28th Nov 25 - 3rd Jan 26, credit: Kat Gollock
Hampshire has had another exciting year in 2025, with an array of large-scale events and festivals taking place but the year is not over yet. Home to a host of 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.
Number of results: 139
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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…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Aldershot
For lots of freakishishly good fun this October half-term, enrol at our wander-ful wizard school and enjoy a FREE spellbinding day out in our town centres!
Young witches and wizards will learn to fly a broomstick, encounter creepy cauldrons, take…
Free Event
Aldershot
Step into a winter wonderland at Aldershot Christmas Cracker!
Step into a winter wonderland at Aldershot Christmas Cracker, taking place from noon to 5.30pm on Saturday 15 November.
The town centre will be bursting with seasonal cheer, offering a…
Museums
Portsmouth
Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.
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…
Heritage & History
Winchester
The year 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. To mark this significant anniversary, Winchester Cathedral joins local organisations to celebrate her legacy.
This anniversary presents a significant opportunity to bring her legacy to…
Childrens Events
Southampton
Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative. Led by our experienced team of educators, children will explore the past, experience the museum and gallery and make really…
Christmas
Ditcham, Petersfield
The magical Watoto Christmas Fair is back for the sixteenth year and is better than ever!
We have over 50 stalls of fabulous gifts and foodie treats- all our stallholders are independent boutique brands, carefully curated so you can find those…
Christmas
Churchill Way West , Basingstoke
Join us for the annual Milestones Christmas market! The perfect opportunity to do your Christmas shopping – and find that something a little bit different! There will be over 40 stalls selling seasonal gifts and treats throughout the museum and the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Beaulieu
We've put a wonderfully spooky twist on our archery sessions for Halloween. Using weapons of old; vampires, werewolves and zombies will be your new targets. Plus to add an extra challenge, you'll get to practice your newfound archery skills shooting…
Water Based Activities
Beaulieu
Treat (not trick) your little monsters to some scarily good fun on the Beaulieu River this Halloween. We'll head out in our stable Canadian canoes on the hunt for devilishly delicious Halloween candy along the riverside. Make sure you come adorned…
School Holidays
Portsmouth
This Halloween, prepare to step into Pumpkinville – a spellbinding world of magic, mischief and spine-tingling thrills. From 24th October - 2nd November, ApolloDomes will transform into a spooktacular Halloween adventure, featuring frightful and fun…
Arts
Crookham Village, Fleet
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Fleet's The Exchequer!
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…
Festival
Ovington, Alresford
A world of unity, creativity & freedom, Boomtown Fair is a four day festival set in the Matterley bowl in Hampshire, UK on the second weekend of August. Boomtown fuses a diverse line-up of underground and global music with boundary pushing immersive…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Farnborough
For lots of freakishishly good fun this October half-term, enrol at our wander-ful wizard school and enjoy a FREE spellbinding day out in our town centres!
Young witches and wizards will learn to fly a broomstick, encounter creepy cauldrons, take…
School Holidays
Sandown
This October Half Term, come and meet our rescued animals at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary – including our newest arrivals, Benji and Balu!
Walking
The Hard, Portsmouth
Have fun (re-)discovering Portsmouth, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out about this fascinating port. Curious About…
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…
Festival
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Comic Con returns to the Guildhall for 2026.
Comedy
Winchester
Join us for a hilarious comedy night.
Winchester's very own comedy legend Paul McCaffrey is back supporting Naomi House & Jacksplace for the third year. He will be joined on stage by friends for an evening of side-splitting stand-up comedy.
All…
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