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June 2023



THURSDAY 01 JUNE 2023

We had no events listed on this day.

FRIDAY 02 JUNE 2023

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight Friday 02 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 7.30pm - Renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, performs a selection of sensational classical and romantic works for solo piano. Treat yourself and your loved ones to an evening to remember of outstanding music by candlelight at the beautiful venue of Winchester Cathedral.

Jam Night Friday 02 June 2023 -- 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.

Greg Winters Friday 02 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Globe Inn     map
Address:  23 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1LJ
Telephone:  01264 749002
Event:  Greg Winters - Greg Winters's website: http://www.axxeman.com. Local male soloist/guitarist with a BIG BIG sound.

Country and Western night with LINDSAY Friday 02 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Country and Western night with LINDSAY - 10pm

REVEREND FERRIDAY Friday 02 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The ARK Bar     map
Address:  43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Event:  REVEREND FERRIDAY - REVEREND FERRIDAY playing live this Friday at The ARK Bar. Based in the south east, performing at live music venues, clubs and festivals throughout the UK and Europe this is Rev’s first time performing in Andover!


SATURDAY 03 JUNE 2023

9 Volt Band Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  9 Volt Band - 10pm - 9 Volt Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9volt. Classic rock covers band 9 Volt is a classic rock covers band out of Southampton.

THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Nutshell     map
Address:  15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB - 8pm - Grab a drink at the bar, pre-order some grub and get settled in for a night of big laughs at The Nutshell this May!

Poetry Room in Winchester Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  Poetry Room in Winchester - 7pm - The return of the popular Poetry Room at The Arc - an evening of poetry, music and conversation. The UK's finest poets, thinkers and musicians will provide a diverse chilled ambience as you consider the big issues for the African, Caribbean, Asian and Global Majority. With special guests, poets and artists Jasmine Qureshi, Alinah Azadeh and Kaycee Hill. Hosts for the night: Akila Richards and DJ Fever2Ray from African Night Fever. Produced by Writing Our Legacy in partnership with Winchester Poetry Festival and Hampshire Cultural Trust. Supported by Arts Council England's National Lottery funded Project Grant.

Winchester Comedy Festival: Summer Gala 2023 Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Comedy Festival: Summer Gala 2023 - 7.30pm - An evening of stand-up comedy from Larry Dean, Kelly Convey, Jimmy McGhie and Tom Deacon (MC)

The Specialised (Tribute to The Specials) Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Specialised (Tribute to The Specials) - 8pm - We are a Dorset based Specials tribute band covering all the great songs from the first two albums. Our set includes great songs like Gangsters, Rat Race, Message to Rudy, Skinhead Symphony, and Too Much Too Young to name but a few. https://www.facebook.com/thespecialised

Winchester Music Club: Come and Sing Karl Jenkins The Armed Man Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St Michael's Church     map
Address:  St Michael's Passage, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9PF
Event:  Winchester Music Club: Come and Sing Karl Jenkins The Armed Man - 10am - Winchester Music Club invites singers to Come and Sing Karl Jenkins The Armed Man on 3 June in St Michael's Church, directed by Howard Ionascu. Winchester Music Club's website: https://www.winchestermusicclub.org.uk/. Winchester Music Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Winchester-Music-Club/100063590582173/. 10am registration, 4pm performance, 5.15pm finish. Click on the ticket link for more information and timings.

Solarbird Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
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!

Bitter Blues Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Welcome Stranger     map
Address:  Kimpton, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8PG
Telephone:  01264 772444
Event:  Bitter Blues - 9pm - Tickets £5. Blues band playing fast-paced boogie blues and blues rock covers.

Joe Bingham Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Queen Charlotte Inn     map
Address:  41 London Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PR
Telephone:  01264 598050
Event:  Joe Bingham - 7pm - This weekend Joe Bingham will be at the Queen Charlotte - join in for a sing song!

No Way Out Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Anton Arms     map
Address:  Salisbury Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2JN
Telephone:  01264 352627
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 iconic rock, pop, india and alternative covers. With more experience, pedigree and years between them than you can shake a shakey thing at! They play an eclectic mix of all the classics you love with plenty of swerve balls thrown in that you don't hear other bands do. There's something new every time you see them.

