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May 2025

THURSDAY 01 MAY 2025

Thursday 01 May 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map

Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone: 01962 862592
Event: CATHERINE MACLELLAN & LUCY FARRELL - 8pm - Though they grew up half a world apart, multi-award-winning songwriters Catherine MacLellan (Prince Edward Island, Canada) and Lucy Farrell (Kent, England) connect through the quiet brilliance of their songcraft and the warm clarity of their delivery. Suspending time with their musical storytelling, Catherine and Lucy’s songs journal the characters, landscapes and situations that populate their lives and the broader world, unraveling and reweaving the threads of history and tradition with the deftness and surety that has made such notable touring and recording artists, collaborators and festival stage guests.
Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern

Thursday 01 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Hanging Stars + Interesting Wallpaper - 7.30pm - Channelling the sounds of The Byrds, Big Star and The Flying Burrito Brothers, as well as hints of Mojave 3 and The Allah Las, The Hanging Stars mainline the dying embers of the early 70s psychedelic folk and cosmic country scenes.
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

FRIDAY 02 MAY 2025

Friday 02 May 2025
Venue: St Lawrence Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: 18-19 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Late Night Concert - 9pm-10pm - Richard Lester, David Adams, Lucy Gould, Scott Dickinson, Kate Gould, Zenith Quartet, Matthew Featherstone Villalobos Jet Whistle Duo for cello and flute Bach Suite for Unaccompanied Cello in C minor Inti Figgis-Vizueta Branching Patterns Nordic Folk Pieces composed and arranged by the Danish String Quartet Tickets: £19 (Unreserved seating)
Venue's website: threesaints.org.uk/st-lawrence
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/threesaintswinchester

Friday 02 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music • Music festival
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Winchester Go LD Funky Lunch - 12.30pm-1pm - Zenith Quartet. Pop into the café to join us for this popular outreach event with our partner charity. Tickets: Free
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 02 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: ACOUSTIC CAFE MAY 2025, PAUL ARMFIELD, LIZZY BETH & FRAGILE LUCY - 7.30pm
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 02 May 2025
Venue: Projects map

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

Friday 02 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Dance • Family
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Hidden - 7.30pm - Internationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse returns to Theatre Royal Winchester, with its brand-new production Hidden. Thought-provoking and poignant, Hidden explores how, in an increasingly divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of crisis. At the cutting edge of live performance and digital integration, Hidden is a powerful blend of artforms. Gravity-defying choreography, an emotive soundscape and a shape-shifting set combine with ground-breaking projections to create an immersive world on stage. The fearless performers throw, catch and lift each other with immense precision, thrilling audiences with heart-in-the-mouth moments in this action-packed new production. Building on the successes of previous shows, including 2021’ s major hit, Nobody, the production further develops Motionhouse’s distinctive and visceral dance-circus language, where breath taking dance melts effortlessly into thrilling circus feats. A spectacular and unforgettable production.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 02 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Slung + Strayers + The Colour Blind Monks - 7.30pm doors - ‘Somewhere between Mazzy Star and Mastodon, Slung flits masterfully between thundering momentum and sinister riffs, to a vulnerability so delicate it catches you entirely off guard.
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

Friday 02 May 2025
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival • Family
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Schools' Performance - 11am-midday - Come and hear children from Stanmore Primary School perform the songs they have written during the Festival workshops with leader Neil Valentine, accompanied by Festival musicians. Tickets: Free

Friday 02 May 2025
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Opening Concert - 4pm-6pm - Lucy Gould, David Adams, Magnus Johnston, Scott Dickinson, Kate Gould, Matthew Featherstone, Robert Plane, Simon Crawford-Phillips, Philip Moore Ravel Rhapsodie Espanole Pamela Harrison Clarinet Quintet George Crumb Voice of the Whale for Three Masked Players Brahms String Quintet in F Op. 88 Tickets: £23 (£19 in side aisles)

Friday 02 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Legends of Motown - 7.30pm - Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the show pays tribute to the legendary artists that appeared on the Motown label at that time. Get ready to be wowed with a song list that won’t fail to have you up and out of your seats and dancing in the aisles. Make it a night to remember with the music authentic to the Motown label from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin and many more!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025

