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March 2024



FRIDAY 01 MARCH 2024

Andy Osman Live Friday 01 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Andy Osman Live - 10pm

ACOUSTIC CAFE: CALLUM GILLIGAN + RIVER KNIGHT + JEAN Friday 01 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  ACOUSTIC CAFE: CALLUM GILLIGAN + RIVER KNIGHT + JEAN - 7.30pm - a relaxing evening in The Arc Café showcasing acoustic music from multiple local up and coming artists.

Jam Night Friday 01 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Projects     map
Address:  6 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BQ
Telephone:  01962 850794
Event:  Jam Night - 7.30pm - Improvised live music jamming session. Food, wine, beer and good times. Playing a wide variety of styles. Soak up the music, dance or join in the jam. Take your instruments or borrow theirs. 1st Friday of every month.

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute Friday 01 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  MANIA: The ABBA Tribute - 7.30pm - Direct from London's West End, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, this production revives memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves.

Hannah White Friday 01 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Hannah White - 8pm - Hannah White began 2023 standing on the winner's podium at the Americana Music Association UK Awards, as a hugely popular winner for UK Song of the Year with the goosebump-inducing 'Car Crash.'

Queen Bee and the Honey Trappers Friday 01 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rockhouse     map
Address:  41 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Telephone:  01264 335005
Event:  Queen Bee and the Honey Trappers - 9pm - Debut performance. Originals rock blues band.

No Way Out Friday 01 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Southampton Arms     map
Address:  32 Winchester Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2EG
Telephone:  07538 948579
Event:  No Way Out - 9pm - No Way Out's website: http://www.no-wayout.co.uk. No Way Out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoWayOutRocks. Classic and modern rock covers band No Way Out always have the place on its feet with an awesome mix of the most iconic party rock tracks. They're a popular and busy bunch playing the best classic and current iconic guitar-fuelled numbers by Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Kaiser Chiefs, Nirvana, Muse, Stereophonics, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Killers, REM, The Police and Bruce Springsteen. And there's something new every time you see them.

Musical Theatre - Grease from Rookwood School Friday 01 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Musical Theatre - Grease from Rookwood School - 7pm - Rookwood School proudly presents Grease. Grease, school edition. Book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.

Be Like Will Friday 01 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Be Like Will - 10pm - Female fronted covers and originals band performing at the Foresters Arms this Friday from 10pm.


SATURDAY 02 MARCH 2024

THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB Saturday 02 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Nutshell     map
Address:  15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB - 8pm - 11pm - Join host Paul Cox, grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and join us for a night of big laughs at The Nutshell!

Brain of J (Pearl Jam Tribute) Saturday 02 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Brain of J (Pearl Jam Tribute) - 8pm - Brain of J is a London-based Pearl Jam Tribute Band that was created in 2016 by five Pearl Jam fans

The Honkytonk Strangers Saturday 02 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Sportsman's Club     map
Address:  34 Cromwell Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4AG
Telephone:  01962 864980
Event:  The Honkytonk Strangers - 7.30pm - The Honkytonk Strangers make a return to the Sportsman's Club, this time bringing with them a Tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter. Guest Entry Fee £2 Sportsman's Club is a member only club, but members are welcome to bring guests.

Lowriders Saturday 02 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Lowriders - 8.30pm - Rock covers band Hard rocking, loud singing, foot tapping and fist raising rock music ranging from the 80 until now!

DIRTY DC - LOVE HUNGRY MEN TOUR Saturday 02 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  DIRTY DC - LOVE HUNGRY MEN TOUR - 8pm - Entering 2024, DirtyDC marks their 25th year as a leading AC/DC tribute band, embodying the iconic group's spirit. Established in 1997, Dirty DC passionately replicates AC/DCs high-octane performances and music, securing a devoted fan base globally. They've rocked venues, festivals, and events worldwide, delivering exhilarating renditions of AC/DC classics.

The Johnny Roxvilles Saturday 02 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Station Inn     map
Address:  63 Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BY
Telephone:  01264 336585
Event:  The Johnny Roxvilles - 9pm - Visit www.johnnyrox.co.uk.

Borrowed and Blue Saturday 02 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Borrowed and Blue - 10pm


SUNDAY 03 MARCH 2024

Ray Jones Guitar / Vocals Sunday 03 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Ray Jones Guitar / Vocals - 5pm


MONDAY 04 MARCH 2024

Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS Monday 04 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS - Feel totally immersed as you step inside the cathedral, enveloped in scenes of iconic monarchs, breathtaking coronation ceremonies and the Crown Jewels. Invite family and friends for a night to remember. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light show for all ages to enjoy. It will bring the spectacle, significance and shared experience of Coronations to life, demonstrating the pivotal role of the Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, within the ceremony.

Roots Night Monday 04 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night


TUESDAY 05 MARCH 2024

Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS Tuesday 05 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS - Feel totally immersed as you step inside the cathedral, enveloped in scenes of iconic monarchs, breathtaking coronation ceremonies and the Crown Jewels. Invite family and friends for a night to remember. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light show for all ages to enjoy. It will bring the spectacle, significance and shared experience of Coronations to life, demonstrating the pivotal role of the Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, within the ceremony.

Lunchtime Concerts Tuesday 05 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county.

