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Creating space where music and arts matter. Sofar brings artists and audiences together through unique live music experiences in surprising spaces.

Join Sofar Sounds and experience live music in memorable spaces

Intimate shows

Connect with local artists, up close and personal, at every show.

Unexpected venues

From iconic city landmarks to private backyards, enjoy live experiences in memorable spaces.

Limitless vibes

Choose from laid-back to feel-good, high energy to laugh-out-loud funny - and everything in between.

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JAZZBOPS: Alex Western-King

Join us for our monthly lunchtime jazz concert made especially for grown-ups and their little ones (ages 0-4) - a jazz club designed with grown-ups in mind.

Park up your buggies or scooters and get ready for a mid-week lunchtime concert featuring some of the UK's best Jazz musicians.

SEPTEMBER LINE-UP: Alex Western-King

THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB: Empirical
feat. Jonny Mansfield

Join the multi award-winning UK jazz ensemble Empirical for a performance of their album Wonder is the Beginning, released on Whirlwind Recordings in 2024. 

Having started their journey in 2007, Empirical make a triumphant return, re-taking their rightful place at the centre of the UK scene, with their first full-length release since 2016.

Wonder is the Beginning is a mature musical statement that shows the band’s fire is still undimmed and their commitment to maintaining the legacy while forging their own unique path is as strong as ever.

Empirical’s trademark combination of complex, thoughtful writing and spontaneous improvisation is enabled by the absolute trust that comes from years of collective music making, and is at the heart of what makes Empirical stand out consistently on the musical landscape.

The performance will feature Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Tom Farmer (double bass), Shaney Forbes (drums) and Jonny Mansfield (vibraphone).

THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB

Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.

Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.

In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.

THE NUTSHELL PRE LOVED SALE

EVENT DETAILS

SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2025

FREE ENTRY / DONATION

10AM-4PM

👈☝️Book Your Table!

Are you ready to re-fresh your wardrobe or home while making a positive impact on the planet?

Shopping second-hand is a powerful way to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future.

By extending the lifecycle of clothing items and homeware you are directly helping to reduce the demand for new production and so decreasing resource consumption, energy usage, and waste. 

The Nutshell will be running a Pre Loved Sale as part of the Kings Walk Festival and Winchester Green Week.

Interested in selling? - £10 a table - limited availability. Purchase via the link above.

LOUD & CLEAR 7 - SOBER RAVE

Welcome to Loud & Clear! Join us for sober raving at The Nutshell, Winchester with our amazing sound system, immersive lighting, reactive visuals and local DJs playing a range of underground dance music. This in-person event is all about having a blast without the need for alcohol or drugs.

Having run six of these events we now have an awesome community of people that love the safe and sober environment. Whether you're a seasoned raver or just looking for a different fun night out, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this unique experience - grab your tickets now.

🎟️ Early Bird tickets available now - limited numbers!

NO REFUNDS: We are unable to offer refunds for this event.

The Phantom of the Opera (1925) + Live Score by Minima

Beneath the sewers of the Paris Opera House dwells a masked figure. He is the Phantom, a hideously disfigured composer whose dream is to turn chorus singer Christine into a diva. Lon Chaney, the “Man of a Thousand Faces”, dominates this classic adaptation of the 1910 novel. His ghastly make-up and outrageous performance made The Phantom of the Opera one of the great classics of American silent film.

This is the original film version of Phantom which inspired numerous remakes. It was a critical and commercial success upon release, as these press quotes from the time contest: an “ultra fantastic melodrama” (New York Times); “produced on a stupendous scale” (Moving Picture World); “probably the greatest inducement to nightmare that has yet been screened” (Variety)

Minima have specialised in live accompaniment to screenings of silent films since 2006. Their electrifying original score for The Phantom of the Opera captures the horror of the story, but also finds pathos, romance and humour. Drums, bass, guitar and cello strike up a thrilling relationship with the film, following the Phantom down into his subterranean nightmare world.

THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB:
Andrea Rinciari Quartet

Andrea Rinciari is an eminent jazz guitarist whose tireless dedication to the traditions of bebop and straight-ahead has led him to master the essence of mid-20th century jazz.

Inspired by legends such as Bud Powell, Tadd Dameron, Elmo Hope, Freddie Redd, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt, Fats Navarro, and Clifford Brown, Andrea’s devotion to their legacy permeates through every performance.

Beyond being a virtuoso bandleader, Andrea is an engaging host, consistently gracing prestigious jazz venues on both sides of the channel. From the legendary Ronnie Scott’s, Chelsea’s 606 and Vortex in London to Parisian gems like Duc des Lombards, 38Riv, and Le Barbizon.

THE NUTSHELL JAZZ CLUB

Sponsored by Christopher Jones Wealth Management.

Join us on the third Thursday of every month* for an evening of Jazz, delicious food (bring your own / order in) and drinks a plenty in an intimate cabaret style setting.

In partnership with Winchester Jazz Festival and Alex Western-King we will host some of the UK’s best Jazz musicians on The Nutshell stage.

Baby Bear

Join Baby Bear as she explores nature and wildlife in an uplifting, beautiful and comical theatre production.

Baby Bear doesn’t want to venture outside her cosy cave. But she is too curious about the sights, sounds and smells outside to stay indoors. Tempted by the creatures that wander into her home, Baby Bear learns the beauty of nature and how returning home is even better after an adventure.

Combining stunning visuals, an exploration of the senses and sung to a mesmerising soundtrack, Baby Bear is a playful, interactive puppetry adventure for babies, toddlers and their families. The perfect first theatre experience.

Baby Show Suitability: For ages approx. 0-18 months. A gentle version of the production suitable for those not on the move and/or wanting a calmer experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play.

Toddler Show Suitability: For ages approx. 18 months-3 years. An energetic version of the production suitable for those on the move and/or wanting a livelier experience. 20mins performance with optional 20mins stay & play.

THE ZOO THAT COMES TO YOU

The Zoo That Comes To You follows the impassioned attempts of two animal enthusiasts to share their love of and concern for animals with the world. They take in animals that need respite, care or a temporary home and have, accidentally, ended up with a whole sanctuary, but with no visitors! So everybody – animals and humans alike – have decided it is time to get out, see the world, and bring the zoo, to you.

Come and meet this eclectic group of charming yet cheeky animals, as they discuss their life experiences and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. They have a lot to say and want to inspire people of all ages to take action, because they know small actions can make a big difference in the world.

Featuring puppetry, live music and playful characters, Scarlet Oak Theatre welcomes you to join the conversation about animal conservation.

Running time 60mins. Suitable for ages 5+ but we welcome younger audiences and unaccompanied grownups. 

BARK! BARK!

A live cinema play told from the perspective of a dog. 

A dog with a bird-killing problem. Two people stitching their relationship together. A house filled with taxidermy animals. When a young couple responds to a dog-sitting advert expecting a free holiday, they stumble into an unexpected tradition.

Using cameras, puppets, and diorama sets, five performers weave together a live animation told from the perspective of a dog.  A delicate, eerie, and amusing look at three lives, human and non-human, from emerging live-cinema company Buzzcut. A “sold out must see” (★★★★ Beyond the Curtain) from Edinburgh Fringe 2024.

Contains themes which may be upsetting to younger children.