Saturday 03 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Dance • Family
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Hidden - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Internationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse returns to Theatre Royal Winchester, with its brand-new production Hidden. Thought-provoking and poignant, Hidden explores how, in an increasingly divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of crisis. At the cutting edge of live performance and digital integration, Hidden is a powerful blend of artforms. Gravity-defying choreography, an emotive soundscape and a shape-shifting set combine with ground-breaking projections to create an immersive world on stage. The fearless performers throw, catch and lift each other with immense precision, thrilling audiences with heart-in-the-mouth moments in this action-packed new production. Building on the successes of previous shows, including 2021’ s major hit, Nobody, the production further develops Motionhouse’s distinctive and visceral dance-circus language, where breath taking dance melts effortlessly into thrilling circus feats. A spectacular and unforgettable production.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 03 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Oaysis - 8pm doors - OAYSIS perform tunes such as Supersonic, Don't Look Back In Anger, Wonderwall and more with absolute accuracy. This is the closet thing to seeing OASIS live, check their videos. They'll bring the spirit of Knebworth to you!
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

Saturday 03 May 2025
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Music festival • Talk
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Pre-Concert Talk - 10.30am-11am - Simon Crawford-Phillips and Richard Lester Schoenberg's early Chamber Symphony explored within the context of Vienna’s musical history. Tickets: Free

Saturday 03 May 2025
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival • Concert
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Morning concert: VIENNA - 11.15am-1.15pm - Magnus Johnston, David Adams, Kate Gould, Scott Dickinson, Richard Lester, Zenith Quartet, Robert Plane, Matthew Featherstone, Simon Crawford-Phillips Mahler Piano Quartet in A minor Hanns Eisler Scherzo Beethoven String Quartet Op. 18 No 2 in G Schoenberg Chamber Symphony No 1, Op. 9, arr. for piano quintet by Webern Schubert Fantasie in F minor D940 Tickets: £23 (£19 in side aisles)

Saturday 03 May 2025
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival • Film
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - ZRI's Adventures with Charlie Chaplin - 7.30pm-9.30pm - Star violinist Max Baillie returns – this time with folk band 'ZRI' – playing live music to a screening of Charlie Chaplin’s silent comic film, 'The Adventurer'

SUNDAY 04 MAY 2025

Sunday 04 May 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music • Music festival • Family • For Children
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Family Concert: Animals! - 11.30am-12.30pm - Robert Plane presenter with Festival musicians Grab your tickets for a fun-packed concert featuring music inspired by animals, with audience participation. Book early as we’re expecting another sell-out! Tickets: £5 (Free for Under 3s)
Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Sunday 04 May 2025
Venue: The Nutshell map

Live music • Music festival • Talk
Address: 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AF
Telephone: 01962 808533
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Masterclass - 1.45pm-2.45pm - Violinist Lucy Gould shares her expertise with the Zenith Quartet from the Royal Academy of Music. Tickets: £5 (Unreserved seating)
Venue's website: thenutshellwinchester.com
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thenutshellwinchester

Sunday 04 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Music festival • Concert
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025 - Festival Gala Concert - 7.30pm - Director/solo violin David Adams Solo viola Scott Dickinson Solo clarinet Robert Plane Solo flute Matthew Featherstone Festival String Orchestra
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 04 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Laurence Henderson - Doors 7pm - Touring Gigs UK is our bright idea to create a UK hot map of community led music showcases, gigs and events that bring exceptional touring artists to all parts of the UK, performing to new and engaged audiences. ALL promoters and venues on this first tour of the South of England sit in the heart of their communities and are dedicated to support and contribute to the grassroots music scene in their own way. The brilliant fast rising Southampton based blues rock artist Laurence Henderson and his band and Portsmouth based alt rock Fast Trains (acoustic set) will be joined by our two brilliant and established UK touring artists: Freshy launched for this tour, introducing a new collective project from Si Connelly – H is for Hawk, and lush indie-amerciana acoustic rock artist Foxpalmer.
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

MONDAY 05 MAY 2025 - Early May Bank Holiday

Monday 05 May 2025
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

Monday 05 May 2025
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival 2025: Coffee Concert - 11am-midday - Coffee served from 10.30am Magnus Johnston, David Adams, Lucy Gould, Scott Dickinson, Kate Gould, Ronan Dunne, Matthew Featherstone, Robert Plane, Philip Moore, Julian Milford Shostakovich String Quartet No 3 in F, Op. 73 Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals Tickets: £19 (£16 in side aisles)

Monday 05 May 2025
Venue: St Paul's Church map

Live music • Music festival
Address: St Paul's Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AB
Event: Winchester Chamber Music Festival - Festival Finale - 3.30pm-5pm - Lucy Gould, Magnus Johnston, David Adams, Scott Dickinson, Richard Lester, Kate Gould, Robert Plane, Julian Milford Caroline Shaw Punktum Rachmaninov Cello Sonata in G minor Op. 19 Prokofiev Overture on Hebrew Themes Haydn String Quartet Op. 77 No 1 in G Tickets: £23 (£19 in side aisles)

