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May 2016



SUNDAY 01 MAY 2016

Davey Jones' Locker Sunday 01 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Davey Jones' Locker - 10pm - Davey Jones' Locker on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DaveyJonesLockerBand. 4-piece indie-rock covers band. A rock 'n' roll tornado; a wicked indie/rock covers band for serious party people. Welcome to the wonderful world of Davey Jones and his rambunctious Locker! The band burst on to the Southampton music scene over ten years ago and quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting and talented covers bands on the pub circuit.

WINCHESTER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Sunday 01 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  WINCHESTER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL - 7pm - A wonderful opportunity to hear internationally renowned musicians in a performance of one of the pillars of the chamber music repertoire, Schubert's Death and the Maiden String Quartet performed here alongside Brahms' incomparable String Sextet. Winchester Chamber Music Festival runs from Friday 29 April -Monday 2 May, at the Theatre Royal, Discovery Centre and St Lawrence Church.

Open Mic Night Sunday 01 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rising Sun
Address:   14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL
Telephone:  01962 842515
Event:  Open Mic Night - Doors open 6pm - Free entry - Calling all musicians, bands, singers etc. The Rising Sun are looking for people to perform paid gigs at their venue. Show off your talents at open mic and they could be booking you in for regular slots.

Bank Holiday Live Music: Ben Rowe + Jake Ward Sunday 01 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Tally Ho!     map
Address:   High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA
Telephone:  01794 500005
Event:  Bank Holiday Live Music: Ben Rowe + Jake Ward - 7pm - 2pm - Kids Games and Bouncy Castle! 6pm - BBQ 7pm - Live Music from Ben Rowe 9pm - Live Music from Jake Ward


MONDAY 02 MAY 2016

BANK HOLIDAY ORGAN RECITAL - CANCELLED Monday 02 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  BANK HOLIDAY ORGAN RECITAL - CANCELLED - 4pm - Due to a technical problem, the recital by Geoffrey Morgan has been cancelled.

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 02 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots Open Mic Night

Belgarum Big Band Monday 02 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:   London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Belgarum Big Band - 9pm - Belgarum Big Band, Winchester's very own big band! Live at the Cart & Horses - playing classic swing plus more modern Latin and jazz. Monday 2nd May, then first Monday of every month thereafter 21.00 -- 22.00. no admission charge. Belgarum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belgarumbigband

Rhythm and Blues Jam Monday 02 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  South Wonston Social Club
Address:   62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW
Telephone:  01962 880227
Event:  Rhythm and Blues Jam - 8.30pm


TUESDAY 03 MAY 2016

LUNCHTIME CONCERT Tuesday 03 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  LUNCHTIME CONCERT - 1pm - Lunchtime performance by students from Peter Symonds College, Winchester. Admission is free but a retiring collection will be taken to help defray costs.


WEDNESDAY 04 MAY 2016

Winchester Folk Club: TENDERLORE + Fairfolk + Alan Pettifer Wednesday 04 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: TENDERLORE + Fairfolk + Alan Pettifer - This coming Wed 4th May, upstarirs at the Railway, WFC welcomes TENDERLORE, supported by Fairfolk and by Alan Pettifer. Winchester Folk Club website: http://www.winchesterfolkclub.co.uk. Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Winchester Folk Club opened its doors in the Attic of The Railway in May 2010, its first night playing host to none other than Martin Simpson. The club presents top national and international acts from the world of folk music. In its short history it has boasted an impressive list of guest artists, including Jim Moray, Lau, Martin Carthy and Chris Wood. The aim is to put on a varied billing of shows which hosts established names, alongside introducing exciting new and up-and-coming acts. The monthly singarounds at the Hyde Tavern are free, informal evenings where everyone gets together for a drink, and to sing a song or play a piece of music. This can be anything from unaccompanied singing to instrumental tunes, traditional or new, and is open to soloists, duos or larger groups. @ClubFolk


THURSDAY 05 MAY 2016

Twisted Thursday: DJ, Karaoke, Live Music Thursday 05 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Twisted Thursday: DJ, Karaoke, Live Music - 9pm - 18+ ID required.