Dance - LORE Tuesday 05 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Dance - LORE - 7.30pm - LORE is the new production from award-winning dance company James Wilton Dance. It's a folklore inspired journey into a pagan world of gods, demons and humans, all embodied through otherworldly athleticism. LORE is about connection to nature, making you feel the energy that flows from the ground, through our bodies and back into the earth. The specially composed soundtrack by Michal Wojtas, who draws influence from Viking, Celtic and Slavic folk music, is like listening to the tales our ancestors told while sat in a clearing in the woods, and hearing the ancient stories that bind humanity together.

Poetry Platform Tuesday 05 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Poetry Platform - 7pm - Winchester's Maddest Open Mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy


WEDNESDAY 06 MARCH 2024

Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS Wednesday 06 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS - Feel totally immersed as you step inside the cathedral, enveloped in scenes of iconic monarchs, breathtaking coronation ceremonies and the Crown Jewels. Invite family and friends for a night to remember. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light show for all ages to enjoy. It will bring the spectacle, significance and shared experience of Coronations to life, demonstrating the pivotal role of the Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, within the ceremony.

Comedy - Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour Wednesday 06 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy - Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour - 7.30pm - Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he's been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence. Now, he's now set to embark on a rather unique theatre tour, where Dom will be providing a hilarious, fascinating, and slightly anarchic guide to the wacky world of conspiracies.

CHRISTINA MARTIN Wednesday 06 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  CHRISTINA MARTIN - 7.30pm - Christina Martin is a powerhouse musician, songsmith, and performer hailing from the windswept East Coast of Canada. Her music dances effortlessly through Pop, Rock, Folk and Americana traditions but stays deftly unchained by any one label, unafraid to venture into stranger waters. From her Austin-inflected 2002 debut Pretty Things, to the sweeping cinematic dreamscape of 2018’s Impossible to Hold, Martin is an artist who is constantly shifting, and constantly evolving. And like all her material, the latest album Storm boasts a backbone of raw honesty about the human condition. Be they personal confessions or narrative tales, each song is lovingly crafted, and hits in the heart like a well-thrown punch. With a string-drenched new album and a run of iconic music videos available in 2023, Christina will travel overseas to perform, accompanied by co-producer and guitarist Dale Murray. This is an album, and a tour, not to be missed.

Acoustic Dever Wednesday 06 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Acoustic Dever - 7pm - The Acoustic Dever evening is on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere.

Open Mic Night Wednesday 06 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Open Mic Night - 8.30pm - It’s the first Wednesday of the month and that can only mean one thing. OPEN MIC @ THE Foresters Arms 🥳🥳🥳 Plenty of different acts playing for your listening entertainment and of course - all performers, singers, musicians and entertainers are welcome to come and play!!


THURSDAY 07 MARCH 2024

Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS Thursday 07 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS - Feel totally immersed as you step inside the cathedral, enveloped in scenes of iconic monarchs, breathtaking coronation ceremonies and the Crown Jewels. Invite family and friends for a night to remember. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light show for all ages to enjoy. It will bring the spectacle, significance and shared experience of Coronations to life, demonstrating the pivotal role of the Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, within the ceremony.

Comedy - ALISON SPITTLE Thursday 07 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  Comedy - ALISON SPITTLE - CANCELLED - 7.30pm - Comedian du jour Alison Spittle is simmering with jokes and probably rage, she doesn't know what the burning sensation is. This silly goose has appeared on Off Menu, You're Dead To Me, Guilty Feminist, The Gargle. She's the co-host of BBC Sounds' hugely popular Wheel of Misfortune podcast with Kerry Katona.

The Trouble Notes + Ribble + Simon Maggs with Chris Bluemel Thursday 07 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Trouble Notes + Ribble + Simon Maggs with Chris Bluemel - 7.30pm - Known for their explosive energy and worldly melodies, the band was formed in 2013 by violinist Bennet Cerven and has since become renown in the international world folk scene.


FRIDAY 08 MARCH 2024

Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS Friday 08 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Crown and Coronation - IMMERSIVE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW BY LUXMURALIS - Feel totally immersed as you step inside the cathedral, enveloped in scenes of iconic monarchs, breathtaking coronation ceremonies and the Crown Jewels. Invite family and friends for a night to remember. Historic Royal Palaces have partnered with Luxmuralis Artist Collaboration to create an immersive sound and light show for all ages to enjoy. It will bring the spectacle, significance and shared experience of Coronations to life, demonstrating the pivotal role of the Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, within the ceremony.

International Women's Day - HARRIET JANE Friday 08 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  International Women's Day - HARRIET JANE - 8pm - Happy International Women's Day to all. To help celebrate the women in your life, the Exchange has the amazing Harriet Jane performing all your favourite funky songs tonight from 8pm. Harriet always impresses each and every time she plays with her unique voice and upbeat old-fashioned twists!

SALT HOUSE Friday 08 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  SALT HOUSE - 7.30pm - Salt House have been a mainstay of the folk scene for almost a decade. New songs that sound as if they’ve always been here, ancient ballads woken up, poems given the melodies they’ve long deserved. Songs about place, politics, landscape and birds. The Salt House sound is carefully honed - melancholy viola entangled round rich vocals and double-guitar interplay. There’s a sense of place in their music - with the band based between the Scottish Highlands and Shetland. Taking their name from a dock in Ewan’s native Liverpool, Salt House draw on a wide range of influences from their varied backgrounds in folk, singer-songwriter and traditional music. Whether it’s on the festival stage or in an intimate theatre, the band share their songs with an empathy that has won them fans far and wide.

