Portsmouth, 22nd - 24th 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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General event
Southampton
Shieldhall Southampton Docks Cruise to mark Heritage Open Days. Pass the cruise ships Arvia, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Prima and Queen Mary 2 and see the mighty container ships at close quarters. The Titanic berth will be highlighted.
As part of…
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…
Free Event
Hillway Road, Bembridge
Oompah Palooza: Oktoberfest Fun for Everyone!
Pull on your Lederhosen, grab your Dirndl, and get ready for a proper Bavarian knees-up! Oompah Palooza is bringing big beers, bigger laughs, and a whole lot of oom-pah magic to the party.
Live…
Heritage & History
Southampton
Harvest Festival and Dog show
Join us as for a great family day out with our Harvest & Steam festival, including a Dog Show too.
Family
Southampton
The 2024 Southampton Christmas Market will this year take place from Friday 15th November until Sunday 5th January 2025.
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
All Audi owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Saturday 20th September and park up in the National Motor Museum grounds, for a superb day for enthusiasts and owners.
All ages and models of Audi are welcome, providing a great opportunity to…
Music
Winchester
Come together, right now – it's time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year.
The sensational The Magic of the Beatles features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate…
Food
Portsmouth
Cocktails
Two for One
Every Monday to Thursday from 5pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and indulge in a delicious cocktail or two. We have a choice of Passion Fruit Martini, Espresso Martini
and Strawberry Daiquiri.
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
Theatre
Newport
Don't miss the chance to see football legend Neil Ruddock in an exclusive live interview and audience Q&A, hosted by the renowned Sports and Entertainment presenter Kenzie Benali, having presented live at some of the biggest competitions in global…
Film
Winchester,
National Theatre Live
Inter Alia
a new play by Suzie Miller
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Join Solent Original Walks for a stroll through Victoria Park to learn about its rich heritage and history!
Walking
The Close, Winchester
Have fun (re-)discovering Winchester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out more about this historic city. Curious About…
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…
Music
Winchester
Get ready to scream like it's 1999!
Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers.
With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole lot of…
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…
Film
Winchester
Mrs. Warren's Profession
by Bernard Shaw
directed by Dominic Cooke
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter…
Comedy
Winchester
Join us for a hilarious comedy night.
Winchester's very own comedy legend Paul McCaffrey is back supporting Naomi House & Jacksplace for the third year. He will be joined on stage by friends for an evening of side-splitting stand-up comedy.
All…
Dance / Dancing
Winchester,
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the Winchester stage with Tango Passions.
Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango and Latin specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to…
Film
Winchester
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
After years in the 12-step programme…
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