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.
Number of results: 206
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Festival
Ovington, Alresford
A world of unity, creativity & freedom, Boomtown Fair is a four day festival set in the Matterley bowl in Hampshire, UK on the second weekend of August. Boomtown fuses a diverse line-up of underground and global music with boundary pushing immersive…
Festival
Newport
The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.
Christmas
Churchill Way West , Basingstoke
Join us for the annual Milestones Christmas market! The perfect opportunity to do your Christmas shopping – and find that something a little bit different! There will be over 40 stalls selling seasonal gifts and treats throughout the museum and the…
Childrens Events
Alresford
This Halloween, The Watercress Line becomes a spellbinding world of magic, mischief, and spooky fun for the whole family! Join us throughout the half-term, 25th October - 2nd November, as our historic railway is transformed into a haunted haven…
Christmas
Oakley, Basingstoke
Escape the stress of hosting, cooking & cleaning during the festive season and let our family take care of yours at your home away from home. Our mouth-watering Christmas menu has a delicious selection of dishes to choose from. Whether you want to…
Comedy
Winchester
On general sale from 31 October 2024, 10am.
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian.
He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his…
Performance
Portsmouth
The ultimate drag day out (voted the number one Drag Brunch event in the UK) heads to Portsmouth!
Run / Rally
Portsmouth
The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2025.
Run / Rally
New Forest
We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Smart on Remembrance Sunday 9th November. All Smart owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy.
The event is set…
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…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Laura Daly and Lindsay Taylor discuss the making of the artwork that uses augmented reality technology for a breath-taking experience.
Theatre
Winchester
A show for people who appreciate the small things in life
Following the success from his previous solo shows - The Wait (2019), Leaves Waves Sky (2022) and The Ground The Sky (2024) Rich Lansley presents A Hundred Small Things.
A…
Theatre
Winchester
Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's award-winning picture book
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should
Ever set foot in the deep dark wood…
Follow the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories' enchanting…
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…
Participatory Event
Farnham
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Alice Holt!
Dance / Dancing
Winchester
Sevens, a triple bill of Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance with live music from one of the UK's leading choreographers Nina Rajarani MBE.
Seven Snags: A flirtatious courtship, the choreographic equivalent of an obstacle race, this fast-paced ensemble…
Walking
Town Quay, Southampton
Have fun (re-)discovering Southampton, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a safe, fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst discovering more about this fascinating and…
Music
Winchester
Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed musicians who've played alongside bands such as Queen, Paul Young, Roger Daltrey, Lulu, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, John Legend…
Exhibition
Ampfield, Romsey
Follow the glow... and experience Hampshire's most magical festive event. Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens returns for 2025 — bigger, brighter and more breathtaking than ever.
Talks
Winchester,
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror.
After her triumphant The Serial Killer Next Door tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK's foremost crime…
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