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SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER 2026
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Sunday 18 October 2026
Venue: Helch Market map Address: 19 Upper Brook St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL Event: Helch Comedy Club - 7.30pm - See poster for full details. Venue's website: helch.uk |
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Sunday 18 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Ultimate Eagles - 7.30pm - Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed musicians who've played alongside bands such as Queen, Paul Young, Roger Daltrey, Lulu, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, John Legend and Thunder. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Sunday 18 October 2026
Venue: Bell Inn map Address: Bell Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7DD Telephone: 01256 893120 Event: Jake Ward - 3pm - Jake Ward on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jakewardmusic. Popular covers solo singer. Jake likes to sing popular covers, anything from the Rat Pack to Razorlight, sometimes even Westlife. Keep an eye out for Jake singing locally. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Bell-Inn-Whitchurch/61593979805554 |
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Sunday 18 October 2026
Venue: Whitchurch Sports and Social Club map Address: Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB Telephone: 01256 892493 Event: Sunday Acoustic Sessions - 2.30pm - Free entry - Acoustic Session at Whitchurch (Hants) Sports & Social Club. All genres of music welcome. Venue notes: Social club - Many clubs welcome guests if you're not a member. Please check access requirements. You may need to be signed-in if you're not a member and there may also be a door charge. Venue's website: yourwssc.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/WhitchurchSocialClub |
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER 2026
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Monday 19 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Masterclass: Physical Theatre Comedy & Improv Workshop (Darryl J Carrington) - 6.30pm - A practical, non-verbal session led by clown and comedian Darryl J Carrington. The focus is on using the body to communicate clearly and find comedy without relying on words. Participants will work with simple props and everyday objects, learning how small physical choices, timing, and attention can turn ordinary moments into something funny and engaging. A key part of the workshop is how to invite the audience into the play — noticing consent, responding honestly, and building connection with care rather than forcing interaction. Through straightforward exercises and improvisation, performers develop confidence, awareness, and a stronger sense of play, making work that feels open, human, and genuinely connected to the people watching. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Monday 19 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Local Creative Socials - 5.30pm - Local Creatives Socials are relaxed, welcoming networking events for creatives in the Winchester area working across the live performance (and wider creative industries). Whether you're involved in writing, spoken word, music, theatre, or other creative disciplines, these sessions offer a supportive space to connect and grow. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Monday 19 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Roots Open Mic Night - 7.30pm - Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester |
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Monday 19 October 2026
Venue: The Worthies Club map Address: Lovedon Lane, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7NJ Telephone: 01962 880457 Event: Jazz Jam Session - 8pm - Frequent jazz jam session Playing mainly real book tunes, swing and latin. play or just listen. The Jazz Jam Session is a group of musicians who meet on the third Monday of each month for a jam session at the Worthies Club in Kings Worthy. Set-up is from 7.30pm, playing from 8pm. Please note: because the venue is a members club, those who have not joined will need to sign in as guests and pay £1 for the evening. Those planning to jam regularly may find it worthwhile to join as members. Visit www.facebook.com/jamminthejazz on Facebook. Venue notes: Unless otherwise indicated, admission is free for club members. For guests there is a small admission charge and they will need to be signed-in by a member or bar staff. Venue's website: thewssc.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/theworthiessportsandsocial |
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2026
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Haunted Bride - 7.30pm - When they set off for their honeymoon in Italy, Thomas Manning is happy and carefree, but his young bride Clara is troubled ...troubled by a dream, troubled by the dream of a face, three times dreamt in the nights leading up to her wedding. Amid the shadowy rooms and moonstruck gardens of the peeling, overgrown palazzo where they are to spend the next few weeks, the intangible dread that haunts her reaches its terrifying climax. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!) Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester |
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Fred the Cat Storytelling Club 2026 - 10.15am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover with lots of new stories coming up. Once a month Amanda from Merry-go-Round Storytelling will bring to life a favourite story or classic tale with music, movement, early years drama, and lots of imaginative fun. These interactive storytelling sessions are perfect for inquisitive minds and anyone who just loves stories. Sessions will include sensory props and a chance for all children to pretend to be the characters from their favourite stories. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Dom Joly - Trigger Happy TV, the 25th Anniversary Tour - 8pm - It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing his most iconic characters and sketches to the stage in the Trigger Happy TV – Live! 25th-anniversary tour. Fans will experience beloved moments from the show, including The Giant Snail, The Traffic Warden, The Morris Dancer, The Scout, A Gang of Squirrels, and THAT Big Mobile Phone. Dom will share behind-the-scenes stories and insights on how these unforgettable moments came to life. But the surprises don’t stop there – this is live theatre, and fans can expect the unexpected. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER 2026
