The Nutshell

A small-scale, vibrant and inclusive 90-seat venue in the heart of Winchester’s Creative Quarter.

03/09/2026

🎷 SUNDAY SESSIONS | Live Jazz + Open Workshop 🎶 | 20 September | 10am

Spend your Sunday morning immersed in live music, conversation and creativity at Sunday Sessions, hosted by award-winning saxophonist Alex Western-King and featuring Ted Carassco & Bill Mudge.

This isn’t just a concert — it’s your chance to get up close and behind the scenes of jazz. 🎵

✨ Watch live performances
💬 Ask questions and join the conversation
🎷 Take part in an open workshop
💡 Explore ideas with some of the UK’s renowned jazz musicians

Whether you’re a budding musician, curious about a career in music, or simply love discovering new sounds, join us for Sunday Sessions, part of .

All ages welcome!

📅 Sunday 20 September 2026
⏰ 10:00am–12:30pm
🎟 Tickets: £13
📍 The Nutshell, Wi******er
🎷Part of Wi******er Jazz Festival 2026

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02/09/2026

🎷✨ Jazz for grown-ups… and little ones too! ✨🎶 | 18 September | 11am

Bring your babies, toddlers, buggies and scooters and join us for a very special lunchtime jazz concert for ages 0–4 — a jazz club experience designed with grown-ups in mind!

As part of , we’ll be filling lunchtime with fabulous live music from two brilliant Hampshire performers and some of the UK’s finest jazz talent.

🎹 J Fashole-Luke — an in-demand multi-instrumentalist and pianist who has performed at major jazz festivals across Europe, appeared at Ronnie Scott’s, featured on Later… with Jools Holland, and worked with artists including Dolly Parton and Usher.

🎤 Katie Rogers — a much-loved Hampshire jazz and vintage singer, bringing her rich, expressive voice and love of Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to the stage.

Expect swinging tunes, brilliant musicianship and a relaxed atmosphere where little ones can wiggle, wander and enjoy the music while grown-ups get to enjoy some proper live jazz! 💛

🕚18 September | 11am
👶 Ages 0–4
🎷 Lunchtime jazz
🎶 Part of Wi******er Jazz Festival 2026

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20/08/2026

a🎭 CONFIDENCE. CREATIVITY. FRIENDSHIP. PERFORMING. 🎭

Looking for something fun and inspiring for your young person?

DNYT Coconuts is a welcoming acting group for young people in Years 4–8, where they can discover their confidence, unleash their creativity, make new friends and experience the magic of performing.

From drama games and improvisation to rehearsing for a full theatre production, every week is an opportunity to play, create, perform and grow. 🌟

Whether they're already a budding performer or simply looking for a place to come out of their shell, Coconuts is a brilliant place to belong. ❤️

📍 The Nutshell, Wi******er
👧🧑 Years 4–8
🎬 Weekly Wednesday sessions (5-7pm) - taster session available!
🌟 Annual theatre production: The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Bursary Scheme: 50% or 100% available. We offer a ‘no questions asked’ bursary scheme for those who need it most.

Come and join DNYT Coconuts!

👉 Find out more on our website:
https://discardednut.co.uk/dnyt-coconuts-acting

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18/08/2026

🌳💚 LET'S GROW GREENER TOGETHER! 💚🌳

Looking for a creative way to celebrate Wi******er Green Week? 🌿

Join us for Leave the Trees, Please, a fun-filled drama workshop for children aged 5–12, inspired by Benjamin Zephaniah's beautiful story of friendship, nature, and hope.

📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
🕜 1:30pm
🎟️ £10 per child
👧 Ages 5–12

Together we'll:
🍃 Bring the story to life through drama
✍️ Write our own love letters to nature
🎨 Create a shared Creativi-Tree full of ideas for a greener future
🌍 Explore how we can care for our planet through creativity and play

This uplifting workshop encourages children to connect with nature, discover how the outdoors can help us feel calm and happy, and be inspired to make a positive difference for the future.

