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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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…
Music
Winchester
Long before the tradition of carolling, festive revellers would go house-to-house, exchanging songs for money, food and ale.
Coming from the old English waes hael, 'wassail' is a toast wishing good.
In November/December 2025 Eliza Carthy and Jon…
Show / Display
Romsey
The Romsey Show takes place in September at Broadlands in Romsey. The Show is one of the largest one-day country shows in the South and is run by a large team of dedicated volunteers. The show provides a fantastic day out with something for all the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Town Quay, Southampton
Get ready for the 56th edition of the Southampton International Boat Show, which returns to Mayflower Park from Friday, 19 to Sunday, 28 September 2025.
The UK's largest celebration of boating and watersports is undergoing an exciting…
Special Events
Waterlooville
Join us round the fire in one of our historic buildings for an evening of yoga, relaxation, and personal growth in one of our monthly yoga classes.
Dance / Dancing
Winchester,
Argentine Tango King and Strictly Come Dancing legend, Vincent Simone, returns to the Winchester stage with Tango Passions.
Accompanied by world-class Argentine Tango and Latin specialists, let the original Italian stallion take you on a journey to…
Music
Winchester
Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back.
Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25…
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.
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…
Tour
Old Portsmouth
Join Portsmouth Cathedral on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural history of the building.
Film
Winchester
Mrs. Warren's Profession
by Bernard Shaw
directed by Dominic Cooke
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter…
Childrens Events
Fareham
Come along for a spooky afternoon of delicious
delights! There will be a selection of sandwiches
and treats, followed by spooky cookie decorating.
£19.95
Theatre
Winchester
Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic, and has performed around the world with legends like Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental.
Their 5-star sell-out show Shlomo's Beatbox…
Music
Winchester
Get ready to scream like it's 1999!
Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers.
With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole lot of…
Arts
Bordon
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Bordon's The Shed!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting materials you'll…
Music
Winchester
Ten years after its debut tour, Someone Like You (The Adele Songbook) is back in theatres with a re-imagined live concert performance for 2026.
Led by the stunning vocals of Katie Markham, alongside an incredible live band, the show brings Adele's…
Theatre
Winchester
Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please?
Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your…
Theatre
Winchester
Experience an unforgettable cinema screening of Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. The silent masterpiece with a brand-new live score by Chris Green.
Nosferatu (1922) is arguably the film that gave birth to the horror genre. Notable as the first…
Music
Winchester,
Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Running time: 1hr 50mins (plus interval)
Tickets from £31
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…
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