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke Friday 08 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke - 7.30pm - On this his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour.

James Walsh (Starsailor) + Diving@Dawn (P. Hobbs T.B.L.L.T) Friday 08 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  James Walsh (Starsailor) + Diving@Dawn (P. Hobbs T.B.L.L.T) - 8pm - Front man of multi-million selling band Starsailor, James Walsh has proven his own worth as a singer-songwriter in his own right

Lunacube Friday 08 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Lunacube - Lunacube on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lunacubeband. Pop and rock covers band Lunacube are covers band consisting of experienced musicians who love nothing more than getting a crowd singing and dancing. A trip down Rock & Pop Lane is what they are all about, with lashings of solid grooves and diva sparkles!

Love Is Enough + Signature Vision Friday 08 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rockhouse     map
Address:  41 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Telephone:  01264 335005
Event:  Love Is Enough + Signature Vision - 9pm - Love Is Enough's website: https://www.loveisenoughband.com. Love Is Enough on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoveIsEnoughBand.

The Rozzers: Sting & The Police Tribute Friday 08 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  The Rozzers: Sting & The Police Tribute - 7.30pm - The Rozzers have been entertaining audiences as the No. 1 tribute to Sting and The Police for over a decade. Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James, the band perform at festivals, on cruise ships and now they embark on a new UK theatre tour throughout 2024. The Police were arguably the biggest band on the planet between 1977 and 1983, achieving 5 number one hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Sting then went on to be one of most acclaimed solo songwriters of his generation. From Roxanne and Every Breath You Take to Fields of Gold and Englishman in New York, all the hits are reproduced with stunning authenticity and vocal accuracy. Be sure to catch a show in 2024.

Black Dog Friday 08 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Black Dog - 10pm - Black Dog's website: https://www.blackdog-band.co.uk/. Classic rock covers band Rock covers band formed in 2005 that play a mix of rock covers from Free, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Oasis, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, U2, AC/DC, GNR, Sabbath and many more.


SATURDAY 09 MARCH 2024

Baroque Masterpieces WITH THE WAYNFLETE SINGERS AND FLORILEGIUM Saturday 09 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Baroque Masterpieces WITH THE WAYNFLETE SINGERS AND FLORILEGIUM - 7.30pm - The Waynflete Singers return to the Cathedral with world class ensemble Florilegium for an evening of baroque brilliance featuring two joyful works, Bach’s Magnificat and Handel’s Dettingen Te Deum.

Children's concert: WINCHESTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Saturday 09 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  Children's concert: WINCHESTER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - 11am and 1pm - Alice - a musical wonderland for children of all ages. Winchester Chamber Orchestra are back again this year with their ever-popular children’s concert. This year it’s a musical take on the classic tale of 'Alice in Wonderland'. The piece, composed by Jacob Bride, will be narrated by Amanda Smallbone and accompanied on the big screen by some wonderful original artwork by George Howlett. As usual, budding musicians will have the opportunity to try out a range of child-sized instruments afterwards, courtesy of Hampshire Music Service. Event: Saturday 9 March 11:00am and 1:00pm Tickets: £6 each, family ticket £20 Babes-in-arms no charge

Jazz Night with CINNAMON JAZZ Saturday 09 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Jazz Night with CINNAMON JAZZ - 7.30pm - The Tavern's monthly jazz night, hosted by Cinnamon Jazz.

The Undercover Hippy Saturday 09 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Undercover Hippy - 8pm - Best known for his high energy full band shows, it is something of a rare treat to catch Billy Rowan, aka The Undercover Hippy, giving an intimate solo performance. It offers an opportunity to hear the songs in their rawest form, up close and personal, and to really connect with the lyrics and the performer. His solo shows are also an opportunity for Billy to dig into his back catalogue and play songs that you would never hear at his full band shows. One of Billy’s biggest strengths is the way he manages to pack his songs full of political and social commentary whilst at the same time remaining playful and uplifting, and this is even more apparent in an acoustic setting. Covering topics from fake news, internet privacy and the U.S. election, to nappy wearing barristers and best friends trying to snog your mum, his performance takes you on a rollercoaster of storytelling and thought provoking protest pieces.

KIT AND AARON Saturday 09 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  KIT AND AARON - 7.30pm - 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. 


4Bar Saturday 09 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  4Bar - 10pm - An excellent 4 piece professional covers band playing in and around the south of Hampshire

Solarbird Saturday 09 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The New Enham Club     map
Address:  15 Newbury Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6HG
Telephone:  01264 352098
Event:  Solarbird - 9pm - Solarbird's website: https://www.solarbirdband.co.uk/. Solarbird on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solarbirdsalisbury. Rock covers band Solarbird are a rock covers band, hailing from the ancestral city of Salisbury, combining powerful vocals with a very varied setlist and have music that will appeal to many age groups, with rock music from the 70s and 80s right up to the present day - guaranteed to keep you rocking all night long!


SUNDAY 10 MARCH 2024

Soulful Sessions – with Mackenzie Burke Sunday 10 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – with Mackenzie Burke - 5.30pm

Georgie Amelia Sunday 10 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Georgie Amelia - 8.30pm - Acoustic covers Georgie plays acoustic covers of songs by bands including Blondie, Nancy Sinatra, Talking Heads, Lady Gaga, Sex Pistols, Suede, Prince, Taylor Swift and Pulp.