Live - Open Mic Comedy Thursday 05 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  eighteen71
Address:   Guildhall Winchester, The Broadway, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Live - Open Mic Comedy - 8pm - Free entry - In an open mic format, budding comedians are welcome on to the small stage in eighteen71 on the first Thursday of every month. The bar is open throughout, so relax and enjoy comedy straight from the street. To register interest in the event or to book a slot, then please contact Pin Drop Comedy here: www.facebook.com/pages/Pin-Drop-Comedy/871565726253891. You can email guildhall@winchester.gov.uk for more information.

Lorenza + Riteoff + Trash Panda + King Cabal Thursday 05 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Lorenza + Riteoff + Trash Panda + King Cabal - 7.30pm - @_lorenzamusic

Barna Howard + Dan O'Farrell Thursday 05 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Barna Howard + Dan O'Farrell - 8pm

Open Mic Night Thursday 05 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  River Studios
Address:   32 Winsor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9HQ
Telephone:  02380 658373
Event:  Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - On the first Thursday of each month starting Thursday 5th May River Studios will be hosting an open mic night with a full band set-up should you choose to want to bring other musicians, some of the engineers and teachers will be down too so it will be some great fun in a non-bar family environment, open to all ages to get involved young to old starting at 7.30pm. The Cafe will be open for hot and cold snacks etc. They will also be looking to film all the performances for acts to use on their social media and the River YouTube.


FRIDAY 06 MAY 2016

Groove Monster Friday 06 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Groove Monster - 10pm - Groove Monster on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrooveMonster. Groove Monster website: www.groovemonster.co.uk. Performing disco hits of the 70s. Disco, dance, groove and funk classic songs played all night and guaranteed to fill the dance floor. The infectious songs, great sound , dazzling lights and enthusiasm of the bands highly experienced members will give you a night to remember.

Comedy: Steve Hall: Zebra - supported by Jack Berry - CANCELLED Friday 06 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Comedy: Steve Hall: Zebra - supported by Jack Berry - CANCELLED - 8pm

BLAIR DUNLOP w/ Jack Carty + Lilo's Wall Friday 06 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  BLAIR DUNLOP w/ Jack Carty + Lilo's Wall - 8pm

BUBBLE BUG Friday 06 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  BUBBLE BUG - 11pm - Inspired by providing the finest electronic dance music, Jay Mckay & Midge bring you House Music with a melodic wonky festival edge.

5 Shades of Grey Friday 06 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:   London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  5 Shades of Grey - 8pm - Pop and rock covers band. 5 Shades of Grey on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/5hades-of-Grey/670753016305991. Winchester-based pop and rock covers band.

Scott Freeman Friday 06 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  White Horse
Address:   Main Road, Otterbourne, Hampshire, SO21 2EQ
Telephone:  01962 712830
Event:  Scott Freeman - 9pm - This month's live music is ready to rock and roll! Energetic acoustic at its best, with Scott Freeman, Winchester's acoustic wildman!


SATURDAY 07 MAY 2016

CATHEDRAL CHAMBER CHOIR CONCERT Saturday 07 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  CATHEDRAL CHAMBER CHOIR CONCERT - 7.30pm - Cathedral Chamber Choir and Southern Sinfonia perform works by J.S Bach.

Bandera Latina Saturday 07 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Bandera Latina - 8pm - Led by enigmatic guitar player Salvatore Sichi and the riveting vocal talent Silvana Sichi, Bandera Latina promises to take you on an unforgettable musical journey. From sultry swings to reeling rumbas and much more in between they allow you a view into their world of passion, enthusiasm and love for music. It will be an evening you will not soon forget!

