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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Museums
Portsmouth
Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
All Audi owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Saturday 20th September and park up in the National Motor Museum grounds, for a superb day for enthusiasts and owners.
All ages and models of Audi are welcome, providing a great opportunity to…
Museums
Portsmouth
Take in the personal histories of World War One as part of Heritage Open Days.
Music
Winchester,
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2025 being their 58th anniversary!
During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same -…
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…
Music
Southampton
Venue
Book Tickets
Event details
A vibrant live music and storytelling event celebrating Southampton's rich and diverse jazz story – and the social history it reflects.
Southampton's Jazz Story brings together a specially assembled 12-piece house…
Free Event
Hillway Road, Bembridge
31 Days of Halloween at Whitecliff Bay
Get ready for a whole month of spooktacular fun with our 31 Days of Halloween at Away Resorts! From little monsters to the not-so-little, there's something for everyone.
Dive into pumpkin carving, potions…
Christmas
Winchester
The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.
On 20th…
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.
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
It's wickedly wonderful half term fun as witches and wizards cast their magic spell and takeover the Railway.
Follow the spooky treasure hunt trail then climb aboard the spooky steam train. Meet the witch wandering the platform... does she have…
Talks
Winchester
Matt Parker talks a lot of maths.
He's a NYT best-selling author and sold-out stand-up performer. But now it's time he does the maths. Really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing. It's time he programmes his own Christmas tree lights and…
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…
Festival
Winchester
It's going to be a wild weekend this September as Dub Pistols bring their diverse mix of iconic acts to the festival at Vicarage Farm in Winchester. The 2025 line-up features Groove Armada, Fabio & Grooverider, David Rodigan, Alison Limerick, Don…
Theatre
Winchester
Sceptical? Good. We're here to blow your mind right open. In the first ever magic show made for people that don't believe in magic, Kevin dares you to see the impossible, transforming your scepticism to belief, even using science to deceive you… in…
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…
Festival
Totton, Southampton
Head to Sunnyfields farm this Autumn to view and take pictures with the wonderful variety of pumpkins on display and create happy memories with loved ones down on the farm.
There will be thousands of pumpkins, squash and other cucurbits to pop…
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…
Fireworks
Oakley, Basingstoke
Dance, dine & drink at Oakley Hall this New Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year with style at Oakley Hall this New Year's Eve. Our historic hotel will be transformed, promising an evening of exquisite dining, entertainment, plenty of dancing and…
Tour
Old Portsmouth
Join Portsmouth Cathedral for an exciting tour, delving into the unusual architecture history of its organ.
Theatre
Winchester
Award-winning and innovative Ballet Cymru presents an unforgettable journey filled with passion, betrayal, & forgiveness.
A brand-new interpretation of this ghost-filled ballet tells the tragic, romantic story of a young Welsh girl named Giselle,…
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