Chole Farrant & India Lilly Sunday 10 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Chole Farrant & India Lilly - 5pm


MONDAY 11 MARCH 2024

Comedy - Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit Monday 11 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy - Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit - 7.30pm - In his last show The Book of John, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour… But Rhod's not bitter; he's bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life's latest curveballs… with a little help from an old adversary.

Roots Night Monday 11 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night

Comedy - Ed Gamble - Work in Progress Monday 11 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Comedy - Ed Gamble - Work in Progress - 8pm - Hi guys, Ed here. I am working up a new show. Not a clue what it will feature yet, but doubtless it will be a loosey-goosey hour of sweaty horsing around, interspersed with desperately flicking through a notepad. Pop along if you'd like.


TUESDAY 12 MARCH 2024

Lunchtime Concerts Tuesday 12 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county.

Open Mic Comedy Tuesday 12 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Open Mic Comedy - 7.30pm - Back by popular demand FatPanda Comedy Club is bringing the very best of the open mic circuit to the brilliant Railway inn and yet again it is absolutely FREE!


WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH 2024

Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh Wednesday 13 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  March Hare     map
Address:  63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 622004
Event:  Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh - 8.30pm - The next acoustic open mic session at The March Hare in Winchester. Players of all styles and ability are welcome as are those who just want to listen.


THURSDAY 14 MARCH 2024

RICK FOOT Thursday 14 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  RICK FOOT - 7.30pm doors - Double bassist Rick Foot has been making too much of the wrong kind of sense for longer than he cares to remember. His current solo act knits together voice, bass and looper around a collection of darkly funny songs about the insanities of modern life. These are often minimal and absurdist - his seven word, 30 second Message to the Future was a finalist in the 2018 International Songwriting Competition - and weave in elements of blues, jazz and folk, drawing on a 30+ year career as a musician in which he has performed and recorded with, for example, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Evan Parker, Nancy Kerr, Jon Boden & many others.

Open Mic Night Thursday 14 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Swan Inn     map
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.

Limehouse Lizzy Thursday 14 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Limehouse Lizzy - Now in their 3rd decade, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide. From their official PRS/Billboard award, performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados, tv appearances (BBC 2’s ‘Arena’ amongst others), and to being recruited to record and tour by none other than original Thin Lizzy member BRIAN ROBERTSON (Thin Lizzy, Motorhead), Limehouse Lizzy have their most explosive show and accomplished line-up yet. With a string of sold out shows already in 2023, 2024 shows no signs of letting up on the previous frenetic pace for the band bringing the inimitable, unique and irresistible rock/pop greatest hits homage to Philip Lynott & his band, Thin Lizzy.


FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2024

St Patrick's Day Weekend – ISSY SOMERS Friday 15 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  St Patrick's Day Weekend – ISSY SOMERS - The St Patrick's weekend starts with live music on Friday from ISSY SOMERS, then 6 Nations Rugby all day on Saturday. Then on Sunday live music with Roy Peplow.

BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - MARCH 2024 Friday 15 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  BARNSTORMERS COMEDY - MARCH 2024 - 8pm - Our 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.

Nick Harper Friday 15 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Nick Harper - 7.30pm - Acclaimed guitarist-singer-songwriter Nick Harper plays from his latest album ‘Tempus Fugitive’

Spring Fever: Signature Vision + Chimphouse + NuSoul Union Friday 15 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Spring Fever: Signature Vision + Chimphouse + NuSoul Union - 7.30pm - The Southern GMV touring collective have set out with a mission to get some of our respective areas' best local bands out on the road and this is the first run of dates - Spring Fever!

Jon Walsh Friday 15 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Jon Walsh - 8pm - Jon Walsh returns to play an evening of acoustic Blues, Ragtime and Covers at The Angel.

Bear Noir + Uncivilized Friday 15 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rockhouse     map
Address:  41 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Telephone:  01264 335005
Event:  Bear Noir + Uncivilized - 9pm doors - Free entry

Batteries Not Included Friday 15 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map
Address:  Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BH
Telephone:  01264 352266
Event:  Batteries Not Included - 8pm - 60s, 70s and 80s rock!

China Lake Friday 15 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  China Lake - China Lake on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chinalakeband. Rock, Pop and Indie covers band, covering everything from 80s-00s with plenty of high energy songs!


SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2024

Fleetwood Collective (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) Saturday 16 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Fleetwood Collective (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) - 8pm - Fleetwood Collective is a collaboration between some of Southampton’s finest musicians who have taken on the joyous task of meticulously recreating the Fleetwood Mac live shows

St Patrick's Day Celebrations - Daniel Lines Saturday 16 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  St Patrick's Day Celebrations - Daniel Lines - 7.30pm - Join Daniel Lines on Saturday evening for a good Ol' craic. A night of Irish cheer, live music and the smooth taste of Guinness!

Mark Four Rock Band Saturday 16 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Coach and Horses     map
Address:  Oxford Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3JH
Telephone:  01962 760279
Event:  Mark Four Rock Band - 8.30pm

The ShowPonies Saturday 16 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map
Address:  Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN
Telephone:  01256 892900
Event:  The ShowPonies - 9pm

The Tipsy Gypsies Saturday 16 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  The Tipsy Gypsies - The Tipsy Gypsies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076049257949. Rock covers band The Tipsy Gypsies are a rock covers band from Andover. They cover Fleetwood Mac, Miley Cyrus, Cher, Billy Idol, Guns N Roses and many more.

