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December 2016



THURSDAY 01 DECEMBER 2016

Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music Thursday 01 December 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

LANTERN PARADE with Community Carols Thursday 01 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  LANTERN PARADE with Community Carols - 6-8pm - A highlight of the Christmas events calendar. Take part or watch as participants parade with their paper and willow lanterns from the Cathedral through the Outer Close. The event will include community carols led by Churches Together Winchester and conclude with an impressive firework display.

Open Mic Comedy - Pin Drop @ The Guildhall Thursday 01 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester
Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Open Mic Comedy - Pin Drop @ The Guildhall - 8pm - In an open mic format, budding comedians are welcome at the Wintonian Bar on the first Thursday of every month. Bar is open throughout. Relax and enjoy comedy straight from the street. Free Entry. The event will coincide with Jethro Live; 40 years the Joker. Please note that entry to Jethro needs to be purchased separately, Which you can do so here: http://www.seetickets.com/event/jethro-live-40-years-the-joker/guildhall/1011005. To register interest in the event for Pin Drop or to book a slot, then please contact Pin Drop Comedy here: https://www.facebook.com/Pin-Drop-Comedy-871565726253891. You can email guildhall@winchester.gov.uk for more information.

Jethro Live; 40 years the Joker Thursday 01 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester
Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Jethro Live; 40 years the Joker - 7.30pm - a memorable evening of hysterical nonsense, as we take a peek into the circus lurking deep within the mind of probably the greatest comic storyteller ever to grace the stage.

PizzaExpress Live: Sorcha Rose Thursday 01 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Pizza Express
Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
Telephone:  01962 841845
Event:  PizzaExpress Live: Sorcha Rose - 7.30pm

John Bramwell (I Am Kloot) Thursday 01 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  John Bramwell (I Am Kloot) - 7.30pm

Sandtimer - Mackerel EP Launch Thursday 01 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  Sandtimer - Mackerel EP Launch - 7.30pm - Sandtimer are celebrating the release of their second EP, 'Mackerel', with a launch gig at The Willow Tree, Winchester, where they will be performing songs from the record live, as well as some old favourites and previously unheard tracks. Sasha (https://www.facebook.com/iamsashamusic/) will be supporting for this event. Tickets are £5 on the door or preordered on Sandtimer's Bandcamp page- https://sandtimermusic.bandcamp.com/. You can also purchase the ticket bundled in with a copy of the CD at a discounted price of £8.50. Sandtimer on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sandtimermusic. Sandtimer website: www.soundcloud.com/sandtimer. Folk rock duo @SandtimerBand


FRIDAY 02 DECEMBER 2016

Mark Morriss + Ian Easton Friday 02 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Mark Morriss + Ian Easton - 7.30pm


SATURDAY 03 DECEMBER 2016

The Gun Show Saturday 03 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  The Gun Show - The Gun Show on Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Gun-Show-251288314897828. Rock and pop covers band. The Gun Show are an incredibly versatile band of musicians with a lot of individual experience and skill within their own discipline bringing you the best rock and pop songs in history. There isn't a dance floor they can't fill, bringing the funkiest tracks from the 50s to now.

THE WAYNFLETE SINGERS – A CHRISTMAS FANTASIA Saturday 03 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  THE WAYNFLETE SINGERS – A CHRISTMAS FANTASIA - 7.30pm - The Waynflete Singers' ever-popular Christmas concert in Winchester Cathedral on the 3rd December heralds the Christmas season . The programme includes Poulenc's Gloria, Finzi's In Terra Pax, Vaughan Williams's Fantasia on Christmas Carols, and Carols for choir and audience.

Dave McPherson (InMe) + Matt Ablard + Michael Duffy Saturday 03 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Dave McPherson (InMe) + Matt Ablard + Michael Duffy

Jump Cut Saturday 03 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Jump Cut - 8pm - A night of live music, short films and music videos.

