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SATURDAY 07 JUNE 2025
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Saturday 07 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map 
Comedy
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception - 2.30pm (Mat) & 7.30pm - A laugh-out-loud slapstick whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos. When a priceless painting goes missing at a private auction, Detective Stuart Pidcock is called upon to uncover the mystery. However, when he cannot solve it himself he is forced to enlist the help of an old nemesis. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester 
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Saturday 07 June 2025
Venue: The William Walker map
Live music
Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: Ash Baker - 9pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk to book a table. Venue's website: williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/WilliamWalkerPub |
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Saturday 07 June 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Specialised (Specials Tribute) - Doors 8pm - A tribute to The Specials, covering the amazing songs by the pioneers of 2 Tone 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 07 June 2025
Venue: Clatford Arms map
Live music
Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN Telephone: 01264 392138 Event: Paul Jude Wilson - 4.30pm - Paul Jude Wilson on Facebook: www.facebook.com/paul.j.wilson.16. Singer-songwriter Paul Jude Wilson is a talented singer-songwriter and musician captivating audiences with his powerful soulful voice. Born with an innate love for music, Paul has cultivated a diverse repertoire spanning several decades, from iconic songs of the 1960s to contemporary tunes from today. With a voice that effortlessly traverses genres, Paul performs songs from artists such as U2, Prince, Ray LaMontagne, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Lewis Capaldi, The Foo Fighters to name but a few. Paul loves singing and his passion and enthusiasm for performing coupled with his strong enchanting vocals helps him to connect with and mesmerise audiences wherever he performs. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558230023718 |
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Saturday 07 June 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Bye Bye Baby - 7.30pm - Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons’. Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography – all backed by their excellent 4-piece band - ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night remember! Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, and many more! Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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SUNDAY 08 JUNE 2025
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Sunday 08 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Opera
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: New Sussex Opera: The Silver Bell - 4pm - After the "jaw-droppingly stupendous" (Musical Opinion) Dragon of Wantley, NSO's same team has created the UK première production of The Silver Bell (Le Timbre d’argent) by Camille Saint-Saëns, in a newly commissioned English translation. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Sunday 08 June 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 09 JUNE 2025
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Monday 09 June 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 10 JUNE 2025
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Tuesday 10 June 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
• Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - A Lunchtime Concert Series will take place at the Cathedral, in the Lady Chapel, from 1.15pm – 1.50pm most Tuesdays. Entry included with a valid annual pass. Seats for the lunchtime concerts are limited and are allocated on a first come first serve basis. 10th June – Austin Lam cello Nick Salwey piano – Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G minor op. 19 Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Tuesday 10 June 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Live music
• Family
• For Children
• Opera
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: YOU ARE THE SUN - 11am - HurlyBurly Theatre presents You are the Sun, a folk inspired opera for babies and grown ups that explores the magic of nature. Combining the joy of gentle classical singing and sensory play, it is an invitation to see beauty in the smallest things and to let plants be our guides. Celebrate the gift of nature and help to conjure a world out of breath, water, sunlight and soil in this magical musical adventure for 0 – 2 year olds. Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE 2025
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Wednesday 11 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Sherlock Holmes and the Thief of Antiquity - 7.30pm - A family-friendly Victorian mystery adventure. Victorian England's favourite consulting detective faces his strangest case ever as clues are sent to him from an unknown criminal mastermind through a theatrical Greek chorus about crimes yet to be committed! What can all this be leading to? Challenged to solve the riddles before the crimes happen - each grows until Holmes must stop an act foul enough to shake the empire to its foundations! The game is afoot as Holmes and Watson must unmask the evil genius before the sands of time run out… Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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THURSDAY 12 JUNE 2025
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Thursday 12 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Sherlock Holmes and the Thief of Antiquity - midday & 7.30pm - A family-friendly Victorian mystery adventure. Victorian England's favourite consulting detective faces his strangest case ever as clues are sent to him from an unknown criminal mastermind through a theatrical Greek chorus about crimes yet to be committed! What can all this be leading to? Challenged to solve the riddles before the crimes happen - each grows until Holmes must stop an act foul enough to shake the empire to its foundations! The game is afoot as Holmes and Watson must unmask the evil genius before the sands of time run out… Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Thursday 12 June 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map
Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: STEVE TURNER - POSTPONED - 8pm - Steve Turner is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who also accompanies himself on the cittern, and also plays mandolin and tenor banjo. Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern
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Thursday 12 June 2025