Tequila Chase Saturday 16 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The George Inn     map
Address:  St Mary Bourne, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6BG
Telephone:  01264 318000
Event:  Tequila Chase - 8.30pm - Tequila Chase are a 3-piece rock and party band, playing music from the likes of Thin Lizzy, Foo Fighters, The Jam, The Police, Stereophonics, Cream, The Rolling Stones, Wheatus, Blink-182 and many more.

FROM GOLD TO RIO - THE GREATEST HITS OF SPANDAU BALLET & DURAN DURAN Saturday 16 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  FROM GOLD TO RIO - THE GREATEST HITS OF SPANDAU BALLET & DURAN DURAN - 7.30pm - Two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show! With over 20 top 10 hits the show will feature 2 hours of non-stop classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, to name a few, guaranteed to leave the audience shouting for more! So, if you’re a Duranie, a Spandie, a Wild Boy or a Soul Boy, then this is something you don’t want to miss!

Gastric Band Saturday 16 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Station Inn     map
Address:  63 Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BY
Telephone:  01264 336585
Event:  Gastric Band - 9.30pm - Gastric Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Inyerfacerock. Rock band Gastric Band play all-out classic rock that will make your nasal hair stand on end.


SUNDAY 17 MARCH 2024

St Patrick's Day Weekend - Roy Peplow Sunday 17 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  St Patrick's Day Weekend - Roy Peplow - The St Patrick's weekend starts with live music on Friday from ISSY SOMERS, then 6 Nations Rugby all day on Saturday. Then on Sunday live music with Roy Peplow.

St Patrick's Day: UNION KINGS + The Lost Keys + Matt Mitchell + One For The Road + Electric Eden Sunday 17 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  St Patrick's Day: UNION KINGS + The Lost Keys + Matt Mitchell + One For The Road + Electric Eden - midday-2pm Electric Eden, 2.30pm-4.30pm One For The Road, 5pm-7pm Matt Mitchell, 8pm-10pm The Lost Keys, 10pm-midnight Union Kings.

St Patrick's Day Craic with GEORGIE AMELIA Sunday 17 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  St Patrick's Day Craic with GEORGIE AMELIA - 1pm - Georgie is inviting you down to the Angel in Andover this St Patrick's day for a jam or a sing-along. ☘️

Runaway Train Sunday 17 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Crook and Shears     map
Address:  Upper Clatford, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7QL
Telephone:  01264 748479
Event:  Runaway Train - 5pm - Runaway Train's website: https://www.runaway-train.co.uk/. Runaway Train on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058271865681. Rock and pop covers band Runaway Train are a covers band playing music from Stereophonics, Train, U2, James, Killers, Zutons, James Bay, etc. Comprising of drums, bass guitar, lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards and strong vocalists, they are able to play covers from The Kinks to The Killers.

Sunday Sessions: James Stretch Sunday 17 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Sunday Sessions: James Stretch - 5pm


MONDAY 18 MARCH 2024

Roots Night Monday 18 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night

Jazz Jam Session Monday 18 March 2024 -- 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 - 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 https://www.thewssc.co.uk/membership for details. Visit https://www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz on Facebook.

Andover Blues Jam Monday 18 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Station Inn     map
Address:  63 Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BY
Telephone:  01264 336585
Event:  Andover Blues Jam - 7.30pm - Andover’s monthly blues jam happens on the 3rd Monday of each month. A really friendly atmosphere where all abilities are welcome, most important is to have fun. Backline provided. For regular updates or more information visit the 'JamminTheBlues' page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064709797424


TUESDAY 19 MARCH 2024

Lunchtime Concerts Tuesday 19 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county.

Read It and Weep Tuesday 19 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Read It and Weep - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!)


WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH 2024

The Gregg School - Sister Act Wednesday 20 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The Gregg School - Sister Act - 7pm - Join The Gregg School for their production of Sister Act! Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty And The Beast, Little Shop Of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

Acoustic Dever Wednesday 20 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Acoustic Dever - 7pm - The Acoustic Dever evening is on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. Listen and enjoy or join in and have a little play. Really friendly and lovely atmosphere.

Acoustic Open Mic Session hosted by Jon Walsh Wednesday 20 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Malt House     map
Address:  71 Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AN
Telephone:  01264 355511
Event:  Acoustic Open Mic Session hosted by Jon Walsh - 8.30pm - The next Acoustic Open Mic Session at The Malt House in Andover, hosted by Jon Walsh. Players of all styles and ability are welcome as are those who just want to listen.


THURSDAY 21 MARCH 2024

THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: INEZA QUINTET Thursday 21 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Nutshell     map
Address:  15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: INEZA QUINTET - 8pm - From Rwanda, Ineza is a vibrant and versatile singer with a unique voice. She’s especially known for her contemporary and emotional renditions of Jazz standards transporting audiences to an alternate Jazz universe whilst making every song her own. An accomplished songwriter, Ineza’s original music has received praise from Bandcamp, BBC Introducing, Fresh on The Ned, Women in Jazz Media and Jazz in Europe.

The Gregg School - Sister Act Thursday 21 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The Gregg School - Sister Act - 7pm - Join The Gregg School for their production of Sister Act! Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty And The Beast, Little Shop Of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical.


