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May 2017



MONDAY 01 MAY 2017

BANK HOLIDAY ORGAN RECITAL – FEATURING GEOFFREY MORGAN Monday 01 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  BANK HOLIDAY ORGAN RECITAL – FEATURING GEOFFREY MORGAN - 4pm - A wonderful opportunity to listen to Geoffrey Morgan, Organist, Christchurch Priory perform at Winchester Cathedral.

Comedy: MILTON JONES Monday 01 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy: MILTON JONES - 7.30pm - Milton Jones is back on the road with another tour but unfortunately it isn't quite ready yet. Don't panic though, he's a professional. It's the guy with the loud shirts and messed up hair from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow and multiple series on Radio 4.

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 01 May 2017 -- 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

Rhythm & Blues Jam - CANCELLED FOR THIS MONTH Monday 01 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  South Wonston Social Club
Address:  62 Downs Road, South Wonston, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3EW
Telephone:  01962 880227
Event:  Rhythm & Blues Jam - CANCELLED FOR THIS MONTH - 8.30pm - Due to the number of regulars that are away for the bank holiday weekend, the organiser has decided to cancel this month's jam.


TUESDAY 02 MAY 2017

LUNCHTIME RECITAL: PETER SYMONDS COLLEGE (INSTRUMENTAL) Tuesday 02 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  LUNCHTIME RECITAL: PETER SYMONDS COLLEGE (INSTRUMENTAL) - 1pm - The recital in May features the annual concert given by members of the music department from Peter Symonds. These concerts are free but a retiring collection is taken to defray costs. All are welcome. If you'd like advance details of all the recitals please email lunchtimerecitals@paulwing.co.uk to be added to the email mailing list.

Poetry Platform Tuesday 02 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Poetry Platform - 8.30pm - Free entry


WEDNESDAY 03 MAY 2017

Junior Open Mic Unplugged Wednesday 03 May 2017 -- 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 - 7.30-9.30pm - Free entry - Fun, friendly stage for 11 to 18 year old performers

Winchester Folk Club: MEON ROSE Wednesday 03 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: MEON ROSE - 8pm - This Wednesday, sees Meon Rose playing the Winchester Folk Club, with support from the one & only Ian Brown. Doors 7.45, upstairs at The Railway, St Pauls Hill, Winchester. £5 on the door. Winchester folk club website: http://www.winchesterfolkclub.co.uk


THURSDAY 04 MAY 2017

Live Jazz Thursdays: Jess Lewis - Jazz Guitarist Thursday 04 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Corner House
Address:  71 North Walls, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DA
Telephone:  01962 827779
Event:  Live Jazz Thursdays: Jess Lewis - Jazz Guitarist - 7.30pm - Head down to The Corner House every Thursday for dinner, cocktails, wine and live jazz. Book a table 01962 827779 or have a drink at the bar.

PizzaExpress Live: Sorcha Rose Thursday 04 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Pizza Express
Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
Telephone:  01962 841845
Event:  PizzaExpress Live: Sorcha Rose - 7.30pm

Tom Lowman + Emma Ballantine + Hazey Jane Thursday 04 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Tom Lowman + Emma Ballantine + Hazey Jane - 8pm

Comedy: Tom Deacon + Archie Maddocks - Edinburgh Preview Double Bill Thursday 04 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Comedy: Tom Deacon + Archie Maddocks - Edinburgh Preview Double Bill - 7.30pm


FRIDAY 05 MAY 2017

Open Mic Unplugged Friday 05 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios
Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH
Telephone:  01962 866636
Event:  Open Mic Unplugged - 8-10pm - Free entry - Fun, friendly, informal stage for all

The Gun Show Friday 05 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  The Gun Show - 10pm - 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.

Jehst + Jazz T + Confucius MC Friday 05 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Jehst + Jazz T + Confucius MC - 8pm


SATURDAY 06 MAY 2017

Accordion Display Saturday 06 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios
Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH
Telephone:  01962 866636
Event:  Accordion Display - 2-4pm - Accordion music demonstration. Free entry.