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Moscow Drug Club - 8pm - A heady and waggish mix of Jazz- French Musette- Latin Grooves -and New Orleans Swing. Combining their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen & Eartha Kitt, selling out venues for over a decade, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience you won’t soon forget! Moscow Drug Club have played some great venues and festivals of note including: WOMAD, National Theatre London, International Gypsy Guitar Festival, Trowbridge Pump Festival, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, Purbeck Folk Festival, AberJazz Festival, Marlborough Jazz Festival, Royal Albert Hall, Harbourside Festival, Dartmouth Festival, Larmer Tree Festival, Sundial Theatre, St George’s Music Hall, Bristol Beacon, Birmingham Jazz Festival, Bristol Jazz Festival, Twinwood Festival, & Beehive Theatre, Dart Music Festival, Canterbury Festival... Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
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FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025
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Friday 13 June 2025
Venue: The Arc map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: SCOTT BENNETT: BLOOD SUGAR BABY - 7.30pm - One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby… Scott Bennett (from Live at the Apollo and The News Quiz) tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Friday 13 June 2025
Venue: The William Walker map
Live music
Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: Carley Varley - 9pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk to book a table. Venue's website: williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/WilliamWalkerPub |
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Friday 13 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Theatre
• Workshop(s)
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Unwritten: Scratch Night - 7pm - As part of our ongoing commitment to nurturing talent, we are excited to present Unwritten, an Artist Development Programme designed to showcase local emerging voices in theatre. Through this programme, we will be highlighting the work of eight talented writers and eight directors as they collaborate to develop a monologue or duologue. Each writer will create an original piece, and each director will work alongside their assigned writer to bring the script to life. These collaborations will culminate in a scratch night giving you the chance to experience new writing from the local area. After the performances, we will select one play as the winner, providing the chosen piece with further support for its development. Don't miss out on this celebration of new writing and talent! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Friday 13 June 2025
Venue: Whitchurch Parish Hall map
Live music
Address: 28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ Event: Whitchurch Folk Club: The Weaving - 8pm - The Weaving is Méabh Begley (accordion, vocals), Owen Spafford (fiddle) and Cait Ni Riain (piano, vocals). This trio brings together the rich musical traditions of three counties Kerry, Tipperary and Yorkshire, their three regions of origin. Their music is imbued with the driving rhythms of the Gaeltacht of West Kerry where they first met; fierce dance music and raw harmonies inspired by a deep understanding of their musical inheritance. The trio have performed across Ireland, France and the UK in venues such as The National Concert Hall, Paris Centre Culturel Irlandais and Sidmouth Folk Festival. 
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SATURDAY 14 JUNE 2025
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Saturday 14 June 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
• Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Organ Concert by James McVinnie - 7.30pm - James McVinnie is an English an organist and keyboard player. His boundless approach to music making has carved out a unique and impressive career. Book now for your chance to experience his talents in the beautiful surroundings of Winchester Cathedral, where James will play the historic great “Father Willis” organ which was installed in 1854. Invite your family and friends for an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling music. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Saturday 14 June 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map
Family
• For Children
• Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: The Twits: Plays for Children - 1pm - Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man who always has bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is scheming and sly and always thinking of the next horrible trick to play on her husband. The only joy the Twits get is from doing the dirty on each other, playing grotesque tricks including mixing worms into spaghetti, throwing frogs into the other’s bed, and lengthen their chair legs to make it appear as though one has shrunk. In fact, the Twits are so ghastly and evil that they even keep Muggle-Wump the monkey and his family captive in their garden. But not for much longer! The monkeys are planning to trick the terrible Twits so that they can escape and put a stop to the frightful pair once and for all! Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Saturday 14 June 2025
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: THE SCRIBES - 7.30pm - The Scribes are a multi-award winning hip hop act from Bristol whose unique talents have combined to make a trademark sound quite unlike any other, featuring a seamless blend of live instrumentation and sampling set against a backdrop of head nodding boom bap breaks. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
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Saturday 14 June 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Comedy Festival: Summer Gala 2025 - 7.30pm - An evening of stand-up comedy with Seann Walsh, Jenny Collier, Max Fulham and Tom Deacon (MC). Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Saturday 14 June 2025
Venue: The William Walker map
Live music
Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX Telephone: 01962 807500 Event: Live Music at the William Walker: Gregg Barnes - 9pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk to book a table. Venue's website: williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/WilliamWalkerPub |
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Saturday 14 June 2025
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Gaz Brookfield - Doors 8pm - UK Official Folk Chart number 1, and folk/punk festival favourite, Gaz Brookfield returns to The Railway, playing songs from his nine album strong back catalogue 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 10 JUNE 2025
YOU ARE THE SUN
Venue: The Nutshell
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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!