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SATURDAY 11 JULY 2026
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Saturday 11 July 2026
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: MURDER AT THE MANOR - 7pm - There's been a murder at the manor! Whodunnit? Was it the suspicious butler? The flirtatious French maid? Or perhaps... Truffles the guinea pig? Follow Detective Fred Herring and the eccentric Day family as their perfectly pleasant evening spirals into chaos when someone is (GASP!) MURDERED! Murders Anonymous present this original slapstick farcical comedy play as part of their 2026 tour following sold out performances in 2025. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch |
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Saturday 11 July 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: ROMEO & JULIET - 2pm & 7pm - ‘Star-crossed’ lovers, Romeo and Juliet, are caught in a brutal feud between their warring families, whose hatred poisons everything it touches. Against a backdrop of violence and fear, they dare to defy fate itself, risking everything for a chance at love and a future free from hate. But when Romeo is pulled into a deadly clash with Juliet’s fiery cousin Tybalt, their world shatters setting off a chain of events that will change their lives forever and tear apart the fragile bonds of family and loyalty. DNYT’s bold production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy bursts with fierce passion, rebellion, and an aching longing for a world transformed, plunging audiences into a realm where desire blazes like wildfire, dreams clash with harsh reality, and destiny strikes with devastating force. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester |
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Saturday 11 July 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Stone Cold Chili Peppers and Jagged Little Alanis - 8pm doors - Stone Cold Chili Peppers are Portsmouth’s premier Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, delivering an electrifying live experience that captures the raw energy 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 11 July 2026
Venue: Horse & Groom map Address: 2 Broad Street, Alresford, Winchester, SO24 9AQ Telephone: 01962 734809 Event: Strip Down Babylon - 8pm - 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 |
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Saturday 11 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Comedy Club 4 Kids 2026 - 2pm - Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids! Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! Appearing at The Lights will be: Alexander Bennett (MC), Karie Pritchard and Howard Read Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
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Saturday 11 July 2026
Venue: The Poplar Farm map Address: Old Salisbury Road, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7NJ Telephone: 01264 710424 Event: Poplar Summer Party with THE HUNDYS - 2pm (live music from 7.30pm) - 11th July from 2pm. The Poplar Summer Party starts with Rolys Magic Show from 2-4pm, face painting 3-5pm, DJ-AM Disco 4-7pm, country band The Hundys from 7.30pm, England v. Norway from 10pm. There are prizes for the best fancy dressed adult and child. See poster for more details. Venue's website: vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-east/thepoplarfarmabbottsann Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thepoplarfarm |
SUNDAY 12 JULY 2026
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Sunday 12 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: Shrek Jnr - Stagecoach Andover School - 1pm & 5pm - 1pm and 5pm Shrek Jnr - Stagecoach Andover AM School Presents Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
MONDAY 13 JULY 2026
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Monday 13 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Turn It Up! Winnall Rock School Summer Show 2026 - 7.30pm - Join us on World Rock Day as Winnall Rock School 'Turn It Up' to celebrate 22 years of making original hooks, riffs, future hits and electrifying covers and the joy of making music together. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Monday 13 July 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 |
TUESDAY 14 JULY 2026
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Tuesday 14 July 2026
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: LA FRANCE FAIT SON CINÉMA: ON IRA - 6.55pm - Released in March 2025, On Ira tells the story of Marie, who, faced with terminal cancer, decides she wants to choose her own ending. This choice sets her family on an unexpected journey—one that is surprisingly filled with life, laughter, and sharp humour. Enya Baroux strikes a perfect chord between comedy and drama, reminding us that even in the face of the most difficult decisions, there is room for connection and joy. It is a story of love, dignity, and resilience; a perfect reflection on how we move forward together. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch |
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Tuesday 14 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Pride and Prejudice - 2pm - The five Bennet sisters have all been raised by their mother with one purpose in life – finding a husband! However, the second-eldest Lizzie can think of 100 reasons not to marry… When Mrs. Bennet hears the exciting news that a wealthy bachelor and his circle of sophisticated friends are to take up summer residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennet’s are abuzz with the hope that potential suitors will be in full supply! Obligingly, the newcomer, Mr. Charles Bingley, is immediately taken with the eldest Jane. However, when Lizzie meets up with the darkly handsome and snobbish Mr Darcy, what seems like a match made in heaven quickly becomes divided by Pride & Prejudice. Can they get past this and can Lizzie finally find a reason to marry? Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Tuesday 14 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses - 7pm - BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY 2026
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Wednesday 15 July 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone: 01962 840820 Event: The Music of James Bond - 7.30pm - From the moment the first chord strikes, audiences are transported into the mysterious and thrilling world of James Bond. This incredible Chamber Orchestra brings the legendary music of James Bond to life in a way that is bold, elegant and utterly unforgettable. Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester |
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Wednesday 15 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: One Night in Dublin - 7.30pm - The smash-hit Irish music show is back! Join whiskey-loving fisherman Danny and his straight-talking wife Rosie for a night of laughter, music and mischief in this brand-new production of One Night In Dublin. A band of award-winning musicians, including live fiddle and accordion, cover all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics including Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town, Whiskey In The Jar, The Wild Rover, Galway Shawl and more. Packed with heart, humour and classic hits, it’s like St. Patrick’s night every night – with extra craic and a whole lot of hooley! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
THURSDAY 16 JULY 2026
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Thursday 16 July 2026
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office) Event: Summer Jazz Evenings with Simply Jazz in Winchester Cathedral Cafe - 6pm-9pm - Enjoy relaxed summer evenings with the trio in a comfortable, open-air setting. Sit back with drinks and in good company. As the sun sets, the atmosphere stays easy going and welcoming, making it a simple way to spend time outdoors and enjoy live mellow jazz with 'Simply Jazz'. Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral |
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Thursday 16 July 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET - 7pm - Fasten your seat belts, set your ray guns to stun, and get ready for a cosmic adventure of meteoric proportions! Winner of the 1990 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this interstellar smash bursts with red-hot rock & roll hits including Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations, Teenager in Love, and The Young Ones. Bob Carlton’s spectacular West End musical takes the 1956 sci-fi film with a plot inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and raids the Bard’s other works at will, setting it all to a show-stopping soundtrack of classic pop hits from the 1960s and 70s. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester |
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Thursday 16 July 2026
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: ANIA MAGLIANO - PEACH FUZZ - 7.30pm - Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show full of jokes , confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to venues nationwide. From the quirks of her own body to the legend that is Eve(yes, from Adam and), to her newly discovered boundaries ,Peach Fuzz is Ania at her most relatable–and most funny. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch |
FRIDAY 17 JULY 2026
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Friday 17 July 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET - 7pm - Fasten your seat belts, set your ray guns to stun, and get ready for a cosmic adventure of meteoric proportions! Winner of the 1990 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this interstellar smash bursts with red-hot rock & roll hits including Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations, Teenager in Love, and The Young Ones. Bob Carlton’s spectacular West End musical takes the 1956 sci-fi film with a plot inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and raids the Bard’s other works at will, setting it all to a show-stopping soundtrack of classic pop hits from the 1960s and 70s. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester |
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Friday 17 July 2026
Venue: The Arc map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: BEYOND THE STREETS OF LONDON - 7.30pm - From the Producer and band of the hugely popular ‘Fire and Rain & American Pie’, they now bring you a a sequel! This time featuring Folk-Pop artists of the same era from the UK. Throughout the swinging sixties and early seventies, artists such as Ralph McTell, Cat Stevens, Lindisfarne, The Seekers, Steeleye Span, Mary Hopkin, Donovan, Sandy Denny and a few quirky ‘one-hit wonders’ (!) went toe-to-toe in the pop charts with Rock/Pop giants such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. A few of the Beatles’ acoustic-folky songs will also feature in this show, as their influence and inspiration spread throughout all popular music of the time. It promises to be another fascinating, whimsical, sometimes melancholic journey (including some narrative and projection screen images) back to an extraordinary era of folk singer-songwriting. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch |
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Friday 17 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map 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 |
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Friday 17 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Seriously Collins - 7.30pm - Get ready to be transported back in time as we celebrate the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! Seriously Collins isn't just a tribute show; it's an electrifying journey through the music that has touched hearts and defined generations. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Friday 17 July 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: SOCKiTTOME + Connor Clements + Laura Loh - 7.30pm doors - Writing, recording and producing everything himself, his music blends jangly guitars, euphoric synths and groove-led basslines with lyrics that sit somewhere between diary entries and dancefloor therapy, or, as he puts it, “sad songs for happy people.” 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 17 July 2026
Venue: River Park Recreation Ground map Address: Gordon Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DD Event: Foodies Festival - FOODIES FESTIVAL returns to Winchester, 17th - 19th July. The star-studded touring food & music festival, in its 21st year, announces a huge line-up of TV celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including Boyzone and Westlife supergroup Boyzlife with Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, Pop Idol star, Gareth Gates and his Boyband in the Park hit show and Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra The three-day gastronomic extravaganza features live cooking demonstrations from an extensive menu of top chefs. Featuring MasterChef and Bake-Off champions, Great British Menu winners, judges and TV guest chefs, and highly-rated regional chefs. River Park Recreation Ground, Winchester 17th, 18th, 19th July 2026 Tickets and more information: foodiesfestival.com Venue's website: riverparkwinchester.org |