FRIDAY 22 MARCH 2024

Captain 4 + The Lost Keys Friday 22 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Captain 4 + The Lost Keys - 6pm - The Lost Keys have spent the past few months working with 6 talented young musicians through Amplify-Kids and they are very proud to introduce 'Captain 4'. They will be playing their first ever live gig at O'Neills Winchester on Friday 22nd March at 6pm. Please lend your support to encourage this fantastic young group, you wont be disappointed. Plus, there's music from The Lost Keys from 9.30pm so it's almost a double bill!

The Rag and Moan Men Friday 22 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  The Rag and Moan Men - 8pm - Join The Rag and Moan Men from 8pm for a taste of blues, country, folk blues and Americana! 🎸 These guys are sure to get you up and dancing to all the great classics through the years! 👇🏼 Get down early to secure your seats!

Comedy - Miles Jupp: On I Bang Friday 22 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy - Miles Jupp: On I Bang - 7.30pm - Since Miles' last tour finished at The London Palladium in 2017, he's been in The Full Monty on Disney Plus, The Durrells and Why Didn't They Ask Evans? on ITV, as well as a heap of episodes of Frankie Boyle's New World Order and Have I Got News For You. He's made an award-winning radio series and he's published a novel. But for Covid, he would have played a lead at the RSC. Hey ho. Nevertheless he's done a play in the West End and played the Emperor of Austria and Europe in a Ridley Scott film.

Electric Eel Shock (JPN) + Redhead + Ascetics + M.B.P Friday 22 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Electric Eel Shock (JPN) + Redhead + Ascetics + M.B.P - 8pm - Electric Eel Shock is a Japanese rock trio that powerfully combines classic rock, metal, and punk influences

BIG JOE BONE Friday 22 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  BIG JOE BONE - 8.45pm - “Big Joe Bone” plays what he calls “Blues-Grass” music…..a mix of Delta Blues, Bluegrass, Oldtime, Gospel and Hillbilly music utilizing his raspy vocals, hard driving harmonica rhythms, sublime bottleneck slide guitar playing (on steel bodied resonator guitars) and lightning finger-picking skills on 5 string banjos…..all held together by a very heavy stomping boot!

Andover Museum Loft Singers and Friends Friday 22 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Andover Museum Loft Singers and Friends - 7pm - The Andover Museum Loft Singers return to performing, now led by their new director, Zack Stephens. The rich harmonies of their a capella folk singing will be augmented by the variety provided by four more acts, drawn from members and friends of the choir: - Guinea Lane Saxophone quartet (with an idiosyncratic and eclectic mix of music, including folk, classical and jazz); Jacamanda (a versatile 5 piece band, playing jazz, blues, soul, Motown & R&B); Keltyke (3 local folk musicians performing traditional, contemporary and self-penned material on melodeon, guitar and vocals); Mad Magdalen (earthy English folk music encompassing magic, sex, death and dancing). All this – and a bar too.

Jen Behaving Badly Friday 22 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Jen Behaving Badly - 8.30pm - Jen Behaving Badly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jen-Behaving-Badly/100089488242875. Covers band An energetic 4 piece covers band playing popular music from the 60's to current day


SATURDAY 23 MARCH 2024

HOLLIE ROGERS With support from Jana Varga Saturday 23 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  HOLLIE ROGERS With support from Jana Varga - 7.30pm - Hollie Rogers is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose live shows consistently receive outstanding reviews. She receives regular BBC airplay, has opened for the likes of KT Tunstall and Suzanne Vega, played high-profile festivals including Glastonbury, and performed live on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.

Comedy - Josh Berry: Sexual Politics Saturday 23 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy - Josh Berry: Sexual Politics - 7.30pm - Fresh off the back of a sell-out debut tour, Josh Berry returns with a new stand up show. Throughout history, not enough people of Josh Berry's race, gender, and sexuality have discussed sex and politics, and he intends to set that record straight with a show imaginatively named 'Sexual Politics'.

Acoustic Blues Night with JON WALSH Saturday 23 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Acoustic Blues Night with JON WALSH - 7.30pm - Enjoy your Saturday evening with live blues from Jon Walsh.

Nick Parker and The False Alarms Saturday 23 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Nick Parker and The False Alarms - 7.30pm - Nick’s songs are often tongue-in-cheek and cheerful, and on the rare occasion when fun IS poked (usually at himself) it is always with a wry smile and an element of satire.

Winchester Philharmonic Choir Spring Concert Saturday 23 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  New Hall, Winchester College     map
Address:  34 College Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NF
Event:  Winchester Philharmonic Choir Spring Concert - 7.30pm - Winchester Philharmonic Choir's website: https://winchesterphilharmonicchoir.org.uk. Winchester Philharmonic Choir on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063590582173. Choir and associated orchestra Winchester Philharmonic Choir (the new name for Winchester Music Club) is one of Hampshire's longest-established choral groups with over 100 members and an associated orchestra. An independent charity run by its members, the choir benefits greatly from a close association with Winchester College, whose Master of Music, David Thomas, is their musical director. The choir enjoys first class facilities for rehearsal and the support of other music staff to facilitate sectional practise sessions for the various voice groups. Established singers who join the club will find an environment which allows them to participate at a high level in choral music - with at least one performance every year in Winchester Cathedral.