Total Destruction + Panna + Roser + Tdot + Fonzee + Fluid + Sketchi Saturday 07 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Total Destruction + Panna + Roser + Tdot + Fonzee + Fluid + Sketchi - 7.45pm

Alfie Linney - Soul Night Saturday 07 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:   Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  Alfie Linney - Soul Night

Outer Limits Disco Saturday 07 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Outer Limits Disco - 7th - Outer Limits Disco


SUNDAY 08 MAY 2016

COMEDY: Mark Watson "I'm Not Here" - SOLD OUT Sunday 08 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  COMEDY: Mark Watson "I'm Not Here" - SOLD OUT - 7.30pm - Mark Watson (multi-award-winning star of numerous TV shows and his own cult Radio 4 series) returns with the follow-up show to his highly celebrated and successful Flaws. A seemingly minor problem at an airport is the starting point for a spiralling examination of identity in the digital age. But with an enormous number of jokes, luckily, as well as Watson’s customary flailing, chaotic audience interactions and all sorts of other fun.

Blues Jam in aid of The Brickworks Sunday 08 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:   3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Blues Jam in aid of The Brickworks - 4pm - Take along your drumsticks, guitars and voices and the rest is provided. Donate £3 to play and let the Jammin' begin!

The Late Train Comedy Night Sunday 08 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Late Train Comedy Night - 8pm - Free entry - LATE TRAIN in conjunction with SCOUNDRELS COMEDY showcases the best of the south's upcoming comedy talent! FREE ENTRY! Late Train returns with a great line up of Pro and upcoming comedians showcasing new material.


MONDAY 09 MAY 2016

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 09 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Roots Open Mic Night

Charity Jazz: Howard Alden + Karen Sharp with Simon Woolf & Steve Brown Monday 09 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Irish Centre
Address:   Council Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3DH
Telephone:  01256 353143
Event:  Charity Jazz: Howard Alden + Karen Sharp with Simon Woolf & Steve Brown - 8pm - Stroke victim, Dave Nicholson, on behalf of the Basingstoke Stroke Support Group, is presenting another of Charity Jazz evenings on Monday 9 May at the Irish Centre. The truly great American guitarist Howard Alden appeared at the Irish Centre a couple of years ago, sharing the bill with Jim Mullen and others. Now Dave would like to invite you to hear Howard with Karen Sharp (known for her years with the Humphrey Lyttleton Band) on tenor sax, Simon Woolf on bass and Steve Brown on drums. Howard was a Concorde Records recording artist for many years and is particularly known for working often with Ruby Braff: he was Ruby's favourite guitarist, they could musically read each other's minds. There is a wonderful DVD available on the Storyville label of them working together in a trio format with Frank Tate on bass at the Brecon Jazz Festival in 1991, highly recommended. Plenty of material is to be found on the web featuring Howard if you have the time to browse. Both Simon Woolf and Steve Brown also worked with Ruby Braff on various occasions.


TUESDAY 10 MAY 2016

Mandolin Orange + Jonas and Jane Tuesday 10 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Mandolin Orange + Jonas and Jane - 7.30pm


WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 2016

Gill Sandell + Sylva Kay Wednesday 11 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Gill Sandell + Sylva Kay - 7.30pm - In the past few years, rising contemporary singer-songwriter Gill Sandell has played Wembley Arena and the Olympics Opening Ceremony with Frank Turner, as well as touring Europe, the UK and Australia as multi-instrumentalist with Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo.


THURSDAY 12 MAY 2016

Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music Thursday 12 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music - 9pm

HMS PINAFORE Thursday 12 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  HMS PINAFORE - 7.30pm - Sasha Regan returns with one of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan operas, H.M.S. Pinafore. This all male production deals with the age old conundrum of love between social classes. Pinafore has infectious tunes and a beautifully constructed libretto, a perfect match for the cast's inimitable style, inventiveness and fun.

Open Mic Night Thursday 12 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:   14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  Open Mic Night - 8pm - 7.30pm, live from 8pm. This week the guests are the very brilliant HipHop Farmers from 10.30pm.