SATURDAY 18 JULY 2026
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: O'Neill's map Address: 90-91 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9AP Telephone: 01962 844001 Event: Thunderslug - 10pm - Thunderslug's website: www.thunderslug.co.uk. Thunderslug on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063192111232. Rock covers band. Covers band specialising in high-octane rock covers and their super-charged take on pop classics. Venue's website: oneills-winchester.designmynight.com Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/oneillswinch |
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: The Nutshell map Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF Telephone: 01962 808533 Event: RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET - 2pm & 7pm - Fasten your seat belts, set your ray guns to stun, and get ready for a cosmic adventure of meteoric proportions! Winner of the 1990 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this interstellar smash bursts with red-hot rock & roll hits including Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations, Teenager in Love, and The Young Ones. Bob Carlton’s spectacular West End musical takes the 1956 sci-fi film with a plot inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and raids the Bard’s other works at will, setting it all to a show-stopping soundtrack of classic pop hits from the 1960s and 70s. Venue's website: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester |
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Comedy Festival and Play to the Crowd present Fringe Funnies: Comedy Afternoon - 3.30pm - Experience some top-notch comedy from some top-notch comedians, before they head off to Edinburgh Fringe. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Winchester Comedy Festival and Play to the Crowd present Fringe Funnies: Comedy Evening - 8pm - Experience some top-notch comedy from some top-notch comedians, before they head off to Edinburgh Fringe. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester |
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: The Railway map Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: The Blurtones + Psychedelic Skies - 8pm doors - The Blurtones return to The Railway Inn this July, for their fourth consecutive summertime celebration of Britpop. 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 18 July 2026
Venue: River Park Recreation Ground map Address: Gordon Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DD Event: Foodies Festival - FOODIES FESTIVAL returns to Winchester, 17th - 19th July. The star-studded touring food & music festival, in its 21st year, announces a huge line-up of TV celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars, including Boyzone and Westlife supergroup Boyzlife with Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, Pop Idol star, Gareth Gates and his Boyband in the Park hit show and Symphonic Ibiza Orchestra The three-day gastronomic extravaganza features live cooking demonstrations from an extensive menu of top chefs. Featuring MasterChef and Bake-Off champions, Great British Menu winners, judges and TV guest chefs, and highly-rated regional chefs. River Park Recreation Ground, Winchester 17th, 18th, 19th July 2026 Tickets and more information: foodiesfestival.com Venue's website: riverparkwinchester.org |
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: Whitchurch Sports and Social Club map Address: Winchester Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7RB Telephone: 01256 892493 Event: Quip Shed Comedy Night - 7pm - Quip Shed Comedy Returns to WSSC This July. Award-Winning Comedians, TV Names, and Another Huge Night of Laughs. Quip Shed Comedy returns to Whitchurch Sports & Social Club on Saturday 18th July 2026 with another fantastic night of live stand-up comedy — and this line-up is one of the biggest yet. Following previous sell-out comedy nights at the club, this latest event brings together award-winning comedians, familiar TV faces, and top acts from the UK comedy circuit for an evening packed with laughs from start to finish. Whether you enjoy quick-fire stand-up, surreal storytelling, or sharp observational comedy, this night promises something for everyone. 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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Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: Clatford Arms map Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN Telephone: 01264 392138 Event: Runaway Train - 8.45pm - Runaway Train on Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058271865681. Rock and pop covers band Runaway Train are a covers band playing music from Stereophonics, Train, U2, James, Killers, Zutons, James Bay, etc. Comprising of drums, bass guitar, lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards and strong vocalists, they are able to play covers from The Kinks to The Killers. Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/The-Clatford-Arms-at-Goodworth-Clatford/61558230023718 |
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Saturday 18 July 2026
Venue: The Lights map Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368 Event: AYDC Presents- Summer Dance Show - midday and 6pm - AYDC proudly presents our Summer Dance Show — a spectacular celebration of talent, passion, and performance! Get ready for an unforgettable show packed with fun, energy, and exciting routines performed by our Juniors, Teens, and Elite Competition Team. Featuring a vibrant mix of dance styles and music to captivate every audience member, this showcase celebrates the incredible versatility, dedication, and talent within AYDC. From powerful performances to uplifting moments, every routine reflects the hard work and passion of our dancers, making this a show not to be missed! Venue's website: thelights.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover |
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TUESDAY 14 JULY 2026
LA FRANCE FAIT SON CINÉMA: ON IRA
Venue: The Arc
6.55pm
Released in March 2025, On Ira tells the story of Marie, who, faced with terminal cancer, decides she wants to choose her own ending. This choice sets her family on an unexpected journey—one that is surprisingly filled with life, laughter, and sharp humour. Enya Baroux strikes a perfect chord between comedy and drama, reminding us that even in the face of the most difficult decisions, there is room for connection and joy. It is a story of love, dignity, and resilience; a perfect reflection on how we move forward together.