Winchester Gig Guide
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December 2021
WEDNESDAY 01 DECEMBER 2021
Wednesday 01 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Wonston Arms map Address: Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone: 07467 676760 Event: Acoustic Dever - 7pm - One of our longest standing community events is back with a bang. Slight change to the schedule as it's now the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere. |
Wednesday 01 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: Jam Night - 8pm |
THURSDAY 02 DECEMBER 2021
Thursday 02 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Hyde Tavern map Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: SON OF TOWN HALL - 7.30pm - Imagine if Simon and Garfunkel were lost at sea, salt in their beards, wind at their backs, and whiskey in their bottles. That's the world created by this utterly charismatic duo, a world that transcends time and space, complete with Victorian-era outfits, meditations about the ocean, and songs that beg you to sing along. A Son of Town Hall show is more than a concert, it's an immersive experience that will transform and transfix, filling your heart with laughter and tears, drunk on adventure and the tragic beauty of the human condition. Trust us. You'll never see anything quite like Son of Town Hall. Join the journey. |
FRIDAY 03 DECEMBER 2021
Friday 03 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: The Waynflete Singers with Florilegium - Handel's Messiah - 7.30pm - The orchestra is the highly regarded period instrument group Florilegium, with whom the choir has given many performances of baroque masterpieces over the years. There is a fabulous line up of soloists, some of whom have sung many times previously with the choir and will be well-known to Winchester audiences - Carolyn Sampson, Robin Blaze, Benjamin Hulett, and Matthew Brook. All under the baton of Andrew Lumsden, director of the Waynflete Singers and Winchester Cathedral's own Director of Music. Please book this sparkling event early to avoid disappointment. |
Friday 03 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Omari - 9pm - Music Producer, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist and Live Musician. |
Friday 03 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Grohlercoaster + Zed Zeppelin - 8pm - Grohlercoaster are a Winchester-based Dave Grohl tribute, blistering through the songs of Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, even Tenacious D, faithfully mastering the signature sounds and grooves whilst avoiding the need for wigs or gimmicks |
SATURDAY 04 DECEMBER 2021
Saturday 04 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: Steve Brookes (ex-Jam) - 9pm - Free entry - The amazing Steve Brookes (the ex-Jam guitarist) will be at the West Meon Pub this weekend. Book your table 01730 829534. |
Saturday 04 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Tally Ho! Address: High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA Telephone: 01794 301280 Event: China Wolf - 8pm - China Wolf's website: https://www.chinawolf.co.uk. China Wolf on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWB2019. Rock and pop covers band with original material |
SUNDAY 05 DECEMBER 2021
Sunday 05 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: John O'Gaunt Inn map Address: Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU Telephone: 01794 388644 Event: Jazz In The Hut: Thames Valley Jazz - 12.30pm - Free entry - Traditional New Orleans-style jazz. The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays trad jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. Watch TVJQ perform "Basin St Blues", recorded at the John O'Gaunt Inn, Horsebridge, Hampshire on 6 October 2019: https://youtu.be/PSybZwzYxcw. |
MONDAY 06 DECEMBER 2021
Monday 06 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Holy Trinity Church Address: Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DG Event: TakeNOTE Choir: YULETIDE - 7.30pm - TakeNOTE, a Winchester-based choir, performs an early celebration of Christmas at Holy Trinity Church, Upper Brook Street on Monday, 6 December. 'Yuletide' is a concert to celebrate the season in all its guises, from the sacred to the commercial, from the depths of winter to the hope of light and warmth to come. TakeNOTE will sing their winter repertoire of carols and songs, including pieces from the English and Celtic folk traditions, new words to an old TV theme, Thomas Tallis and Thomas Hardy in an unlikely but beautiful duet, and a sublime carol conceived on a Hampshire pub crawl in the 1920s. |
Monday 06 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night is back LIVE at the Railway! See the booking details on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. |
Monday 06 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Worthies Club map Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: Jazz Jam Session - 8pm - Playing mainly real book tunes, swing and latin. play or just listen! Meet every month on the 1st Monday. Setup from 7.30pm, playing from 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz/. 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 http://www.thewssc.co.uk/membership/ for details. |
TUESDAY 07 DECEMBER 2021
Tuesday 07 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Poetry Platform - 8pm - Poetry Platform is The Railway's Marvellous poetry open mic - for spoken word, poetry, flash fiction and much more!!! |
WEDNESDAY 08 DECEMBER 2021
Wednesday 08 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: March Hare map Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 622004 Event: Acoustic Open Mic Session - 8.30pm - The acoustic open mic session at The March Hare in Winchester is held on every 2nd Wednesday of the month and hosted by Jon Walsh. Players of all levels and styles are most welcome especially students and listeners too. Sensible COVID restrictions will be adhered to so if you have your own mic please take it with you. If not there is a limited number of mic "pop" covers. |
Wednesday 08 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: Jam Night - 8pm |
THURSDAY 09 DECEMBER 2021
We had no events listed on this day.
