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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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…
Theatre
Winchester
Get ready to snap your fingers and embrace the wonderfully weird world of The Addams Family!
Award winning Winchester Musicals and Opera Society return with their brand new production.
This delightfully spooky musical comedy brings your favourite…
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,…
Theatre
Winchester
Experience an unforgettable cinema screening of Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. The silent masterpiece with a brand-new live score by Chris Green.
Nosferatu (1922) is arguably the film that gave birth to the horror genre. Notable as the first…
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…
Christmas
Winchester
Memories wrapped up in magic!
This Christmas, enjoy a festive experience for the whole family.
Share a magical moment with Santa and his elf in the magical setting of The Great Hall Grotto, creating memories you and your family will treasure for a…
Gardens
Stockbridge
Apple enthusiasts, rejoice! Houghton Lodge Gardens’ popular Apple Day is back for another year of fruitful festivities on Sunday 28th September 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm. Nestled in the picturesque Test Valley, Hampshire, the gardens will transform…
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…
Fireworks
Southampton
Join us for an explosive evening of fun and excitement at the Southampton Family Fireworks Display! Get ready to ignite your senses with vibrant colours, booming sounds, and dazzling fireworks that will light up the night sky. Set in the picturesque…
Markets
Southsea
An exhibition and sale of original work from local artists, designers, makers and crafters.
Festival
Alresford, Winchester
The Alresford Watercress Festival returns to the streets of Alresford for 2026.
Film
Winchester
Cinema Screening
The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker…
Exhibition
Old Portsmouth
Join local artists and florists for an immersive exhibition within the historic, Grade I listed Round Tower.
Museums
Portsmouth
Take in the personal histories of World War One as part of Heritage Open Days.
Music
Winchester
Celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking performances, The Demon Barbers embark on an exciting anniversary tour.
Renowned for their electrifying fusion of traditional British folk music and high-energy dance, the award-winning band will present a…
Theatre
Winchester
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to Winchester bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world!
With catchy tunes and hilarious…
Arts
Southampton
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Southampton at Brew Dog!
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 materials…
Festival
Lymington
Taking place on Friday 11th – Sunday 13th July it is crammed with over 100 different seafood dishes, a chef’s stage hosting the region’s best and a cookery school for foodies of all ages up for learning some new skills.
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…
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…
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