Alfie Moore: Getting Away With Murder Saturday 06 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Alfie Moore: Getting Away With Murder - 8pm - Stand-up comedy night at Winchester Discovery Centre. In this brand new stand-up show former Detective Sergeant Alfie Moore, and star of BBC Radio 4 comedy 'It's A Fair Cop', takes you on a thrilling and hilarious interactive journey through the art and science of murder investigation.

Mad King Ludwig and the Mojo Co. + Soul & Fire + Scott Freeman & the Tokyo Sex Whales + Shy Boy Saturday 06 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Mad King Ludwig and the Mojo Co. + Soul & Fire + Scott Freeman & the Tokyo Sex Whales + Shy Boy - 7pm

Music Mans Disco Saturday 06 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  Music Mans Disco - May 6th 2017 Mike Joyce Disco. Dance hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's. The Winchester Club, Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester. Members FREE. Guests £3, see club notice board for Membership offer. 01962853496.

Brians Disco Saturday 06 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Brians Disco

Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson Saturday 06 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Kings Somborne Village Hall
Address:  Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PP
Event:  Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson - 7.30pm - Hat Fitz is a hugely popular “veteran” wild man of the blues scene in Australia. Cara is a soul singer with a terrific voice, who has also taken to drumming duties as well as washboards, flute and tin whistle - sometimes all at once! We were lucky to get a date on their short UK tour - dont miss them! Seated. Tickets £12.00 (£14.00 on day of performance)


SUNDAY 07 MAY 2017

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MONDAY 08 MAY 2017

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 08 May 2017 -- 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


TUESDAY 09 MAY 2017

Splendid Fred Records: Hannah Jacobs + Scott Freeman Tuesday 09 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Splendid Fred Records: Hannah Jacobs + Scott Freeman - 5pm


WEDNESDAY 10 MAY 2017

Ladies of the Blues featuring: Amy Khonsari + Gabriella Jones + Elles Bailey Wednesday 10 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Ladies of the Blues featuring: Amy Khonsari + Gabriella Jones + Elles Bailey - 7.30pm


THURSDAY 11 MAY 2017

Open Mic Comedy Thursday 11 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester
Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Open Mic Comedy - 8pm - Free entry

Live Jazz Thursdays: Low Key Thursday 11 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Corner House
Address:  71 North Walls, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DA
Telephone:  01962 827779
Event:  Live Jazz Thursdays: Low Key - 7.30pm - Head down to The Corner House every Thursday for dinner, cocktails, wine and live jazz. Book a table 01962 827779 or have a drink at the bar.

PizzaExpress Live: Tom Clement Thursday 11 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Pizza Express
Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
Telephone:  01962 841845
Event:  PizzaExpress Live: Tom Clement - 7.30pm

Those Goddamn Hippies + Temples of Youth + Hillside Monday + The Stanny Dares + Ray James Thursday 11 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Those Goddamn Hippies + Temples of Youth + Hillside Monday + The Stanny Dares + Ray James - 8pm

Open Mic night Thursday 11 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  Open Mic night - 7.30pm - Inside the intimate front bar once more. Share or listen to beautiful music. 7.30pm sign-up, 8ish start.


FRIDAY 12 MAY 2017

The Reason Friday 12 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  The Reason - 10pm - The Reason on Facebook: www.facebook.com/reasonband. Classic rock and pop covers band. Playing classic tracks from the '50s to the present day including The Beatles, Free, The Killers, Green Day, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Snow Patrol and many more, The Reason is a professional function band. Their website features their full set list, as well as demo tracks that you can listen to, including Sweet Child O' Mine, Valerie, I Kissed A Girl, Hotel California, Chasing Cars and others.

Comedy: SUSAN CALMAN Friday 12 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Comedy: SUSAN CALMAN - 7.30pm - It's Susan Calman's tenth year in comedy and she's back with a brand new show.

