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SUNDAY 06 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Sunday 06 September 2026
Venue: Helch Market map 
Comedy
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 
Tickets/more info: helch.uk/winchester/whats-on
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Sunday 06 September 2026
Venue: March Hare map
Live music
• Beer/cider festival
Address: 63 Priors Dean Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6JN Telephone: 01962 582149 Event: MarchFest - Three day festival with live music from Meg & Joe + Something Like This + Maddy Robinson - midday - Free entry. A whole weekend of live music, cider and cocktails! Meg & Joe kick things off on Friday evening, Something Like This bringing the tunes on Saturday, and Maddy Robinson on Sunday afternoon. Venue's website: marchharewinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/themarchhareharestock 
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1029225319870974
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MONDAY 07 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Monday 07 September 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/2026-09-07
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TUESDAY 08 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Tuesday 08 September 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: LA FRANCE FAIT SON CINÉMA: DIVERTIMENTO - 6.55pm - Celebrate back-to-school season with an inspiring screening of Divertimento, a powerful film based on the incredible true story of Zahia Ziouani, one of the world’s few female symphony orchestra conductors. Set in the mid-90s, this deeply moving film follows a young woman from the Parisian suburbs as she fights against prejudice to carve her path in the elitist world of classical music. It is a vibrant, triumphant story that captures the universal power of music, determination, and the strength it takes to break down barriers. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Tickets/more info: www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/la-france-fait-son-cinema-divertimento
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Tuesday 08 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Ivo Graham: Orange Crush - 7.30pm - What is the best orange thing in the world? Aperol spritz? Sunsets? Claudia Winkleman? You probably never stopped to think about what your favourite orange thing was, but you're damn sure thinking about it now. Maybe it's marmalade, or maybe it's Garfield, or maybe it's the album 'Channel Orange' by Frank Ocean. There's just so many to consider. And no one on earth has considered more of them than Ivo Graham. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/ivo-graham-orange-crush
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WEDNESDAY 09 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Wednesday 09 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Comedy
• Puppetry
• Ventriloquism
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Paul Zerdin: Shut Your Mouth - 7.30pm - Paul Zerdin, the master ventriloquist and winner of America's Got Talent, is back on the road with his brand-new stand-up comedy tour Shut Your Mouth. Expect an outrageous night of laughs as Paul battles to keep his unruly sidekicks in check – from the cheeky Sam and mischievous Baby to outrageous old Albert, straight-talking Roger the Bodyguard and the sharp-witted Urban Fox. Making a much-requested return is broadcaster character Alasdair Rimmer, who proved such a hit last time he practically begged to come back! Packed with hysterical new material, incredible puppetry and Zerdin's razor-sharp comedy, this is one show where keeping quiet is simply not an option. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/paul-zerdin-shut-your-mouth
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THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue: Helch Market map
Live music
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
Tickets/more info: helch.uk/winchester/whats-on
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Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: The History of Rock - 7.30pm - Relive the greatest years of rock live on stage! The History of Rock is back and ready to take you on the ultimate journey through the genre’s most iconic and electrifying eras! Forget the history books—this year, we're putting a spotlight on the greatest years of rock! From stadium-shaking concerts and iconic festivals to legendary albums and unforgettable anthems, prepare for a thrilling, year-by-year celebration of the moments that defined a generation. Experience the sound and energy of the '70s and '80s with a massive, hand-picked setlist featuring a wide mix of classic rock giants. Think Queen, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Metallica, Black Sabbath, and many more! Whether it was a pivotal album release or a legendary live performance, we're bringing the most important milestones of rock history back to life. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/history-rock
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Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue: Hyde Tavern map
Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY Telephone: 01962 862592 Event: Ags Connolly - 8pm - A traditional country artist from Oxfordshire, England, Ags Connolly is widely considered to be one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge from the UK. In an era when the pop and rock incarnations of country music are enjoying a surge in popularity, Ags is known as a staunch defender of the genre’s traditional roots. Building on that foundation, a rapidly growing fanbase has seen his songwriting become recognised as outstanding in any category. Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern
Tickets/more info: wegottickets.com/f/21098
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Thursday 10 September 2026
Venue: The Swan Inn map
Live music
• Open mic
Address: The Street, Barton Stacey, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3RL Telephone: 01962 760470 Event: Open Mic Night - 8pm Venue's website: swaninnbartonstacey.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TheSwanbartonstacey |
FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Friday 11 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Dance
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Breaking Ballroom - 7.30pm - This electrifying show blends the distinctive and refined elegance of ballroom dance with daring lifts, raw movement and bold theatrical flair. Classical technique remains at the heart of every step, but the rules are bent, broken, and reimagined to create something fresh, powerful, and unforgettable. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/breaking-ballroom
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Friday 11 September 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Alchemy Relived – Dire Straits Tribute - Doors 8pm - Welcome to Alchemy ReLived! – a band dedicated to bringing the music of Dire Straits back 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
Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/1502857931209279
Tickets/more info: railwayinn.pub/shows/alchemy-relived-dire-straits-tribute
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Friday 11 September 2026
Venue: Thrive + Wild map
Comedy
Address: Units B1-B4 The Foundry, London Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7QA Event: Live Comedy - 7.30pm - A brilliant night of live comedy! Tickets available directly from the Thrive & Wild website. Venue's website: thriveandwild.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/people/Thrive-Wild/61579735290235
Tickets/more info: www.thriveandwild.co.uk/events/comedynight
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Friday 11 September 2026
Venue: St Peter's Church map
Live music
Address: High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6HE Event: Daniel Lebhardt, Piano - 7.30pm - Our presentation of a piano recital in last year was highly acclaimed by our audience and this year we are delighted to bring you a piano recital by the highly acclaimed rising star Daniel Lebhardt. Visit www.stockbridgemusic.uk. Venue's website: achurchnearyou.com/church/18513
Tickets/more info: www.stockbridgemusic.uk/event/daniel-lebhardt-piano
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SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: The Arc map
Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: 01962 398046 Event: JAZZ EMU: THE PLEASURE IS ALL YOURS - 7.30pm - Musical meteor Jazz Emu was born to please you. Total and Utter Audience Satisfaction is his middle name – finally, after a long and financially ruinous Deed Poll process. But he’s feeling uneasy. A review described his last show as ‘a bit much’. What? Was his seventeenth stage-dive too tastefully executed? Not this time. This time, he’s living up to his middle-namesake. Following multiple sell-out Soho Theatre runs, Jazz Emu is back with a brand new musical odyssey. Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch
Tickets/more info: www.arcwinchester.org.uk/event/jazz-emu-pleasure-all-yours
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Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: Guildhall Winchester map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH Telephone: 01962 840820 Event: The Music of Adele – The Candlelight Concert - 7.30pm - Experience the magic of Adele’s music like never before as Xperience Live presents – Adele – The Candlelight Concert, an immersive candlelit tribute concert. Venue's website: guildhallwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
Tickets/more info: boxoffice.xperiencelive.co.uk/events/xperiencelive/2000488?trackingConsent=1
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Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Live music
• Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: A Tribute to Sting and The Police - 7.30pm - Fronted by Sting look and sound-a-like Owen James and his band The Rozzers, A Tribute to Sting & The Police is the most authentic Sting tribute in Europe. The band have performed all over the world for several years and now embark on their biggest ever UK tour. The Police were arguably the biggest band on the planet between 1977 and 1983, achieving five number one hits on both sides of the Atlantic. Sting then went on to be one of most acclaimed solo songwriters of his generation. From Roxanne and Every Breath You Take to Fields of Gold and Englishman in New York, all the hits are reproduced with stunning authenticity and vocal accuracy. Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/tribute-sting-and-police
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Saturday 12 September 2026
Venue: The Railway map
Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE Telephone: 01962 867795 Event: Ben Ottewell + Owen Hackett + Matt Ablard - 8pm doors - Benjamin Joseph Ottewell (born 23 June 1976) is an English singer-songwriter. He is one of the three lead singers of the English indie rock band Gomez. 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/ben-ottewell-2026-09-12
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SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2026
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Sunday 13 September 2026
Venue: Helch Market map
Comedy
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
Tickets/more info: helch.uk/winchester/whats-on
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Sunday 13 September 2026
Venue: Theatre Royal map
Family
• For Children
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440 Event: Ministry of Science Live: Science Saved the World - 11.30am & 2.30pm - Direct from London’s West End. Over the last few years Science has led the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better! Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester
Tickets/more info: www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/ministry-science-live-science-saved-world
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TODAY, Sunday 06 September 2026
MarchFest - Three day festival with live music from Meg & Joe + Something Like This + Maddy Robinson
Venue: March Hare
midday
Free entry. A whole weekend of live music, cider and cocktails! Meg & Joe kick things off on Friday evening, Something Like This bringing the tunes on Saturday, and Maddy Robinson on Sunday afternoon.