TUESDAY 06 MAY 2025

Tuesday 06 May 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - 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. 6th May – Musicians from Bedales – instrumental and vocal performances
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Tuesday 06 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Cinema screening: Singin' in the Rain - 2pm - Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor star in Singin' in the Rain, one of the greatest and most successful musicals ever filmed—filled with memorable songs, lavish routines and Kelly's fabulous song-and-dance number performed in the rain. Certification: U Running time: 103mins
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 06 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

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.
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

WEDNESDAY 07 MAY 2025

Wednesday 07 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Special interest • Talk • Film
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 - 7pm - Kendal Mountain Tour 2025: A Night Of Adventure Films + Guest Speaker, Will Duffin Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 comes to life! Join us on a journey through the world's most breathtaking landscapes with a selection of award-winning films showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or simply someone who appreciates the majesty of nature, this tour promises to ignite your sense of adventure and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the planet we call home. Alongside the collection of films, we’re excited to share that we will be joined on stage for a live Q&A session with the expedition doctor, Will Duffin, specialising in the delivery of healthcare in wild and remote places. Get ready to be thrilled, inspired and moved at the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 – where adventure begins at your doorstep…
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Wednesday 07 May 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map

Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone: 01962 862592
Event: ADAM BEATTIE & FIONA BEVAN - 8pm
Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern

Wednesday 07 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Special interest
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Strange, But True Crime - 7.30pm - A brand new show presented by the creator of “Psychology of Serial Killers” ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees. The first ever True Crime show at The Lights, don't miss this one!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

THURSDAY 08 MAY 2025

Thursday 08 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy • Theatre • Improv
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Murder She Didn't Write: The Improvised Murder Mystery - 7.30pm - Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your 'finger of suspicion' at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. They'll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show this extraordinarily talented company use audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do… is solve it! Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide! But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed?
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 08 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Hannah White Band + Rob Clump - 8pm doors - Hannah White began 2023 standing on the winner's podium at the Americana Music Association UK Awards, as a hugely popular winner for UK Song of the Year with the goosebump-inducing 'Car Crash.
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 08 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Variety
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Land of Hope and Glory - 2pm - Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with a new production for 2025 of their most popular patriotic show Land of Hope & Glory, celebrating The Best of British Entertainment and especially produced to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the end of The Second World War: VE Day 80. This patriotic and nostalgic afternoon is filled with marvellous and memorable songs, including a rousing selection from Last Night of The Proms, Old Time Sing-alongs, Great British Show Tunes, and ever popular favourites from the 40s 50s & 60s.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

FRIDAY 09 MAY 2025

Friday 09 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: BARRY FROM WATFORD: SHOOT FROM THE (NEW) HIP - 7.30pm - Demagogue? Iconoclast? Dilettante? Virtuoso? Ok, these words have nothing to do with the show but they do make it sound clever and that's what it's all about. Shooting from the (new) hip, still alive and kicking, the nation's favourite octogenarian and hit of Radio 2's Steve Wright in the Afternoon and Sky Atlantic's Common Ground returns with a brand new stand-up show armed with fierce one-liners, biting satire plus some effing and that sort of thing for the teens. A rip-roaring, fast-paced hilarious show.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 09 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Friday 09 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Once Awake + Terrathorn + Shiversa + Evil Villains - 7.30pm doors - Hailing from Bergen, Norway, Once Awake are a modern metal band. Forging metal with influences from the early 2000s new wave of American metal as well as the Scandinavian melodic death metal scene, the Norwegians have made a mark for themselves in the underground scene.
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

Friday 09 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Live music
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Let's Rock the 70's - 7.30pm - This isn’t a tribute act – these super-talented musicians are Hazel O’Connor’s band! “Let’s Rock the 70s” presents the iconic rock songs that defined an era, celebrating the greatest decade of rock music. Veterans of Glastonbury, these magnificent musicians have built a fabulous reputation over the years, working regularly with stars like Toyah Willcox, Carol Decker and Two Tone Legends, Pauline Black, (The Selecter) Neville Staples (The Specials), Rankin Roger (The Beat). The Band’s fantastic live sound is mixed by Grammy Award winner Roger Lomas who, amongst others, produced Bad Manners, The Specials and toured with Roy Wood.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SATURDAY 10 MAY 2025