Spem in alium - Southern Voice Saturday 23 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hospital of St Cross Church     map
Address:  Saint Cross Back Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SD
Event:  Spem in alium - Southern Voice - 7.30pm-9.30pm - Southern Voices celebrate 40 in style. Southern Voices launch their ruby anniversary season on 23 March in the Chapel of St Cross at 7.30pm. 40 years of singing together is a big achievement and the choir’s popularity has endured throughout the years. They commence celebrations with a concert featuring a stunning 40 voice-part piece which is rarely performed. Spem in alium by Thomas Tallis is a majestic work, written to impress the court of Queen Elizabeth 1, that requires eight choirs, each with 5 voice parts. The choir will be boosted in numbers to achieve this by welcoming back past members to join them. They will stand surrounding the audience and this, together with the renowned acoustic of the chapel, will create a most amazing sound experience. Booking is essential and tickets are now on sale. You can find more information on the other pieces in the programme and buy tickets on the website: southernvoices.co.uk Registered charity 1086868

We're Not Worthy Saturday 23 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  We're Not Worthy - 6-8pm - Local band

Break Cover Saturday 23 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Break Cover - 9pm - Break Cover's website: http://www.breakcoverband.com. Break Cover on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreakCover. 60s to the present day pop and rock covers band Break Cover brings you classic rock covers from the 50s to the present day. With the addition of the fantastic Amber Coleman, these guys pride themselves on giving the audience a top notch, quality performance at 100% to get people up dancing and having a great time.

Stonepig Saturday 23 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Stonepig - 10pm - Stonepig on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stonepigrocks. Rock and punk covers band Stonepig are a rock covers band with energy, attitude and volume that are one of Andover's most popular nights out. Avoiding all rock cliche covers, they play a wide variety of highly original rock, punk and more rock. Although you won't catch them playing Wild Thing or All Right Now, they still deliver an impressive set full of stuff that everybody knows.


SUNDAY 24 MARCH 2024

Buxtehude Membra Jesu Nostri - PALM SUNDAY SACRED CONCERT Sunday 24 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Buxtehude Membra Jesu Nostri - PALM SUNDAY SACRED CONCERT - 3pm-4.15pm

Winchester Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert Sunday 24 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  New Hall, Winchester College     map
Address:  34 College Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NF
Event:  Winchester Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert - 7pm - Winchester Symphony Orchestra on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinchesterSymphonyOrchestra. Symphony Orchestra The Winchester Symphony Orchestra gives regular concerts with an interesting variety of programmes and accomplished soloists.

Sunday Sessions: Nick Coleman & Gracie Shilton Sunday 24 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Sunday Sessions: Nick Coleman & Gracie Shilton - 5pm


MONDAY 25 MARCH 2024

Irish Trad Session Monday 25 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Irish Trad Session - Monday 25th March Irish trad session (Invited players only) Hyde tavern 57 Hyde St, Winchester SO23 7DY

Roots Night Monday 25 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots Night - 8.30pm - Winchester's Longest Running Open Mic Night


TUESDAY 26 MARCH 2024

Lunchtime Concerts Tuesday 26 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county.


WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH 2024

Winchester Uke Jam Wednesday 27 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Rugby Club     map
Address:  North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU
Telephone:  01962 867021
Event:  Winchester Uke Jam - 8pm - 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: http://www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm.

Chubby Brown Tribute Wednesday 27 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Globe Inn     map
Address:  23 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1LJ
Telephone:  01264 749002
Event:  Chubby Brown Tribute - An evening of entertainment with comedy from a Chubby Brown tribute, Chubby GC. Tickets £10. Limited ticket numbers left, call into pub for tickets. Book now to avoid disappointment.

The Big Chris Barber Band Wednesday 27 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  The Big Chris Barber Band - 7.30pm - Comprising of 9 of Britain's finest Jazz musicians, The Chris Barber band are continuing Chris’s musical legacy (Chris sadly passed away in 2021, aged 90), performing a selection of classic Barber repertoire ranging from “Trad through Blues to Ellington and Miles Davis.


THURSDAY 28 MARCH 2024

Comedy – TOM HOUGHTON: IT’S NOT IDEAL Thursday 28 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  Comedy – TOM HOUGHTON: IT’S NOT IDEAL - 7.30pm - After an incredible break-out year, the multi-viral, social media sensation, star of Netflix “The Circle” and host of "Very British Problems: Live" and “Bad Manors” podcast, Tom Houghton sets out on his biggest and most hilarious show yet. Having now taken to the international stage with tours of Europe and America, the man who asked us “Do you ski?” returns to the UK to ponder a new question. In an age where tradition and progress are wrestling against each other; what are the parts of ourselves that need shedding and what is worth holding on to?

Playmakers Youth Theatre Showcase Thursday 28 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Playmakers Youth Theatre Showcase - 7.30pm - An original piece of theatre based on the theme of Look Back, Look Forward, Look up. A night that is one of a kind not only because of the work but because of the individuals we have in our youth theatre. Playmakers Musical Theatre groups will be performing original songs and script on stage at Theatre Royal Winchester, this time combining both the younger and older groups - their performance will be bigger and better than ever. Playmakers Drama and Theatre groups will be performing work that they have written themselves and bring you the work they want to see on stage. With conversation about our past, presents and future, there is no telling where the tale of these dynamic young groups might take us.

Joe Wilkinson + Margarita Sleepover + Nick Shepherd Thursday 28 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Joe Wilkinson + Margarita Sleepover + Nick Shepherd - 7.30pm - Joe Wilkinson is an independent singer songwriter and loop pedal artist, currently based in the picturesque Costa Blanca region of Spain.