Jim Jones and the Righteous Mind + The Glorias Friday 12 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Jim Jones and the Righteous Mind + The Glorias - 7pm

Pete Harris & Son Friday 12 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Dolphin
Address:  30 Osborne Road South, St Denys, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 2EZ
Telephone:  023 8055 0277
Event:  Pete Harris & Son - 8.30pm

Crow's Foot Friday 12 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  White Hart Hotel     map
Address:  Newbury Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DN
Telephone:  01256 892900
Event:  Crow's Foot - Crow's Foot website: www.soundcloud.com/crows-foot. Crow's Foot on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Crows-Foot-177058205836349. Classic rock band. Crow's Foot are a rock band from Hampshire, best known for always being one step behind the musical zeitgeist, they were perhaps the only band on the planet who thought it was a smart career move to start their prog phase just as everyone else was turning onto punk. However, since their formation in 1974 they have swum up stream against the trend, been unique in their own special way, featured dozens of musicians and stand now as a pin prick of light against a back drop of musical mediocrity.


SATURDAY 13 MAY 2017

Rock of the Pops Saturday 13 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Rock of the Pops - Rock Of The Pops website: www.rotp.co.uk. Rock Of The Pops on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rockofthepops. Rock covers band. A new and very different rock cover band, with a new twist on the songs that are your guilty pleasures.

WINCHESTER AND COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL – MENDELSSOHN ST PAUL Saturday 13 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  WINCHESTER AND COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL – MENDELSSOHN ST PAUL - 7.30pm - Botley Choral Society, Overton Choral Society, Twyford Singers, Winchester City Festival Choir all come together for this special performance.

Folk from SASKIA Saturday 13 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios
Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH
Telephone:  01962 866636
Event:  Folk from SASKIA - 8-10pm - Contemporary folk moods and melodies. £12.

Shawn Smith + Jellicoe Wins Saturday 13 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Shawn Smith + Jellicoe Wins - 7.30pm

Bootleg Bowie Saturday 13 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  Bootleg Bowie - 8.30pm - May 13th 2017 Bootleg Bowie. Nick Butchers Bowie Tribute. 70's music between sets. The Winchester Club, Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester. Members FREE. Guests £3, see club notice board for Member ship offer. 01962853496. First set will start at approximately 8.45pm.

Bone Idle Saturday 13 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Bone Idle - Bone Idle on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BONEIDLE2. Classic rock covers band. Bone Idle are a rock band playing their brand of classic rock covers ranging from AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Queen, through to U2, The Darkness and the Chili Peppers. The band has been playing rock to audiences across the south coast for over 20 years.


SUNDAY 14 MAY 2017

Late Train Comedy Club with Russ Peers Sunday 14 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Late Train Comedy Club with Russ Peers - 7.30pm - Late Train Comedy Club is your monthly new material comedy night and is absolutely FREE. see stars of the future or even put your name down to have a go yourself next month! This month's line-up is headlined by the amazing Russ Peers as heard on BBC Radio 4. Also on this months line up is Zelem Saydullaev Pete Strong Tracy Jacks James Robinson Michael Frankland Ben Robson.

Thames Valley Jazz Quartet or Quintet Sunday 14 May 2017 -- 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.


MONDAY 15 MAY 2017

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 15 May 2017 -- 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


TUESDAY 16 MAY 2017

ORGAN RECITAL FEATURING ANDREW LUMSDEN Tuesday 16 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  ORGAN RECITAL FEATURING ANDREW LUMSDEN - 7.45pm - The first of the series of recitals given by the resident team is with Andrew Lumsden (Director of Music).

Poetry Platform - Academic Endings Tuesday 16 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Poetry Platform - Academic Endings - 8.30pm


WEDNESDAY 17 MAY 2017

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD Wednesday 17 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD - 7.30pm - WMOS present Sweeney Todd By Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler Sweeney Todd, returns to London to resume work in his barber shop above Mrs. Lovett's struggling pie shop after being wrongfully sentenced to life imprisonment by the corrupt Judge Turpin.

