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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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Music
Winchester
The Ultimate Feel-Good Irish Music Tribute Show!
Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicianship and great song choices, Middi and his award-winning tribute band cover all of your favorite sing-along Irish classics, including Galway Girl,…
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
Beautiful Butterflies- using sweep nets in the meadow
Wild Wednesdays are an hour of hands-on activities for children and their parents to experience local wildlife. Using the range of habitats at our site, each day has a different theme to…
Comedy
Winchester
Baba's Back on Tour!
Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show.
As seen on Taskmaster (Channel 4), Live at the Apollo (BBC), Celebrity…
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…
Sporting Event
WEST COWES
Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events.
Festival
Alresford, Winchester
The Alresford Watercress Festival returns to the streets of Alresford for 2026.
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…
Festival
Southampton
It's our biggest festival of the year, with three sell out years in a row! Live Music in the garden on the Castle Stage from - RED RUM The Captains Beard Brian Stone & the Masters of None Cutlass Alphalfa.
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…
Festival
VENTNOR
Ventnor Fringe is a unique celebration of the arts, showcasing emerging and established talent across every creative discipline.
Christmas
East Cowes
Christmas activities and festive fun at Osborne Visit Osborne this Christmas season for a barrel of laughs and festive fun!
Enjoy festive activities including storytelling and music.
Theatre
Winchester
The "masters of G&S", Charles Court Opera, present their critically acclaimed 5 star production of one of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan's operas, The Mikado.
The production is directed by renowned G&S specialist John Savournin, whose…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Zoom through the stars on an exciting flight through the solar system. Take a seat in the breathtaking Planetarium and discover the secrets of the skies above us during a presenter-led live show. The Planetarium Live is an opportunity to visit us…
Festival
Portsmouth
Beach Dubbin' - the ultimate VW show by the sea - returns to Southsea Common for 2025!
Music
Winchester
A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960's Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.
Starring The Voice UK finalist, Bizzi Dixon, and backed by the soulful vocal dynamics…
Festival
Southsea
The 33rd Portsmouth International Kite Festival will take place on 26th & 27th July at Southsea Common. Our thanks to Portsmouth City Council for continuing to support the event.
Markets
Southsea
An exhibition and sale of original work from local artists, designers, makers and crafters.
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
Beaulieu Supercar Weekend will return on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2025. This must-see family spectacular brings some of the world's most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.
This event is a must for all supercar enthusiasts,…
Music
Winchester,
Part of Winchester Jazz Festival
Direct from London's world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz, narration and rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars return to Winchester with a brand-new programme of…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a brand new adventure with Dinosaur Adventure Live?!
When a satellite tasked with controlling the island's weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts.
The island's tropical climate spirals leading to one Big Jurassic Storm. If…
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