Things to do in Winchester

Bad Manners

Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were at school together, and among their early incarnations…

Winchester Student Union, Winchester

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Cheese and Chilli Festival

Get ready for a weekend of flavour, fire, and family fun at the Cheese and Chilli Festival an exciting celebration of food and entertainment.This vibrant two-da…

Devils Island, Winchester

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Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm

Daliso shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent and has gone on to amass over 100 million YouTube views, write and star in his critically acclaimed Radio 4 show Cit…

The Arc, Winchester

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney's last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

Theatre Royal, Winchester

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Winchester Cathedral, Winchester

Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

The Railway Inn, Winchester

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London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you!London Concertante present a s…

Winchester Cathedral, Winchester

Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and you're interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you've never m…

The Arc, Winchester

Michael Spicer

Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satir…

Theatre Royal, Winchester

Between The Covers Live

Between The Covers Live! BBC Two’s flagship book show is taking to the stage!

Winchester Guildhall, Winchester

Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs

ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation.

The Arc, Winchester

Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Tchaikovskys elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Poli…

Winchester Cathedral, Winchester

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Derek Mitchell: Double Dutch

Stand-up and characters from the hilarious Derek Mitchell, whose online sketches have generated over 250 million views and a dedicated following.

The Arc, Winchester

Jazz Emu

JAZZ EMU is the viral comedy character sensation from award-winning writer, actor, musician Archie Henderson.

The Arc, Winchester

Flo & Joan

Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand n…

Theatre Royal, Winchester

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Broadway, Winchester

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet.

The Arc, Winchester

G4 Christmas

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour…

Winchester Guildhall, Winchester

Harriet Kemsley: Floozy

Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up co…

Theatre Royal, Winchester

The Alter Eagles

The Alter Eagles are an experienced, authentic Eagles tribute band. Formed in 2003, they perform the whole repertoire of Eagles tracks, from tasteful country ro…

The Arc, Winchester

The Total Stone Roses

The UK’s best Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage after a brief 16 month, covid-induced hiatus.

The Railway Inn, Winchester

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge and directed by Caitrona McLaughlinNicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins anna Hardwicke (The Sixth Comman…

Everyman Winchester, Winchester

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Winchester School of Art BA Degree Show 2026

The annual BA Degree Show transforms the University of Southampton’s Winchester campus into a vibrant, immersive showcase of creativity, bringing together bold,…

Winchester School of Art, Winchester

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Yes! It's Another Night at the Musicals

Step into an evening of song, sparkle, and community spirit! Otterbourne Theatre Company is thrilled to present a vibrant night of musical magic, featuring belo…

Otterbourne Village Hall, Winchester

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Chesil Bare Stage: The Dumb Waiter

by Harold PinterThis is a one Act play followed by a talkback session for audience members who would like to join the cast and director for discussion after the…

Chesil Theatre, Winchester

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Katie Spencer

Like the expressionistic brushstrokes of a landscape painter, Katie Spencer conjures vivid landscapes through the medium of song.

The Arc, Winchester

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Treasure Island

Blue Apple’s Treasure Island is a fresh take on the classic tale. Old Jim Hawkins still visits The Admiral, the inn he used to run with his parents as a boy.

Theatre Royal, Winchester

Foodies Festival

In 2026 you can watch Michelin-starred chefs and MasterChef stars cooking their favourite recipes and giving you top tips, including Barry Bryson, Joe Wadsack,…

River Park Recreation Ground, Winchester

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Ghosts Of Seattle - The Grunge Tribute show

90s Grunge Tribute, Ghosts of Seattle bring the best of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, and more.

The Railway Inn, Winchester

Foodies Festival 2026 - Winchester

Foodies Festival Winchester is a lively three-day celebration of food, drink and music.

River Park Leisure Centre, Winchester

Ags Connolly

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 f…

The Hyde Tavern, Winchester

Ben Poole

Inspired by the blues, infused with a hard hitting, 'in-yer-face' rock approach and topped-off by virtuoso musicianship, Ben Poole is being talked of as the new…

The Railway Inn, Winchester

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Three Tenors by Candlelight

A brand-new show for 2026, Three Tenors brings together three outstanding voices for an evening of some of the greatest operatic arias ever written.Three Tenors…

Winchester Cathedral, Winchester

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Sounds of the 60s

Grab your tickets and experience THE Sixties show - with the spectacular sounds of The Zoots - that wows audiences around the world, selling out and headlining…

Theatre Royal, Winchester

Deep River

An evening of unaccompanied choral music based on the theme of water. The programme will feature the Negro Spirituals from Sir Michael Tippett's Child of Our Ti…

St Paul's Church, Winchester

The Neuroscience Of Music

What happens in your brain & body when you listen to music? Explore how it shapes our identities and future therapeutic uses.

Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester

The Psychology Of Carl Jung

Uncover Jung's revolutionary insights into the human mind through dreams, shadows, synchronicity, and more.

Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester

In Keat's footsteps to St Cross 6 miles

Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the historic Itchen Navigation to St Cross, following the route that inspired Keats to write his ode "To Autumn".

Winchester Cathedral, Winchester

Two Bit Troubadours

Welcome to Two-Bit Troubadours - a duo from the deep south-west of England preserving old time American roots music.

The Hyde Tavern, Winchester

Everywhere at Once Festival: Ugly Ozo

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend (26–28 June 2026), Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

The Railway Inn, Winchester

The Geoarchaeology of Winchester: a Sub-Surface Tour

Professor Wilkinson, Professor of Geoarchaeology at the University of Winchester, will tell us what lies (a long way) beneath our feetDuration: one hour plus ti…

Oram's Arbour, Winchester

Steinway Showcase

Join us for an evening of piano works performed on our Steinway grand pianos. 6PM, RECITAL ROOM, RUSSELL MUSIC CENTRE.

Peter Symonds College, Winchester

The Chesil Theatre

Peter Liddiard, Building Manager of the Chesil Theatre, will take us on a tourDuration: one hour plus time for questions

Chesil Theatre, Winchester

Wcfc Come And Sing Mozart Requiem - In Support Of Trinity Winchester

https://www.wcfchoir.org/https://trinitywinchester.org.uk/

St Paul's Church, Winchester

Much Ado About Nothing

by William Shakespeare Directed by Jennifer HaleThe war is over. The battle of the sexes is just beginning in the grounds of The Pilgrims School, Winchester .On…

Winchester College, Winchester

Foodies Festival (Winchester)

Food lovers, music fans and families are in for a treat as Foodies Festival returns to Winchester bringing three packed days of delicious food, live music, hand…

River Park Recreation Ground, Winchester

Romeo & Juliet @ Hospital of St Cross, Winchester

A family feud divides the community! Violence stalks the streets. Who can see beyond the hate and dare to follow their heart? A pair of star-crossed lovers, Rom…

The Hospital Of St Cross, Winchester

The Inner Close of the Cathedral

Sue de Salis, Chair of the Winchester Area Tourist Guides Association, will guide us round this beautiful and historic areaDuration: one hour plus time for ques…

Winchester Cathedral, Winchester