with songwriting, creating a beguiling mix of soaring vocals and atmospheric electronics that playfully push the boundaries of genre
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 17 OCTOBER 2025

Friday 17 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: BARNSTORMERS COMEDY OCT 2025 - 8pm - regular comedy night at The Arc, Barnstormers Comedy presents a line-up of three top acts from the London comedy circuit and beyond: many of them Comedy Store regulars
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 17 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Friday 17 October 2025
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 17 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Comedy
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Stephen K Amos - Now We're Talking - 8pm - How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing a punchline, so let’s speak easy and laugh freely. Join me for freestyling musings and merrymaking to get your belly aching! After all, in jokes we trust...
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2025

Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Books • Talk
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Law Week Festival 2025: Miss Austen Investigates - 7.30pm - Join Jessica Bull, as she explores these themes through her ‘Miss Austen Investigates’ novels. Jane Austen’s “criminal mind,” while not literally criminal, refers to her insightful understanding and portrayal of societal ills and the darker aspects of human behaviour within her novels. While her stories often focus on love and social etiquette, they also explore themes of betrayal, deception, and the consequences of immoral actions. Join Jessica Bull, as she explores these themes through her ‘Miss Austen Investigates’ novels. Find out how her teenage love of Austen led her down a rabbit hole that would eventually inspire her to write stories where our favourite literary icon takes on a whole new role. Insightful, quirky and entertaining!
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: FIRE & RAIN AND AMERICAN PIE - 7.30pm - A heart-warming, musical tribute to the great U.S. singer-songwriters of the late 60’s and early 70’s, featuring beautiful songs from James Taylor, Carole King, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Don Mclean, Crosby, Stills & Nash, America, Bread, The Byrds, Carly Simon and more; Feel free to sing along!
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

Comedy
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: RICHARD SOAMES: WORK IN PROGRESS - 8pm - Join comedy writer/performer Richard Soames for an evening of stories, songs and sketches as he road-tests some brand-new material. Expect jokes about fatherhood, films and probably some sort of personal crisis.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map

Disco • For Adults
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone: 01962 840820
Event: Discos for Grown Ups - 6.30pm - After our last three SOLD OUT discos in 2024, the legendary Discos for Grown ups disco party returns to the beautiful Bapsy Hall at the Guildhall, Winchester for another incredible night of 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance classics on Saturday 18th OCTOBER 2025 (re-arranged date)
Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester

Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Family • For Children
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids - 2pm - Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic, and has performed around the world with legends like Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental. Their 5-star sell-out show Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids is back. Anybody can become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises, and cool music, whether they’re aged 1 or 101.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show - 7.30pm - Following critically acclaimed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK's leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy. Expect a show full of fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism as these two masters of Comedy Improvisation join forces with their very special guests to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 18 October 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 18 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Blackheart Orchestra + Foxpalmer - 8pm doors - The Blackheart Orchestra are British multi-award winning, multi- instrumentalists Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Plkington
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 18 October 2025
Venue: St Mary's Church map

Live music
Address: Church Lane, Twyford, Hampshire, SO21 1NS
Event: An Evening with Martin Simpson - 7pm for 7.30pm - One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Always prolific, and never one to rest long without a guitar in his hands and a song in his head, Martin Simpson continues to travel the length and breadth of the UK and beyond giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy and majesty through his remarkable intimate solo performances. Tickets are £20 advance and are on sale now. £25 on the door. 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). GENERAL ADMISSION - UNALLOCATED SEATING. Licensed bar and refreshments on site. Ample parking available to the side of the venue.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Church-Twyford/737710596381360

Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: Coach and Horses map

Live music
Address: Oxford Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3JH
Telephone: 01962 760279
Event: Kilcannon Irish Band - 8.30pm - Kilcannon Irish Band's website: www.kilcannon.co.uk. Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kilcannonband. Irish band playing a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music Kilcannon Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578317049136

Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: The Swan Inn map

Live music
Address: The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL
Telephone: 01962 760470
Event: Logical Park - 8.30pm - Logical Park on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LogicalPark. Party pop band Logical Park are a five-piece party pop outfit, specialising in music for the sonically impaired.
Venue's website: swaninnbartonstacey.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheSwanbartonstacey

Saturday 18 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Sherlock Holmes & The Sign of Four - a radio play live on stage! - 7.30pm - After their hugely successful portrayals as SHERLOCK HOLMES & DOCTOR WATSON in The Hound Of The Baskervilles, COLIN BAKER (Doctor Who, The Brothers) & TERRY MOLLOY (The Archers, Doctor Who) are back on stage in another classic adventure for the world’s only consulting detective!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2025

