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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), Portsmouth Comic Con (3rd May - 4th 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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Run / Rally
New Forest
Simply Japanese will return to Beaulieu on Sunday 20th July 2025 for an excellent day out for owners and enthusiasts.
Set in the parkland of the National Motor Museum, the rally is open to all ages and models of Japanese cars and motorcycles and is…
Run / Rally
New Forest
We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Smart on Remembrance Sunday 9th November. All Smart owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy.
The event is set…
Theatre
Winchester
Performed by Anton Lesser, Lucia Bonbright, and Orchestra of the Swan.
Starring Anton Lesser, A Beautiful Thread weaves Hardy's life – dramatic as any of his books – with his beautiful poetry and great novels, including Far From the Madding Crowd,…
Music
West End, Southampton
ABBA by Moonlight's faithful recreation of ABBA's signature harmonies and iconic looks makes for one electrifying live performance. Expect to hear all of ABBA's greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo and many more! Decked out in…
Festival
Southsea
The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2025!
Arts
Farnborough
The Creative Craft Show will return to Farnborough International for its fifth year running, once again with its sister show, The Stitching Show. The show will run from Thursday 4th September to Saturday 6th September 2025.
This show is a haven for…
School Holidays
Farnham
Don't miss out on this prehistoric extravaganza! Grab your family and friends for a dino-themed adventure!
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a brand new adventure with Dinosaur Adventure Live?!
When a satellite tasked with controlling the island's weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts.
The island's tropical climate spirals leading to one Big Jurassic Storm. If…
Music
Winchester
The Ultimate Feel-Good Irish Music Tribute Show!
Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicianship and great song choices, Middi and his award-winning tribute band cover all of your favorite sing-along Irish classics, including Galway Girl,…
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…
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…
Comedy
Winchester
In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show.
From drama school, (mostly drinking cider and…
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.
Childrens Events
Winchester
We're bubbling over with excitement this summer with a bubble-tastic takeover of the Science Centre.
Don't just watch the action – discover the science of bubbles with every pop and get hands-on with bubble fun of all shapes and sizes!
What is a…
Concert
HAVENSTREET
Enjoy a summers afternoon at the Railway as the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra take over for the afternoon.
Bring a blanket or pop-up chair as you settle in the Park for an evening of exquisite music. Pack a picnic or enjoy something from one…
Comedy
Winchester
Britain's Got Talent 2024 finalist, Alex Mitchell is an autistic comic with functional neurological disorder (FND). He uses self-deprecating humour - laughing at himself, his neurodivergence, disability and sexuality - to reflect on some of the most…
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…
Markets
Whiteley, Fareham
Get ready for the ultimate shopping experience at the WHITELEY SHOPPING CENTRE ARTISAN MARKET!
In front of Cineworld
Saturdays 10am-5pm
Sundays 10:30:4pm
This brand new monthly market is bursting with stunning arts, crafts, unique gifts, delicious…
Festival
Southampton
It's our biggest festival of the year, with three sell out years in a row! Live Music in the garden on the Castle Stage from - RED RUM The Captains Beard Brian Stone & the Masters of None Cutlass Alphalfa.
Talks
Winchester
Professor Michael Wheeler highlights how Jane Austen's genius, wit and economy shines through in the very first pages of her six published novels.
We tend to 'read for the ending', accelerating as we approach the denouement: who dunnit? or, whom…
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