23rd - 25th August 2024
Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2024, with an array of large-scale events and festivals. Home to a host of food and music festivals, family fun events, and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to include Hampshire in your holiday plans. 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, the largest seaborne invasion ever, and one that changed the course of history. There will be a host of anniversary events across the region, both on the 6th June but also throughout the year at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth. Jane Austen House will also be celebrating its 75th anniversary as a museum before the county marks the 250th anniversary of Jane’s birth in 2025.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2024 - The Alresford Watercress Festival (19th May 2024), Basingstoke Festival (21st June - 7th July 2024), Farnborough International Airshow (22nd - 26th July 2024), Winchester Hat Fair (30th June - 1st July 2024), Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, Beaulieu (3rd - 4th August), Victorious Festival Portsmouth (23rd - 25th August 2024), International Kite Festival, Portsmouth (27th - 28th July 2024), New Forest & Hampshire Country Show, (30th July - 1st August 2024), Southampton International Boat Show (13th - 22nd September 2024), all filling the Hampshire calendar to bursting.
To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, you'll also find plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break. Hampshire's fertile rural landscape means that food and drink play a big part in the county's event calendar with local produce championed and enjoyed through Farmers' Markets, beer festivals, celebrity visits, and plenty of tasting opportunities!
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're looking for What's on in Hampshire this weekend or further ahead, whether you're local or visiting the area for the first time, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button.
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Exhibition
Southampton
Now in its 55th year, Britain’s largest festival of boating is back and bigger than ever. Southampton International Boat Show returns from 13-22 September 2024 and promises to be a real show stopper. With everything you need to make the most of…
Family
Southampton
The Southampton Mela Festival is a long-standing summer highlight in Southampton's events calendar celebrating modern and traditional Asian culture.
The festival will feature performances by world class musicians, dancers and feature a whole host…
Festival
Southampton
Southampton’s bustling Guildhall Square is well known as the Cultural Quarter of the City.
Proud to be the hub of live music venues, museums, galleries, bars, cafes, and restaurants, this part of Southampton has developed immensely over the years…
Festival
Southampton
This family owned event, showcases the very best of Thai culture. This includes traditional Thai Cuisine, Cultural Arts such as Dance, Music, Muay Thai Martial Arts, Singing and of course the famous Lady Boys. The Southampton Thai Festival has…
Festival
Southampton
This family owned event, showcases the very best of Thai culture. This includes traditional Thai Cuisine, Cultural Arts such as Dance, Music, Muay Thai Martial Arts, Singing and of course the famous Lady Boys. The Southampton Thai Festival has…
Music
Winchester
Wednesday 10th July – Sunday 14th July 2024
Bringing together the renowned choirs of Chichester, Salisbury and Winchester Cathedrals, to offer sacred choral and organ music performed to the very highest standard.
Some events require pre-booking.…
Markets
Southsea
A monthly exhibition and sale of original work from local artists, designers, makers and crafters.
Festival
Southsea
The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2024!
Festival
Portsmouth
Experience the taste of Thailand with a two-day festival of food and culture on Southsea Common.
Festival
Portsmouth
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Southsea Common is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.
Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where…
Festival
Portsmouth
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Southsea Common is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.
Heritage & History
Southwick
The Southwick Revival returns in 2024, to mark the anniversary of the D-Day operation.
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
Spring Autojumble will return on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024! The one-stop-shop for all your classic motoring needs, whether you are seeking an elusive part for your historic vehicle project, or simply in need of a terrific…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience? Grab a seat, sit back and relax as one of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, Cool Runnings, plays out under the stars of the Planetarium.
When the Science Centre doors close, the cinema screen…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience? Grab a seat, sit back and relax as one of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, The Karate Kid, plays out under the stars of the Planetarium.
When the Science Centre doors close, the cinema screen…
Food
Whiteley, Fareham
Choose your own steak from our mouth-watering selection from Birtwistles Butchers. Select your perfect cut and allow our chefs to cook it to perfection on our wood fired grill. Includes a side dish, sauce and a glass of fizz on arrival – limited…
Water Based Activities
Southampton
There are so many ways to spend your 2024 on the water with Steamship Shieldhall, from musical cruises to D-Day commemoration events with sailings from the 3rd May to 15th September 2024 take a look and discover more.
Music
Winchester
Embark on a captivating journey through five decades of iconic music, enveloped in the mesmerising glow of vintage Edison bulbs.
Step into a realm where classical elegance converges with the pulsating energy of classic rock, indie, and pop hits…
Heritage & History
Southampton
Our D-Day 80 cruise will pass into Portsmouth Harbour, home to the Royal Navy - an exciting opportunity to view Britain's naval vessels and the dramatic skyline of Portsmouth, including Southsea; Clarence pier; Spice Island and the Spinnaker Tower,…
Water Based Activities
Southampton
Operation Overlord, launched on D-Day - 6th June 1944 - was the largest military invasion in history, with 156,000 troops landing on the Normandy beaches on the first day alone. On D-Day itself, Southampton was the embarkation port for British and…
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