Scoundrels Comedy Club: Dane Baptiste + Fin Taylor Thursday 12 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Scoundrels Comedy Club: Dane Baptiste + Fin Taylor - 8pm

Open Mic Night Thursday 12 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  King Charles     map
Address:   6 Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NU
Telephone:  01962 881626
Event:  Open Mic Night - 8.30pm


FRIDAY 13 MAY 2016

Rock Of The Pops Friday 13 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Rock Of The Pops - 10pm - Rock Of The Pops on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rockofthepops. Rock Of The Pops website: www.rotp.co.uk. Rock covers band. A new and very different rock cover band, with a new twist on the songs that are your guilty pleasures. @rockofthepops

HMS PINAFORE Friday 13 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  HMS PINAFORE - 7.30pm - Sasha Regan returns with one of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan operas, H.M.S. Pinafore. This all male production deals with the age old conundrum of love between social classes. Pinafore has infectious tunes and a beautifully constructed libretto, a perfect match for the cast's inimitable style, inventiveness and fun.

Happy Mourning + Eyes Are Wild + BaDow + Misplaced Seeds Friday 13 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Happy Mourning + Eyes Are Wild + BaDow + Misplaced Seeds - 7.30pm


SATURDAY 14 MAY 2016

WINCHESTER AND COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016: DREAM OF GERONTIUS Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  WINCHESTER AND COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016: DREAM OF GERONTIUS - 7.30pm - ‘Dream of Gerontius' performed by Itchen Valley Choral Society, Compton and Shawford Festival Choir, Sarisbury Choral Society and Twyford Singers, and soloists Emily Bauer-Jones (Mezzo), Peter Auty (Tenor) and Jimmy Holliday (Bass).

A Night of Dirty Dancing Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  A Night of Dirty Dancing - 7.30pm - No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing. Relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time.

HMS PINAFORE - MATINEE Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  HMS PINAFORE - MATINEE - 2.30pm - Sasha Regan returns with one of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan operas, H.M.S. Pinafore. This all male production deals with the age old conundrum of love between social classes. Pinafore has infectious tunes and a beautifully constructed libretto, a perfect match for the cast's inimitable style, inventiveness and fun.

HMS PINAFORE Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  HMS PINAFORE - 7.30pm - Sasha Regan returns with one of the most popular Gilbert & Sullivan operas, H.M.S. Pinafore. This all male production deals with the age old conundrum of love between social classes. Pinafore has infectious tunes and a beautifully constructed libretto, a perfect match for the cast's inimitable style, inventiveness and fun.

Gilly's 50th Birthday Bash at The Rising Sun Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rising Sun
Address:   14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL
Telephone:  01962 842515
Event:  Gilly's 50th Birthday Bash at The Rising Sun - 7.30pm - Join Mark Gillingham at The Rising Sun on 14 May. Live DJ and plenty of drinks!

Graeme Live Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:   Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  Graeme Live

Flaxen Hill Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Cart and Horses     map
Address:   London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QN
Telephone:  01962 882360
Event:  Flaxen Hill - 8pm - Flaxen Hill on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FlaxenHill01. Flaxen Hill website: www.soundcloud.com/flaxen-hill/tracks. Indie - Rock - Folk - Americana. Indie - Rock - Folk - Americana. Flaxen Hill are a band of Winchester-40-Somethings that cover a range of Indie, Rock, Folk and Americana, blending acoustic guitars, mandolin, violin, bass and drums into an interesting and unique style. @flaxenhill

Thai Si Disco Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Thai Si Disco - 14th - Thai Si Disco

The Mafia Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Lapstone
Address:   Botley Road, Horton Heath, Hampshire, SO50 7AP
Telephone:  02380 695222
Event:  The Mafia - Mafia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MafiaRocks. Mafia website: www.themafiarocks.com. Classic rock covers band. Playing together in pubs and clubs all over Hampshire, The Mafia have been together since 1986 and they cover the likes of Queen, Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, Van Halen, Guns & Roses, Def Leppard and Green Day. @themafiarocks

