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Roots open mic night

Winchester's longest running open mic night. Free entry every Monday. Signups from 7.30pm, music from 8.00pm.
Date
Room
Platform 1
Doors
Age limit
18+
Tickets (adv)
N/A
Tickets (door)
Free entry

All styles and influences welcome

Whatever genre of music you want to perform, you have a platform here. All acoustic instruments are accepted.

All abilities welcome

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or this is your first gig, you will find a welcoming audience here.

Performers

To perform, simply turn up on the night with your instrument(s) and get your name on the list.

Audience

Get a drink, take a seat and enjoy an evening of free music!

🎉 HAPPY 2025! 🎉We hope you had a wonderful holiday period, if you celebrated! 

We had an amazing SOLD OUT show this past Friday with vinylband_ + anna.m.muir + toomanytemples! Thanks to everyone who came along to make our first show of the year so special!! 

SWIPE TO SEE WHAT ELSE WE HAVE COMING UP THIS JANUARY! 👉👉

Up next, we have the wonderful onedeadthief who return to Platform 1, with support from speakingofwitchesuk + opalites.official 🎸🤘

🎫 Grab a cheaper advance ticket from www.railwayinn.pub 🎫

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🎉 ONLY A DAY TO GO!!! 🎉If you’re looking for a fun way to see in the New Year, why not head to Platform 1 tomorrow evening for our Second Annual Rootsenanny! 

Roots Open Mic & The Bandwagon have teamed up once again for another fantastic fundraising party! 🎉🥳

Featuring… 
✨SIX original music acts
✨An hour of live party bangers from thebandwagonuk 
✨A DISCO to round out the night! 

A jam packed evening all in support of two amazing causes - hammersleyhomes + musicvenuetrust!!

Last years event was a sell out success, and only a few tickets remain, grab yours now before they’re gone!!! 

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❄️ TONIGHT ❄️We hope you had a wonderful Christmas, if you celebrated! 🎄🎁

Keep the festivities going tonight in Platform 1 with ONDA, who return for their third club night! 🕺🪩

Expect electro, disco, minimal and similar sounds from new and returning DJs from 8:30pm! 

🎫 there’s still time to grab your ticket in advance from www.railwayinn.pub 🎫

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🎄Merry Christmas from The Railway family 🎄We hope you all have a wonderful time celebrating, if you do! 

We understand this time of year is difficult for many. If you are in need of support, swipe to find a list of numbers you can contact. 

Stay safe and have a wonderful time!
💥 TONIGHT 💥weekendoffenderrecords are back with their final instalment of Punk at The Railway for 2024! Featuring...

Chichester-based punk rockers endonenduk formed in 2021 from the ashes of From a Twisted Mind! Bringing you bangin' orignals influenced by the likes of Adam and the Ants, Nirvana, Dead Kennedys, Hawkwind, NOFX and more! 🎸🤘

With thelensband and grungey-punks mightymagicanimal head to Platform 1 for a night of fuzzy riffs and thunderous drums!!

🎫 GRAB A TICKET IN ADVANCE WHILE THERES STILL TIME FROM www.railwayinn.pub 🎫

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🚨GIG ALERT 🚨This January 24th, multi-award-winning act The Scribes are bringing their brand new project to Platform 2: The Scribes Boombox!

Consisting of lyricist and producer Ill Literate and beatbox maestros Milky & Minamus, the group's unique talents have combined to make a trademark sound unlike any other, featuring a seamless blend of live instrumentation and sampling set against a block-rocking backdrop of booming and beatboxing. 

Known for critically acclaimed performances full of energy, improvisation, and off-the-cuff freestyling, the group's roots are firmly planted in the golden age of hip hop sound. Having performed at iconic festivals like Wireless, Boomtown, and Latitude and sharing stages with legends like MF DOOM, The Pharcyde, Pharoage Monch, and more, this is one you definitely will not want to miss!!

🎫 Grab your ticket in advance for only £8 from www.railwayinn.pub 🎫

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