Viva Las Vegas Saturday 03 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Holiday Inn
Address:  Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ
Telephone:  01962 670700
Event:  Viva Las Vegas - 7pm - Grab your Blue Suede Shoes and head to the Heart Break Hotel for a Little Less Conversation and some Jail House Rock! The locally renowned Craig Jefferson, as Elvis, will star alongside our regular DJ with the added bonus of casino tables to make your evening one to remember. £42.00 per person. Price includes: 3 course dinner with coffee & mini mince pies, tribute act, DJ entertainment, casino tables, table decorations and festive novelties. 7pm – Midnight. Dinner served at 7.30pm.

The Mafia Saturday 03 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  The Mafia - Mafia on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MafiaRocks. Mafia website: www.themafiarocks.com. Classic rock covers band. 3rd - The Mafia / Live 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

Martin Simpson Saturday 03 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Kings Somborne Village Hall
Address:  Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP
Event:  Martin Simpson - 7.30pm - Nominated no less than 23 times in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (nine times as Artist of The Year), Martin Simpson is held by many to be one of the most skilled guitarists currently playing on the British and American folk scene. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving.


SUNDAY 04 DECEMBER 2016

Grant Sharkey Sunday 04 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  Grant Sharkey - 9pm - Grant Sharkey on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrantEdwardSharkey. Grant Sharkey website: www.grantsharkey.com. Socio-satire double bass jives. Grant Sharkey is on a mission: to write and release an album every 6 months until 2033.

Thames Valley Jazz Quartet or Quintet Sunday 04 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Grosvenor Hotel
Address:  High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6EU
Telephone:  01264 810606
Event:  Thames Valley Jazz Quartet or Quintet - 12.30pm - The Thames Valley Jazz Quartet (occasionally Quintet) plays traditional jazz in the New Orleans style. They were formed in 1987 by clarinettist Jack Sinclair who has played alongside the professional bands of Chris Barber, Acker Bilk and Kenny Ball. View this recording of "Apple Blossom Time" played by the Quartet the Grosvenor Hotel in Stockbridge on Sunday 6 September 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5h0G9YBxxg.

Acoustic session Sunday 04 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map
Address:  Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN
Telephone:  01256 892900
Event:  Acoustic session - 4pm - There will be an Acoustic Session at the White Hart this Sunday, 4th December from 4pm onwards. All genres of music welcome. play or just listen. https://www.facebook.com/TheWhitchurchAcousticSessions/


MONDAY 05 DECEMBER 2016

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 05 December 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 - Free entry

R&B Jam Monday 05 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  South Wonston Social Club
Address:  62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW
Telephone:  01962 880227
Event:  R&B Jam - 8.30pm


TUESDAY 06 DECEMBER 2016

We had no events listed on this day.

WEDNESDAY 07 DECEMBER 2016

Junior Open Mic Unplugged Wednesday 07 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios
Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH
Telephone:  01962 866636
Event:  Junior Open Mic Unplugged - 7.30pm - Cool, relaxed & informal open mic stage for 11 to 18 year olds - all welcome to perform or watch. Free admission.

Winchester Folk Club Wednesday 07 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Winchester Folk Club - 8pm


THURSDAY 08 DECEMBER 2016

Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music Thursday 08 December 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

PizzaExpress Live: Luke Potter Thursday 08 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Pizza Express
Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
Telephone:  01962 841845
Event:  PizzaExpress Live: Luke Potter - 7.30pm - Luke Potter on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lukepottermusic. Luke Potter website: www.lukepottermusic.com. Singer songwriter. Luke is an singer songwriter from Weston-super-Mare who's starting to make a buzz with his songs. @lukepottermusic


FRIDAY 09 DECEMBER 2016

The Touch Friday 09 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  The Touch - 10pm - The Touch on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheTouchCoversBand. The Touch website: www.thetouch.biz. Covers band. The Touch play covers from almost all genres of music from the 50s to the present day - all presented in their own inimitable style.

CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT Friday 09 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT - 7.30pm - This year's Cathedral Christmas Carol Concert features the Cathedral Choir and celebrated opera singers Claire Rutter and Stephen Gadd. The evening will be introduced by BBC South Today's Sally Taylor

Open Mic Unplugged Friday 09 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios
Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH
Telephone:  01962 866636
Event:  Open Mic Unplugged - 8pm - Fun, friendly, informal stage for all abilities & instruments .. have a go or just enjoy the music. Bar from 19:00. Free admission

John Otway Friday 09 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  John Otway - 7.30pm

Dinner / Live Duo - New York Minute Friday 09 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Grosvenor Hotel
Address:  High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6EU
Telephone:  01264 810606
Event:  Dinner / Live Duo - New York Minute - 6pm - New York Minute - a covers duo for dancing and entertainment. Singing Elvis Presley to Robbie Williams and everything in between. Even a bit of "Slade" Merry Christmas! Perfect for your Christmas party at £35 per person.


SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER 2016

CATHEDRAL CHAMBER CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Saturday 10 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  CATHEDRAL CHAMBER CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT - 1-2pm - Free entry - enjoy this free lunchtime concert performed by the Cathedral Chamber Choir. A retiring collection will be taken. All welcome.

A DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS Saturday 10 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  A DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS - 7.30pm - A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' timeless story of redemption, semi-staged and interspersed with music and carols. Performed in the atmospheric candlelit setting of the Cathedral Retroquire, this newly devised show blends the familiar tale of the visitations of the spirits of Christmas past, present and future, with well known carols and other music appropriate to the world of Ebenezer Scrooge. Bringing together the talents of professional singers and actors based at the Cathedral, the evening promises to transport us into the magical Christmas world of Charles Dickens, to enjoy the beauty of Christmas music, with an added shiver up the spine. Complimentary mulled wine and mince pies will be served during the interval.

Davey Jones' Locker Saturday 10 December 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.

SYMMETRY - BUBBLEBUG Saturday 10 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  SYMMETRY - BUBBLEBUG - 9pm - This weekend Jay Mckay goes back2kcab with Dom Bowen to bring you a Free Night of deep house and techy grooves.

CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY with (KEITH LIVE) Saturday 10 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY with (KEITH LIVE)

Outer Limits Disco Saturday 10 December 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 - 10th - Outer Limits Disco


SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER 2016

Roy Peplow Sunday 11 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Bishop On The Bridge
Address:  1 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX
Telephone:  01962 855111
Event:  Roy Peplow - 3.30-5.30pm - An afternoon of acoustic music with all your favourites and more, free entry!


MONDAY 12 DECEMBER 2016

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 12 December 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 - Free entry


TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2016

We had no events listed on this day.

WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 2016

MADDY PRIOR - Carols & Capers Wednesday 14 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  MADDY PRIOR - Carols & Capers - 8pm - Following the hugely popular 25th anniversary Christmas tour, renowned folk singer Maddy Prior joins up once again with the Carnival Band during the festive period for their unique celebratory show Carols & Capers


THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER 2016

Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music Thursday 15 December 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

PizzaExpress Live: Funk Bunnies Thursday 15 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Pizza Express
Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
Telephone:  01962 841845
Event:  PizzaExpress Live: Funk Bunnies - 7.30pm

Peter Bruntnell + Robert Vincent Thursday 15 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Peter Bruntnell + Robert Vincent - 8pm

Dinner / Live Duo - New York Minute Thursday 15 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Grosvenor Hotel
Address:  High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6EU
Telephone:  01264 810606
Event:  Dinner / Live Duo - New York Minute - 6pm - New York Minute - a covers duo for dancing and entertainment. Singing Elvis Presley to Robbie Williams and everything in between. Even a bit of "Slade" Merry Christmas! Perfect for your Christmas party at £35 per person.


FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER 2016

IAN ANDERSON PLAYS THE CHRISTMAS JETHRO TULL Friday 16 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  IAN ANDERSON PLAYS THE CHRISTMAS JETHRO TULL - 7.30pm - 'It must be a decade ago that we started playing benefit concerts in churches and cathedrals during Advent. And I hope you find that we merry men have prepared a tasty aperitif of seasonal tunes and Tulloid classics to whet your appetite for the Christmas feast. Please be assured we're not taking a Yuletide dram off you. The proceeds from ticket sales – tickets you've been kind enough to buy to join us at this concert – go to support the fabric and running costs of this lovely cathedral. A big thank you from me, then, for supporting us in supporting your local spiritual asset.' Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull

Monkey Dolls Friday 16 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Monkey Dolls - 10pm - Monkey Dolls on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/116067520770. Monkey Dolls website: www.monkeydolls.com. Rock covers band. With many years of experience between them, the Monkey Dolls are a 'dynamic and up-to-date' rock band with a fresh and varied repertoire. They play songs you know, songs you don't know (but glad you heard) and, for a small band, they produce a big sound.

In Darklight + The Zone + Lyke Byson + Close To The Coast + What The Fuck? Friday 16 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  In Darklight + The Zone + Lyke Byson + Close To The Coast + What The Fuck? - 7.30pm

Dinner / Live Duo - New York Minute Friday 16 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Grosvenor Hotel
Address:  High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6EU
Telephone:  01264 810606
Event:  Dinner / Live Duo - New York Minute - 6pm - New York Minute - a covers duo for dancing and entertainment. Singing Elvis Presley to Robbie Williams and everything in between. Even a bit of "Slade" Merry Christmas! Perfect for your Christmas party at £35 per person.


SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER 2016

ASHLEY DAY Saturday 17 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  ASHLEY DAY

Thai Si Disco Saturday 17 December 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 - 17th - Thai Si Disco

Kilcannon Irish Band Saturday 17 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Wonston Arms     map
Address:  Stoke Charity Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3LS
Telephone:  07467 676760
Event:  Kilcannon Irish Band - 8.30-11pm - Kilcannon Irish Band on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kilcannonband. Irish band playing a mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music. Kilcannon Irish Band website: www.kilcannon.co.uk. Kilcannon Irish Band is a high-energy group of experienced and talented musicians. The band plays a mixture of contemporary and traditional Irish music in a unique and lively style.

Dinner / Live band - Joe Jammer Band Saturday 17 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Grosvenor Hotel
Address:  High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6EU
Telephone:  01264 810606
Event:  Dinner / Live band - Joe Jammer Band - 6pm - Joe's show has a very upbeat vibe of rock n roll with a touch of blues. He also invites any party-goers who like to play or sing to join him on stage. His show is fun from start to finish. Perfect for your Christmas party at £35 per person.


SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER 2016

Acoustic Christmas Special: Two Guitars + Emma Lawrence + Ryan Ede + Zoe Dales + Jim Chorley + Eddie George + Carl Zed + Eric Walker Sunday 18 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Acoustic Christmas Special: Two Guitars + Emma Lawrence + Ryan Ede + Zoe Dales + Jim Chorley + Eddie George + Carl Zed + Eric Walker - 6.30pm

The Whitchurch Acoustic Sessions Sunday 18 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Whitchurch Longmeadow Sports and Social Club
Address:  Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB
Telephone:  01256 892493
Event:  The Whitchurch Acoustic Sessions - 4pm - The last Acoustic Session of 2016 will be held at Longmeadow Club, Sunday 18th December from 4pm onward. All genres of music welcome. https://www.facebook.com/TheWhitchurchAcousticSessions/


MONDAY 19 DECEMBER 2016 - Winchester Gig Guide's 7th anniversary!

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 19 December 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 - 8.30pm

Key Changes Carol Singers Monday 19 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Key Changes Carol Singers - 9.30pm


TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 2016

We had no events listed on this day.

