The Arc, Winchester

The Arc, Winchester Enjoy coffee, cake or a light lunch at The Arc café.
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The place in Winchester to experience live performances, library and community services, art, exhibitions, classes and talks, all together under one roof in the heart of the city. Formerly Winchester Discovery Centre and set in an iconic, Grade II listed building on the city's Jewry Street, The Arc is a partnership between Hampshire Cultural Trust and Hampshire County Council. With upgraded facili

ties and revamped spaces, we have a joint vision and ambition to develop The Arc as a unique cultural destination. Together we…

Are passionate about culture and community
Offer unique, quality experiences to all
Are vibrant, dynamic and expressive
Champion teamwork, respect and curiosity

The Arc is the place to come together to experience arts, reading and community under one roof, in the heart of Winchester. From live music, comedy and family theatre shows, to high-quality art exhibitions and classes for all ages, The Arc is taking forward the venue's rich history as a live-performance venue and is also home to one of Hampshire's most popular libraries, Winchester Library. The Arc's new digital lab features state-of-the-art iMacs and offers introductory and advanced digital classes for all ages. The updated café has a new menu offering light meals and refreshments throughout the day, while products to accompany our programme of world-class exhibitions are available to browse and buy in The Arc's shop.

Open today at The Arc Wi******er: Colour Factory Artists: The Everyday brings a vibrant showcase of local art to the Cit...
04/06/2026

Open today at The Arc Wi******er: Colour Factory Artists: The Everyday brings a vibrant showcase of local art to the City Space mezzanine gallery.

Artists Jenny Muncaster, Rachael Alexander, Rosie Parmley, Carol Wade and Emily Smith have crafted an exceptional display of paintings, jewellery and metal works, celebrating a contemporary practice of creativity and care.

Each piece in the exhibition reflects the artist’s attention to discipline, process and the personal lens through which they perceive the world.

Works are available to purchase. The exhibition is open until 26 July 2026.

Find out more here: https://buff.ly/K6DmuBo

Come along to our relaxed weekly sessions at The Arc Wi******er, created for you and your baby to enjoy some calm, conne...
03/06/2026

Come along to our relaxed weekly sessions at The Arc Wi******er, created for you and your baby to enjoy some calm, connected time together. You’ll learn gentle baby massage and simple wellbeing activities, then you’re very welcome to stay for a coffee and a chat in the café afterwards.

Each session takes you through easy massage techniques and sensory play that support your baby’s development while helping you feel more in tune with their needs. Many parents find it really helpful for easing things like colic, restlessness, and unsettled sleep.

10am-11am, The Arc Wi******er
Book your tickets at the Arc, over the phone, or online here: https://buff.ly/ApPP9ca

🕵️‍♂️ There’s been a MURDER at the manor… but who’s to blame?! 👀Was it the suspicious butler? The flirtatious French mai...
03/06/2026

🕵️‍♂️ There’s been a MURDER at the manor… but who’s to blame?! 👀
Was it the suspicious butler? The flirtatious French maid? Or… 🐹 Truffles the guinea pig?!
Follow Detective Fred Herring and the wonderfully chaotic Day family as an innocent evening turns into a full-blown farce when someone is (GASP!) murdered! 💀
🎭 Murders Anonymous return with their original slapstick comedy after SOLD OUT shows in 2025!
📅 10–11 July
🕖 7PM
🎟️ £10
Grab your tickets now… and prepare for chaos, comedy, and a killer night out!

01/06/2026

LAST CALL for Katie Spencer! 🚨

The stage is set, the guitars are tuned, and there are only a handful of tickets left for Katie Spencer this Saturday!

Don't miss the chance to see the artist Songlines calls "an excellent guitarist" and KLOF describes as a "master-class of craftsmanship" in our intimate setting. Avoid the "sold out" sign at the door and secure your spot online now.

Doors open at 6:30pm. See you there! 👏

Katie Spencer - Saturday 6 June | 7.30pm | From £12
Tickets -> https://buff.ly/U5hb1r6

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NEXT WEEK!Join Veronica Williams and fellow Home Educated children for a visit to the Patterns of Power Exhibition by Yi...
29/05/2026

NEXT WEEK!