Saturday 10 May 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Concert • Orchestra
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: London Concertante: Bond by Candlelight - 7.30pm - Get ready for a showdown and indulge in the ultimate luxury for any James Bond fan as live orchestra London Concertante scales the heights of gigantic soundtracks and iconic scores. Invite your family and friends and delight in the drama of all the Bond hits. Book early to avoid disappointment and get ready for the 007 experience!
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Saturday 10 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: CONNOR SELBY + SUPPORT - 7.30pm - Connor Selby is a rising British star in the traditions of Eric Clapton and Peter Green, who has already performed with his band at Wembley Stadium, at the age of 22, at the behest of The Who. The young bandleader-guitarist-vocalist draws on influences as diverse as Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Free and Nick Drake, creating a soulful blend of hard-hitting blues and emotional, introspective song writing, which, at times, evokes a modern take on the best of the British blues boom of the 1960’s.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 10 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Theatre • Family • For Children
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: The Dinosaur That Pooped a Rock Show! - 11.30am & 2.30pm - When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day? Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo! Produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited and Directed by Miranda Larson.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 10 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Jack Francis + March - 8pm doors - Jack’s reputation as a stunning live performer has also put him in good company, opening for the likes of Flyte, Miles Hunt and Courtney Marie Andrews to name a couple, whilst also appearing at several festivals across the UK and Europe.
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

Saturday 10 May 2025
Venue: Clatford Arms map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Longstock Road, Goodworth Clatford, Hampshire, SP11 7RN
Telephone: 01264 392138
Event: Elvis tribute - Chris Dyke
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558230023718

Saturday 10 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: The Cavern Beatles - 7.30pm - Endorsed and licensed by the now legendary Cavern Club, where The Beatles famously performed, The Cavern Beatles are one of the country’s longest established tribute shows. Featuring a cast of multi-talented instrumentalists and singers, all of whom are hugely dedicated Beatle fans, experience the uncanny vocal resemblance to the Fab Four, a marker of their upbringing in the same place…Liverpool. This new tour will celebrate The Beatles Touring Years of 1963 through to 1966.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SUNDAY 11 MAY 2025

Sunday 11 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy • Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Gyles Brandreth: Can't Stop Talking - 3pm - He's back – and he's unstoppable. Gyles Brandreth just can't stop talking. The jumper-loving This Morning star, who keeps popping up on Pointless, QI, Would I Lie To You?, Sunday Brunch, and The One Show, has been burbling and babbling since he was a baby, and in his hilarious new one-man show the award-winning raconteur (and holder of the world record for the longest-ever after-dinner speech - 12 and a half hours!) is trying to work out why.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 11 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Kind of Blue - Miles Davis tribute - 8pm doors - On April 22nd 1959 at Columbia’s 30th street studio in New York City, Miles Davis completed his iconic album ‘Kind of Blue’ The album features Davis’s ensemble sextet consisting of saxophonists John Coltrane and Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, pianist Bill Evans, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Jimmy Cobb, with Wynton Kelly appearing on the track ‘Freddie Freeloader’ The album was released on August 17th 1959 and sixty years on is still one of the most successful jazz albums of all time. Now, you can experience this album recreated LIVE onstage with a cast of outstanding jazz 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

MONDAY 12 MAY 2025

Monday 12 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

TUESDAY 13 MAY 2025

Tuesday 13 May 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - 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. 13th May – Jane Austen 250th anniversary concert – past and present musicians from Peter Symonds
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2025

Wednesday 14 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Dawn Brothers + DSB - 8pm doors - Anyone who sees the Dawn Brothers play, inevitably gets sucked into the musical whirlwind soaring across the stage. It’s a clash of sounds and styles, with rock, folk, blues and soul being mixed and stirred into an irresistible cocktail.
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

Wednesday 14 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Dance
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Noughties to Now - Andover College Summer Dance Show - 7pm - Andover College Dance course proudly presents Noughties to Now! This dance performance will consist of the most popular music from the past 25 years and will be showcasing the skills learnt on their course. You can choose to join in with their performance by guessing the year of each song in the programme!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

THURSDAY 15 MAY 2025

Thursday 15 May 2025
Venue: Hyde Tavern map

Live music
Address: 57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY
Telephone: 01962 862592
Event: DAN WALSH - Doors 7.30pm, start 8pm - BBC Folk Awards ‘Best Musician’ nominee Dan Walsh combines ‘virtuoso playing and winning songwriting’ (MORNING STAR). Describing what Dan does is no easy task but at the heart of it is British, Irish and American folk music delivered with a healthy dose of funky grooves – all performed with his unique and dazzling take on clawhammer style banjo helping to challenge all preconceptions about the instrument. Add to all that poignant songs, astonishing musical departures and lively humour and the result is a truly memorable live show which has wowed audiences across the world from intimate seated rooms to huge dancing crowds in festival fields.
Venue's website: hydetavern.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thehydetavern