TWOMANTING Thursday 28 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  TWOMANTING - 7.30pm doors - 2024 sees the 20th anniversary of Jah-man and Jon’s duo project TwoManTing! The duo was formed all those years ago when Sierra Leonean percussionist Jah-man Aggrey, and guitarist Jon Lewis were playing together as part of dance band, Le Cod Afrique, at events such as Montreux Jazz Festival and WOMAD.

Andover Music Club present The Meraki Duo Thursday 28 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lights     map
Address:  West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone:  Box office: 01264 368368
Event:  Andover Music Club present The Meraki Duo - 7.30pm - Formed in 2013, the Meraki Duo enjoy exploring the diversity of repertoire available to the flute-guitar pairing while contributing arrangements of their own. Both studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, sharing a passion for chamber music that extends to jazz, Latin American and European folk and works by contemporary composers. They love performing in a wide variety of venues, including St James’ Piccadilly, Wigmore Hall, the Swaledale Festival, and Bridgewater Hall for Craig Ogden’s Guitar Weekend. In 2019 they were finalists in the Royal Overseas League competition as well as International Guitar Foundation Young Artists. They have been Live Music Now artists and Selected Artists for Making Music for 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Jake Ward Thursday 28 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Jake Ward - 9-11pm - Jake Ward on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakewardmusic. Popular covers solo singer Jake likes to sing popular covers, anything from the Rat Pack to Razorlight, sometimes even Westlife. Keep an eye out for Jake singing locally.


FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2024 - Good Friday

Sara + Joe Friday 29 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  Sara + Joe - 8pm

Seán McGowan (Full Band Show) Friday 29 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Seán McGowan (Full Band Show) - 7.30pm - Whether it's a passionate, raw, and lyrical Solo performance or a riotous, bold, and layered Full-Band performance - McGowan cut his teeth playing live. He's not just another Singer/Songwriter.

Changing Waves Friday 29 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Eclipse Inn     map
Address:  25 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Telephone:  01962 865676
Event:  Changing Waves - 8.30pm

Soulful Sessions – with Andy Muscat Friday 29 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – with Andy Muscat - 7.30pm

The ShowPonies Friday 29 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  The ShowPonies


SATURDAY 30 MARCH 2024

Electric Milk Saturday 30 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Electric Milk - 7.30pm - Hard rock riff merchants Electric Milk are certainly living up to their reputation as a “loud band”.

Soulful Sessions – with George Croucher Saturday 30 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – with George Croucher - 7.30pm

Kilcannon Irish Band Saturday 30 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Coach and Horses     map
Address:  Oxford Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3JH
Telephone:  01962 760279
Event:  Kilcannon Irish Band - Kilcannon Irish Band's website: https://www.kilcannon.co.uk/. Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: https://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.

No Way Out Saturday 30 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  No Way Out - 8.30pm - No Way Out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nowayoutrocks. Classic and modern rock covers band No Way Out always have the place on its feet with an awesome mix of the most iconic party rock tracks. They're a popular and busy bunch playing the best classic and current iconic guitar-fuelled numbers by Kings of Leon, Coldplay, Kaiser Chiefs, Nirvana, Muse, Stereophonics, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Killers, REM, The Police and Bruce Springsteen. And there's something new every time you see them.

Fundraising Gig for the Countess of Brecknock Hospital: OHMS LAW + One In The Chamber + Rewind Forward + 303 + Covergirlz + Georgie Amelia + Blonde Faith + The Cover Ups Saturday 30 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wolversdene Club     map
Address:  Love Lane, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2AA
Telephone:  01264 352227
Event:  Fundraising Gig for the Countess of Brecknock Hospital: OHMS LAW + One In The Chamber + Rewind Forward + 303 + Covergirlz + Georgie Amelia + Blonde Faith + The Cover Ups - 6pm - Ohms Law have put together this fundraising gig to raise money for the Countess of Brecknock Hospice following the diagnosis of their front man Chris with a rare form of cancer. It will be free to attend for a whole evening of great music from several local bands and artists - all playing for free. All they ask is for you to dig deep for this charity and have a fantastic evening in the process.

Full Flavour Band Saturday 30 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Full Flavour Band


SUNDAY 31 MARCH 2024 - Easter Day

Emma & Paul Sunday 31 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Exchange     map
Address:  9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9DZ
Event:  Emma & Paul - 6pm

Soulful Sessions – with Mackenzie Burke and co Sunday 31 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:  London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Soulful Sessions – with Mackenzie Burke and co - 7.45pm

Lisa Faye Sunday 31 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Lisa Faye - 2-4pm - Expect an afternoon of jazz, big ballads, some Streisand and lots more!

Grace Shilton Sunday 31 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Grace Shilton - 2pm - 3.30pm - Covers and some originals.

Sunday Sessions: Queen B & Cherry Liquer + Oki Doki Karaoke Sunday 31 March 2024 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Sunday Sessions: Queen B & Cherry Liquer + Oki Doki Karaoke - 4.30pm

 

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Spotlight


TODAY, Saturday 27 April 2024

Comedy - RIA LINA: RIAWAKENING

Comedy - RIA LINA: RIAWAKENING

Venue: The Arc
7.30pm
In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. In this, her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital world, motherhood and what it really means to be a woman today.


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