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Wednesday 21 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Haunted Bride - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - When they set off for their honeymoon in Italy, Thomas Manning is happy and carefree, but his young bride Clara is troubled ...troubled by a dream, troubled by the dream of a face, three times dreamt in the nights leading up to her wedding. Amid the shadowy rooms and moonstruck gardens of the peeling, overgrown palazzo where they are to spend the next few weeks, the intangible dread that haunts her reaches its terrifying climax. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Wednesday 21 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Dahlia's Comet + Fast Trains - 8pm doors - A three piece band based in Hampshire/ Surrey. Their music consists of the sound of 80s prog rock and the underlying influences of shoegaze, alongside the combined forces of a male and female vocal to express their cosmic image 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 |
THURSDAY 22 OCTOBER 2026
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Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: Helch Market map Address: 19 Upper Brook St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL Event: Helch Jazz Club - 8.30pm-11pm - Every Thursday. Free tickets (ticket only event). Live jazz band. 8.30pm - 11pm. Book tickets at helch.uk. Venue's website: helch.uk |
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Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Man in The Mirror: A Tribute to Michael Jackson - 7.30pm - Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the Man in the Mirror – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artists and supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians who capture the essence of Michael Jackson's unique style and charisma like no other, in this scintillating production that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Dekker - 7.30pm doors - Dekker is the solo project of American songwriter Brookln Dekker, based in Nottingham, UK. After years of touring internationally with the indie folk duo Rue Royale, and later collaborating on the Lambert & Dekker project, he slowly built a quieter, more personal path under his own name. 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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Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Having The Track Comedy - Doors 7.30pm - Having The Track Comedy is back! Grab yourself a ticket, drink and seat in Platform 2 and settle in for a fantastic night of comedy 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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Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB Event: From Broadway to Hollywood - an evening of live jazz - 8pm - From Broadway to Hollywood - an evening of live jazz from renowned sax player Andy Panayi and pianist Robert Carter, featuring the Great American Songbook. Tickets £18 on the door or via the ticket link. |
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Thursday 22 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Andover Music Club presents Chamber Philharmonic Europe (Octet) - 7.30pm - Founded in 2006 by Leonid Tritus, the Chamber Philharmonic Europe (Kammerphilharmonie Europa) has combined a wide range of origins and experience. Leonid started his career in music at the age of four and became particularly fascinated by percussion instruments and the piano. He furthered his career from an orchestra musician training course, though to collaborating with renowned conductors, establishing festivals and premieres for various composers. From its founding in 2006, Leonid has continued to lead the orchestra on an organisational level. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2026
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Friday 23 October 2026
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: DAN WHITEHOUSE & POLLY PAULUSMA - 7.30pm - Expect an intimate, deeply atmospheric evening – songs, stories, spoken word and moments of stillness with two of the UK’s most distinctive and innovative songwriter–performers. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch |
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Friday 23 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Sweet Unrest + The Whiskey State + Slaughterhouse Clive + Wednesday Works - Doors 7.30pm - London-based chaos merchants Sweet Unrest have left audiences pleasantly shellshocked since forming in 2023, a moment that was only possible after frontman Jack River got sober. The band has since become his lifeline, a relentless creative outlet where destructive instincts are channeled into music and music videos. Self-proclaiming the genre ‘Gritpop’, there’s a constant creative conflict at their core – Jack’s insistence that every song carry a poetry of its own pulling against the band’s instinct for gut-punch immediacy. It’s this tension that gives Sweet Unrest their distinctive sound, and fuels their unpredictable live shows, forever teetering on the edge of beautiful collapse. Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility. Venue's website: railwayinn.pub Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester |
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Friday 23 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Chris Packham's World of Wonder - For nearly forty years, Chris Packham has been the voice of nature through his ground-breaking work on the Really Wild Show, Springwatch, Inside Our Autistic Minds, and Earth. He has devoted his life to engaging with the natural world and urging us all to do the same. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2026
