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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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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…
Music
Fareham
Sunday 13th July & 10th August
From 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Created by our dedicated team of chefs, our Sunday lunch is a firm favourite for any celebration, occasion or treat. Join us for a
delicious lunch and enjoy the background sounds of The Swing…
Theatre
Winchester
The show where every child gets a present from Santa!
Following last year's sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season.
Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole,
when Father…
Museums
Portsmouth
Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.
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…
Film
London Road, Whitchurch
Join us for one of our upcoming Cinema Nights at Bombay Sapphire Distillery and get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.
What's included
• Arrival Gin & Tonic Cocktail from our Turbine Bar
• Showing a film in our Sapphire…
Exhibition
Ampfield, Romsey
Follow the glow... and experience Hampshire's most magical festive event. Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens returns for 2025 — bigger, brighter and more breathtaking than ever.
Theatre
Winchester
1590, Nuremburg. A divided Europe stands on the brink of modernity.
Stuck in the middle is Frantz Schmidt, executioner, torturer and, most unusually for his times, diarist. As ideals clash against the backdrop of the ancient gallows, Frantz battles…
Childrens Events
Fareham
Every Friday in August at 4pm on the Meadow
Come and join us for a fantastic magic show,courtesy of Silly Scott.
For more details, please visit
solenthotel.co.uk/events
Music
Winchester
DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours - Brothers in '85.
In 1985, Dire Straits were at the apex of their career as one of the biggest music brands and concert touring bands in the world. Still today, Mark Knopfler remains one of our…
Christmas
Oakley, Basingstoke
Escape the stress of hosting, cooking & cleaning during the festive season and let our family take care of yours at your home away from home. Our mouth-watering Christmas menu has a delicious selection of dishes to choose from. Whether you want to…
Arts
Selborne, Alton
On the first day of Spring 2022, Sophie Hacker started a one-year Art Residency at Gilbert White's House & Gardens.
Her exhibition in July and August showcases some of the installations, sculpting, painting and experimental work made during the…
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…
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,…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience?
Grab a seat, sit back and relax as Madagascar plays out under the stars of The Planetarium in our late-afternoon mini movie series this summer.
Doors open at 5pm, movie starts at 5:30pm
Adult…
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…
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…
Theatre
Winchester
Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 10 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!
Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain's Got Talent? If you were left craving more,…
Comedy
Winchester
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn't make a song and dance about it.
He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes… and there's a bit about tomatoes.
You might know him from…
Talks
Winchester
NLP Ltd Present
Damien Lewis: Who Dares Wins
The Secret History of the SAS
Recommended age:
14+
Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis - award-winning war reporter and bestselling author - as he brings to the stage the secret…
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