🌱 Come and celebrate imagination, creativity, and our wonderful world…

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17/08/2026

September: What’s On 📆

Is the start of our new year - join us as we celebrate Wi******er Jazz Festival Wi******er Green Week the start of Discarded Nut Youth Theatre and The Nutshell’s autumn programme 🍂

🎷 17/09 The Nutshell Jazz Club: Tom Barford Quartet
🎤 18/09 The Nutshell JazzBops: Tom Barford Duo
🥁 20/09 Sunday Sessions x WJF Masterclass
✨ 25/09 A Message to the Future
🤠 25/09 Man! I Feel Like Bingo with Shaunia Wayne
🌳 26/09 Leave the Trees, Please
🛍️ 26/09 The Nutshell PreLoved Sale
💻 29/09 Creative Co-working

Discarded Nut Youth Theatre kicks off their year on 7th September - most groups are now full but a few spaces for our younger acting cohort are available

14/08/2026

🌼 A Message for the Future is coming to The Nutshell! 🌼

📅 Friday 25 September 2026
🕚 11am | 1pm | 3pm
👶 Designed for ages 0–3
💚 Tickets just £8

Step into a magical future garden where little ones can explore music, storytelling, scents, sounds, and sensory play. Meet a punk poet Dandelion, a rock 'n' roll Minibeast, and an operatic super Herb in this joyful first theatre experience created by Brigitte Aphrodite & Quiet Boy. 🌱🎶✨

A calm, immersive adventure celebrating nature, creativity, and wonder.

Book now!

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13/08/2026

📢 CALLING ALL TRADERS & MAKERS 📢

Applications are now open for our November Antiques & Flea Market and our Christmas Makers Market 🎉

🏺 The Nutshell Antiques & Flea Market - 7 & 8 November 2026
A dedicated market for antique dealers, vintage traders, and collectors in the former Kings Walk Antiques Market.

🎨 The Nutshell Christmas Makers Market - 5 & 6 December 2026
A dedicated market for makers, independents, and creatives to present and sell their handcrafted products during Wi******er’s peak Christmas season.

APPLY NOW 👇
Antiques & Flea Market - discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/antiquesmarket
Christmas Makers Market- discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/makersmarket

10/08/2026

🎷 The Nutshell is proud to open Wi******er Jazz Festival 2026! 🎷

We're kicking off an incredible weekend of live music, creativity and discovery with three fantastic events celebrating the very best of UK jazz.

📅 Thursday 17 September | 8pm
The Nutshell Jazz Club: Tom Barford
Join us as we open the festival with an unforgettable evening of contemporary jazz from acclaimed saxophonist Tom Barford and his outstanding band.

📅 Friday 18 September | 11am
Jazz for Grown-ups & Little Ones (Ages 0–4)
Our much-loved monthly lunchtime jazz concert returns as part of the festival! Park up the buggies and scooters and enjoy a relaxed live performance by some of the UK's finest jazz musicians. Designed especially for grown-ups and their little ones, it's the perfect introduction to live music.

📅 Sunday 20 September | 10am
Sunday Sessions x Wi******er Jazz Festival
Hosted by award-winning saxophonist Alex Western-King, this unique event combines live performance with an open workshop. Meet some of the UK's leading jazz musicians, ask questions, hear incredible music, and even have a go yourself.

Come and celebrate an exciting weekend of jazz with us at The Nutshell—we can't wait to welcome you! 🎶

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07/08/2026

🚨 Clear out your cupboards, wardrobes and shelves... and turn your pre-loved treasures into cash! 💚♻️

Book a table at The Nutshell Pre Loved Sale and join a community of sustainable shoppers during !

🗓️ Saturday 27 September
🕙 10am–5pm
📍 The Nutshell, Wi******er

Tables are just £15 and availability is limited, so don't wait! Whether you're having a clear-out or you're a seasoned seller, this is the perfect opportunity to give your unwanted items a second life while helping reduce waste.

👉 Book your table on our website!

Tag a friend who needs a declutter and start planning your stall! 🌍✨

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06/08/2026

A Message for the Future | 25 September 2026

Explore your magical future garden where you’ll meet a punk poet Dandelion, a rock n roll Minibeast and an operatic super Herb!

A Message for the Future is a multi-sensory art installation and gig theatre experience designed for early years (ages 0-3) and family audiences.

book now: discardednut.co.uk/thenutshell/whatson/a-message-for-the-future

📆 Friday 25th September 2026
🎟️ £8pp
🕦 11am, 1pm & 3pm
⏳ Duration: 60mins approx
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Ages 0-3 & families

Address

15 Kings Walk
Winchester
SO238AF

Telephone

+441962808533

Website

http://www.thenutshellwinchester.com/

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