Thursday 15 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Bible Club + Stone Branches + Benchy & The Gazers - Doors 8pm - Formed in 2021, Bible Club are a Bristol-based band creating an authentic fusion of Post Rock, Post Punk and Shoegaze. Constantly inspired by peers, pioneers and deep cuts, Bible Club are open to merging everything they enjoy and seeing how it comes together.
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

FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025

Friday 16 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Comedy
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: BARNSTORMERS COMEDY, WITH STEVE DAY, DARIUS DAVIES & MARY BOURKE - 7.30pm - regular comedy night at The Arc, Barnstormers Comedy presents a line-up of three top acts from the London comedy circuit and beyond: many of them Comedy Store regulars
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 16 May 2025
Venue: The William Walker map

Live music
Address: 34 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX
Telephone: 01962 807500
Event: Live Music at the William Walker: Lennon Taylor - 9pm - 🎶 LIVE MUSIC 🎶 The William Walker has another fantastic month of live music lined-up for you. Head to their website at www.williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk to book a table.
Venue's website: williamwalkerwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/WilliamWalkerPub

Friday 16 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Musical Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: University of Winchester: Pippin - 2pm & 7.30pm - You are cordially invited to celebrate the life and times of Pippin: the Son; the Scholar; the Soldier; the King; the Lover. The Lost. Perhaps you resonate with Pippin's search for meaning, to understand his reason for 'being'. If out have searched for your "corner of the sky", or, maybe you feel that you feel your purpose is extra-ordinary, join us, at this Event of a Lifetime to honour Pippin.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 16 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Dekker - 8pm doors - Dekker grew up in the midwest of America and after 5 years of marriage to his English wife, and the other half of the pair’s indie-folk band, Rue Royale, the couple picked up and moved to the UK seeing them tour the European continent extensively. For fans of Nick Mulvey, Jose Gonzalez and Bon Iver.
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

SATURDAY 17 MAY 2025

Saturday 17 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music • Theatre • Dance
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: FLAMENCO EXPRESS - 7.30pm - Flamenco Express return to Britain delivering yet another new cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco – with ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola; plus the riveting talent of new guest, Kuky Santiago, a unique master of flamenco suspense, with hypnotic powers over his audience. For over thirty years, Flamenco Express has existed to do justice to the flamenco heritage by finding the best artists available, and allowing them total freedom of expression. The result is a collective experience of freedom and life in an uncertain world. A new emotional and artistic experience every night.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 17 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Musical Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: University of Winchester: Pippin - 1pm & 7pm - You are cordially invited to celebrate the life and times of Pippin: the Son; the Scholar; the Soldier; the King; the Lover. The Lost. Perhaps you resonate with Pippin's search for meaning, to understand his reason for 'being'. If out have searched for your "corner of the sky", or, maybe you feel that you feel your purpose is extra-ordinary, join us, at this Event of a Lifetime to honour Pippin.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 17 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Stereoholics - Stereophonics tribute - 8pm doors - Their passion and addiction (hence the “holics” part of the bands name) has resulted in over 22 accurately rehearsed tracks, handpicked from the vast back catalogue created by the great Kelly Jones himself.
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

SUNDAY 18 MAY 2025

Sunday 18 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Deep Dark Woods - 8pm doors - Following his two sold-out shows last May, Ryan returns to Winchester, this time to the comfortable surroundings of the Railway Inn's upstairs room.
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

MONDAY 19 MAY 2025

Monday 19 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

TUESDAY 20 MAY 2025

Tuesday 20 May 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - 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. 20th May – James Carrick-Buchanan piano – works by Beethoven, Chopin & Ravel
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Tuesday 20 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: University of Winchester: Earthquakes in London - 7.30pm - University of Winchester BA Acting programme Earthquakes in London By Mike Bartlett Final Year BA Acting students take on Bartlett's epic play, first staged in 2010 at the National Theatre. Driven by an all-pervasive fear of the future and a guilty pleasure in the excesses of the present, the play takes us on a journey from 1968 to 2525 and back again. Described as a 'fast and furious metropolitan crash of people, scenes and decades,' it moves deftly between the personal and political as we encounter three sisters trying to navigate their ‘lives and loves as their dysfunctional father, a brilliant scientist, predicts global catastrophe’.* The form juxtaposes naturalist dialogue with dream-like visions, on a journey through chaos that leaves us with uncertainty and hope… Whilst it's, perhaps, impossible for the form of a play to adequately capture the scale and urgency of climate change, Bartlett's work offers an ambitious and adrenaline-fuelled theatrical ride that opens up a range of urgent contemporary issues. Given it's forward-looking time line to 2525, the play is perhaps, even more resonant now than when it first appeared in 2010.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Tuesday 20 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Special interest
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