Countryside Day with live music from FB Pocket Orchestra Saturday 14 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Mottisfont
Address:   Mottisfont Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0LP
Telephone:  01794 340757
Event:  Countryside Day with live music from FB Pocket Orchestra - 10am-5pm - A day of activities and adventure celebrating the great outdoors. There'll be a number of interactive stalls showcasing traditional skills such as wood carving, all with a backdrop of live music from the FB Pocket Orchestra. Get to know the rangers and find out more about the work the countryside team do on Stockbridge Down, the River Test and the New Forest. There's plenty of family fun to be had, with craft and wild play activities. Children can get close to wildlife and become a countryside ranger for the day with the mini-ranger trail. Normal property admission prices apply.


SUNDAY 15 MAY 2016

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MONDAY 16 MAY 2016

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 16 May 2016 -- 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


TUESDAY 17 MAY 2016

EVENING ORGAN RECITAL Tuesday 17 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  EVENING ORGAN RECITAL - 7.45pm - A performance by one of the Cathedral organists. Timothy Parsons (Winchester Cathedral) gives his final formal organ recital before taking up his positions as Assistant Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral.


WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 2016

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Wednesday 18 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - 7.30pm - It's a magical Midsummer's night and the woods are alive with the sound of mischief. A royal wedding, feuding fairy folk, a feisty love triangle, potions, practical jokes, a wall and a Bottom, what could possibly go wrong? The course of true love never did run smooth.

Winchester Folk Club: Singaround Wednesday 18 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:   57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: Singaround - Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Winchester Folk Club website: www.winchesterfolkclub.co.uk. Folk club presenting established names and up-and-coming acts from the world of folk music. Winchester Folk Club opened its doors in the Attic of The Railway in May 2010, its first night playing host to none other than Martin Simpson. The club presents top national and international acts from the world of folk music. In its short history it has boasted an impressive list of guest artists, including Jim Moray, Lau, Martin Carthy and Chris Wood. The aim is to put on a varied billing of shows which hosts established names, alongside introducing exciting new and up-and-coming acts. The monthly singarounds at the Hyde Tavern are free, informal evenings where everyone gets together for a drink, and to sing a song or play a piece of music. This can be anything from unaccompanied singing to instrumental tunes, traditional or new, and is open to soloists, duos or larger groups. @ClubFolk


THURSDAY 19 MAY 2016

Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music Thursday 19 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music - 9pm

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Thursday 19 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - 7.30pm - It's a magical Midsummer's night and the woods are alive with the sound of mischief. A royal wedding, feuding fairy folk, a feisty love triangle, potions, practical jokes, a wall and a Bottom, what could possibly go wrong? The course of true love never did run smooth.

MUSICAL TEA IN PILGRIMS' HALL Thursday 19 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Pilgrim's Hall
Address:   3 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LT
Event:  MUSICAL TEA IN PILGRIMS' HALL - 3.30pm - listen to the Pilgrims' School Music Scholars and enjoy the historic surroundings and tea. Tickets: £5 and include a cup of tea, available from the Cathedral Office (9 The Close) or by phone on 01962 857 200. Proceeds raised from this event will go towards the Cathedral Appeal.

Ancient & Modern: Mrs Pilgrim + Thomas Stone + Aaron Mills Thursday 19 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Ancient & Modern: Mrs Pilgrim + Thomas Stone + Aaron Mills - 8pm


FRIDAY 20 MAY 2016

Kula Shaker Friday 20 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Kula Shaker - 7pm - Kula Shaker are an English psychedelic rock band. Led by outspoken frontman Crispian Mills, the band came to prominence during the Post-Britpop era of the late 1990s. The band enjoyed great commercial success in the UK between 1996 and 1999, notching up a number of Top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart, including "Tattva", "Hey Dude", "Govinda", "Hush", and "Sound of Drums".

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Friday 20 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - 7.30pm - It's a magical Midsummer's night and the woods are alive with the sound of mischief. A royal wedding, feuding fairy folk, a feisty love triangle, potions, practical jokes, a wall and a Bottom, what could possibly go wrong? The course of true love never did run smooth.