FRIDAY 10 DECEMBER 2021
Friday 10 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Days In Wake + Buds. + Apocalypse Club Night - 7.30pm - Days In Wake sail across multiple genres in their scene combining the brutal aggressive power of rhythmic modern metalcore with the sleek addictive potency of melodic post hardcore blended with a haunting bittersweet ambience that delivers a unique sonic footprint. |
SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER 2021
Saturday 11 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: James Yorkston - 8pm - James Yorkston has been releasing music on Domino Records since 2002 - His debut album 'Moving Up Country' being 'Rough Trade's Album of the Year'. |
Saturday 11 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: Differential - 9pm - Differential is a beatboxer, singer, gamer and streamer. |
SUNDAY 12 DECEMBER 2021
Sunday 12 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Bishop On The Bridge Address: 1 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX Telephone: 01962 855111 Event: China Wolf - China Wolf's website: https://www.chinawolf.co.uk. China Wolf on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWB2019. Rock and pop covers band with original material |
Sunday 12 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: St James Tavern map Address: 3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE Telephone: 01962 861288 Event: Charity Blues Jam - 4-7pm - St James Tavern presents their Charity Blues Jam. All profits go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Bring your axe and be part of the blues band playing 12 bar blues. £3 donation to play. Make sure to book. |
Sunday 12 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Christmas Acoustic Special - 7pm - Come and celebrate Christmas with chilled vibes and acoustic sounds |
MONDAY 13 DECEMBER 2021
Monday 13 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Bye Bye Baby - 7.30pm - Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon Jersey Boys and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. |
Monday 13 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night is back LIVE at the Railway! See the booking details on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. |
TUESDAY 14 DECEMBER 2021
We had no events listed on this day.
WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER 2021
Wednesday 15 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Wonston Arms map Address: Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS Telephone: 07467 676760 Event: Acoustic Dever - 7pm - One of our longest standing community events is back with a bang. Slight change to the schedule as it's now the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere. |
Wednesday 15 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: Jam Night - 8pm |
THURSDAY 16 DECEMBER 2021
We had no events listed on this day.
FRIDAY 17 DECEMBER 2021
Friday 17 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: The Choral Foundation Christmas Concert - 7pm - A spectacular concert of Christmas music performed by the Choral Foundation. |
Friday 17 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: WAM Christmas Party - POSTPONED - 8pm - An awesome show featuring Winches' finest talent! |
SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER 2021
Saturday 18 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Rising Sun Address: 14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL Telephone: 01962 842515 Event: Ska & Reggae with Shakermaker Duo - Live - 8pm - Shakermaker Duo will be hosting a night of Ska, Reggae and more. |
Saturday 18 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Provincials + Spitdust - 8pm - Provincials are a dark-folk / ecstatic rock trio based in Hampshire UK, gearing up to release their third album, Heaven Protect Us in January 2022. |
Saturday 18 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: Where's Johnny? - Rhythm & blues, soul and ska. |
SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER 2021 - Winchester Gig Guide's 12th anniversary!
