30th June - 1st July 2024
Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2024, 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 include Hampshire in your holiday plans. 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, the largest seaborne invasion ever, and one that changed the course of history. There will be a host of anniversary events across the region, both on the 6th June but also throughout the year at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth. Jane Austen House will also be celebrating its 75th anniversary as a museum before the county marks the 250th anniversary of Jane’s birth in 2025.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2024 - The Alresford Watercress Festival (19th May 2024), Basingstoke Festival (21st June - 7th July 2024), Farnborough International Airshow (22nd - 26th July 2024), Winchester Hat Fair (30th June - 1st July 2024), Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, Beaulieu (3rd - 4th August), Victorious Festival Portsmouth (23rd - 25th August 2024), International Kite Festival, Portsmouth (27th - 28th July 2024), New Forest & Hampshire Country Show, (30th July - 1st August 2024), Southampton International Boat Show (13th - 22nd September 2024), all filling the Hampshire calendar to bursting.
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. Hampshire's fertile rural landscape means that food and drink play a big part in the county's event calendar with local produce championed and enjoyed through Farmers' Markets, beer festivals, celebrity visits, and plenty of tasting opportunities!
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 in Hampshire 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.
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Theatre
Winchester
Your AI Arts Festival: Evening ticket includes a performance by special guests the Orchestre National de Jazz with machine collaborators – an exploration of interactions between instrumentalists and a machine within a large jazz orchestra.
This…
Heritage & History
Lower Swanwick
his August we pay homage to roads and rails – an exciting day of cars, buses and trains. Join us as we enjoy a wheel-y great family day out.
Featuring car clubs, buses, craft stalls, children's activities, miniature train rides and The Brickworks…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Farnborough
The British Motor Show is back for 2023 at Farnborough International, from 17-20 August 2023. An essential event for the summer holidays, the show returns with even more cars, even more entertainment, and even more fun!
Delivering an…
Festival
Cowes
This dynamic fringe event in this part of the Isle of Wight will deliver an explosion of art and culture through performances and workshops. Hosted in unique venues throughout the town in Cowes, Cowes Fringe guarantees a memorable weekend…
Circus
Winchester
The High Jinx show is back on tour for 2024 with another jam packed show filled with amazing magic, incredible illusions and crazy circus thrills that are sure to leave you amazed, puzzled but above all entertained.
With his captivating…
Pop Up Event
Gosport
Experience the magic of the Gosport Sunset Festival on September 1 - 3, 2023. Join the vibrant celebration as the sun sets over Gosport. Enjoy live music, delicious food and drink, and a festive atmosphere by the water's edge. Embrace the energy of…
Food
Whiteley, Fareham
Choose your own steak from our mouth-watering selection from Birtwistles Butchers. Select your perfect cut and allow our chefs to cook it to perfection on our wood fired grill. Includes a side dish, sauce and a glass of fizz on arrival – limited…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
We are pleased to announce the return of Simply Land Rover on Sunday 7th July 2024. All Land Rover owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum complex for what promises to be a superb day out for both Land Rover owners…
Theatre
Winchester
From the award-winning creators of Austen's Women, A Christmas Carol, I, Elizabeth, Female Gothic, Christmas Gothic, and A Room of One's Own.
Austen's Women are back - in a brand-new show! Devil-may-care Lady Susan, the coquettish black widow,…
Theatre
Petersfield
LynchPin Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of a new play in Petersfield! The Vegan Tigress by Claire Parker tells the story of a 19th Century fairy tale writer who accidentally summons a ghost. This spirit is the highly-offended mother of…
Christmas
Winchester
Play to the Crowd EGGcited to announce that our next pantomime will be Mother Goose, the first time this famous, traditional pantomime has ever been produced at Theatre Royal Winchester.
So come and have a GANDER at what promises to be an…
Festival
Southampton
This family owned event, showcases the very best of Thai culture. This includes traditional Thai Cuisine, Cultural Arts such as Dance, Music, Muay Thai Martial Arts, Singing and of course the famous Lady Boys. The Southampton Thai Festival has…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
We are pleased to announce the return of Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in 2023 on 5 – 6 August; the must-see family spectacular that brings some of the world's most exclusive and desirable motors to Beaulieu.
Join us for one of the biggest Supercar…
Festival
Dummer, Basingstoke
Good Festival is a family day out packed full of wholesome, good simple fun! The festival hosted by the Hampshire Medical Fund is an all day family event for all ages. Good Festival takes place annually, every June at Dummer Down Farm in Dummer,…
Childrens Events
Winchester
A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD
Based on the book by JUDITH KERR
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are…
Gardens
Beaulieu
A spectacular celebration of spring plants, gardens and gardening with seasonal gardening inspiration and achievable, take-home ideas throughout. Visitors can expect stunning show gardens and floral displays, stages featuring friendly advice from…
Music
Exbury, Southampton
Get ready for a magical evening of Motown by Moonlight, sundown soul, and disco at dusk! Capitol Motown and Soul Band are the perfect combination of sensational energy, talented vocalists, and polished musicians. Put on your dancing shoes as the sun…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
It’s wickedly, wonderful fun this half term as witches, wizards and other ghouls take over Havenstreet.
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a little magic and we have a real life magician conjuring up a few tricks. Meet the friendly witches of…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
All Porsche owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 2nd June and park up within the museum parkland for what promises to be a superb day out for both Porsche owners and enthusiasts.
Held in association with The Independent Porsche…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
Owners of VWs are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 26th May and park up in the National Motor Museum grounds, for a superb day that enthusiasts and owners will love.
All ages and models of VW are welcome, which provides a great opportunity…
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