Sunday 19 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Pies and Prejudice - 11.30am, 2pm & 4pm - Pies and Prejudice is an entertaining exploration of the significance of food in the letters and novels of Jane Austen. Two characters, Jenny, the new cook, and Charlotte, the lady of the house, share opinions on food, health, gardening and marriage. Cecily O'Neill, the writer, said: "Food is always cropping up in Austen's work and correspondence. Mrs Bennet uses it to impress her social circle, Emma administers soft-boiled eggs to her father, and a betrayed Marianne Dashwood refuses it all together. It was clearly both a pleasure for her and a way in which she could subtly and wittily indicate both status and character in her books."
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 19 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Aqualine + Sunlifter + Lugnut - 7.30pm doors - Aqualine fuse post-punk aggression, grunge, ethereal shoegaze with bold experimental flourishes, the band explores themes of mental stability, disassociation, and self-identity in young adulthood.
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 19 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Special interest • Talk
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Paul Martin: My Life in Television - 2pm - Join Paul Martin (Flog It!, Make Me a Dealer, The Great Auction Showdown with Paul Martin, The Manor Reborn, Street Auction) for a Sunday matinee where Paul will talk you through his life in TV, art and antiques. As well as going behind the scenes in the most important stately homes in the country. There will be a Q&A session after the talk and a book signing in The Lights foyer following the event. Don’t miss your chance to see the much-loved television presenter and antiques expert.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

MONDAY 20 OCTOBER 2025

Monday 20 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Books
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: THE YELLOW DRESS – REGENCY FASHION AS SEEN FROM THE LADY’S MAID’S POINT OF VIEW - A talk with Dr. Alex Walker - 7.30pm - We often assume that people in the past wore dull colours, devoid of pattern, trimmings, and flourishes. Nothing could be further from the truth. Focusing on a bright yellow dress on display in the Beyond the Bonnets exhibition, Dr Alex Walker, from Hampshire Wardrobe, will explain how Regency England loved colour and how they created the bright yellow dyes which were so popular at the time. Alex will also explore the relationship between the yellow dress and the lady’s maid who would be responsible for caring for the garment, ensuring it was ready to be worn by her mistress. This is an opportunity to see Regency clothing in a different way.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Monday 20 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Ripper Files - 7.30pm - Rumpus Theatre Company presents a spine-tingling whodunnit… The Ripper Files based on the world's most famous case Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but there's one fact only the Ripper himself will know. Charles William Lestrange was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when the The Autumn of Terror, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height. Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by Samuel Edwards, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edward's 'close friend' Miss Elsie FordHam, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880's…
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 20 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Monday 20 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Comedy
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Russell Howard Work in Progress - 8pm - As we reel from one global crisis to the next, join Russell, ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hilarious way.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

TUESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2025

Tuesday 21 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Tuesday 21 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

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

Tuesday 21 October 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map

Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone: 01962 862592
Event: Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow - 8pm (7.30pm doors) - One of the most exciting duos to emerge from the UK in recent times, Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow combine heartfelt musicality, unparalleled virtuosity and vocal harmony. Using the folk music of the British Isles as a catalyst, Kit and Aaron create dynamic and effervescent interpretations of centuries-old material as well as original songs and compositions, all the while celebrating the timeless aural quality of a guitar, fiddle and vocals duet.
Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern

WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2025

Wednesday 22 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Ripper Files - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Rumpus Theatre Company presents a spine-tingling whodunnit… The Ripper Files based on the world's most famous case Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but there's one fact only the Ripper himself will know. Charles William Lestrange was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police, just transferred to H Division in Whitechapel, when the The Autumn of Terror, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height. Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by Samuel Edwards, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edward's 'close friend' Miss Elsie FordHam, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880's…
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 22 October 2025
Venue: Winchester Rugby Club map

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

THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2025

Thursday 23 October 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

Family • For Children • Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: BABY BEAR - 10.30am, midday, 2pm & 3.30pm - Join Baby Bear as she explores nature and wildlife in an uplifting, beautiful and comical theatre production. Baby Bear doesn’t want to venture outside her cosy cave. But she is too curious about the sights, sounds and smells outside to stay indoors. Tempted by the creatures that wander into her home, Baby Bear learns the beauty of nature and how returning home is even better after an adventure. Combining stunning visuals, an exploration of the senses and sung to a mesmerising soundtrack, Baby Bear is a playful, interactive puppetry adventure for babies, toddlers and their families. The perfect first theatre experience. Baby Show Suitability: For ages approx. 0-18 months. A gentle version of the production suitable for those not on the move and/or wanting a calmer experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play. BABY SHOWS: midday & 2pm. Toddler Show Suitability: For ages approx. 18 months-3 years. An energetic version of the production suitable for those on the move and/or wanting a livelier experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play. TODDLER SHOWS: 10.30am & 3.30pm
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Thursday 23 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Fairport Convention - 7.30pm - Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2025 being their 58th anniversary! During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance. This year’s Autumn Tour will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 23 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Battle of the Bands – Winchester - 7.30pm doors - Weekend Offender Records are proud to bring you a great night of live music with 4 Local Acts competing for the Opportunity to have their music releases on a limited run of 7” records…. The only way to vote is to be there on the night so come and support live music, the artists who make it and the venues that make it happen!
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 23 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Live music
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Andover Music Club present Hannah Shilvock & Viola Lenzi (Bass Clarinet & Piano) - 7.30pm - Hannah Shilvock & Viola Lenzi are a highly talented and passionate duo. Their joint mission is to showcase the bass clarinet as the lyrical, virtuosic solo instrument it is - and get a wider appreciation for the instrument by sharing their love with audiences around the UK and abroad. They create captivating synergy through unusual programming.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