Mega Sun Machine Saturday 03 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The ARK Bar     map
Address:  43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Event:  Mega Sun Machine - This Saturday performing live for the first time in Andover!! Mega Sun Machine have had quite the journey since their first gig in June 2022. Since then, the band have rocked their way to play three sellout shows in Southampton including a support gig with Sheafs during their UK tour.


SUNDAY 04 JUNE 2023

We had no events listed on this day.

MONDAY 05 JUNE 2023

Roots Night Monday 05 June 2023 -- 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 06 JUNE 2023

Lunchtime Concerts Tuesday 06 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm-1.50pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. The Lunchtime Concert Series will take place in the Lady Chapel at the Cathedral from 1.15pm-1.50pm on Tuesdays. General admission fees apply. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Events, artists and programmes may be subject to change.

Poetry Platform Tuesday 06 June 2023 -- 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

Open mic night Tuesday 06 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Open mic night


WEDNESDAY 07 JUNE 2023

Acoustic Dever Wednesday 07 June 2023 -- 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.


THURSDAY 08 JUNE 2023

Open Mic Night Thursday 08 June 2023 -- 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 - The monthly open mic night is always great fun and everyone is welcome to watch or have a go yourself.

Open Mic Thursday 08 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map
Address:  Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1BH
Telephone:  01264 352266
Event:  Open Mic - 8pm - Open Mics are a community event, they allow you to express yourself in your own unique way. What ever the age, the instrument, the style or language- these events are a safe place. You'll meet other artists, you'll make friends with people you wouldn't normally mix with, you'll become part of a community. We look forward to seeing new faces and hearing more talent!


FRIDAY 09 JUNE 2023

ACOUSTIC CAFE: CHINA BEARS + MILLIE WATSON + ELLA CLAYTON Friday 09 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  ACOUSTIC CAFE: CHINA BEARS + MILLIE WATSON + ELLA CLAYTON - 7.30pm - Free entry - China Bears: Originally formed in Somerset by twin brothers Ivan (lead vocals / guitar) and Frazer (lead guitar), the lineup was completed after meeting James (bass) and Dean (drums) at university in Guildford. Whether it’s ripping apart the stage with their misery-anthemic indie or encapturing the room to pin-drop silence singing their songs shoulder to shoulder amongst the crowd, China Bears have gained recognition for their emotive high energy and intimate performances. Millie Watson: Bournemouth based singer-songwriter, combining litling guitar with strong soulful vocals. Ella Clayton is a storyteller and singer-songwriter from east London.

The Drifters Friday 09 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  The Drifters - 7.30pm - The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night at the Movies, You're More Than A Number, Come On Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin' In The Back Row and many more!

Wild Horse Friday 09 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Wild Horse - 7.30pm - Wild Horse are an indie trio whose funked up guitar pop flows with the exuberant energy of kids who grew up listening to hip hop beats and classic 60s/70s Brit Rock vinyls.

Beer & Cider Festival - live music Friday night with TOTAL RECALL Friday 09 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Eagle Inn
Address:  54 Duck Street, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7BG
Telephone:  01264 710339
Event:  Beer & Cider Festival - live music Friday night with TOTAL RECALL

Kate Mills Friday 09 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Poplar Farm     map
Address:  Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ
Telephone:  01264 710424
Event:  Kate Mills - 8.15pm - Dynamic vocalist performing covers from the greatest divas in music!


SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2023

Charity music night: HAZE + The Stone Doves Saturday 10 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Charity music night: HAZE + The Stone Doves - 7pm - LIVE MUSIC ALERT! 🎶🎸 another charity music night coming up in June for an amazing cause! dance the night away 🎉🎶

Eclipse Machine Saturday 10 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Eclipse Machine - 7.30pm - Eclipse Machine are a Progressive Metal from Hampshire. Starting as a solo project of Lead Guitarist Joe Fraser in 2019, his vision has since evolved. Praised for their technical compositions and sophisticated song writing, Eclipse Machine’s music is unlike anything on the local circuit right now. Their first single, ‘The Catalyst’, is the first chapter in the story of ‘The Second Satellite’, the epic concept in which all their songs are based on. For fans of Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree and Coheed and Cambria ♫♪♪

Flaxen Hill Saturday 10 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  March Hare     map
Address:  63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN
Telephone:  01962 622004
Event:  Flaxen Hill - 8pm - Flaxen Hill's website: https://flaxenhill.wordpress.com. Flaxen Hill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlaxenHill01. Indie, rock, folk and Americana blended in a unique style Flaxen Hill are a Winchester band that blend acoustic guitars, mandolin, violin, viola, lap steel, bass and drums into a unique style.