Barnstormers Comedy Night Friday 20 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Barnstormers Comedy Night - 8pm - The Barnstormers' compere introduces three top acts from the London Circuit and beyond, promising a Friday night full of laughs. It's the perfect way to kickstart the weekend.

WILLIAM THE CONQUERER ( Ruarri Joseph ) w/ Liemba + Ben Miller Friday 20 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  WILLIAM THE CONQUERER ( Ruarri Joseph ) w/ Liemba + Ben Miller - 7.30pm

The Railer House Party Friday 20 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Railer House Party - 11pm


SATURDAY 21 MAY 2016

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY CHOIR: IN PARADISUM Saturday 21 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY CHOIR: IN PARADISUM - 7.30pm - Following the success of their 2014 performance of Britten's War Requiem in the Cathedral, musicians from Bournemouth University will present: Fauré: Requiem Paul Mealor: Stabat Mater J S Bach: Double Viloin Concerto

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Saturday 21 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - 2.30pm - It's a magical Midsummer's night and the woods are alive with the sound of mischief. A royal wedding, feuding fairy folk, a feisty love triangle, potions, practical jokes, a wall and a Bottom, what could possibly go wrong? The course of true love never did run smooth.

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Saturday 21 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - 7.30pm - It's a magical Midsummer's night and the woods are alive with the sound of mischief. A royal wedding, feuding fairy folk, a feisty love triangle, potions, practical jokes, a wall and a Bottom, what could possibly go wrong? The course of true love never did run smooth.

Big Boy Bloater and The Limits Saturday 21 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Big Boy Bloater and The Limits - 7.30pm

80's Disco Night Saturday 21 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Weeke Community Centre
Address:   Taplings Road, Weeke, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6HG
Telephone:  01962 888547
Event:  80's Disco Night - 8pm - Advance Tickets Only - Now avialable from the bar. Members - £3. Non Members - £4. Children Under 16 - Free


SUNDAY 22 MAY 2016

Chris T-T plus guests Sunday 22 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Chris T-T plus guests - 8pm

Josh Savage + Wild Front + Jack Francis Sunday 22 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Josh Savage + Wild Front + Jack Francis - 7.30pm


MONDAY 23 MAY 2016

INVINCIBLE Monday 23 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  INVINCIBLE - 7.30pm - From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat), comes a brand new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy, Invincible.

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 23 May 2016 -- 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


TUESDAY 24 MAY 2016

EVENING ORGAN RECITAL Tuesday 24 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  EVENING ORGAN RECITAL - 7.45pm - A performance by one of the Cathedral organists.

INVINCIBLE Tuesday 24 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  INVINCIBLE - 1.30pm - From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat), comes a brand new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy, Invincible.


WEDNESDAY 25 MAY 2016

Winchester Uke Jam Wednesday 25 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Winchester Uke Jam - 8pm


THURSDAY 26 MAY 2016

Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music Thursday 26 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music - 9pm

ALED JONES CATHEDRAL TOUR Thursday 26 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  ALED JONES CATHEDRAL TOUR - 7.30pm - Aled Jones, best known for singing “Walking in the Air”, the song from the animated film The Snowman, was one of the world's most successful boy sopranos making his professional debut aged 12 performing the role of the Angel in Handel's Oratorio ‘Jeptha' on BBC2 and BBC Radio 3. Since his first album Diolch â Chân was released in 1983 Aled has gone on to release 30 albums selling a staggering eight million records to date. He says of this, his biggest Cathedral Tour, ‘I promise to give my best performances yet!'

Dilly Dally + Glum + Maths and the Moon Thursday 26 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Dilly Dally + Glum + Maths and the Moon - 8pm

PopUp acoustic's Open Mic Night with Jimmy Sixes Thursday 26 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:   14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  PopUp acoustic's Open Mic Night with Jimmy Sixes - 7pm

Open Mic Night Thursday 26 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  King Charles     map
Address:   6 Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NU
Telephone:  01962 881626
Event:  Open Mic Night - 8.30pm


FRIDAY 27 MAY 2016

The Bakers Band Friday 27 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Bakers Arms     map
Address:   22 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX
Telephone:  01962 865860
Event:  The Bakers Band - 8pm - The Bakers Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebakersband15.

