Winchester Gig Guide
Winchester Gig Guide
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August 2025
FRIDAY 01 AUGUST 2025
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Friday 01 August 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map 
Family
• Musical Theatre
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Annie - 7.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all- time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. A must for all the family. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester 
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Friday 01 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live DJs
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Slipmatt + Rachel Vega v Burnout + Mitt + Reuben Lowe + Flatfoot Sam + Reflex v D-Lyte + SMS - Doors 8pm - Depth Charge returns in 2025 to bring you a banging night of underground dance music with the International Godfather of hard dance himself – Slipmatt, alongside the Depth Charge residents. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Friday 01 August 2025
Venue: Houghton Lodge Gardens map
Live music
• Opera
Address: North Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6LQ Event: Opera on the Test - 6pm - Opera on the Test returns to Houghton Lodge Gardens for 2025. Enjoy a sublime evening of music with the idyllic backdrop of the River Test. The incredibly talented Alexandra Heath, Ilan Kurtser and Harry Ross will take you on a musical journey through some of opera’s most well-known songs. Relax and enjoy beautiful renditions of popular works by Mozart, Schubert, Britten, and many more. Make it a night to remember and pre-order a Kingfisher Hampers to enjoy on the riverbank. With a selection of sandwiches, savory snacks, sweet treats, and a bottle of wine, it’s the perfect accompaniment. This exclusive event has limited tickets, so we highly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. Venue's website: houghtonlodge.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/houghtonlodge 
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SATURDAY 02 AUGUST 2025
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Saturday 02 August 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• Musical Theatre
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Annie - 2pm & 6.30pm - With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. This all- time classic musical is a must for all the family, with a great sound track and fabulous acting parts. A must for all the family. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 02 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Signature Vision + Corellian - 8pm doors - We are Signature Vision, an upcoming 4-piece outfit from Salisbury, Wiltshire. Our incomparable energy and swagger makes for a breathtaking live show, conveying catchy stompers to audiences across the UK. This, twinned with relatable lyricism, captures the attention of the general working class folk and has been turning heads for a while now. It’s only a matter of time before we blow up and we believe it! Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Saturday 02 August 2025
Venue: The Fox Inn map
Live music
• Family
Address: Bramdean, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0LP Telephone: 01962 771363 Event: Fox Fest - Family Fun Day: Chicago 9 + The Smooth Tones + Georg + Shanty Head - 1.30pm - BBQ, bouncy castle, garden games, face painting, 10 real ales. Live dance performances from RND School of Dance. Live music all day. 1.30pm first band. Free camper van parking. Venue's website: thefoxbramdean.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheFoxBramdean |
SUNDAY 03 AUGUST 2025
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MONDAY 04 AUGUST 2025
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Monday 04 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Open mic
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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TUESDAY 05 AUGUST 2025
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Tuesday 05 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Open mic
• Poetry
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 06 AUGUST 2025
THURSDAY 07 AUGUST 2025
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FRIDAY 08 AUGUST 2025
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Friday 08 August 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: DS:UK… in Tribute to Dire Straits - 7.30pm - DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours - Brothers in '85. In 1985, Dire Straits were at the apex of their career as one of the biggest music brands and concert touring bands in the world. Still today, Mark Knopfler remains one of our most beloved guitarists in modern Rock. Their biggest album, Brothers in Arms, still sits in the top 10 of the best selling albums in chart history. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Friday 08 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Acoustic Summer Special: Never The Twain + Sarah Rose + Billy Liberator + Wherewithal + Nadeen White + Etherial Music + Liam Carr - 7pm doors - 7 of the best local acoustic artists. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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SATURDAY 09 AUGUST 2025
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Saturday 09 August 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Comedy
• Family
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians & Vile Victorians - 1.30pm & 4.30pm - We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians! Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Does the Duke of Wellington get the boot? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Can you help detectives find the headless man? Dare you dance the Tyburn jig? Will you be saved by Florence Nightingale? Find out what a baby farmer did and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria! Don't miss this horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 09 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roxy Magic - Roxy Music Tribute - 8pm doors - Formed in 2004, ROXY MAGIC lovingly recreate four decades of incredible music: from art school retro-futurism, to classic standards via sophisticated, adult-oriented rock. Their aim is to give the audience a fabulously entertaining evening and with a great combination of high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in Kevin Hackett, ROXY MAGIC will never fail to impress. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Saturday 09 August 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map
Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: RORY MCLEOD - 8pm (7.30pm doors) - “Rory McLeod ...so original it's nigh impossible to compare him with anyone else...An awe inspiring live performer who, you discover when you repay his craft with the scrutiny it deserves, writes quite brilliant songs." - fRoots Magazine Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Saturday 09 August 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Addams Family from RARE Productions - 2pm & 6.30pm - In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, to be sad is to be happy, to feel pain is to feel joy, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. Nonetheless, this quirky family still has to deal with many of the same challenges faced by any other family, and the spookiest nightmare faced by every family creates the focus of this Lippa, Brickman, and Elice’s musical: the Addams kids are growing up. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 10 AUGUST 2025
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Sunday 10 August 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Fireman Sam Live: The Great Camping Adventure - 11.30am & 2.30pm - Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Sunday 10 August 2025
Venue: White Hart Hotel map
Live music
Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN Telephone: 01256 892900 Event: Jason's Acoustic Session - 4pm - After an amazing Sunday afternoon with Jason's acoustic jam session and a fun-filled karaoke evening, they're doing it again this Sunday! Join in another fantastic Sunday sing-along in the garden BBQ area. Venue's website: whiteharthotelwhitchurch.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/whitehartwhitchurch |
MONDAY 11 AUGUST 2025
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Monday 11 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Open mic
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Monday 11 August 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Family