FRIDAY 24 OCTOBER 2025

Friday 24 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: An Evening with John Illsley about the Life and Times of Dire Straits - 7.30pm - Along with Mark Knopfler, bass player John was a founder member of the legendary band Dire Straits who, during their time together, sold over 120 million albums. The evening will feature classics from the Dire Straits catalogue and include a Q & A with a/v led by Paul Cummins (ex-Dire Straits management). Paul will be asking questions, during which John will reveal the story and development of the band from its humble beginnings in a council flat in South London, where songs like Sultans of Swing and Wild West End were created, to playing all over the world to millions of fans, making albums in London, New York, Montserrat and Nassau; performing and and working with some of the world's most influential and creative musicians and producers.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 24 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Tuba Libres + Skaraman - 8pm doors - Tuba Libres have unleashed a wave of brassy goodness on the south coast
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 24 October 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map

Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone: 01962 862592
Event: TEILHARD FROST & JOCK TYLDESLEY - 8pm (7.30pm doors) - A brand new duo with the best of old time music! Teilhard and Jock found a shared love of Appalachian fiddle tunes around a full table, licking plates and dancing in the kitchen. They’re both tall, rather polite, love great food and play twin fiddles and occasional banjo, and who knows what else too!
Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern

Friday 24 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Burlesque • Cabaret • Variety
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Ghoulies & Garters 2025 - 8pm - The season of Spooktacular has landed! Get ready for a Halloween show like no other. Riding off the success of Giggles and Garters in October 2024, this amazing production is guaranteed to be captivating and titillating!! With Burlesque, side show, circus, Boylesque, Cabaret, Drag and music, there really is something for everyone to enjoy. A show packed full of fantastic performances, where each act is headliner worthy.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER 2025

Saturday 25 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Books • Family • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Gruffalo's Child - 1.30pm & 4pm - Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book. Follow the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories' enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist… does he?
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 25 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Hey Pixies (Pixies Tribute) - CANCELLED - Hey Pixies are the UK’s most gigantic Pixies tribute band! Formed late 2015 in Manchester by four talented musicians who have each previously notched up many gigs with original and other cover bands. The guys (and gal) came together through their shared love of The Pixies.
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 25 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Roves - 8pm - The Roves are a British rock and roll 4 piece from London who have cultivated a small cult following over the years somewhat.
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 26 OCTOBER 2025

Sunday 26 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Books • Family • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Gruffalo's Child - 11am & 1.30pm - Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book. Follow the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories' enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist… does he?
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 26 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Milton Jones: Ha!Milton - 8pm - This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn't make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes… and there's a bit about tomatoes. You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense. WARNING *contains jokes from the start.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

MONDAY 27 OCTOBER 2025

Monday 27 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Family • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show - 1.30pm & 4pm - Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to Winchester bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show! It's pure fun for the whole family whether you're a lover of the books or new to Tom and his friends! Produced by Mark Thompson Productions and directed by Miranda Larson.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Monday 27 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Monday 27 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Family • Special interest
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Top Secret - The Magic of Science 2025 - 2pm - Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

TUESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2025

Tuesday 28 October 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - A Lunchtime Concert Series will take place at the Cathedral, in the Lady Chapel, from 1.15pm – 1.50pm most Tuesdays. Entry included with a valid annual pass. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 28th October – Vanessa White violin Tom Jesty piano – to include Ravel’s Violin Sonata
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Tuesday 28 October 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music • Family • For Children • Puppetry
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: THE ZOO THAT COMES TO YOU - 11am - The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world. They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a whole sanctuary, but with no visitors! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you. Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. They have a lot to say and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world. Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre welcomes you to join the conversation about animal conservation.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Tuesday 28 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Eddie Izzard Performs Shakespeare's Hamlet - 7.30pm - Direct from her critically acclaimed, triple-extended New York, Chicago and London solo performances of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Nominated for New York's Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic's Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award. Akin to the original performances of Hamlet, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight. Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2025