Tuesday 20 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Family • For Children
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Fred the Cat Storytelling Club - 10am - Fred the Cat's Magical Monthly Story Club is an exciting club for the under-fives at The Lights Theatre in Andover. 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. This event is for 2-5 year olds. With a limited amount of spaces, we would encourage all parents to book in advance across the programme, to avoid disappointment.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

WEDNESDAY 21 MAY 2025

Wednesday 21 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Wednesday 21 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Musical Theatre • Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Fiddler on the Roof: Andover Musical Theatre Company - 7.30pm - Join Andover Musical Theatre Company as they bring the beloved classic Fiddler on the Roof to life! Rich in history and heart, this timeless musical explores the universal theme of tradition, transcending barriers of race, class, and faith. Featuring iconic songs such as Sunrise, Sunset, If I Were a Rich Man, and Matchmaker, Matchmaker, this moving production promises a captivating blend of laughter and joy, with a tinge of sadness. AMTC have been treading the boards for over 60 years, putting on high quality productions and showcasing the talent of Andover, drawing in audiences from across the Test Valley to see their sell-out shows - get your tickets while you can!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

THURSDAY 22 MAY 2025

Thursday 22 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: University of Winchester: Earthquakes in London - 2pm & 7.30pm - University of Winchester BA Acting programme Earthquakes in London By Mike Bartlett Final Year BA Acting students take on Bartlett's epic play, first staged in 2010 at the National Theatre. Driven by an all-pervasive fear of the future and a guilty pleasure in the excesses of the present, the play takes us on a journey from 1968 to 2525 and back again. Described as a 'fast and furious metropolitan crash of people, scenes and decades,' it moves deftly between the personal and political as we encounter three sisters trying to navigate their ‘lives and loves as their dysfunctional father, a brilliant scientist, predicts global catastrophe’.* The form juxtaposes naturalist dialogue with dream-like visions, on a journey through chaos that leaves us with uncertainty and hope… Whilst it's, perhaps, impossible for the form of a play to adequately capture the scale and urgency of climate change, Bartlett's work offers an ambitious and adrenaline-fuelled theatrical ride that opens up a range of urgent contemporary issues. Given it's forward-looking time line to 2525, the play is perhaps, even more resonant now than when it first appeared in 2010.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Thursday 22 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Freya Beer plus special guests My Black Poison + Bitchin' Hour - 8pm - ”Hailed as ‘a raw and thrilling new talent’, Freya Beer is a singer-songwriter from West London. Inspired by art and literature, alternative fashion and music. Freya distills her disparate influences through a gothic soul and devil-may-care spirit that dares to dream in the darkness.”
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 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025

Friday 23 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Tribute
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: It's A Beautiful Noise Show: The definitive tribute to Neil Diamond - 7.30pm - From London's West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond. From the hits he penned during his time in the Brill Building, to the Jazz Singer and countless live concerts, Neil Diamond is a musical icon, selling over 130 million albums throughout his exceptional career.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Friday 23 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Poppyshow - Doors 7.30pm - ‘Poppyshow are a 4 piece that play a unique blend of AltRock/Punk/Sweet Beats and gut wrenching/Soul drenching finely honed tunes. Growing up in a small English town, trying to deal with life’s big feelings, one song at a time.
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

Friday 23 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

SATURDAY 24 MAY 2025

Saturday 24 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: TROY REDFERN - 7.30pm - Troy Redfern combines the rawness of Hound Dog Taylor, the free-form approach of Sonny Sharrock, the firebrand playing of Johnny Winter and the technique of Dave Hole, mixed with the ghost of Elmore James'.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 24 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Opera • Talk
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: An Evening with Sir Willard White and the Kymaera Duo - 7.30pm - One of the best-loved and most versatile opera stars of the last 40 years, Sir Willard White's illustrious career has taken him to the most prestigious opera houses and concert halls throughout the world. Now audiences have the opportunity to share an evening with Sir Willard as he reminisces about his life on stage & screen and sings some of the songs that have been important to him from the Nat King Cole of his youth in Jamaica, through the first truly complete recording of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess in 1976 to the songs that made the Bass-Baritone singer Paul Robeson famous in the 1920s and '30s. Sir Willard will be accompanied by the Kymaera guitar duo comprising Shane Hill and Simon James who have been performing together for over twenty years. Highlights of the partnership which features guitarists Shane Hill and Simon James have included appearing with the classical vocal legend Maria Ewing as well as the late UK jazz vocal legend Frank Holder.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 24 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Family • For Children
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Fun for Little Ones: A Tribute to Ms Rachel - midday - The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon… Ms Rachel! Bringing Ms Rachel's character to life in a FUN, interactive LIVE on stage performance with lots of audience participation for the little ones! With over 5 billion views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, Ms Rachel is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children's screens since Baby Shark! Fun for Little Ones Live encapsulates the bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content; bringing to life a fun show for children.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 24 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Musical Theatre • Theatre
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: Fiddler on the Roof: Andover Musical Theatre Company - 2.30pm & 7.30pm - Join Andover Musical Theatre Company as they bring the beloved classic Fiddler on the Roof to life! Rich in history and heart, this timeless musical explores the universal theme of tradition, transcending barriers of race, class, and faith. Featuring iconic songs such as Sunrise, Sunset, If I Were a Rich Man, and Matchmaker, Matchmaker, this moving production promises a captivating blend of laughter and joy, with a tinge of sadness. AMTC have been treading the boards for over 60 years, putting on high quality productions and showcasing the talent of Andover, drawing in audiences from across the Test Valley to see their sell-out shows - get your tickets while you can!
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

