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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Outdoor Event / Activities
Hursley
Against Breast Cancer's Breast Walk Ever is returning to Hampshire on May 12th 2024 and entries are now open! Walk for life saving research taking place at the University of Southampton.
With full and half marathon options as well as a 10K, Breast…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
Enjoy an open-air production of Little Women on Wednesday 14th August, as Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Louisa May Alcott's beloved coming of age story with an evening of magical theatre in the Beaulieu grounds.
Meet headstrong Jo March and…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Petersfield
The bottom of Butser Hill will be filled with awesome arena acts, entertaining attractions, dog shows, animal petting zoo, children's rides and fun zone, country life stalls, beer tent and catering with live music and much much more!
Festival
Aldershot
Picnic and Pop Family Festival returns to Manor Park in Aldershot on Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th July 2024 for a weekend of fantastic family fun. We have some of the UK's top tribute bands including: Absolute Britney (Britney Spears) Chic to…
Music
Winchester
Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024.
Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over…
Other
Whiteley, Fareham
Saturday 27th July, 10th and 24th August | 11am to 12.30pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and create your own pizza, add toppings of your choice and cook them in our very own pizza oven!
Create your own milkshake to eat alongside your pizza with…
Theatre
Winchester
London's longest-running theatre magic show, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre, presents some of the most exciting names in magic and variety in the UK.
An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and…
Festival
Winchester
A family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor Arts.
Hat Fair 2024 will take place Fri 5 – Sun 7 July 2024 across the historic city of Winchester.
Full festival line-up coming soon!
Music
Winchester
As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, The Daily Mail and the Metro, and voted the U.K's BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator, West End star - Kelly O'Brien is country legend Dolly Parton.
The only Dolly…
Community
Whitchurch
Textiles Festival - 5th & 6th July.
In aid of Living Weaving Heritage at the Mill: 900621
FRIDAY:
• TALKS FROM SPECIAL GUESTS
• COLDHARBOUR VISIT
SATURDAY:
• CRAFT STALLS
• TABBY AND TWEED
BOTH DAYS:
• WORKSHOPS
• DEMONSTRATIONS
• PRODUCTION…
Special Events
HAVENSTREET
New for 2024 - Step back in time into our unique 1940s setting and sample a range of craft spirits across our station, in the park, in our new Barn Café and even on board our historic steam trains themselves.
Introduce yourself to fabulous…
Music
Winchester
DS:UK comes full circle and return in 2024 with their highly anticipated Alchemical Tour - their tribute to the Dire Straits infamous live Alchemy album, which was released as the first live album recorded during the final nights of the 1982 - 1983…
Theatre
Winchester
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for a brand-new telling of this classic fairy tale.
Water Based Activities
COWES
Celebrating its 17th year, Cowes Classics Week is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore.
Over 100 boats will be sailing varied courses set in the Solent including Metre boats, Classic Racing…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Marwell Zoo's super value family ticket is back for a limited time only! Save more than £40 on your family visit to Marwell Zoo this Easter and during summer with their 5 for £85 family ticket.
For £85 guests will be able to buy a ticket via…
Heritage & History
Lower Swanwick
Guess who's back. Back again. THE BRICK PEOPLE are back. Tell a friend.
We are delighted to welcome The Brick People back to the Museum for a third year of running brilliant brick-based events using LEGO® bricks.
On April 3rd and April 4th, find…
Food
Winchester
Join us at North Walls Recreation Ground for Winchester Foodies Festival 2023 – our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music.
Sporting Event
WEST COWES
The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. The race regularly attracts over 1,000 boats and thousands of sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
Owners of VWs are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 26th May and park up in the National Motor Museum grounds, for a superb day that enthusiasts and owners will love.
All ages and models of VW are welcome, which provides a great opportunity…
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…