Winchester’s Nutshell to host three jazz events during 2026 festival

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        September 16, 2026

Winchester’s Nutshell to host three jazz events during 2026 festival

Good Morning Winchester — 2026-09-16

The venue is partnering with the festival and saxophonist Alex Western-King for a programme featuring musicians from across the UK.
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Winchester’s Nutshell to host three jazz events during 2026 festival
• The venue is partnering with the festival and saxophonist Alex Western-King for a programme featuring musicians from across the UK.
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25 Sep · The Nutshell, Winchester, SO23 8AFA Message for The Future20 & 27 Sep · Alresford Farmers' Market, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market20 Sep · 21-23 Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SBAndy Hamilton's Night To Remember26 Sep · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GHChesil Railway, Winchester guided walking tour29 Sep · The Nutshell, Winchester, SO23 8AFCreative Co-Working19 Sep · The Pilgrims' School, Winchester, SO23 9LTEveryday Histories poetry wordshop and sharing session26 Sep · The Nutshell, Winchester, SO23 8AFLeave the Trees, Please21 & 28 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour17 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazz Club: Tom Barford Quartet18 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazzbops: Tom Barford26 Sep · The Nutshell, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Preloved Sale21 & 28 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour27 Sep · Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LAWinchester Farmers' Market18 Sep · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ESWinchester Ghost Tour19 Sep · The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SBWinchester Green Fair23 Sep · The Great Hall, Winchester, SO23 8UJYoga by Candlelight with String Quartet
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