SUNDAY 25 MAY 2025

Sunday 25 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Live music • Theatre • Dance
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Swinging at the Cotton Club - 7.30pm - Featuring The Lindy Hop Dance Company and The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra Take a step back into 1920/30s New York City and through the doors of Harlem's hottest nightclub, The Cotton Club! For one night only, Swinging at the Cotton Club celebrates the breathtaking dance and music of the legendary nightclub. Where dancers such as Bojangles Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers lit-up the stage with their breathtaking routines, whilst the music greats of the era, such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Ella Fitzgerald, would have had the club swinging. In this show, the exhilarating dance and music of the Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous Lindy Hop Dance Company, alongside The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra featuring American vocalist Marlene Hill and compere/vocalist Megs Etherington. So brush off your dancing shoes, and get ready to be transported back to a glamorous era of Speakeasies, Flappers, and Lindy Hop, with Swinging at the Cotton Club!
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Sunday 25 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Nick Harper - 8pm doors - Recorded in Abbey Road Studio 2 on Earth Day 2024, ‘Earth Day Blue’ is the 14th studio album release from Nick Harper, the wildly talented and much loved singer-songwriter. With John Leckie in the producer’s chair (Stone Roses, Radiohead, Muse etc.) and Tchad Blake mixing (Tom Waits, Crowded House, Peter Gabriel etc.), the album is a flash mob of high calibre talent assembled for a few hours’ collaboration in a very special space.
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

MONDAY 26 MAY 2025 - Spring Bank Holiday

Monday 26 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

TUESDAY 27 MAY 2025

Tuesday 27 May 2025
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map

Live music • Concert
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Event: Lunchtime Concerts - 1.15pm - 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. 27th May – Eleanor Holmes violin Nick Salwey piano – Mozart Sonata in E minor K304 & Franck Violin Sonata
Venue's website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchestercathedral

Tuesday 27 May 2025
Venue: The Lights map

Live music • Tribute
Address: West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
Telephone: Box office: 01264 368368
Event: The 60s Talent Show - 7.30pm - Come and be part of a brand new show by The Zoots! Be there at the beginning of a brand new tour! THE AUDIENCE DECIDES! Step back into the 1960s and become a judge of the era’s finest acts just like Juke Box Jury or Opportunity Knocks. Imagine a world where the audience has never heard of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, or any of the eight legendary groups set to perform live on stage. You’ll vote for your favourite band to advance to the grand final and determine the best act of the night. The show is hosted by Lauren Potter, who will introduce each act with the charm and flair of classic Variety Shows. Lauren also performs iconic hits from Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Nancy Sinatra, Lulu, and timeless Motown classics. The performances come to life thanks to The Zoots, a multi-award winning group renowned for their spectacular recreations of 1960s music since 2009. Get ready for an evening of brilliantly performed songs, laughter, and electrifying excitement as the competition builds to the finals—where YOU decide the winner! Featured on the bill are unforgettable acts: The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Monkees, The Small Faces, The Beach Boys, and The Searchers, all brought to life by The Zoots.
Venue's website: thelights.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/thelightsandover

WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 2025

Wednesday 28 May 2025
Venue: Winchester Rugby Club map

Live music • Music jam
Address: North Walls Park, Hillier Way, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7SU
Telephone: 01962 867021
Event: Winchester Uke Jam - 7.30pm - The Winchester Uke Jam meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at The Winchester Rugby Club and all are welcome, regardless of ability. You don't have to be a uke player to join in. They welcome any stringed instrument or if you fancy playing a bit of percussion, having a sing or just want to listen then go along. Check their website for details: www.moonroller.com/winchesterukejam.htm.
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/winchesterRugbyFootballClub