Dr Vegas Friday 27 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Dr Vegas - 10pm - Dr Vegas on Facebook: www.facebook.com/drvegasmusic. Dr Vegas website: www.drvegas.co.uk. Popular covers from pop, rock, funk, soul, disco and other genres. Spurred on by the wide range of music they played at Uni in Southampton, Loucas Hajiantoni and Darren Rampton formed Dr Vegas in November 2009. After completing the line-up with Rob Crisp and David Lovell, their debut was at Winchester O'Neill's at the end of January 2010. Since then they've developed a good early reputation, appealing to music lovers of all ages. @DrVegasMusic

Open Mic; Music and the Arts Friday 27 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  eighteen71
Address:   Guildhall Winchester, The Broadway, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Open Mic; Music and the Arts - 8pm - Eighteen71 is happy to announce the return of a music inspired Open Mic night, revamped with a more laid back but creative feel. FREE session of music, poetry, arts, + everything else! taking place on the last Friday of every month in the cafe-bar Eighteen71, located on the corner of the Guildhall next to Abbey Gardens. The evening will be held by local musicians Christie Gardner and Helen Dixon, who form Winchester duo Lilo's Wall, an exciting folk-acoustic sound coming out of our talented city.

Blaze Bayley plus support from Heinous Pianist + Hercules Morse Friday 27 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Blaze Bayley plus support from Heinous Pianist + Hercules Morse - 11pm

Karaoke Friday 27 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Jolly Farmer
Address:   Andover Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6AE
Telephone:  01962 852665
Event:  Karaoke


SATURDAY 28 MAY 2016

THE SIXTEEN: THE CHORAL PILGRIMAGE 2016 Saturday 28 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  THE SIXTEEN: THE CHORAL PILGRIMAGE 2016 - 7.30pm - Although separated by over four centuries, the music of William Byrd and Arvo Pärt makes for a perfect match. Both spent many years facing adversity and persecution and both sought solace through their sacred music.

Black Orchid Saturday 28 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Black Orchid - 10pm - Black Orchid on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Black-Orchid-122660401108111. Black Orchid website: www.black-orchid.moonfruit.co.uk. Rock covers band. Black Orchid is an established rock covers band. Their set list includes something for everyone of any age.

Cold In Berlin + Dreams Divide Saturday 28 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Cold In Berlin + Dreams Divide - 7.30pm

DJ Cliff Saturday 28 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:   Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  DJ Cliff - 28th - DJ Cliff


SUNDAY 29 MAY 2016

Hotheads Sunday 29 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:   90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Hotheads - 10pm - Hotheads on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hotheads-221638047933213. Hotheads website: www.hotheadslive.moonfruit.com. Modern and classic rock covers. Hotheads are a Southampton-based covers band, playing to pubs, clubs and private functions across Hampshire and Dorset. A good mix of oldies and modern classics from musicians that just enjoy gigging.

STRAPPED FOR CASH Sunday 29 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  STRAPPED FOR CASH - 8pm - Strapped for Cash, as the name implies, formed primarily to raise money for worthy causes and to share their love of great sixties and seventies contemporary music, with a few originals thrown into the mix.


MONDAY 30 MAY 2016

BANK HOLIDAY ORGAN RECITAL Monday 30 May 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  BANK HOLIDAY ORGAN RECITAL - 4pm - Performance by David Goode, Organist at Eton College.

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 30 May 2016 -- 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


TUESDAY 31 MAY 2016

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London Concertante : Christmas at The Movies

London Concertante : Christmas at The Movies

Venue: Winchester Cathedral
7.30pm
Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with London Concertante’s ‘Christmas at the Movies’ concert, a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films.


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