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SATURDAY 27 JUNE 2026
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map 
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone: 01962 840820 Event: George Michael – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - Prepare to be swept away by an extraordinary evening of music, atmosphere and pure emotion. George Michael – The Candlelight Concert is more than just a tribute – it’s a stunning live experience that honours the legacy of one of the greatest voices in pop history, performed in a setting that will leave you breathless. Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester 
Tickets/more info: guildhallwinchester.co.uk/events/george-michael-the-candlelight-concert
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Family
• Musical Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION - 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm - Follow the yellow brick road on the most magical musical adventure of them all. Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to a mysterious new world. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion and a host of colourful characters in one of the world’s best-known tales, loved by children and adults alike. Featuring the charming songs beloved by all such as ‘Over The Rainbow’ and ‘Follow The Yellow Brick Road’, ‘If I Only Had a Heart’ and ‘Ding! Dong! The Witch is Dead!’ Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/wizardofoz-2
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Everywhere at Once Festival: One Dead Thief + Pluto The Rich - 7.30pm doors - Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend (26–28 June 2026), Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep. Hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK – from Inverness to Penzance – will unite for one extraordinary weekend, hosting major artists, touring acts and the most exciting emerging talent in the rooms that have launched generations of musicians! 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
Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/everywhere-at-once-festival-one-dead-thief-2026-06-27
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: The Vault map
Live DJs
• Dance
Address: Level 1, University Centre, King Alfred Campus, Sparkford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4NR Telephone: 01962 827416 Event: Loud & Clear Sober Rave - 6pm - 10pm - Free entry - The next Loud & Clear night - an awesome sober clubbing experience you wont forget! TICKETS NOW ON SALE. For more detail visit loudandclearparty.co.uk. Venue's website: vaultwinchester.com 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1508497950802791
Tickets/more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/loud-clear-sober-rave-tickets-1986469172770
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: March Hare map
Live music
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: Audio Pirates - 7pm Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1513183357271104
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: St John's Church map
Live music
• Choir
• Concert
Address: West Street, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AG Event: SOUTHERN VOICES CONCERT - 7.30pm - Join Southern Voices in Alresford: St John's on 27 June for a fabulous summer concert with a floral theme. Opening with the delightful Pearsall madrigals, and interspersed with some charming choral arrangements, and dreamy guitar pieces evocative of meditteranean piazzas, the programme is a true pot pourri of summer. Venue's website: arlevalleychurches.org.uk
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/4180515158945757
Tickets/more info: www.southernvoices.co.uk/summer
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Saturday 27 June 2026
Venue: Kings Arms map
Live music
Address: Church Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AB Telephone: 01256 896333 Event: Side Plot - 8.15pm - The awesome acoustic trio Side-Plot will be playing outside before the big game between England and Panama kick-off 10pm. Side Plot on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578940566281. Covers band. Side Plot bring you high-energy covers from the 60s to the present. Venue's website: thekingsarmswhitchurch.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thekingsarmswhitchurch |
SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2026
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Sunday 28 June 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map
Family
• Musical Theatre
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION - 10.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm - Follow the yellow brick road on the most magical musical adventure of them all. Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to a mysterious new world. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion and a host of colourful characters in one of the world’s best-known tales, loved by children and adults alike. Featuring the charming songs beloved by all such as ‘Over The Rainbow’ and ‘Follow The Yellow Brick Road’, ‘If I Only Had a Heart’ and ‘Ding! Dong! The Witch is Dead!’ Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
Tickets/more info: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/wizardofoz-2
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Sunday 28 June 2026
Venue: John O'Gaunt Inn map
Live music
Address: Horsebridge Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6PU Telephone: 01794 388644 Event: Paul Jude Wilson - 4.30pm-6.30pm - 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/JohnOGauntInn |
MONDAY 29 JUNE 2026
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Monday 29 June 2026
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
Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/roots-night/2026-06-29
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TUESDAY 30 JUNE 2026
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Tuesday 30 June 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. 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. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
Tickets/more info: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/lunchtime-concerts
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WEDNESDAY 01 JULY 2026
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THURSDAY 02 JULY 2026
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Thursday 02 July 2026
Venue: The Northbrook Arms map
Comedy
Address: Stratton Lane, East Stratton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DU Telephone: 01962 774499 Event: Comedy night - 8.30pm - Tickets on sale. Book your table! Venue's website: northbrookarms.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenorthbrookarms
Tickets/more info: www.northbrookarms.com/event/comedy-night-july
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FRIDAY 03 JULY 2026
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Friday 03 July 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE | FIELD LILY + JIMMY HERRITY + ATHENA APERTA - 7.30pm - a curated evening of music by Pink Skies Acoustic - our monthly event brings amazing and delicious artists into our cafe space. Bar and cafe open throughout - get there early to grab a seat and be entertained. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Tickets/more info: www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/acoustic-cafe-fieldlily-jimmy-herrity-athena-aperta
