Wickham, Hampshire, 30th August 2025
Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2025, 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 give you a reason to include Hampshire in your holiday plans. Look out for an array of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austens birth whilst you discover the place she was born, lived and wrote six of her novels #JaneAusten250.
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.
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 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. Some of the events below are on the Isle of Wight, as it's easy to hop over on the hovercraft or ferry from Portsmouth or Lymington to the island.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here our top picks for events happening in the county. The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Free Event
Wickham
The Taste of Wickham Festival is back! Join us on Sunday 14 September, from 11am to 4pm, as this charming Hampshire village comes alive with celebration.
This isn't just any village festival, this free event promises a full day of family fun and…
Special Events
Eastleigh
Egghead's Kevin Ashman to host The Big Quiz 2025
Previously ranked as the world's number one quizzer, Eggheads 'Grandmaster' Kevin Ashman will host this year's Big Quiz for Wessex Cancer Support.
The annual charity quiz is taking place at…
Exhibitions
New Forest
Sculpture at Beaulieu returns for 2025, featuring the works from acclaimed sculptors from 13th June – 14th September.
Following the success of Sculpture at Beaulieu in 2019, 2021 and 2023, the event returns for a fourth year! This year's display…
Heritage & History
Southampton
Halloween and Autumn Steam Up
Our Autumn steam up welcomes the Traction engines back from their summer show season to join us in one last celebration of brickmaking before the Museum closes for our winter months. As the nights darken and the season…
Music
Southampton
Venue
Book Tickets
Event details
A vibrant live music and storytelling event celebrating Southampton's rich and diverse jazz story – and the social history it reflects.
Southampton's Jazz Story brings together a specially assembled 12-piece house…
Participatory Event
Farnham
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Alice Holt!
Outdoor Event / Activities
Baughurst
Explore the healing power of nature in this exclusive workshop set within Ewhurst Park's sublime ancient woodlands.
This workshop will involve foraging seasonal medicinal and edible plants and fungi, alongside exercises for healing the body and…
Run / Rally
Portsmouth
The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2025.
Exhibition
Old Portsmouth
Join local artists and florists for an immersive exhibition within the historic, Grade I listed Round Tower.
Walking
ISLANDWIDE
Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival, sponsored by Outdooractive, will return in Autumn 2025 (4th - 12th October).
An event for keen hikers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers alike, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival is a…
Festival
Newport
The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.
Music
Winchester
The Searchers and Hollies Experience… The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
It's wickedly wonderful half term fun as witches and wizards cast their magic spell and takeover the Railway.
Follow the spooky treasure hunt trail then climb aboard the spooky steam train. Meet the witch wandering the platform... does she have…
Theatre
Winchester
West End and TV sensation Lee Mead stars in The Phantoms.
In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms takes us on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon,…
Talks
Winchester
Matt Parker talks a lot of maths.
He's a NYT best-selling author and sold-out stand-up performer. But now it's time he does the maths. Really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing. It's time he programmes his own Christmas tree lights and…
Gardens
Stockbridge
Apple enthusiasts, rejoice! Houghton Lodge Gardens’ popular Apple Day is back for another year of fruitful festivities on Sunday 28th September 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm. Nestled in the picturesque Test Valley, Hampshire, the gardens will transform…
Arts
Portsmouth
This October Half Term we’re delving into the murky medicine and hair-raising healing of fifteenth century life.
Theatre
Winchester
Expect a blistering performance from one of the highest regarded professional tribute bands currently working in the UK.
Totally Blondie are a group of fantastic musicians fronted by a stunning and charismatic Debbie Harry lookalike. Between them,…
Family
Southampton
The 2024 Southampton Christmas Market will this year take place from Friday 15th November until Sunday 5th January 2025.
Childrens Events
Ower, Romsey
Have the BEST. DAY. EVER at Paultons Park this Halloween. This October half term bring the family to the friendliest and most frightful Halloween theme park event in the UK. Back for another year with even more spooky fun to be had! Peppa Pig World…
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