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Visiting The Anvil: what to know before you go
Churchill Way, RG21 7QR, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
The Anvil is a performing arts center in Basingstoke, open since 1994, with room for about 1,400 people.
Of the 20 upcoming shows with a published time, 65% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Thursday and Saturday.
The busiest month ahead is March 2027, with 7 dates.
3 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train, Bus station and Bus stop); the nearest is Basingstoke Train Station Platform 3, 200 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Performing arts center
- Capacity
- 1,400
- Opened
- 1994
- Address
- Churchill Way, RG21 7QR, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 21
- Usual start time
- 19:30
- Busiest days
- Thursday, Saturday
The Anvil, month by month
- November 20265 dates, including Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm, Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life and Alison Moyet
- January 20271 date, including Michael Starring Ben
- February 20274 dates, including Wet Wet Wet - Celebrating 40 Years of 'Popped In Souled Out', The Classic Rock Show and Scott Bennett: Stuff
- March 20277 dates, including Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv, The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I II & III and 10cc & Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour
- April 20274 dates, including The Bootleg Beatles, Layton Williams: Layton Live and Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (12), Comedy (8) and Dance (1).
Arriving by public transport
- Basingstoke Train Station Platform 3Train200 m
3 min walk - Basingstoke Bus StationBus station340 m
4 min walk - Hampshire Bus CoBus stop390 m
5 min walk
Arriving by car
3 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 280 m from the venue.
Next events at The Anvil
Nov18Wed
Nov26Thu
Nov27Fri
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The Anvil: practical questions
How many people fit in The Anvil?
The Anvil has a capacity of about 1,400; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did The Anvil open?
The Anvil opened in 1994.
What time do shows start at The Anvil?
Usually at 19:30 (65% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to The Anvil?
Basingstoke Train Station Platform 3 (Train), 200 m away – about 3 min on foot.
Can I park near The Anvil?
Yes, 3 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 280 m away.
What kind of events does The Anvil host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (12), Comedy (8) and Dance (1).
Which month has the most events at The Anvil?
March 2027, with 7 dates, including Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv and The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I II & III.
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