Wednesday 29 October 2025
Venue: The Ivy map

Live music
Address: 103-104 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AH
Event: Jazz Nights at The Ivy - 8pm - Transform your Wednesday evenings with the soothing sounds of a live jazz performance. Treat yourself to your favourite dishes or savour a couple of tipples at the bar, such as a classic glass of red wine perfect for winter evenings, while enjoying the entertainment. Live Jazz trio every last Wednesday of the month, starting at 8pm.
Venue's website: ivycollection.com/restaurants-near-me/the-ivy-south-east/the-ivy-winchester-brasserie
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheIvyBrasseries

Wednesday 29 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map

For Children • Special interest
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: THE SHOW OF SPOOKY SCIENCE - 2pm - For this time of year, what could be better than a science show filled with seasonal spookiness. Pumpkins and potions, sparks and spectres, of demonstrations and of the dark. The information and demonstrations Ian B Dunne presents are entertaining, engaging, amusing and inspiring. Ian's well known shows include “Science Magic...Magic Science” and “Science...The Best Bits” which appear at schools and festivals. However, only here, in the theatre, can he include the parts that other venues cannot reach. Demonstrations to make you gasp, Pictures to transport the mind. Specimens to catch the imagination. Rare and unusual Machines.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Wednesday 29 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Wednesday 29 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Undercover Hippy - 8pm doors - This October, The Undercover Hippy takes to the road for a 20-date UK tour
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 30 OCTOBER 2025

Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: MOSCOW DRUG CLUB - 7.30pm - MOSCOW DRUG CLUB… named after the song Are a heady and waggish mix of Jazz French musette Latin Grooves and New Orleans Swing Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you you won’t soon forget!
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Matilda - 1.30pm - Year of Release: 1996 Certification: PG Runtime: 98mins Copyright: © 1996 TriStar Pictures, Inc. All Rights Reserved. See the world from a kid's-eye view with Matilda, a modern fairytale that mixes hilarious humor with the magical message of love. Mrs. Doubtfire's Mara Wilson stars as Matilda, a super-smart little girl who's woefully misunderstood by her parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman), her brother, and an evil school principal. But with the help of a brave best friend and a wonderful teacher, Matilda discovers she doesn't have to get mad to get even.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us - 7.30pm - 20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently Baby Reindeer actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 30 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Zappa Halloween! Treacherous Cretins – Frank Zappa tribute - 8pm doors - Treacherous Cretins present a show of the scariest, spine-chilling songs from Zappa’s catalogue interspersed with their interpretations of your favourite classics.
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 30 October 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Comedy
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Having The Track Comedy - 7.30pm doors - Having The Track Comedy is back for another fantastic night of laughs this October! Grab a ticket in advance to avoid missing out!
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 31 OCTOBER 2025 - Halloween

Friday 31 October 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Miserere - Zeb Soanes, St Martin's Voices Directed by Andrew Earis - 7.30pm - Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an evening of words and music for remembrance and reflection, including Allegri's Miserere and Parry's Songs of Farewell.
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Friday 31 October 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

For Children • Workshop(s)
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: PLAYTIME! GEE-WHISKERS - A COOKING CATASTROPHE! - 10am & 11.30am - Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music... Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.Join Ratty and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre with play-along storytelling, original music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Ratty has a lot of ideas but sometimes things don’t go according to plan....can you help her by playing along and working together? Sessions last 1 hour, and are created for ages 2-6 and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome! The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences.
Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Friday 31 October 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Ultimate Eagles - 7.30pm - Handshake Ltd are proud to present the world's premier Eagles show, The Ultimate Eagles. Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed musicians who've played alongside bands such as Queen, Paul Young, Roger Daltrey, Lulu, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, John Legend and Thunder.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 31 October 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Family
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Villains Unleashed! - 1pm - Losing their magic powers as the screams of Halloween fade away, the Villains plan the perfect Halloween party. Join them as they plot and scheme to conjure up a magical event, guaranteed to make everyone celebrate the most haunting time of year. Prepare to be spellbound with this hour-long show of spine-tingling songs, chilling choreography, and devilish party dances guaranteed to get you trembling in your seats.Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and if you dare… join the Villains themselves for a FREE meet and greet after the show. Book now, it’s going to be a scream!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

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TOMORROW, Friday 10 October 2025

Winchester Poetry Festival 2025

Venue: The Arc Welcome to Winchester Poetry Festival 2025! A celebration of poetry performances, readings, workshops and activities for all. Curated by Clare Pollard on the theme "Revisiting The Classics" Featured poets include Diane Seuss, Mona Arshi, Richard Scott, Roy McFarlane, Joelle Taylor, Fiona Benson, Luke Kennard and Mary Jean Chan. They will be exploring the work of Marvell, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Edward Thomas, Keats, Dante, Al-Busiri, Bing Xin, Adrienne Rich and more. Find out more: www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/what-s-on Book your place: www.eventbrite.com/cc/winchester-poetry-festival-2025-4420363