Winchester Folk Club: SINGAROUND Wednesday 17 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Winchester Folk Club: SINGAROUND - 8pm - Winchester Folk Club website: www.winchesterfolkclub.co.uk. Winchester Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WinchesterFolkClub. 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.


THURSDAY 18 MAY 2017

Twisted Thursdays: Karaoke, DJ, live music Thursday 18 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Twisted Thursdays: Karaoke, DJ, live music - 9pm-late

Live Jazz Thursdays: Charlie Watkins with John Capps Thursday 18 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Corner House
Address:  71 North Walls, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DA
Telephone:  01962 827779
Event:  Live Jazz Thursdays: Charlie Watkins with John Capps - 7.30pm - Head down to The Corner House every Thursday for dinner, cocktails, wine and live jazz. Book a table 01962 827779 or have a drink at the bar.

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD Thursday 18 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD - 7.30pm - WMOS present Sweeney Todd By Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler Sweeney Todd, returns to London to resume work in his barber shop above Mrs. Lovett's struggling pie shop after being wrongfully sentenced to life imprisonment by the corrupt Judge Turpin.

PizzaExpress Live: Ollie Wade Thursday 18 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Pizza Express
Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
Telephone:  01962 841845
Event:  PizzaExpress Live: Ollie Wade - 7.30pm


FRIDAY 19 MAY 2017

Open Mic Unplugged Friday 19 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios
Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH
Telephone:  01962 866636
Event:  Open Mic Unplugged - 8-10pm - Free entry - Fun, friendly, informal stage for all

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD Friday 19 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD - 7.30pm - WMOS present Sweeney Todd By Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler Sweeney Todd, returns to London to resume work in his barber shop above Mrs. Lovett's struggling pie shop after being wrongfully sentenced to life imprisonment by the corrupt Judge Turpin.

Barnstormers Comedy Night Friday 19 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Barnstormers Comedy Night - 8pm - Barnstormers Comedy returns once more to the Winchester Discovery Centre. As ever, a fabulous MC will be on hand, to introduce three more top turns from the London Comedy Circuit and beyond. All in all, a great way to kick-start the weekend.

DISTRICT - Club Night Friday 19 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  DISTRICT - Club Night - 10pm - Winchester's big new weekly alternative club night, featuring huge giveaways, guest acts and amazing themes, as well as all the latest alt & indie anthems!

Flyte + The Winona Ryders + Close to the Coast Friday 19 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Flyte + The Winona Ryders + Close to the Coast - 7pm

1950's Rock 'n Roll Friday 19 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  1950's Rock 'n Roll - Traditional 1950's DJ Rocker. Members FREE, guests £2. Friday night is curry night for just £5.

A Date with Dolly - Trbute Act Friday 19 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Holiday Inn
Address:  Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HZ
Telephone:  01962 670700
Event:  A Date with Dolly - Trbute Act - 7pm - Dolly Parton Tribute night. Kennedy Caitlin's performance includes everything from the moves and mannerisms complete with all the assets! Tickets priced at £29.95 Includes a three course dinner and tribute act


SATURDAY 20 MAY 2017

Jazz from Millar & Spencer Saturday 20 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios
Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH
Telephone:  01962 866636
Event:  Jazz from Millar & Spencer - 8-10pm - Melodic improvisations & original compositions. £12.

ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY: RUSSIAN CONCERT Saturday 20 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY: RUSSIAN CONCERT - 7.30pm - Alexander Nevsky, a seven-movement cantata for mezzo-soprano, choir and orchestra, is based on Prokoviev's score for Eisenstein's 1938 film of the same name which celebrated the thirteenth-century Russian prince Grand Duke Alexander's decisive victory over an invading force of Teutonic knights. This concert will serve as a reminder of the incredible contribution of Russian music to the Western canon. With performers of the highest calibre, this will be a truly evocative concert.