THURSDAY 29 MAY 2025

Thursday 29 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Dance • Family
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Far Far Away - 2pm & 7pm - The story follows siblings Jake and Lily as they are swept into fantastical worlds born from Lily's vivid imagination. Along the way, they must face challenges, uncover the strength of their bond, and discover the courage to embrace creativity and confront their fears. A heartfelt and visually stunning tale, Far Far Away celebrates the magic of storytelling, the power of connection, and the joy of dance. An original story written and directed by Ellie Routledge, Far Far Away is a spectacular journey of imagination, adventure, and self-discovery. Featuring 150 talented students from Integr8 Dance, Winchester's leading provider of dance, this vibrant production combines acting, dancing, puppetry, and more. With performers aged 5 to 21 and a stunning blend of dance styles, this show promises to captivate audiences of all ages.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

FRIDAY 30 MAY 2025

Friday 30 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: ELLIE GOWERS - 7.30pm - Ellie Gowers is, quite literally, an all-singing, all-dancing folk polymath” (Jon Wilks, TradFolk). Emerging onto the UK folk scene with her debut album, ‘Dwelling by the Weir’ (2022), Ellie explored folklore and stories of her hometown, Warwick, through ecological, sociological, and personal themes (‘Full of delicacy, precision, and gentle delight’, The Guardian). It connected with wider audiences and secured her a place on the UK touring circuit. After the release of her celebrated album, Ellie has continued to firmly root herself in the songwriting scene. However this time, her new music amplifies her writing; referencing the more contemporary sounds of MIPSO and JeffBuckley. After a heavy year of touring away from home, themes of absence, push/pull, and longing emerge from this new and exciting direction.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Friday 30 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Friday 30 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: The Fleetwood Collective - 8pm doors - Fleetwood Collective is a collaboration between some of Southampton’s finest musicians who have taken on the joyous task of meticulously recreating the Fleetwood Mac live shows, from their glorious peak in the 1970s and 80s. Songs featured in the set include all the classic fan favourites such as Rhiannon, The Chain and Go Your Own Way, as well as hidden gems, solo hits and album tracks, along with one or two surprises from the early years.
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

SATURDAY 31 MAY 2025

Saturday 31 May 2025
Venue: The Arc map

Live music
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: 01962 398046
Event: MIM GREY - 7.30pm - Born and raised in North London, Mim has performed all over the globe as the singer of choice of many noted bands and musicians with renowned music icon Sir Tom Jones declaring her as his favourite singer whilst Michael Ball hails her as 'the most beautiful voice to come out of the UK in a very long time'. Mim Grey's illustrious journey in the industry has seen her collaborating with the crème de la crème. The iconic Sir Paul McCartney is a devoted admirer, repeatedly inviting her to grace his personal engagements. More than just a great singer, Mim is also more than proficient on guitar, piano, percussion and more, and her creative prowess has seen her co-write songs for the likes of Kylie Minogue. Her own albums 'Grey Matters' and 'Chasing Tigers' have attracted well over 200 plays on BBC Radio 2 alone and her song, 'Xmas Kiss', also graced the heartwarming film 'Foster', starring Richard E Grant and Toni Collette.
Venue's website: arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/arcwinch

Saturday 31 May 2025
Venue: Theatre Royal map

Comedy • Theatre
Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone: Box office: 01962 840440
Event: Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel - 7.30pm - The award-winning smash-hit comedy, as seen in the West End every week since 2022, and heard on BBC Radio 4, comes to you on a strictly limited tour. The all-star Austentatious cast will improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment, it’s a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed. The revolving Austentatious cast include numerous, award-winning TV and Radio starring performers, including Cariad Lloyd (QI, Inside No.9, Griefcast, The Witchfinder), Joseph Morpurgo (Radio 4, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee), Rachel Parris (The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo), Graham Dickson (After Life, The Witchfinder) and more.
Venue's website: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook: facebook.com/TRWinchester

Saturday 31 May 2025
Venue: The Railway map

Live music • Tribute
Address: 3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone: 01962 867795
Event: Ed Force One (Iron Maiden tribute) - 8pm doors - Now considered the best Iron Maiden tribute act in the UK, Ed Force One have “Maiden down to perfection”. The Bristol-based band were formed in 2017 and have rocked Maiden fans with their explosive stage show all across the UK. Always looking to deliver the full Maiden experience, the boys strive to perform an authentic show full of Maiden classics and a few surprises!
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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