Saturday 5th July
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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Music
Winchester
Long before the tradition of carolling, festive revellers would go house-to-house, exchanging songs for money, food and ale.
Coming from the old English waes hael, 'wassail' is a toast wishing good.
In November/December 2025 Eliza Carthy and Jon…
Special Events
Eastleigh
Egghead's Kevin Ashman to host The Big Quiz 2025
Previously ranked as the world's number one quizzer, Eggheads 'Grandmaster' Kevin Ashman will host this year's Big Quiz for Wessex Cancer Support.
The annual charity quiz is taking place at…
Museums
Portsmouth
Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.
Christmas
Oakley, Basingstoke
Escape the hustle & bustle and ring in the festive season by celebrating Christmas at Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke, nestled amidst the heart of the charming countryside.
Join us at Oakley Hall throughout November and December for a delightfully…
Music
Gosport
3 stages of music and cabaret, with well over 60 top acts.. Award winning world street food, Wellbeing and healing area, burlesque, Rock School and kids activities and entertainment, and more…
Theatre
Winchester
Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains.
But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take…
Run / Rally
Portsmouth
The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2025.
Heritage & History
Southampton
Halloween and Autumn Steam Up
Our Autumn steam up welcomes the Traction engines back from their summer show season to join us in one last celebration of brickmaking before the Museum closes for our winter months. As the nights darken and the season…
Carnival
NEWPORT
Join in the carnival fun with Newport's Illuminated Procession!
Please see website for route details.
Music
Winchester
Immerse yourself in the original, psychedelic, fulldome Planetarium visualisation of Pink Floyd's iconic album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Head off on an emotional and inspiring journey into the heart and themes of the iconic album and songs. Fly…
Arts
1 Moresby Tower, Ocean Way,, Southampton
Book Paint and Sip in Southampton, Bournemouth and Swanwick
Looking for an entertaining and relaxing evening with friends? Why not book a paint and sip night with The Paint Club.
We run monthly sip and paint workshops at the Maritimo Lounge in…
Music
Winchester
A Tribute to Phil Collins & Genesis
Experience the Magic of Phil Collins and Genesis!
Get ready to be transported back in time as we celebrate the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis!
Seriously Collins isn't just a tribute show; it's an…
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…
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in the fun of Children's Day with Sandown Carnival Children's Procession! See website for carnival route.
Music
Portsmouth
Get set for a sizzling summer of free live music - with an array of styles and genres.
Theatre
Winchester
Follow the scandalous true story of a Suffragette-turned-Fascist in this time bending cabaret.
VENUS 2.0 is a high-octane dance theatre experience exploring the chaos and turmoil of the early 20th-century.
Six chameleonic dancers take you on a…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience?
Grab a seat, sit back and relax as Flushed Away 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…
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…
Exhibitions
Etps Rd, Farnborough
THE WORLD'S NO.1 HOME ENERGY & ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOW.
The world's no. 1 home energy & electric vehicle show will return to Farnborough this October. Packed with visitor attractions, live 'expert' led panel discussions, scores of companies…
Childrens Events
Fareham
Saturday 26th July 11am to 12:30pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and create your own pizza, add toppings
of your choice and cook them in our very own pizza oven!
Create your own milkshake to eat alongside your pizza with follow-up ice cream from…
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