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Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: The Gospel Experience - 7.30pm - The Gospel Experience is an evening where an entire audience learns a song together in three-part harmony, rehearses it, and performs it live. Along the way, Tim shares the history behind Gospel music: where it came from, what it carries, and why it matters. The teaching is warm, clear, and genuinely fun. You don’t have to read music and nobody is left behind. This is a great night out if you want to have a proper sing with your friends. You don’t have to be a confident singer, and everyone is welcome. It works equally well for choirs looking for something a bit different, or for churchgoers who want to experience Winchester Cathedral in a fresh way. There is a 30-minute interval built in, which is the perfect opportunity to get a drink, get to know the people around you, and enjoy being somewhere beautiful. By the end of the evening, you will have achieved something you will be proud of. People consistently leave these events surprised: by the music, by the history, and by the community connection. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral |
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Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE NUTSHELL COMEDY CLUB: OCTOBER - 8pm - Enjoy the comedic skills of Roger Monkhouse, Cerys Nelmes, Samantha Day and local comedy legend Mike Cox! Do note that line ups are subject to change. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester |
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Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE | XL - BURR ISLAND + TENDERLORE + PEGASUSES - 7.30pm - As part of Pink Skies growth and partnership with The Arc, we’re excited to announce our new annual Acoustic Café XL - a once a year edition of Acoustic Café held in the Performance Hall, while our regular Acoustic Café continues monthly in the café space. With Acoustic Café XL, we welcome back artists who’ve already performed an Acoustic Café with us, inviting them into the hall for a special performance. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch |
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Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Simon Yates of Touching The Void: My Mountain Life - 7.30pm - On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in a desperately unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. His decision to cut the rope ultimately saved both their lives, leading to an extraordinary tale of survival. The story later became world-famous through the bestselling book Touching the Void, and its subsequent film and stage adaptations. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Killswitched – Killswitch Engage Tribute - CANCELLED - 8pm doors - Killswitched are a five piece Killswitch Engage covers band from Hampshire, bringing the intensity, energy and unmistakable sound of one of metalcore’s most influential bands to the stage. 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 24 October 2026
Venue: St Paul's Church map Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB Event: Southern Voices: Rejoice! - 7.30pm - A rare opportunity to experience two towering, choral works from the mid twentieth century: Benjamin Britten's unique 'Rejoice in the Lamb' and Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms. A programme showcasing visionary, choral commissions by Walter Hussey also including the great school of English composers: Walton, Elgar and Stanford. A fantastic choral programme with percussion, harp and organ. Also selected harp solos from former official royal harpist ALIS HUWS. Please follow the ticket link for more details. |
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Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: March Hare map Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: 4Bar - 8.30pm - 4Bar's website: 4barband.wixsite.com/4bar. 4Bar on Facebook: www.facebook.com/4bar.music. Pop, rock and indie covers band 4Bar are a pop, rock and indie covers band playing in and around south Hampshire. Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock |
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Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: The Alresford Cricketers map Address: Jacklyns Lane, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9LW Telephone: 01962 671570 Event: CHLOE ANNE - 9pm-11pm Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Cricketers-Inn-Alresford/61578701577888 |
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Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: Half Moon and Spread Eagle map Address: Winchester Road, Micheldever, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DG Telephone: 01962 774150 Event: Stax of Soul - 6.30pm - Soul, funk, ska and reggae hits to get you dancing. Venue's website: halfmoonandspreadeagle.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Half-Moon-and-Spread-Eagle-Freehouse/100093654201803 |
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Saturday 24 October 2026
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Oas-is - 8pm - Oas-is – Definitely (Not) Maybe the UK’s BEST and MOST AUTHENTIC Oasis tribute band! Oas-is have toured all over the UK and Europe, and performed live on prime time TV, playing some of the most famous venues and theatres in the country. Oas_is have worked with the likes of Alan McGee and Oasis tour DJ Phil Smith; having shared a stage with both many times. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2026
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Sunday 25 October 2026
Venue: Helch Market map Address: 19 Upper Brook St, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AL Event: Helch Comedy Club - 7.30pm - See poster for full details. Venue's website: helch.uk |
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Sunday 25 October 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: New Sussex Opera: Charpentier's David and Jonathan - 4pm - Although Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s music may be best known for the opening fanfare and signature tune for all Eurovision broadcasts, he was in fact one of seventeenth-century France’s major composers, celebrated particularly for his Te Deum and Messe de minuit. NSO is proud to continue its tradition of staging the rarer operatic masterpieces with David and Jonathan, bringing this dark jewel of the Baroque repertoire with its achingly beautiful score - sensuous and dancelike by turns - to audiences in London and the South East for the first time. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Sunday 25 October 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Never The Twain + The Ben Poore Project - Doors 7pm - On 25th October 2026, folk/Americana duo Never The Twain will launch their debut album at The Railway Inn 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 20 OCTOBER 2026
Read It and Weep book club
Venue: The Railway
7pm
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!)