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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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Childrens Events
Selborne
Join Timothy the Tortoise for our interactive sessions connecting your child to the natural world in a fun, engaging and sensory way.
Sessions include stories, songs, craft and activities exploring Gilbert's Garden and the Museum with a welcome from…
Theatre
Winchester
Prepare to have your reality rewritten…
Following sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show – his most astonishing and impossible yet.
An entirely unique voice in magic, Ben Hart brings together enthralling…
Festival
Burley
Set in the heart of the New Forest, Dogstival is a totally unique….and slightly bonkers festival dedicated to our four-legged friends. On 31st May & 1st June Burley Park will be transformed into a doggy paradise with paw-dropping arena displays,…
Heritage & History
Southampton
Back in Time (Victorian & Steampunk)
A jump back in time – with a Victorian and steampunk feel for this event at The Brickworks Museum. Our unique Victorian factory opens its doors and steams up the machinery once again.
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,…
Special Events
New Forest
All Porsche owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 1st June and park up within the museum parkland for a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts.
Held in association with The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts' Club (TIPEC), all…
Theatre
Winchester
Oddsocks return to Winchester with another high-energy, feel-good, family theatre show.
Experience the magical and spectacular A Midsummer Night's Dream, performed in the company's inimitable fantastically funny style with live music, action and…
Music
Winchester,
Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Running time: 1hr 50mins (plus interval)
Tickets from £31
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…
Festival
Southsea
The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2025!
Music
Portsmouth
Get set for a sizzling summer of free live music - with an array of styles and genres.
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience?
Grab a seat, sit back and relax as Shrek plays out under the stars of The Planetarium in our late-afternoon mini movie series this summer.
Doors open at 5pm, the movie will start at 5:30pm…
Performance
Portsmouth
The ultimate drag day out (voted the number one Drag Brunch event in the UK) heads to Portsmouth!
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
New Forest
Simply Ford will return on Sunday 22nd June 2025. All Ford owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts enjoyed.
All ages and models of Ford are invited to join the show,…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Selborne
Back for 2025! Our longest running event will be on the 14th & 15th June!
Join us for a full weekend of gardening joy. We will be joined by local (and not so local) nurseries and specialists who will have a vast array of plants and garden…
Community
Fordingbridge
Slip and slide your way around our amazing aqua assault course and raise money for local people living with cancer at Wessex Cancer Support's first Wet N Wild!!
Our family-friendly fun run takes place at Fordingbridge's Jubilee Camping on Saturday,…
Theatre
Winchester
Performed by Anton Lesser, Lucia Bonbright, and Orchestra of the Swan.
Starring Anton Lesser, A Beautiful Thread weaves Hardy's life – dramatic as any of his books – with his beautiful poetry and great novels, including Far From the Madding Crowd,…
Talks
Winchester,
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror.
After her triumphant The Serial Killer Next Door tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK's foremost crime…
Food
Portsmouth
Every Monday | 5pm to 8pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and enjoy large nachos and a pint of beer, lager, house wine or soft drink*
£10 per person
*Terms and conditions apply
Book online at solenthotel.co.uk/food-drink/parsons-collar call 01489…
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