Join Veronica Williams and fellow Home Educated children for a visit to the Patterns of Power Exhibition by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA. Children will get a chance to participate in discussion and activities whilst looking at the Shonibare’s works. This will be followed up with doing a printing activity after the visit.

Tuesday 2 June 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm
For Home Educated children aged 9 - 14 yrs
£15 per child - Book your tickets via our website, over the phone or at The Arc!

Tickets: https://buff.ly/w38yPQ4

TONIGHT!!! Friday 29 May | 7:30pm | From £16 Witness the future of British Blues. Guitar virtuoso Laurence Jones is set...
29/05/2026

TONIGHT!!!
Friday 29 May | 7:30pm | From £16

Witness the future of British Blues.

Guitar virtuoso Laurence Jones is set to electrify The Arc with his signature blend of modern blues and rock. A three-time "Young Artist of the Year" winner, Jones has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting guitarists of his generation. His soulful vocals and jaw-dropping fretwork have seen him support legends like Status Quo and Jeff Beck. Join us for a high-energy performance that proves the blues is very much alive and kicking. This is a must-see for any guitar enthusiast!

Friday night never sounded so good.

Tickets -> https://buff.ly/q8FbOv8

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Final week: don’t miss Yinka ShonibareThe exhibition - Patterns of Power - closes on 3 June, and there is still time to ...
27/05/2026

Final week: don’t miss Yinka Shonibare

The exhibition - Patterns of Power - closes on 3 June, and there is still time to step inside the world of Yinka Shonibare at The Arc, Wi******er.

From richly detailed prints to large-scale sculptural works, the show invites you to slow down, look closely and consider how history and identity are told through image, pattern and form.

At its heart is The Crowning - a striking centrepiece that changes as you move around it, offering a different experience from every viewpoint.

One week left to see it in person.

Tickets: https://buff.ly/P1txfS1

LAST CALL for half term plans 👀☀️Our workshops at The Arc kick off tomorrow and Thursday and there are still a few space...
26/05/2026

LAST CALL for half term plans 👀☀️

Our workshops at The Arc kick off tomorrow and Thursday and there are still a few spaces left!

If it’s too hot for running around… come and make something instead:
🍄 Fairy toadstool doors
🐞 Bug hotels
🌈 Rainbow trinket baskets
🌸 Summer wreaths

Chilled, creative, and they leave with something both useful and fun!

Book now before it’s full via our website, over the phone or at The Arc!
What's On For Kids: https://buff.ly/TIFsrjj

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🎭 Welcome back to the circus… 🎶Get ready for an unforgettable night with Marquee Square Heroes - a passionate tribute to...
26/05/2026

🎭 Welcome back to the circus… 🎶
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Marquee Square Heroes - a passionate tribute to the early years of Marillion, celebrating the emotion, storytelling, and musical power of the legendary Fish era.
Featuring veteran neo-prog musicians, including contemporaries from the iconic Marquee days, expect a stunning 2.5-hour journey through the songs that defined a generation. ✨
📅 21st June
🕢 7:30PM
Praised by PROG Magazine and loved by original fans, this is more than a tribute — it’s a chance to relive the magic of a time when music meant everything. 🎤🔥
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Jazz Emu: The Pleasure is all yoursSaturday 12 September | 7:30pm | £22 Musical meteor Jazz Emu was born to please you.T...
23/05/2026

Jazz Emu: The Pleasure is all yours
Saturday 12 September | 7:30pm | £22

Musical meteor Jazz Emu was born to please you.

Total and Utter Audience Satisfaction is his middle name – finally, after a long and financially ruinous Deed Poll process.

But he’s feeling uneasy. A review described his last show as ‘a bit much’. What? Was his seventeenth stage-dive too tastefully executed? Not this time. This time, he’s living up to his middle-namesake.

Following multiple sell-out Soho Theatre runs, Jazz Emu is back with a brand new musical odyssey.

Tickets -> https://buff.ly/xDJKUvl

As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
26th Funniest Comedian of the 21st Century - Telegraph
Golden Shows to See at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 - Guardian
Best Reviewed Shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 - British Comedy Guide

Address

Jewry Street
Winchester
SO238SB

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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