Wickham, Hampshire, 30th 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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Theatre
Winchester
After their hugely successful portrayals as Sherlock Holmes & Doctor Watson in The Hound Of The Baskervilles, Colin Baker (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and Terry Molloy (The Archers, Doctor Who) are back on stage in another classic adventure for the…
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…
Arts
Portsmouth
This October Half Term we’re delving into the murky medicine and hair-raising healing of fifteenth century life.
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.
Heritage & History
Winchester
The year 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. To mark this significant anniversary, Winchester Cathedral joins local organisations to celebrate her legacy.
This anniversary presents a significant opportunity to bring her legacy to…
Festival
Ryde
Steampunk Festival fun on the Isle of Wight Following last year's success, join us to find out what all the excitement is about for the biggest and best Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival 2025 in Ryde. There will be two full days of splendidness…
Talks
Portsmouth
Join Solent Original Walks for an exciting journey through the rich history of Portsmouth.
Gardens
Test Valley
Houghton Lodge Gardens is proud to announce the launch of a new sculpture exhibition and trail, which invites visitors to explore the concept of flow in both nature and creativity.
Running until the 30th September 2025, Fluvii, which is Latin for…
Comedy
Winchester
20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently Baby Reindeer actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals…
Literature
Cowes
A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will be held between the 3rd and 6th October 2024 at Northwood House, Cowes. The festival will once again be providing a varied and exciting programme with…
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.…
Comedy
Winchester
An evening of stand-up comedy with Rhys James, Micky Overman, Steve Bugeja and Paul McCaffrey (MC).
Line up subject to change.
Recommended age:16+
Tickets from £16
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…
Participatory Event
Ringwood
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Go Ape Moors Valley.
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…
Film
Winchester
Cinema Screening
Follow the chaotic love lives of eight very different couples a month before Christmas from the classic film, Love Actually.
Plus enjoy a tasty refreshment of a mince pie whilst you savour the sweet sounds from Otterbourne Brass…
Exhibitions
New Forest
Sculpture at Beaulieu returns for 2025, featuring the works from acclaimed sculptors from 13th June – 14th September.
Following the success of Sculpture at Beaulieu in 2019, 2021 and 2023, the event returns for a fourth year! This year's display…
Music
Winchester
Direct from London's West End, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show.
A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, this production revives memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves…
Comedy
Winchester,
As seen on Mock the Week, BT Sport and ITV, "Master of one-liners" Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest to…
Arts
Southampton
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Southampton at Brewhouse & Kitchen!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting…
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