What's On in Hampshire

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.

Top Events in Hampshire

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.

What's on in Hampshire this weekend?

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. 

• 17th - 18th May 25, Spring Autojumble at Beaulieu , Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire
• 24th May 25, Coast and Country Canines Dogs' Day Out, Southampton, Hampshire
• 25th May 25, Cruise commemorating the 85th anniversary of Dunkirk with Steamship Sheildhall, Southampton, Hampshire
• 24th May - 1st June 25, May Half at Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire
• 25th May 25, Bursledon Brickworks Museum - Back in Time Event, Bursledon, Hampshire
• 6th - 7th June 25, A Shoddy Detective and The Art of Deception at Theatre Royal Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire
• 7th June & 26th July 25, Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience, at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, Hampshire, 
• 15th June 25, Good Festival at Dummer Down Farm, Basingstoke, Hampshire
• 15th June 25, Father's Day Papa's Paddle to the Pub with ,New Forest Activities, Beaulieu Hampshire
• 15th June, 17th July & 30th August, Pinic in the Vine at Quob Park Estate, Fareham, Hampshire
• 28th - 29th June 25, Chilli & Gin Festival,  Portsmouth, Hampshire
• 5th - 6th July 25, Southsea Food Festival, Portsmouth, Hampshire
• 19th - 20th July 25, Big Wild Weekend, Andover, Hampshire
• 30th July 25, Starlight Cinema: Flushed Away at at Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester, Hampshire
• 6th - 10th August 25, Boomtown Festival, Ovington, Hampshire

Staying overnight?

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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Hampshire events near me

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.