The Arc Winchester

Q: What genres does The Arc Winchester book?

The Arc Winchester books Folk, Jazz, World, Indie. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

The Arc Winchester

Modern arts centre on Jewry Street.

Venue at a glance The Arc Winchester · Winchester

~200

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Folk

Books

originals+3 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

The Arc Winchester — Quick Facts

Modern arts centre on Jewry Street.

✓ Verified openLast verified 03 Jun 2026Source: listing

The Details

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Capacity~200 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Arc Winchester Jewry St
Winchester
Winchester SO23 8SB

Genres

Folk Jazz World Indie

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In-house engineer

About The Arc Winchester

The Arc Winchester is a grassroots music venue in Winchester, Winchester with a standing capacity of approximately 200. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Arc Winchester books Folk, Jazz, World, Indie acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Winchester venue directory.

The Arc is Winchester's modern arts venue on Jewry Street, opened in February 2022 in the former Winchester Discovery Centre and run by Hampshire Cultural Trust. It brings live performance, a library, art and community services under one roof, and hosts a regular gig programme spanning folk, blues, jazz, world and acoustic — recent names include Grace Petrie, Martin Turner of Wishbone Ash, Bella Hardy and Laurence Jones. It is the city's principal mid-size music room.

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What equipment does The Arc Winchester provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Winchester venue directory.

What genres does The Arc Winchester book?

The Arc Winchester books Folk, Jazz, World, Indie. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Arc Winchester?

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What is the capacity of The Arc Winchester?

The Arc Winchester has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Winchester venues for size comparisons.

Does The Arc Winchester have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for The Arc Winchester. Browse the Winchester Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is The Arc Winchester?

Jewry St, Winchester, Winchester, SO23 8SB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Winchester venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Arc Winchester?

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