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
Tall Stories presents
The Smeds and The Smoos
A stellar show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens
Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by…
Fireworks
Oakley, Basingstoke
Dance, dine & drink at Oakley Hall this New Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year with style at Oakley Hall this New Year's Eve. Our historic hotel will be transformed, promising an evening of exquisite dining, entertainment, plenty of dancing and…
Theatre
Winchester
The Ultimate Eagles are universally recognised as the most authentic tribute to The Eagles music and recreate the sublime harmonies and legendary guitar solos of hits such as Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane and Take it Easy like no others…
Music
Winchester
Handshake Ltd
The Ultimate Eagles
Handshake Ltd are proud to present the world's premier Eagles show, The Ultimate Eagles.
Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed…
Participatory Event
Southampton
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Go Ape Southampton.
Show / Display
Brockenhurst
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show held for three days at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire.
Theatre
Winchester
Celebrating 70 years of its publication and 30 years of performance, Guy Masterson reprises his breathtaking solo performance of Orwell's barnyard masterpiece.
Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson, veteran of smash hit solo works such as Under Milk…
Theatre
Winchester
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents
a spine-tingling whodunnit…
The Ripper Files
based on the world's most famous case
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but there's one fact only the Ripper himself will know.
…anyone wishing to leave…
Participatory Event
Farnham
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Alice Holt!
General event
Southampton
Shieldhall will be open on Heritage Open Day Sunday 14th September for pre-booked visits between 10am – 3pm at 110 Berth in the Western Docks, with an opportunity to tour the ship from Bridge to Boiler Room! Come and meet Shieldhall’s volunteer crew…
Literature
Cowes
A popular annual event in the Isle of Wight calendar, the Isle of Wight Literary Festival will be held between the 3rd and 6th October 2024 at Northwood House, Cowes. The festival will once again be providing a varied and exciting programme with…
Exhibition
Old Portsmouth
Join local artists and florists for an immersive exhibition within the historic, Grade I listed Round Tower.
Festival
Portsmouth
Victorious Festival returns for 2026 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
Christmas
Churchill Way West , Basingstoke
This holiday season, create memories to cherish with loved ones as you meet Father Christmas in his magical Milestones grotto tucked within the heart of our charming, decorated indoor streets!
An experience that will warm your heart and leave a…
Museums
Portsmouth
Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.
Music
Winchester
The Roy Orbison Experience, the UK's newest and most authentic tribute to the music of Roy Orbison, one of America's most famous voices.
The Roy Orbison Experience is a celebration fronted by the incredible voice of Oliver Harris, who has appeared…
Gardens
Stockbridge
Apple enthusiasts, rejoice! Houghton Lodge Gardens’ popular Apple Day is back for another year of fruitful festivities on Sunday 28th September 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm. Nestled in the picturesque Test Valley, Hampshire, the gardens will transform…
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…
Theatre
Winchester
Get ready to snap your fingers and embrace the wonderfully weird world of The Addams Family!
Award winning Winchester Musicals and Opera Society return with their brand new production.
This delightfully spooky musical comedy brings your favourite…
Talks
Winchester,
Step into the world of the forensic investigation of sudden and suspicious death with Dr Richard Shepherd, the UK's most distinguished forensic pathologist, as he returns to theatres with his captivating new tour: Unnatural Causes - Time of Death.…
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