MadWolf Saturday 20 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  MadWolf - MadWolf on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MadWolves. MadWolf website: www.reverbnation.com/madwolves. Rock covers band. If you love listening to foot-stomping, sing-along music from the 70's to today, from iconic bands such as The Stones, AC/DC and Led Zeppelin right up to contemporary bands such as The Kings of Leon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters and Green Day then MadWolf delivers!

SHOCC Dances with Threepenny Bit & Lisa Purkiss Saturday 20 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester
Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  SHOCC Dances with Threepenny Bit & Lisa Purkiss - 7.30pm - SHOCC Dances: English Ceilidh in the South - a ceilidh series in South Hampshire for the South of England. SHOCC Dances ExtraThreepenny Bit & Lisa Purkiss Barn Dance with Attitude! Bringing you the best in English Ceilidh! Doors open at 19:15 for a 19:30 start. The dance finishes at 23:30. There will be a licensed bar serving real ale.

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD (Matinee) Saturday 20 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD (Matinee) - 2.30pm - WMOS present Sweeney Todd By Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler Sweeney Todd, returns to London to resume work in his barber shop above Mrs. Lovett's struggling pie shop after being wrongfully sentenced to life imprisonment by the corrupt Judge Turpin.

Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD Saturday 20 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Winchester Musicals and Opera Society: SWEENEY TODD - 7.30pm - WMOS present Sweeney Todd By Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler Sweeney Todd, returns to London to resume work in his barber shop above Mrs. Lovett's struggling pie shop after being wrongfully sentenced to life imprisonment by the corrupt Judge Turpin.

Gambit + Jingo + Blindman's Vision + On The Terrace Saturday 20 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Gambit + Jingo + Blindman's Vision + On The Terrace - 7.30pm

Eddie Vortex and the Cyclones Saturday 20 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Eddie Vortex and the Cyclones - 9pm - Eddie Vortex and the Cyclones on Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Official-Eddie-Vortex-and-the-Cyclones-227786685314. Eddie Vortex and the Cyclones website: www.reverbnation.com/eddievortexandthecyclones. Rock, neo-country fusion / Americana. EDDIE VORTEX and the Cyclones have been part of the UK live music scene since 1981. Generally performing 50's, 60's and 70's rock/rock n roll/rockabilly and country music, mixed with a touch of humour and a large helping of twang thrown in for good measure. They have recorded over 16 albums, which include a lot of self-penned material.

Seif and The Sound Saturday 20 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Crown Inn
Address:  Romsey Road, Kings Somborne, Hampshire, SO20 6PW
Telephone:  01794 388360
Event:  Seif and The Sound - 7.30pm - Free entry - Seif and The Sound are a local 6-piece covers band. They play an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary covers. Seif and The Sound website: www.seifandthesound.com. Seif and The Sound on Facebook: www.facebook.com/seifandthesound.


SUNDAY 21 MAY 2017

Acoustic session Sunday 21 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Whitchurch Longmeadow Sports and Social Club
Address:  Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB
Telephone:  01256 892493
Event:  Acoustic session - 4pm - As usual, all genres of music are welcome as long as you don't have to plug anything in. Whether you're a seasoned player or working up the nerve to make your first public appearance, or even if you just want to enjoy a drink and some live music, why not join the Acoustocracy? You know it makes sense!


MONDAY 22 MAY 2017

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 22 May 2017 -- 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

Jamminthejazz Monday 22 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Coach and Horses     map
Address:  Oxford Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3JH
Telephone:  01962 760279
Event:  Jamminthejazz - 8.30pm - Jazz jam.


TUESDAY 23 MAY 2017

ORGAN RECITAL FEATURING GEORGE CASTLE Tuesday 23 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  ORGAN RECITAL FEATURING GEORGE CASTLE - 7.45pm - The second of the series of recitals given by the resident team is with George Castle (Assistant Director of Music). Tickets: £8 include a glass of wine and a programme.


