13th - 29th June
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.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2025: Celebrating Jane at Winchester Cathedral (Now until 31st October), Alresford Watercress Festival (F) (18th May), The Big Eat Festival at Royal Victoria Country Park (F) Netley Abbey (24th - 26th May), Southampton Summer Sessions (13th - 29th June 25), Basingstoke Festival (F) (20th June - 6th July 2025), Winchester Hat Fair (F) (5th July), Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix, Portsmouth (19th - 20th July 2025) all filling the Hampshire calendar to bursting. This July also see's the 70th birthday of the Steamship Shieldhall, Southampton, with a special sailings, now available to book.
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.
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Food
HAVENSTREET
A regular in the Railway's events calendar.
Get set to sample a whole host of various cheeses perfectly paired with crunchy pickles and tangy chutneys. It's the perfect accompaniment to a cool glass of cider, and with over 25 varieties to try,…
Festival
Basingstoke
The UK's biggest food festival dedicated to Caribbean food returns bigger and better for another amazing family day of food, drink, cooking demonstrations, shopping and music.
FREE ENTRY FOR UNDER 14s
This will be an unforgettable outdoor…
Run / Rally
New Forest
All Italian car owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 28th September and park up within the museum complex for a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts.
Everything from Fiats to Ferraris are welcome, which provides a great…
Run / Rally
New Forest
Owners of all French cars are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 14th September 2025 and park up in the National Motor Museum parkland, for a superb day out for enthusiasts and owners.
All ages and types of French car are welcome, from…
Music
Winchester,
Part of Winchester Jazz Festival
Direct from London's world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz, narration and rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars return to Winchester with a brand-new programme of…
Christmas
Oakley, Basingstoke
Imagine yourself relaxing in a beautiful countryside manor over the Christmas period with a glass of mulled wine in one hand and mince pie in the other. When you stay at Oakley Hall we will ensure that you and your loved ones are taken care of…
Theatre
Winchester
Tilted Wig and Mayflower Southampton presents
Spitfire Girls
By Katherine Senior
Inspired by remarkable true events
"It's built for us, isn't it? The Spitfire. Built for women."
New Year's Eve, 1959.
Decades after answering the call, two women…
Christmas
Oakley, Basingstoke
We invite you, your friends and your colleagues to join us for an unforgettable Christmas Party Night on Saturday 6th or Friday 12th December at our charming countryside hotel in Basingstoke. For two nights in December, you can enjoy a sparkling…
Christmas
East Cowes
Christmas activities and festive fun at Osborne Visit Osborne this Christmas season for a barrel of laughs and festive fun!
Enjoy festive activities including storytelling and music.
Food
Hedge End
Indulge in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea at Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa. Savour delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of handcrafted bakes, all paired with tea and coffee. For an extra…
Music
Winchester
Get set for an audio and visual experience like no other as the music of the iconic Led Zeppelin comes to life in the Planetarium! Experience surrealistic environments and mood-provoking abstract art that will propel fans on a trip down memory lane.…
Tour
East Cowes
Garden tour at Osborne English Heritage in partnership with the National Garden Scheme is offering the chance for you to experience the beautiful gardens of Osborne.
The garden tour will be early evening on Tuesday 16 September when the site…
Talks
Winchester,
Step into the world of the forensic investigation of sudden and suspicious death with Dr Richard Shepherd, the UK's most distinguished forensic pathologist, as he returns to theatres with his captivating new tour: Unnatural Causes - Time of Death.…
Festival
Fordingbridge
An incredible weekend of camping, music and fun in a beautiful location. Get involved in the amazing party that is Ragcity!
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in the fun and spectacle of Sandown's Illuminated Carnival!
Please see website for route details.
Free Event
Portsmouth
Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.
Heritage & History
Southampton
Midsummer Magic Steam up
Join us for our Midsummer Magic event at the Brickworks, Discover magic, myths and mysteries in our historic and atmospheric buildings. What's around the corner? Fairies, witches, potions or pongs? Wave your wand and…
Music
Winchester
The Roy Orbison Experience, the UK's newest and most authentic tribute to the music of Roy Orbison, one of America's most famous voices.
The Roy Orbison Experience is a celebration fronted by the incredible voice of Oliver Harris, who has appeared…
Childrens Events
Winchester
We're bubbling over with excitement this summer with a bubble-tastic takeover of the Science Centre.
Don't just watch the action – discover the science of bubbles with every pop and get hands-on with bubble fun of all shapes and sizes!
What is a…
Festival
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Comic Con returns to the Guildhall for 2026.
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