The Arc, Winchester

04/09/2026

Ever wondered what artists really do all day? 🎨✨
Come say hello and find out at the 3rd edition of arTTable! Local artists are stepping out of their studios and taking over individual tables to share an insider's look into their creative world.
Here is what you can look forward to:
Browse sketchbooks and peek behind the scenes of the artistic process.
Observe art in progress as creators bring new ideas to life.
Discover original new work and chat directly with artists about their studio practice.
Whether you're an art enthusiast, curious passerby, or aspiring creator, pop in for a warm welcome and plenty of inspiration.
Where: The Arc, Jewry St, Wi******er, SO23 8SB
When: Friday 2 & Saturday 3 October | 11am – 4pm
Admission: Free entry!
Scan the QR code in the image for full details or save this post and tag a friend you’d love to visit with! See you there! 👋✨
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04/09/2026

🎬 A hidden detail you might have missed with James Knox, Curator Emeritus at the Fleming Collection.

Did you spot this in ‘Interior’ by Samuel John Peploe? Many pieces in this exhibition have hidden details or links, it truly is a remarkable exhibition, and we can’t believe we are nearing the end!

📍 You can view ‘The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives’ at The Gallery at The Arc, Wi******er until 16 September 2026.

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04/09/2026

Paul Foot - Thursday 13 May 2027 | 7:30pm | £17 - ON SALE NOW!

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with his critically acclaimed new stand-up show.

Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around, and solar-powered bidets. Well, we don’t have visions like that anymore, do we?

As seen on Would I Lie To You?, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

‘Funnier and more daring than I’ve ever seen him… [has] the audience laughing so hard they’re about to leave their bodies’ ★★★★★ Chortle

Presented by Plosive Live
Age guidance 14+

Tickets -> https://buff.ly/1jzrjlv

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03/09/2026

Wi******er Jazz Festival - Horns Up Front
Friday 18 September | 7:30pm | From £15

We are thrilled to partner with the Wi******er Jazz Festival for Horns Up Front! 🎺🎷 Prepare for a spectacular night of powerhouse brass, dazzling arrangements, and world-class jazz musicianship that will leave you totally energised.

Tickets -> https://buff.ly/1n2k2Jg

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Horns up Front are a UK based 7-piece funk-jazz-fusion band, led by Northern Irish Trumpet Player Neil Doherty. Formed in 2019 and made up of some of the finest funk and jazz musicians in the South

02/09/2026

To celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, Ray Harryhausen: Myths in Motion, we’re inviting YOU to step into the extraordinary world of one of cinema’s greatest visual storytellers!

🎥 Hooray for Harryhausen: A Day of Films, Creatures & Curiosity
📆 Saturday 26 September 2026
📍 The Arc, Wi******er

From battling skeletons and mythical beasts to dinosaurs, dragons and adventures across strange and distant lands, Ray Harryhausen’s pioneering stop-motion creations have inspired generations of filmmakers, artists and dreamers. Now, for one special day, we’re bringing that world to life at The Arc with a great line up!

🎥10am Family Film Screening: Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (U)

🎟️ 11am: Guided Exhibition Tour

🧟‍♀️12pm: Make Your Own Harryhausen inspired Creature, suitable for all children

🎟️ 1:30pm: Guided Exhibition Tour

🎥3:00pm: The Valley of Gwangi (U): Screening, Conversation & Q&A with Vanessa Harryhausen, Connor Heaney, John Walsh and Mike Hankin.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering Harryhausen for the very first time, this is a unique opportunity to celebrate imagination, craftsmanship and the magic of movie making. Tickets can be booked for each event by following the link in our bio.

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02/09/2026

The King of smooth synth-comedy is here. Treat yourself to Jazz Emu masterpiece The Pleasure Is All Yours - support from John Tothill!

12 September | 7:30pm | £22

John Tothill is a comedian and actor who was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2025. He has appeared on HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU and EIGHT OUT OF TEN CATS DOES COUNTDOWN, and is a regular on Radio 4. He will shortly be seen in IT GETS WORSE for A24/Channel 4. He has been tour support for Alan Davies, Emma Sidi and Simon Amstell.

Tickets -> https://buff.ly/e2hON7J

02/09/2026

Paul Foot - Thursday 13 May 2027 | 7:30pm | £17 - ON SALE FRIDAY 4th SEPT

Paul Foot The Future
Pioneering alt-comedy hero Paul Foot is back on tour with his critically acclaimed new stand-up show. An explosion in the dark. Hope despite the times.

‘Funnier and more daring than I’ve ever seen him… [has] the audience laughing so hard they’re about to leave their bodies’ ★★★★★ Chortle
Presented by Plosive

Tickets -> https://buff.ly/1jzrjlv

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01/09/2026

Looking to pick up a new craft or spend a relaxed morning making something by hand?

We’ve got two lovely creative workshops coming up at The Arc led by the brilliant Sachiko Mason. Add some handmade charm to your home- these sessions are super beginner-friendly and designed to be a calm, welcoming space to learn.

Everything you need is provided, so you can just turn up, enjoy a quiet cuppa and get stitching.

Sew Your Own Floral Drawstring Bag

Date: Thursday 10 September
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Price: £28 Full Price / £25 Concessions

Sew Your Own Chicken Ornament

Date: Thursday 24 September
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Price: £25 Full Price / £22.50 Concessions

Spaces are limited, so head to the link in our bio to book your spot. Which project are you tempted to try first?

01/09/2026

Acoustic Cafe - Friday 4 September | 7:30pm | From £7

Join us for a curated evening of music by Pink Skies Acoustic - our monthly event brings amazing and delicious artists into our cafe space. Bar and cafe open throughout - get there early to grab a seat and be entertained.

GINA LARNER - LENNON TAYLOR - HATTIE CHANDLER

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