WEDNESDAY 24 MAY 2017

Cat Eliza T with support from Tom Lowman Wednesday 24 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Hyde Tavern     map
Address:  57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone:  01962 862592
Event:  Cat Eliza T with support from Tom Lowman - 7.30pm - Cat Eliza T brings her wonderful live show to the Hyde Tavern! Tickets available on the door for £5 and from the Hyde Tavern for £5 (available now!)

Uke Jam Wednesday 24 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  Uke Jam - 8pm - The monthly uke jam


THURSDAY 25 MAY 2017

Twisted Thursdays: Karaoke, DJ, live music Thursday 25 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Twisted Thursdays: Karaoke, DJ, live music - 9pm-late

Live Jazz Thursdays: Remoulstie Thursday 25 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Corner House
Address:  71 North Walls, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DA
Telephone:  01962 827779
Event:  Live Jazz Thursdays: Remoulstie - 7.30pm - Head down to The Corner House every Thursday for dinner, cocktails, wine and live jazz. Book a table 01962 827779 or have a drink at the bar.

PizzaExpress Live: Sammy and Morgan Thursday 25 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Pizza Express
Address:  1 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BH
Telephone:  01962 841845
Event:  PizzaExpress Live: Sammy and Morgan - 7.30pm

Little Mammoths ( feat. Matt Owens – Noah and the Whale ) + Aniya Savage Thursday 25 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Little Mammoths ( feat. Matt Owens – Noah and the Whale ) + Aniya Savage - 7.30pm

Open Mic Night Thursday 25 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Willow Tree
Address:  14 Durngate Terrace, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8QX
Telephone:  01962 877255
Event:  Open Mic Night - 6pm


FRIDAY 26 MAY 2017

Stanley Homer, Josh Fitch, Jake Gauntlett Friday 26 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Piano Studios
Address:  The Loft, St Clement Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9HH
Telephone:  01962 866636
Event:  Stanley Homer, Josh Fitch, Jake Gauntlett - 8-10pm - 3 solo performances on piano and classical guitar. £12.

SO Close Friday 26 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  SO Close - 10pm - Live music on Friday starts at 10pm, followed by the resident DJ playing until 2am. This weekend's line-up includes So Close on Friday 26 May and Hotheads on Saturday 27 May. SO Close on Facebook: www.facebook.com/socloseofficial. Rock and roll covers and originals band. SO Close are a Basingstoke-based rock & roll band formed in late 2014 by veteran musicians with a passion for up-tempo classic tracks that get people dancing. With a steady flow of regular, local gigs in the Basingstoke and surrounding areas, SO Close have built a solid following with a mix of classic rock and original material in the same vein.

Open Mic Night Friday 26 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester
Address:  Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Any age welcome, free entry. Due to this event becoming increasingly popular, slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis

DISTRICT - Club Night Friday 26 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Railway     map
Address:  3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  DISTRICT - Club Night - 10pm - Winchester's big new weekly alternative club night, featuring huge giveaways, guest acts and amazing themes, as well as all the latest alt & indie anthems!


SATURDAY 27 MAY 2017

Hotheads Saturday 27 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  Hotheads - 10pm - Live music on Friday starts at 10pm, followed by the resident DJ playing until 2am. This weekend's line-up includes So Close on Friday 26 May and Hotheads on Saturday 27 May. Hotheads on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hotheads-221638047933213. Modern and classic rock covers band. The Hotheads are a Southampton-based covers band, playing to pubs, clubs and private functions across Hampshire and Dorset. A good mix of oldies and modern classics from musicians that just enjoy gigging.

Comedy - James Veitch: Game Face Saturday 27 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Discovery Centre
Address:  Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 454747
Event:  Comedy - James Veitch: Game Face - 7.30pm - Stand-up comedy gig at Winchester Discovery Centre. Responsible for the most popular TED Talk of 2016, James Veitch brings his hilarious new show GAME FACE - with more geeky comedy about life, love and enabling Bluetooth.