Sunday 19 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Off The Rails Comedy - 7.30pm - Come along, grab a drink, and enjoy a well-deserved night of stand-up comedy! |
MONDAY 20 DECEMBER 2021
Monday 20 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: Winchester Cathedral Carol Services - 6.30pm - Mon 20th, Tues 21st & Thurs 23rd December. Wonderful services filled with beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choir and traditional Christmas readings. This service will be ticketed - Tickets will be free but pre-booking is essential. |
Monday 20 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night is back LIVE at the Railway! See the booking details on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. |
TUESDAY 21 DECEMBER 2021
Tuesday 21 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: Winchester Cathedral Carol Services - Mon 20th, Tues 21st & Thurs 23rd December. Wonderful services filled with beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choir and traditional Christmas readings. This service will be ticketed - Tickets will be free but pre-booking is essential. |
WEDNESDAY 22 DECEMBER 2021
Wednesday 22 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: Britten's A Ceremony of Carols - 4pm - A performance of one of Britten's best loved choral works performed by the Winchester Cathedral Choir (Boy & Girl Choristers). |
Wednesday 22 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Kingsgate Arch Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LZ Event: Christmas Carols at Kingsgate Arch - 7pm - Hear the beautiful Key Changes choir singing this Christmas at Kingsgate Arch, Winchester. |
Wednesday 22 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: Jam Night - 8pm |
THURSDAY 23 DECEMBER 2021
Thursday 23 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 Event: Winchester Cathedral Carol Services - Mon 20th, Tues 21st & Thurs 23rd December. Wonderful services filled with beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choir and traditional Christmas readings. This service will be ticketed - Tickets will be free but pre-booking is essential. |
Thursday 23 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Ryan O'Reilly - 8pm - 'Ryan O'Reilly, from Winchester, UK, is a songwriter whose Irish parentage and English upbringing combine to create a passionate storyteller. A meandering musical journey began with performing at open-mic nights in Toronto as a teenager, studying poetry in Dublin and making a living street performing on London's Portobello Road. |
FRIDAY 24 DECEMBER 2021
Friday 24 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: Christmas Eve Party: The Voltaires - 8.30pm - Party with The Voltaires, playing a huge mix of popular songs through the decades. Expect to hear everything from The Beatles to The Stereophonics, Elvis to Adele, Aztec Camera to the Weeknd and plenty more. |
SATURDAY 25 DECEMBER 2021
We had no events listed on this day.
SUNDAY 26 DECEMBER 2021
We had no events listed on this day.
MONDAY 27 DECEMBER 2021
Monday 27 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots - Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Winchester's longest-running open mic night is back LIVE at the Railway! See the booking details on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RailwayRoots. |
TUESDAY 28 DECEMBER 2021
We had no events listed on this day.
WEDNESDAY 29 DECEMBER 2021
Wednesday 29 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: Jam Night - 8pm |
THURSDAY 30 DECEMBER 2021
We had no events listed on this day.
FRIDAY 31 DECEMBER 2021
Friday 31 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The William Walker map Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: New Years Eve: The Lost Keys - 7pm (Music 9.30pm) - The Lost Keys will be performing on New Years Eve from 9.30pm. Doors open 7pm. £5 entry on the door. Booking not necessary. Glass of fizz on arrival. Nibbles throughout the evening. The Lost Keys on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acousticmusicwithgusto/. Acoustic covers - with gusto! Covers from the 70s, 80s, 90s and into this century. Eagles, Madness, Killers, Mumford and Sons and many more. |
Friday 31 December 2021 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: The West Meon Pub Address: Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Telephone: 01730 829534 Event: New Years Eve: Larry Adams Trio - CANCELLED |
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