What's on inWinchester


Welcome to Winchester

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Winchester - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Winchester to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Winchester

12
APR
Sounds of the 60s at Winchester Royal Theatre
Theatre Royal Winchester

.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 venues from the Palladium to Old TraffordThe Zoots will make your whole family bop to…

TEL: 01962 840440
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18
APR
Holst's The Planets featuring the Star Wars suite
Winchester Cathedral

The Fulltone Orchestra returns to Winchester Cathedral after their Golden Age of Hollywood event in 2025 which received rave reviews. Experience the power and drama of Holsts The Planets performed by a full symphony orchestra an unforgettable night in one of…

TEL: 01962 857275
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MAY
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
Winchester Cathedral

Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Winchester Cathedral.The evening begins with the noble grandeur of Beethovens Piano Concerto No. 5 also known as The Emperor. With its bold…

TEL: 03336 664466
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06
JUN
Winchester Cheese and Chilli Festival
River Park Recreation Ground

.Get ready for a weekend of flavour fire and family fun at the Winchester Cheese and Chilli Festival ‐ one of the regions most exciting food events set in the historic surroundings of Winchester.This lively two‐day festival is a celebration of outstanding…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 07776 255199
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JUN
Breast Walk Ever Hampshire 2026
IBM UK Labs, Hursley Park

Breast Walk Ever Hampshire 2026 Walk for life saving research into secondary spread breast cancer. Choose from a Marathon Half Marathon or 10K. Following in the footsteps of King Charles after his escape from Worcester in 1651 on The Monarchs Way.…

Category: Family Events

TEL: 01235 534211
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DEC
G4 Christmas 2026 - Winchester Guildhall
Guildhall Winchester

.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 in the most awe‐inspiring cathedrals priories minsters halls and abbeys across the UK.Step…

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Tourist Attractions


Marwell Zoo

Come and see some of the most beautiful and interesting animals in the world. Marwell has 200 different species from tropical frogs to big cats, from little lovebirds to awesome ostrich. Marwell is a delightful setting for our precious rare animals and it's a great day out for…

Bishops Waltham Palace

The ruins of a medieval palace together with later additions used by the bishops and senior clergy of Winchester as they travelled through their diocese. Winchester was the richest diocese in England, and its properties were grandiose and extravagantly appointed. Much of what can be seen today is…

Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum

Follow the fortunes of the Regiment's active service including the Battle of Minden, Germany in 1759 through wars in China, Afghanistan, India the Mutiny and the North West Frontier, and South Africa to the great campaigns of the First and Second World Wars. The Regiment Museum comprises…

Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway

Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway is a dual gauge 10 7 miniature railway running from its main station, Eastleigh Parkway, to Monks Brook Halt. Trains are normally steam hauled exceptthe last trains of the day. We are in the process of covering in our First Class coaches.The…

Earth

Earth Nightclub in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Contact venue on telephone number 023 80641503 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Cascade

Cascade ‐ Amusement Park in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Contact venue on telephone number 02380619993 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Winchester ? See our list of attractions in Winchester , including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.