Gregory Steward in concert Saturday 10 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  All Hallows Church     map
Address:  Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AS
Event:  Gregory Steward in concert - 7.30pm - Gregory Steward, Professional Tenor, presents an evening of classical favourites and "Songs from the Shows", including Les Miserables, Carousel and South Pacific.

Dr Alibi Saturday 10 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Angel Inn     map
Address:  95 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1ND
Telephone:  01264 357467
Event:  Dr Alibi - 8.30pm - Dr Alibi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dralibi. Originally set up as a side project, Dr Alibi was formed during the end of the spring 2021 lockdown with the intention of playing songs by the likes of Rancid, UK Subs, The Interrupters to name a few.

Beer & Cider Festival - live music Saturday night with BUTLER'S RAT and FALLEN HEROES Saturday 10 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Eagle Inn
Address:  54 Duck Street, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7BG
Telephone:  01264 710339
Event:  Beer & Cider Festival - live music Saturday night with BUTLER'S RAT and FALLEN HEROES

Paul Jude Wilson Saturday 10 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Queen Charlotte Inn     map
Address:  41 London Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PR
Telephone:  01264 598050
Event:  Paul Jude Wilson - 8pm - Rock, soul music and blues.

Gastric Band Saturday 10 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The ARK Bar     map
Address:  43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Event:  Gastric Band - 8pm

Covergirlz Band Saturday 10 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The New Enham Club     map
Address:  15 Newbury Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6HG
Telephone:  01264 352098
Event:  Covergirlz Band - 9pm - Covergirlz Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covergirlz. The Covergirlz Band are an established female fronted covers band that have been gigging mainly in Wiltshire, but now have plenty of gigs booked in Hampshire.


SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2023

Beer & Cider Festival - live music Sunday afternoon with SAVOY AFFAIR Sunday 11 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Eagle Inn
Address:  54 Duck Street, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7BG
Telephone:  01264 710339
Event:  Beer & Cider Festival - live music Sunday afternoon with SAVOY AFFAIR


MONDAY 12 JUNE 2023

Roots Night Monday 12 June 2023 -- 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 13 JUNE 2023

We had no events listed on this day.

WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE 2023

Girl Chorister Summer Concert Wednesday 14 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Girl Chorister Summer Concert - 7pm - The Girl Chorister Summer Concert is in aid of the Friends of Winchester Cathedral, taking place on Wednesday 14th June 2023 at 7.00pm in the Cathedral Quire. The concert duration will be roughly one hour with a drinks reception afterwards. If you’re not able to join in person, don’t worry, as there’s an option to attend online where you’ll get to enjoy the concert via live stream, from anywhere you are in the world. Tickets are £15 for adults, £5 for children. £15 for a live stream ticket.

Acoustic Open Mic Night hosted by Jon Walsh Wednesday 14 June 2023 -- 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 15 JUNE 2023

PAUL COWLEY Thursday 15 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  PAUL COWLEY - 7.30pm - The Mississippi River doesn’t run past Paul Cowley’s granite barn in the rolling French countryside but his acoustic country blues flow deeply there just the same. When Paul says his love of one of the most basic and beautiful of all blues styles grew out of his life in Birmingham, he’s talking England, not Alabama. The blues came late. In his early 40s, with his jazz-guitarist uncle’s steel-string guitar, inspired by Lightnin’ Hopkins’ Coffee House Blues album. “It was like flipping a switch,” he says, on hearing Hopkins’ music, and the hard-wiring that had been part of his early trade as a builder now carried the musical currents of the Delta.

ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC SESSION at The George, Middle Wallop hosted by Jon Walsh Thursday 15 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The George Inn     map
Address:  The Crossroads, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8EG
Telephone:  01264 782648
Event:  ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC SESSION at The George, Middle Wallop hosted by Jon Walsh - 8.30pm - Acoustic Open Mic Session: every third Thursday. Hosted by Jon Walsh. Players of all styles and ability are welcome as are those who just want to listen. Please take your own mic if you have one.


