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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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…
Festival
Ryde
Steampunk Festival fun on the Isle of Wight Following last year's success, join us to find out what all the excitement is about for the biggest and best Isle of Wight Steampunk Festival 2025 in Ryde. There will be two full days of splendidness…
Theatre
Winchester
Grab a mulled wine, wrap up warm and get ready for a night of festive songs and cheer with The Spitfire Sisters.
Backed by their brilliant band, The Spitfire Sisters bring their trademark close harmonies and fabulous outfits to Theatre Royal…
Show / Display
Sandown & Ryde
Model Festival in September Wight Aviation Museum and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum have joined forces to provide an impressive array of models with buses running between both venues.
Model shows and displays There will be model shows and…
Fireworks
Southampton
Waterside's First-Ever Silent Firework Spectacular Fawley Parish Council is over the moon to invite you to a truly magical evening - the Waterside's very first silent firework display, perfectly choreographed to music and designed so everyone can…
Heritage & History
Lee-on-the-Solent
Coming to the seaside village of Lee on the Solent, Gosport, Hampshire in September 2025, for several days of Celebration and Entertainment to commemorate and remember the 80th Anniversary of VE & VJ Days.
See an amazing array of WWII / Post…
Food
Portsmouth
Enjoy live music, traditional sea shanties, and raucous storytelling as you dine like the crew on authentic mess tables.
Heritage & History
Southsea
Take a vintage bus ride across the city this summer.
Sporting Event
Freshwater
West Wight Chilly Hilly is back in 2025 on Sunday 14th December!
What better way to begin winter festivities than with a 10 mile run in the spectacular West Wight countryside? Taking in cliff paths, beaches, wooded glades and spectacular…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Get up close to some of the incredible artefacts not currently on public display.
Family
Farnham
Immerse yourself in serenity at Wetland Waders, where you can observe a stunning variety of bird species using their unique beaks to feed from shallow and deep waters, while others soar and swoop gracefully all around you, creating a truly immersive…
Tour
East Cowes
Garden tour at Osborne English Heritage in partnership with the National Garden Scheme is offering the chance for you to experience the beautiful gardens of Osborne.
The garden tour will be early evening on Tuesday 16 September when the site…
Tour
Ryde
Discover more about the iconic hovercraft which takes passengers on their daily commute or for a day visit to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth. The behind the scenes tour is offers the chance to get up close and personal and learn more about our…
Food
Netley Abbey
The Big Eat food festival will be returning to Netley in May 2026, after welcoming a whopping 40,000 people to last year’s event.
The Big Eat is returning to Royal Victoria Country Park for the fourth consecutive year after securing headline…
Tour
Ryde
Experience the charm of a classic bus journey Wightrider offers a variety of vintage buses for you to enjoy on the 11th & 12th October. This event is perfect for all ages, from families looking for a fun day out to transport enthusiasts eager for a…
Fireworks
Whitchurch
Fireworks display held at Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch.
Festival
HAVENSTREET
Head to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's Autumn beer festival for a celebration of beer and steam.
Choose from a huge selection of real ales, there are even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth.
You’ll have the opportunity to try…
Halloween
Carisbrooke, Newport
Halloween fun at Carisbrooke Castle Join English Heritage every day of the half term holidays for Halloween fun at Carisbrooke Castle.
Spooky activities Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out this half term. Follow the…
Food
Southsea
Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every month.
Bonfire Night
Winchester
Head to the centre of historic Winchester for the annual torchlight procession and fireworks night event, taking place this year on Saturday 8th November 2025. Organised by the Winchester Round Table this event is a must for all firework fans,…
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