WEDNESDAY 21 DECEMBER 2016

Winchester Folk Club: December Singaround Wednesday 21 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: December Singaround - 8pm - Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. Winchester Folk Club website: www.winchesterfolkclub.co.uk. 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. The December singaround will take place in the cellar area at the Hyde Tavern on Wednesday 21 December 2016.


THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER 2016

Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music Thursday 22 December 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

PizzaExpress Live: Just Because Thursday 22 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Pizza Express
Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
Telephone:  01962 841845
Event:  PizzaExpress Live: Just Because - 7.30pm - Just Because on Facebook: www.facebook.com/just.because.acoustic. Acoustic duo. Acoustic tunes. Harmonies. A duo. Songs you like. Songs you can sing. Songs in a way you've never heard before.

A Very Winchester Christmas #4 Thursday 22 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  A Very Winchester Christmas #4 - 7pm - The 4th instalment of the ‘Very Winchester Christmas' yearly celebration sees the wandering musicians travel back from various corners of Europe to come home to Winchester and the stage they all began performing on years ago. The night is hosted by Ryan O'Reilly, currently living in Berlin, and by William Taylor of Flyte who's been up in London these last few years. They will be joined by Jonny Taylor of Montrell, Ella Janes, Tali Trow plus other special guests.

Josh Savage + Jake Gauntlett + Elly Dixon Thursday 22 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Josh Savage + Jake Gauntlett + Elly Dixon - 8pm

The Lost Keys Thursday 22 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Eclipse Inn     map
Address:  25 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Telephone:  01962 865676
Event:  The Lost Keys - 8.30pm - Covers from the 70s, 80s, 90s and into this century. Eagles, Madness, Killers, Mumford and Sons and many more.


FRIDAY 23 DECEMBER 2016

BRITTEN'S CEREMONY OF CAROLS Friday 23 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  BRITTEN'S CEREMONY OF CAROLS - 1pm - Benjamin Britten's popular Christmas composition 'A Ceremony of Carols' sung by the Cathedral Choristers. Free admission although a retiring collection will be taken.

WAM's Chrimbo Party Friday 23 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  WAM's Chrimbo Party - 8pm - A funky hip hop party bringing mashups of all the genres from jazz to bassy breaks.

Ukulele Concert Friday 23 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  Ukulele Concert


SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER 2016

Dem Hungry Christmas DJs Saturday 24 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Dem Hungry Christmas DJs - 8pm

CHRISTMAS EVE Disco with Mike Joyce Saturday 24 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  CHRISTMAS EVE Disco with Mike Joyce

Outer Limits Disco Saturday 24 December 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 - Xmas Eve - Outer Limits Disco


SUNDAY 25 DECEMBER 2016

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MONDAY 26 DECEMBER 2016

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 26 December 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 - 8.30pm - Free entry

Brians Disco Monday 26 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Brians Disco - Boxing Day - Brians Disco 2pm-7pm


TUESDAY 27 DECEMBER 2016

We had no events listed on this day.

WEDNESDAY 28 DECEMBER 2016

We had no events listed on this day.

THURSDAY 29 DECEMBER 2016

Twisted Thursday: Karaoke, DJ and Live music Thursday 29 December 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


FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER 2016

Open Mic Night Friday 30 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester
Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Open Mic Night - 8pm - Free entry - Open Mic the last Friday of every MONTH at the Guildhall! Simply turn up sing, play or watch!

Stay Hungry Friday 30 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Stay Hungry - da cosmic funk session. lazars at the ready.


SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 2016

New Year's Eve Party Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  New Year's Eve Party - DJ Chris O'Toole - OPEN UNTIL 4AM! Advance Wristbands available at the bar now! Just £3! All door proceeds will be donated to charity. Wristbands do not provide queue jump. Management reserve the right of entry at all times. 18+ Only ID required

The Playroom of Psych with resident DJ Neil Stainer Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Playroom of Psych with resident DJ Neil Stainer - 8.30pm - Free entry

NEW YEARS EVE NIGHT "NEW ERA BAND" Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  NEW YEARS EVE NIGHT "NEW ERA BAND"

5 Shades of Grey Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Queen Inn
Address:  28 Kingsgate Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9PG
Telephone:  01962 853898
Event:  5 Shades of Grey - 9pm - 5 Shades of Grey on Facebook: www.facebook.com/5hades-of-Grey-670753016305991. 5 Shades of Grey website: www.5hadesofgrey.wixsite.com/5hadesofgrey. Pop and rock covers band. Winchester-based pop and rock covers band.

New Year's Eve Disco Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Weeke Community Centre
Address:  Taplings Road, Weeke, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6HG
Telephone:  01962 888547
Event:  New Year's Eve Disco - 7pm - Tickets are available now for MEMBERS ONLY. Public tickets will be released from 21 November. Ticket options include general admission (£6 includes a glass of bubbly). Drinks packages available - see the Facebook event for full details. All table packages include 10 entry tickets. Payment for drinks package must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Family New Year's Eve Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Holiday Inn
Address:  Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ
Telephone:  01962 670700
Event:  Family New Year's Eve - 5pm - See in the new year with friends and family at the Holiday Inn. The evening will start with a children's buffet followed by entertainment by Professor Potty. Whilst the little ones are occupied, you can enjoy a three-course hot fork buffet. The family disco and dance starts at 9pm and goes through to 12.30am with the resident DJ. Adults £49.95. Children £29.95 for 12 and under. Under 3s go free. 5.30pm arrival, 6pm children's buffet, 7pm children's entertainment, 7pm adult's buffet, 9pm disco, 12.30am carriages.

New Year's Eve: The Soulcatchers Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  New Year's Eve: The Soulcatchers - 7pm-2am - New Year's Eve - tickets only. The Soulcatchers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheSoulcatchers. The Soulcatchers website: www.thesoulcatchers.co.uk. Soul, Motown and Funk covers band. The Soulcatchers are a dedicated soul band, based in Southampton and covering Hampshire, Dorset and the surrounding areas. With decades of musical experience between them, they play a wide variety of soul songs, putting their own mark on some classic numbers.

New Year's Eve Party: THE GUN SHOW Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Dolphin Inn
Address:  Main Road, Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2JY
Telephone:  01962 775209
Event:  New Year's Eve Party: THE GUN SHOW - 9pm-1am - This year's New Year's Eve Party will be on a Great Gatsby theme. With live music from The Gun Show. This is a ticketed event. Please contact 01962 775209. The Gun Show on Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Gun-Show-251288314897828. Rock and pop covers band. The Gun Show are an incredibly versatile band of musicians with a lot of individual experience and skill within their own discipline bringing you the best rock and pop songs in history. There isn't a dance floor they can't fill, bringing the funkiest tracks from the 50s to now.

New Year's Eve: Sam Newton Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Grosvenor Hotel
Address:  High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6EU
Telephone:  01264 810606
Event:  New Year's Eve: Sam Newton - Back by popular demand SAM NEWTON, Motown and soul singer. An evening with entertainment and a hot and cold buffet. Buffet starts at 7.45pm. Show starts at 9pm. Finishing the evening with the resident DJ until late. Tickets £55 per person.

New Year's Eve - Live DJ Saturday 31 December 2016 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Tally Ho!
Address:  High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA
Telephone:  01794 301280
Event:  New Year's Eve - Live DJ - 8pm - New Years Eve Party 2016 Music & Dancing in the Winter Wonderland Marquee! 2 Bars and Special Burger Kitchen serving from 9pm ‘til late Limited reserved seating available so book your table. Live DJ until 1am Pub open until 2am

 

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TUESDAY 23 APRIL 2024

Lunchtime Concerts

Lunchtime Concerts

Venue: Winchester Cathedral
1.15pm
Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county.


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