FRIDAY 16 JUNE 2023

One 4 The Road Friday 16 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  One 4 The Road - 9pm - One 4 The Road's website: http://one4theroadlive.com. One 4 The Road on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/One4theRoadLive. Covers duo or trio One 4 The Road are an acoustic duo or trio that cover popular songs from the last 6 decades.

BARNSTORMERS - Edinburgh preview double bill: KEVIN PRECIOUS + ROSIE HOLT Friday 16 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  BARNSTORMERS - Edinburgh preview double bill: KEVIN PRECIOUS + ROSIE HOLT - 8pm - Kevin Precious: The Reluctant Teacher Kevin Precious used to be a teacher. He enjoyed the teaching part; it was the stuff that goes with it that was a drag. So he left. A funny overview of the pitfalls and pratfalls that go with his former profession; with a bit of pedagogical stuff (ooh-er) thrown in for good measure. There will also be a top circuit act doing a preview as well to make it a lovely double bill of Edinburgh-bound shows. Keep an eye on this space. Rosie Holt: That’s Politainment! Edinburgh Preview The worse the political career, the more lucrative the subsequent entertainment opportunities. So can Rosie Holt’s viral hit MP follow Dorries, Farage and Rees-Mogg in leaping from Hansard to Heat? After her sell out debut run at Edinburgh last year, Rosie returns to tight rope the thin line between politics and entertainment.

The Ogretones – Shrek Soundtrack Tribute Band Friday 16 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Ogretones – Shrek Soundtrack Tribute Band - 8pm - Fresh from the swamps of Hampshire, The Ogretones are the UK’s first ever musical tribute to the Shrek soundtracks.

James 'Stretch' Williams Friday 16 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  James 'Stretch' Williams - 9.30pm - Unique covers, brilliant originals and requests.


SATURDAY 17 JUNE 2023

SHREK JR. THE MUSICAL Saturday 17 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Nutshell     map
Address:  15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  SHREK JR. THE MUSICAL - 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm - It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favourite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairy-tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale; Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and hilarious Broadway musical, with a powerful message for the whole family.

Jazz Night Saturday 17 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Jazz Night - 7.30pm - The Tavern's monthly jazz night, hosted by Cinnamon Jazz.

Mississippi MacDonald + Waxwork Figurine Saturday 17 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Mississippi MacDonald + Waxwork Figurine - 8pm - Mississippi’s much-played and acclaimed 9-track album ‘Do Right, Say Right’ reached No. 1 in the IBBA Chart; No. 1 in RMR’s UK Albums; and No. 18 in Living Blues’s over in the USA and was Hard Rock Hell Radio’s  Blues Album of the Year, 2021.

Logical Park Saturday 17 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Swan Inn     map
Address:  The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL
Telephone:  01962 760470
Event:  Logical Park - 8pm - Logical Park on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LogicalPark. Party pop band Logical Park are a five-piece party pop outfit, specialising in music for the sonically impaired.

Country & Western Night: COLE JACKSON Saturday 17 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The New Enham Club     map
Address:  15 Newbury Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6HG
Telephone:  01264 352098
Event:  Country & Western Night: COLE JACKSON - 8pm - All welcome! Western Dress Optional! 8-11pm Members FREE Guests £7 on the door


SUNDAY 18 JUNE 2023

SHREK JR. THE MUSICAL Sunday 18 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Nutshell     map
Address:  15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  SHREK JR. THE MUSICAL - 10.30am / 1pm / 3.30pm - It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favourite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairy-tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale; Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and hilarious Broadway musical, with a powerful message for the whole family.


MONDAY 19 JUNE 2023

Roots Night Monday 19 June 2023 -- 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 19 June 2023 -- 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 - Jazz Jam Session on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz. 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.

Andover Blues Jam Monday 19 June 2023 -- 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/people/Jammintheblues/100064709797424/.


TUESDAY 20 JUNE 2023

Lunchtime Concerts Tuesday 20 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm-1.50pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. The Lunchtime Concert Series will take place in the Lady Chapel at the Cathedral from 1.15pm-1.50pm on Tuesdays. General admission fees apply. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Events, artists and programmes may be subject to change.


WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE 2023

MAKE MUSIC DAY: N'FAMADY KOUYATÉ + CENTER OF MASS Wednesday 21 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Arc     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  MAKE MUSIC DAY: N'FAMADY KOUYATÉ + CENTER OF MASS - 7.45pm - In partnership with Hampshire Libraries To Celebrate Make Music Day, the annual celebration of music-making that takes place in communities across the world. N’famady Kouyaté is a talented multi-instrumentalist from Guinea (Conakry) – now based in Cardiff - who wowed audiences with his modern interpretations of traditional West African Mandingue songs and rhythms when he supported Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) on the Pang! album tour in 2022. Center Mass are a duet and a family: Pavlo Korobkov and Vlada Kirichenko. Performing songs inspired by their favourite authors. More than any other scene, we love the street.

Acoustic Dever Wednesday 21 June 2023 -- 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 21 June 2023 -- 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 22 JUNE 2023

We had no events listed on this day.

FRIDAY 23 JUNE 2023

Matt Mitchel Live Friday 23 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Matt Mitchel Live - 10pm

VINYL Friday 23 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Nutshell     map
Address:  15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  VINYL - 7.30pm - Based in Winchester, Vinyl are a four piece indie/rock band from Peter Symonds College made up of Jake Jones on Guitar/ Vocals, Iris Roffey on Vocals/ Piano, George Henderson on Bass and Stan Halliday on Drums. Working towards their first published EP, their set aims to appeal to a variety of people with a mixture of well known classics as well as a number of original songs.

Jake Ward Friday 23 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Jake Ward - 9pm - 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.

Marie Ponting Friday 23 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The ARK Bar     map
Address:  43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Event:  Marie Ponting - 8.30pm - Marie is an accomplished vocalist, singing solo, in acoustic duos, or as vocalist for Tipsy Gypsies. Marie loves to sing songs that remind her of her childhood, so you can expect some Carpenters, Dolly Parton, Crystal Gayle, Cher and Tina Turner.


SATURDAY 24 JUNE 2023

Sweet Frequency Saturday 24 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Sweet Frequency - 10pm - Sweet Frequency on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SweetFrequencyBand. Function band covering 50 years of rock, funk, soul and pop Sweet Frequency are a Hampshire-based function band bringing you the best in rock, funk, soul and pop from the past 50 years.

Attrition + Continental Liaison + Kinki + Tozzi Bindi Saturday 24 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Attrition + Continental Liaison + Kinki + Tozzi Bindi - 8pm - "Attrition have always been a nexus of industrial fury, gothic drama, ambient structural finesse and classical chamber orchestrations. Stunning in scope, character and intellect"

THE WEEPING WILLOWS Saturday 24 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  THE WEEPING WILLOWS - 7.30pm - The Weeping Willows (duo) from Australia make their Hyde Tavern debut on Saturday 24th June. Willows' Laura Coates and Andrew Wrigglesworth are a couple of old souls, steeped in Bluegrass tradition and draped in Gothic Americana imagery. They regale their audiences with stories of sunshine and romance, God and The Devil, murder and decay. Real music.

The Bandwagon Saturday 24 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winnall Social Club
Address:  Garbett Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0NY
Telephone:  01962 867847
Event:  The Bandwagon - 8.30pm - The Bandwagon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/243953557168. Covers band South coast covers band, playing hits from across 4 decades.

Random Cow Saturday 24 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Halfway Inn     map
Address:  114 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2GJ
Telephone:  023 8027 5596
Event:  Random Cow - 8pm - Hampshire-based covers band

Grattonbury: Grohlercoaster + Kilcannon + The Strand + Midge + 5hades of Grey Saturday 24 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Gratton Recreational Ground
Address:  Gratton Close, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LA
Event:  Grattonbury: Grohlercoaster + Kilcannon + The Strand + Midge + 5hades of Grey - 6pm-11pm - Tickets £10. Under 12s free. Pay on the gate. Bar, hot food, live music.

Dr Alibi Saturday 24 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The ARK Bar     map
Address:  43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Event:  Dr Alibi - 9pm - Dr Alibi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dralibi. Originally set up as a side project, Dr Alibi was formed during the end of the spring 2021 lockdown with the intention of playing songs by the likes of Rancid, UK Subs, The Interrupters to name a few.


