13th - 29th June
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.
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.
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.
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Arts
1 Moresby Tower, Ocean Way,, Southampton
Book Paint and Sip in Southampton, Bournemouth and Swanwick
Looking for an entertaining and relaxing evening with friends? Why not book a paint and sip night with The Paint Club.
We run monthly sip and paint workshops at the Maritimo Lounge in…
Festival
Fordingbridge
An incredible weekend of camping, music and fun in a beautiful location. Get involved in the amazing party that is Ragcity!
Childrens Events
Newport
Brand New for 2025!
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny…
Music
Winchester
A Tribute to Phil Collins & Genesis
Experience the Magic of Phil Collins and Genesis!
Get ready to be transported back in time as we celebrate the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis!
Seriously Collins isn't just a tribute show; it's an…
Exhibitions
Etps Rd, Farnborough
THE WORLD'S NO.1 HOME ENERGY & ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOW.
The world's no. 1 home energy & electric vehicle show will return to Farnborough this October. Packed with visitor attractions, live 'expert' led panel discussions, scores of companies…
Music
Winchester
The Searchers and Hollies Experience… The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to…
Music
Winchester
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised tribute act.
With acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic…
Theatre
Winchester
Tilted Wig and Mayflower Southampton presents
Spitfire Girls
By Katherine Senior
Inspired by remarkable true events
"It's built for us, isn't it? The Spitfire. Built for women."
New Year's Eve, 1959.
Decades after answering the call, two women…
Food
Hedge End
Indulge in the timeless tradition of Afternoon Tea at Botleigh Grange Hotel & Spa. Savour delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and an array of handcrafted bakes, all paired with tea and coffee. For an extra…
Theatre
Winchester
From the heart of the West End, with more than 20 years of critical acclaim and a Number One appearance on Top of the Pops, The Elvis Years is the ultimate celebration of The King.
Mario Kombou and his all-star band are steeped in all the eras of…
Music
Portsmouth
Get set for a sizzling summer of free live music - with an array of styles and genres.
Festival
Portsmouth
Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
Run / Rally
New Forest
All Jaguar owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and parked up in the National Motor Museum grounds on Sunday 17th August 2025 for a superb day for owners and enthusiasts.
All ages and models of Jaguar and Daimler are welcome, which provides a…
Run / Rally
New Forest
All Aston Martin owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Saturday 19th July and park up within the museum complex for a superb day out for both Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts.
All ages and models of Aston Martin are welcome, which…
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…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
Saturday 31 May | Saturday 21 & 28 June | Saturday 12 & 26 July | Saturday 9 & 23 August.
5:45pm-9:00pm
The Hawk Conservancy Trust invites you to a special summer's evening with their feathered friends. Against a setting sun, you'll have the…
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…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
Prepare yourself and your little ones for a wickedly spook-tacular family evening this Halloween. You can enjoy some ghostly storytelling and marvel at our owls as they put on two beautiful flying displays against the backdrop of the Trust's moonlit…
Film
London Road, Whitchurch
Join us for one of our upcoming Cinema Nights at Bombay Sapphire Distillery and get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.
What's included
• Arrival Gin & Tonic Cocktail from our Turbine Bar
• Showing a film in our Sapphire…
Theatre
Winchester
Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 10 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!
Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain's Got Talent? If you were left craving more,…
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