One Foot in The Rave - Old Skool Breaks, Hardcore, Jungle, House Saturday 27 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Rising Sun
Address:  14 Bridge Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0HL
Telephone:  01962 842515
Event:  One Foot in The Rave - Old Skool Breaks, Hardcore, Jungle, House - 8pm - A trio of DJs have come out of retirement early and are bringing their vinyl boxes with them

John Bramwell (I Am Kloot) + Dave Fidler Saturday 27 May 2017 -- 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) + Dave Fidler - 8pm

Seif and the Sound Saturday 27 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Club
Address:  Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7AB
Telephone:  01962 853496
Event:  Seif and the Sound - Local 6 piece band. local band Seif and the Sound playing at The Winchester Club. Members FREE, guests £5. Chilli and cheese jacket potatoes also available for £5. Seif and The Sound website: www.seifandthesound.com. Seif and The Sound on Facebook: www.facebook.com/seifandthesound. Band that plays an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary covers. Seif and The Sound are a local covers band that play an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary covers.

Brian's Disco Saturday 27 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Worthies Club     map
Address:  Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ
Telephone:  01962 880457
Event:  Brian's Disco

Back To The 60s with live music by The GJs Saturday 27 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Kings Somborne Club
Address:  Winchester Road, Kings Somborne, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6NZ
Event:  Back To The 60s with live music by The GJs - 8.30pm - Tickets available behind the bar or committee members. £4 members, £8 non-members in advance. £10 on the night. Over 18s only.


SUNDAY 28 MAY 2017

The Lost Keys - acoustic Sunday 28 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  O'Neill's     map
Address:  90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP
Telephone:  01962 844001
Event:  The Lost Keys - acoustic - 9pm - The Lost Keys on Facebook: www.facebook.com/The-Lost-Keys-364743770527201. Covers from the 70s, 80s, 90s and into this century. Eagles, Madness, Killers, Mumford and Sons and many more.

Charity Blues Jam Sunday 28 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  St James Tavern     map
Address:  3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE
Telephone:  01962 861288
Event:  Charity Blues Jam - 4-7pm - All proceeds go to charity. Take along your axe and be part of the blues band playing 12 bar blues. £3 donation to play.

Uncle Tom's Cobbleys Sunday 28 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  The Tally Ho!
Address:  High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA
Telephone:  01794 301280
Event:  Uncle Tom's Cobbleys - 8pm - Uncle Tom's Cobbleys on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cobbleys. Acoustic toe-tapping covers of popular rock, pop, ska, folk and country tunes. Uncle Tom's Cobbleys churn out covers of popular rock, pop, ska, folk, country and even metal tunes, using just an acoustic guitar, a fiddle or a banjo, and the odd kazoo! They've been known to liven-up many a 'quiet night at the local' with their upbeat, rousing versions of popular classics - ancient and modern.


MONDAY 29 MAY 2017

BANK HOLIDAY ORGAN RECITAL – FEATURING GABRIELE GIACOMELLI Monday 29 May 2017 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map
Address:  Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275
Event:  BANK HOLIDAY ORGAN RECITAL – FEATURING GABRIELE GIACOMELLI - 4pm - A unique opprtunity to hear Gabriele Giacomelli, Opera del Duomo, in Florence perform at Winchester Cathedral.

Roots Open Mic Night Monday 29 May 2017 -- 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


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A Beautiful Noise Show: The definitive tribute to Neil Diamond

A Beautiful Noise Show: The definitive tribute to Neil Diamond

Venue: Theatre Royal
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From London's West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond. From the hits he penned during his time in the Brill Building to the Jazz Singer and countless live concerts, Neil Diamond is a musical icon, selling over 130 million albums throughout his exceptional career. This is the only show starring the extraordinary Fisher Stevens, undeniably one of the best Neil Diamond impersonators you will ever see! Together with the fantastic cast of professional musicians and singers who performed at the Lyric theatre in London's Shaftesbury Avenue.... read more


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