SUNDAY 25 JUNE 2023

Speak No Evil – A Tribute To Wayne Shorter Sunday 25 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Speak No Evil – A Tribute To Wayne Shorter - 8pm - With a similar line up to the Kind of Blue Live which recently sold-out The Railway and featuring top-class musicians Speak No Evil perform a fabulous tribute to the music and career of Wayne Shorter

Winchester Symphony Orchestra Concert - full orchestra Sunday 25 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St Paul's Church     map
Address:  St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event:  Winchester Symphony Orchestra Concert - full orchestra - 7pm - Gioachino Rossini: La Cenerentola - Overture. Felix Mendelssohn: Incidental music to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 (Eroica). Conductor: Cathal Garvey. Winchester Symphony Orchestra's website: https://www.winchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk/. 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.


MONDAY 26 JUNE 2023

Roots Night Monday 26 June 2023 -- 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 27 JUNE 2023

Lunchtime Concerts Tuesday 27 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm-1.50pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. The Lunchtime Concert Series will take place in the Lady Chapel at the Cathedral from 1.15pm-1.50pm on Tuesdays. General admission fees apply. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Events, artists and programmes may be subject to change.


WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE 2023

Winchester Uke Jam Wednesday 28 June 2023 -- 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

Open Mic Night Wednesday 28 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rockhouse     map
Address:  41 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Telephone:  01264 335005
Event:  Open Mic Night - 9pm - Get ready for an amazing evening of music and fun at Rockhouse's Open Mic Night on the 28 June. All musicians, singers, and performers are welcome to showcase their talents on stage. This is your chance to be heard by a live audience and to connect with fellow artists. All genres of music welcome, so take along your guitars, keyboards, and any other instruments you want to play. The event will start at 9:00 PM.


THURSDAY 29 JUNE 2023

We had no events listed on this day.

FRIDAY 30 JUNE 2023

The Lost Keys Friday 30 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  The Lost Keys - 10pm - The Lost Keys on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acousticmusicwithgusto. Acoustic covers - with gusto! Covers from the 70s, 80s, 90s and into this century. Eagles, Madness, Killers, Mumford and Sons and many more.

Supalung Friday 30 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Supalung - 8pm - Supalung come to the Railway on their debut tour following their first single release.

Lowriders Friday 30 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Clatford Arms     map
Address:  Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone:  01264 363298
Event:  Lowriders - 9pm - Lowriders on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303090606455173/. Rock covers band Hard rocking, loud singing, foot tapping and fist raising rock music ranging from the 80 until now!

The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy Friday 30 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The ARK Bar     map
Address:  43 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2NU
Event:  The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy - 8.30pm - 🎶 Southampton-based The Hinton Cleeves Conspiracy are playing live at The ARK Bar this Friday. The four piece indie rock outfit who are Influenced by 60's garage, psychedelia and rock, have been writing and producing music in various bands since the british 90's indie music scene explosion and are now creating music such as their track 'Sungod'. The band, who recently showcased on Portsmouth's radio channel 'flashonair', will be playing the South and recording an ep to be released later in the year.

Congakeyz Friday 30 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Foresters Arms     map
Address:  2 London Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 2PA
Telephone:  01264 323580
Event:  Congakeyz - Congakeyz's website: https://www.congakeyz.co.uk. Congakeyz on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Congakeyz. Pop, funk, rock and soul covers band The Congakeyz play a repertoire of classic hit cover tracks from rock to soul & pop to funk. Experience an electrifying performance that blends the soulful sound of keyboards and funky guitars with the dynamic rhythms of piano, bass and drums.

Mark Smallman Band Friday 30 June 2023 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Barton's Mill
Address:  Bartons Lane, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8AE
Telephone:  01256 331153
Event:  Mark Smallman Band - 8pm - Mark Smallman Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/. AOR/melodic rock band playing a blend of classic rock with blues The Mark Smallman Band, formed around the guitarist and vocalist Mark Smallman, play a broad range of high-octane classic rock mixed with some tasteful bluesy tracks. Playing alongside Mark is percussionist Ross Harfield, bass man Andy Marks and Steve Rance on keyboards. Their debut CD 'Who Cares?' has been re-mastered with the addition of two previously unreleased numbers and is very much recommended to the fans who like 80's-style British AOR/melodic rock with a symphonic touch.

 

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TODAY, Thursday 28 March 2024

TWOMANTING

TWOMANTING

Venue: Hyde Tavern
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.


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