• Puppetry
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Knight Time - 11am - What would you do if you were face to face with a dragon? Is jousting as painful as it looks? Just what is the best way to shine rusty armour? Join Jack as he finds out the hard way in this magical show. Cheer Jack on as he competes in "The Knight Trials" and follow him on his adventures with his loyal horse Raspberry. There's enough adventure for everyone and you might even get to see a dragon of two! This one person show offers an exciting story using puppetry. The itself lasts approximately 45 minutes with pre-show games and a post-show workshop. Please note: this show is in the arena and all seating is unallocated. This relaxed and intimate environment is perfect for all the family. Recommended for ages 3+ and families. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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TUESDAY 12 AUGUST 2025
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WEDNESDAY 13 AUGUST 2025
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THURSDAY 14 AUGUST 2025
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FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2025
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Friday 15 August 2025
Venue: Houghton Lodge Gardens map
Film
Address: North Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6LQ Event: Outdoor Cinema Night: Pride & Prejudice - 7pm - A magical evening with a special outdoor cinema screening of the beloved film Pride & Prejudice, one of Jane Austen's most popular works. 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, and what better place to celebrate than in Hampshire where she spent a huge part of her life. Venue's website: houghtonlodge.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/houghtonlodge
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SATURDAY 16 AUGUST 2025
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SUNDAY 17 AUGUST 2025
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MONDAY 18 AUGUST 2025
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Monday 18 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Open mic
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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TUESDAY 19 AUGUST 2025
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Tuesday 19 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Special interest
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 20 AUGUST 2025
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Wednesday 20 August 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The ELO Encounter - 7.30pm - Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down. The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So Hold On Tight because Rock and Roll Is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying All Over The World. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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THURSDAY 21 AUGUST 2025
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Thursday 21 August 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The ELO Encounter - 7.30pm - Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down. The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So Hold On Tight because Rock and Roll Is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you partying All Over The World. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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FRIDAY 22 AUGUST 2025
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Friday 22 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: China Bears + Dlugokecki - 8pm doors - British quartet China Bears formed in the winter of 2015 when twin brothers Ivan and Frazer met James and Dean at university. Since 2019, after signing with the legendary Fierce Panda label, the band has produced superior indie music, as you can hear on Back To How It Was. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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Friday 22 August 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: The Ultimate MOD Revue - 7.30pm - Brought to you by the team that brought you Quadrophenia - the album, LIVE! in 2018. Featuring the very best of sing-along Mod hits with a big sound performed by some of the UK’s finest musicians and singers and backed by a projection of bespoke film reflecting the times and trends of the era which underscores and punctuates the music to powerful effect. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SATURDAY 23 AUGUST 2025
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Saturday 23 August 2025
Venue: The Crook and Shears map
Live music
Address: Upper Clatford, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7QL Telephone: 01264 748479 Event: Crook & Shears Beer Festival: Torn Off Strips - Torn Off Strips's website: www.tornoffstrips.co.uk. Torn Off Strips on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/57280325113. Pop and rock covers band Formed in August 2007 to play at an open air event for some friends, Torn Off Strips were so well received that they decided to continue performing. They are not your average covers band - they put their guitar-edged twist on songs by the likes of ABBA and The Beatles through Blondie and Queen to Robbie Williams, Oasis and maybe a bit of Nelly Furtado! Venue's website: crookandshears.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554450625999 |
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST 2025
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Sunday 24 August 2025
Venue: White Hart Hotel map
Live music
Address: Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN Telephone: 01256 892900 Event: Swarm - Swarm's website: www.reverbnation.com/swarmuk. Swarm on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Theswarmband. Party band Swarm are a lively, established covers and Nirvana tribute band. They play a mix of old and new popular tracks. Venue's website: whiteharthotelwhitchurch.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/whitehartwhitchurch |
MONDAY 25 AUGUST 2025 - Summer Bank Holiday
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Monday 25 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Open mic
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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TUESDAY 26 AUGUST 2025
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WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 2025
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THURSDAY 28 AUGUST 2025
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FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 2025
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Friday 29 August 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Unwritten: Showcase - 7pm - Our talented directors and writers have showcased their creativity by speed dating their talent in April and performed at our Unwritten: Scratch Night in June. Join us as we spotlight the winners, their incredible work, and the journey that brought them to this moment. Unwritten For more information about Unwritten and how to be part of Playmakers latest artist development programme, please visit playmakers.org.uk Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Friday 29 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: A Head Full of Coldplay - 8pm doors - Back for the third time at The Railway Inn – Winchester, bringing the energy and sound of one of the biggest bands in the world. This immersive and fun driven show features lasers, back projection, confetti, and all of the biggest hits from Yellow, Hymn For The Weekend, to A Viva La Vida and Paradise. Don’t miss this unique show for all fans of Coldplay. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 2025
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Saturday 30 August 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Kings Road - 8pm doors - Local Mod ‘legends’ Kings Road return for the first time with our new line up as headliners, following sell out supports with The Specialised, Blurtones and Who’s Next. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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SUNDAY 31 AUGUST 2025
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Juno Rising
Venue: March Hare
8.30pm
Juno Rising on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070915094614. Classic covers duo Juno Rising is a versatile male and female duo from Hampshire. They play a mix of 80s, 90s, 00s and classic covers.