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Friday 03 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Workshop(s)
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Ukulele Improvers - midday-1.30pm - Ukes for All host a series of intermediate ukulele classes. There’s no complicated theory or having to practice scales and things like that. Simply learn by playing songs in a friendly and relaxed environment and having a lot of fun. The ukulele is easy to learn, you don’t need any prior musical knowledge and it will make you smile! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/ukulele-improvers
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Friday 03 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Atrium Live!: Live music with J Fashole-Luke - 7pm - Settle in for an evening in the Atrium. With tasty tipples, great sounds, and cosey vibes all night long. J Fashole-Luke is a multi-instrumentalist who is in high demand particularly for live piano performances. He has performed all over Europe at Jazz Festivals (including Montreaux, Vienne, North Sea, Swanage and Vienna Jazz Festivals and in UK at Glastonbury, Bestival, Boomtown, Shambala, Hyde Park, Victorious and Isle Of Wight Festivals), as well as many other public performances and private engagements. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/atrium-live-live-music-j-fashole-luke
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Friday 03 July 2026
Venue: Whitchurch Parish Hall map
Live music
Address: 28 London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7LQ Event: Whitchurch Folk Club: Culverake - 8pm - Culverake is a new traditional singing trio promising gusto and harmonies aplenty. The trio is made up of Seb Stone, Matt Quinn and Lizzy Hardingham, and together they breathe new life into timeless melodies. Whitchurch Folk Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitchurchFolkClub. Folk concerts live in Whitchurch. The Whitchurch Folk Club books artists performing traditional music from the UK and Ireland.
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/2156005955250019
Tickets/more info: www.tickettailor.com/events/whitchurchfolkclub/2177144
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Friday 03 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Guns2Roses - 8pm - Guns 2 Roses have existed since late 2002 and have become biggest GNR tribute in history with the credentials to prove it! Their ability to emulate classic GNR has even been approved by members of the actual Guns N Roses and is also why G2R are the most famous GNR tribute band in the world having played live with actual members of GNR on multiple occasions with footage on YouTube from each event. They have and still play to thousands throughout the world from UK, Europe, India, Middle East and USA. 28 countries in total so far and are assigned to all the major tribute festivals, venues and agencies in the UK and Europe. Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover
Tickets/more info: thelights.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173673866
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SATURDAY 04 JULY 2026
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Saturday 04 July 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Live music
• Concert
• Opera
• Orchestra
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: London Concertante presents A Night at the Opera - 7.30pm - London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures, performing works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart. Enjoy some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Così fan tutte and so much more. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral
Tickets/more info: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/london-concertante-a-night-at-the-opera
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Saturday 04 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The Lion Inside - 11am & 2pm - A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse. Fed up of being ignored and forgotten by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes... and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion! Based on the best-selling story by Rachel Bright & Jim Field, this joyous new stage adaptation featuring puppetry, music and song is directed by Sarah Punshon (The Jungle Book), with music and lyrics by Eamonn O’Dwyer (Brief Encounter). Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/lion-inside
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Saturday 04 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Paul Jones & Dave Kelly: Acoustic Duo - 7.30pm - Following the retirement of The Blues Band from touring, their two legendary lead vocalists, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, continue the music they love with intimate acoustic duo performances. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/paul-jones-dave-kelly-acoustic-duo
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Saturday 04 July 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Daytura + The Parlours + gumdrop + Tim Somerfield - 7.30pm - With an authentic sound reminiscent of Led Zeppelin and Heart’s golden era of rock, Daytura command attention both live and on record. Their sound blends razor-sharp riffs and searing vocals with authentic blues grit, creating an atmosphere that is as electrifying as it is emotive. 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
Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/daytura-2026-07-04
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Saturday 04 July 2026
Venue: Victoria Hall map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3GX Event: ModCons - Doors 7pm - Jam tribute band. The ModCons are a Jam tribute act playing the music of the iconic Mod revival band. Venue's website: suttonscotneyvictoriahall.org Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/VictoriaHallSuttonScotney
Tickets/more info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/modcons-the-jam-tribute-night-charity-fundraiser-tickets-1983962188312?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Saturday 04 July 2026
Venue: Whitchurch Sports and Social Club map
Live music
Address: Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB Telephone: 01256 892493 Event: Country & Western Night - 7pm - A Fourth of July Celebration at Whitchurch Sports & Social Club Dust off your boots and mark your calendars, because Country & Western Night is coming to Whitchurch Sports & Social Club on Saturday 4th July — American Independence Day! 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
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/765290219637226
Tickets/more info: yourwssc.co.uk/events
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Spotlight
TODAY, Saturday 27 June 2026
George Michael – The Candlelight Concert
Venue: Guildhall Winchester
7.30pm
Prepare to be swept away by an extraordinary evening of music, atmosphere and pure emotion. George Michael – The Candlelight Concert is more than just a tribute – it’s a stunning live experience that honours the legacy of one of the greatest voices in pop history, performed in a setting that will leave you breathless.