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FRIDAY 03 APRIL 2026 - Good Friday

ACOUSTIC CAFE | JACK AND BAS + WESLEY BENNET + JAMES HOOK Friday 03 April 2026 - Good Friday
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  ACOUSTIC CAFE | JACK AND BAS + WESLEY BENNET + JAMES HOOK - Doors 6.30pm - a curated evening of music - 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
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Jam Night Friday 03 April 2026 - Good Friday
Venue:  Projects     map Categories   Live music  •  Music jam
Address:   6 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8BQ
Telephone:  01962 850794
Event:  Jam Night - 7.30pm - Improvised live music jamming session. Food, wine, beer and good times. Playing a wide variety of styles. Soak up the music, dance or join in the jam. Take your instruments or borrow theirs. 1st Friday of every month.
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/projectswinch
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Nick Parker and The False Alarms Friday 03 April 2026 - Good Friday
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Nick Parker and The False Alarms - 7.30pm - A rare chance to see Nick Parker and the False Alarms on tour in the UK!
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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Strip Down Babylon Friday 03 April 2026 - Good Friday
Venue:  Horse & Groom     map Categories   Live music
Address:   2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ
Telephone:  01962 734809
Event:  Strip Down Babylon - 8.30pm - Strip Down Babylon on Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Strip-Down-Babylon/61555380780147. Upbeat old school Reggae.
Venue's website:  horse-and-groom-alresford.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/Horseandgroomalresford

Bitter Blues Friday 03 April 2026 - Good Friday
Venue:  Clatford Arms     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone:  01264 392138
Event:  Bitter Blues - 8.30pm - Blues covers band A good-time blues band with a rock leaning playing mainly fast-paced boogie blues and blues/rock. With covers by artists such as Gary Moore, ZZ Top, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Free, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, The Black Crowes and more including a few odd-balls to keep your feet tapping!
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718


SATURDAY 04 APRIL 2026

Hestia + Jot Sloppy + The Parlours + Oswald Slain Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Hestia + Jot Sloppy + The Parlours + Oswald Slain - 7.30pm doors - Previously known locally as Vinyl, the band returns to their hometown under the new name Hestia!
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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Alex Kriche Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue:  Half Moon and Spread Eagle     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Winchester Road, Micheldever, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3DG
Telephone:  01962 774150
Event:  Alex Kriche - 4pm - Head down to the Half Moon on 4th April for an afternoon rolling into a full evening of live music. They will be firing-up the BBQ from 4pm. See poster for details.
Venue's website:  halfmoonandspreadeagle.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/people/Half-Moon-and-Spread-Eagle-Freehouse/100093654201803
Facebook event


The Jam Factory Open Mic Saturday 04 April 2026
Venue:  Whitchurch Longmeadow Sports and Social Club     map Categories   Live music  •  Open mic
Address:   Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB
Telephone:  01256 892493
Event:  The Jam Factory Open Mic - 7pm - The Jam Factory – Monthly Open Mic Night. Visit Facebook for full information.
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
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SUNDAY 05 APRIL 2026 - Easter Day

The Easter Acoustic Session Sunday 05 April 2026 - Easter Day
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Live music
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  The Easter Acoustic Session - doors 7pm - Celebrate Easter with an intimate acoustic session showcasing a vibrant mix of local talent. From soulful singer-songwriters to upbeat folk, indie, and stripped-back pop, this relaxed evening brings together performers of all styles and stages of their musical journey. It’s all about community, creativity, and sharing great live music in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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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Lowriders Sunday 05 April 2026 - Easter Day
Venue:  The Greyhound     map Categories   Live music
Address:   2 High Street, Broughton, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8AA
Telephone:  01794 501387
Event:  Lowriders - 6pm - Lowriders on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/303090606455173. Rock covers band. Hard rocking, loud singing, foot tapping and fist raising rock music ranging from the 80s until now!
Venue's website:  greyhoundbroughton.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TheGreyhoundBroughton
Facebook event


Jake Ward Sunday 05 April 2026 - Easter Day
Venue:  The Poplar Farm     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ
Telephone:  01264 710424
Event:  Jake Ward - 6pm - 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 website:  vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-east/thepoplarfarmabbottsann
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thepoplarfarm
Facebook event



MONDAY 06 APRIL 2026 - Easter Monday

Organ Festival 2026 Monday 06 April 2026 - Easter Monday
Venue:  Winchester Cathedral     map Categories   Live music
Address:   Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone:  01962 857275 (box office)
Event:  Organ Festival 2026 - 4.30pm - A programme of talented organists will put Winchester Cathedral’s great “Father Willis” organ (installed in 1854) through its paces. Come along and celebrate the beauty of organ music.
Venue's website:  winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/winchestercathedral
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Roots Open Mic Night Monday 06 April 2026 - Easter Monday
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   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 07 APRIL 2026

TINY PLANET Tuesday 07 April 2026
Venue:  The Nutshell     map Categories   Live music  •  Family  •  For Children  •  Puppetry  •  Theatre
Address:   15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone:  01962 808533
Event:  TINY PLANET - 11.30am & 2.30pm - HALF A STRING THEATRE PRESENTS TINY PLANET. Imagine a whole world no bigger than a house. A planet that can be explored in a matter of minutes, yet it is the centre of a galaxy. With breathtaking puppetry, original live folk songs and earthy percussion, uncover the mysteries that keep this little globe turning. Live camera projection brings this tiny world to life as a wanderer learns that the smallest things hold the biggest stories. Marvel as asteroids collide and discover the curious and wonderful as new creatures evolve. This is a truly unique piece of puppet theatre for the whole family. Tiny Planet carries the echos of The Little Prince, inviting you on a journey to explore how we all can sometimes feel impossibly small and infinitely gigantic.
Venue's website:  discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester
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Cat in the Hat Tuesday 07 April 2026
Venue:  Theatre Royal     map Categories   Family  •  For Children  •  Theatre
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  Box office: 01962 840440
Event:  Cat in the Hat - 2pm & 4.30pm - From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party. Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. The Cat in the Hat  is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+.
Venue's website:  theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/TRWinchester
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Poetry Platform Tuesday 07 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Open mic  •  Poetry
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Poetry Platform - 7.30pm - Winchester's maddest open mic welcomes writers and audience of old and new to our celebration of words and all their joy. Join the Poetry Platform Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/155065747894935.
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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WEDNESDAY 08 APRIL 2026

Cat in the Hat

Cat in the Hat

Venue: Theatre Royal
11am & 2pm
From the producers of Spot’s Birthday Party. Experience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. The Cat in the Hat  is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+.


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