Portsmouth, 19 - 20 July 25
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
Hinton
New Forest Food Festival is an event for all the family. Rich in local produce, artisan foodies and makers, internationally-renowned chefs and restaurants, unique skills and intricate crafts, showcasing the best of the New Forest.
Festival
Petersfield
The second Petersfield Jazz & Blues festival will be held in the grounds of Churcher's College and feature 12 bands and many internationally renowned musicians. With over 10 hours of live music, food and drink vendors, set under two large marquees…
Comedy
Winchester
Britain's Got Talent 2024 finalist, Alex Mitchell is an autistic comic with functional neurological disorder (FND). He uses self-deprecating humour - laughing at himself, his neurodivergence, disability and sexuality - to reflect on some of the most…
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in the fun of Children's Day with Sandown Carnival Children's Procession! See website for carnival route.
Theatre
Winchester
Nicoll Entertainment present a Rose Theatre, Lowry,
Northern Stage, Unicorn Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios production
The Koala Who Could
Based on the book by Rachel Bright & Jim Field
Directed and Co-Adapted by Emma Earle
Composed &…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
This autumn, venture out into the night with the beautiful owls at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Experience the mystical owls' graceful, silent flights in and out of the darkness in two enthralling flying displays.
Before the flying displays, there…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Get set for some Brontosaurus-sized fun! Join us on a prehistoric time travel adventure to find out how our dinosaur friends lived in this exciting live science show.
The Dino Show is an action-packed family-friendly 20-minute live show that takes…
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…
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…
School Holidays
Farnham
Don't miss out on this prehistoric extravaganza! Grab your family and friends for a dino-themed adventure!
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…
Carnival
NEWPORT
Carnival fever comes to the Island's capital town, various locations around Newport. See website for procession route.
Fireworks
Oakley, Basingstoke
Dance, dine & drink at Oakley Hall this New Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year with style at Oakley Hall this New Year's Eve. Our historic hotel will be transformed, promising an evening of exquisite dining, entertainment, plenty of dancing and…
Sporting Event
Portsmouth
The Sea Angling Classic event and competition returns to Portsmouth this June.
Festivals
SANDOWN
A heady mix of country fair, pop festival and a vampire’s worst nightmare, this festival offers everything for the family!
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,…
Free Event
Selborne
On the 31st May 1811 Jane Austen wrote to her sister Cassandra about a party in Selborne.
"The gaieties of Tuesday (the 4th), on Selbourne Common, where there are to be volunteers and felicities of all kinds. Harriet B. is invited to spend the day…
Christmas
Winchester,
A traditional family panto.
Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure.
Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess.
It's just him and his faithful cat,…
Music
Portsmouth
Get set for a sizzling summer of free live music - with an array of styles and genres.
Arts
Farnborough
The Creative Craft Show will return to Farnborough International for its fifth year running, once again with its sister show, The Stitching Show. The show will run from Thursday 4th September to Saturday 6th September 2025.
This show is a haven for…
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