Beaulieu, 2 - 4 May 25
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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Festival
Southsea
The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2025!
Music
Winchester
Having performed to over 1,000,000 people worldwide, The Ultimate Eagles features a cast of internationally acclaimed musicians who've played alongside bands such as Queen, Paul Young, Roger Daltrey, Lulu, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, John Legend…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
Enjoy a memorable day of nostalgia for the whole family and be immersed in the sights and sounds of England during the 1940s.
Dance to the music of the era, dig out your best vintage clothes and pop those locks in to pin curls. If you need some…
Theatre
Winchester
The "masters of G&S", Charles Court Opera, present their critically acclaimed 5 star production of one of the most loved of Gilbert and Sullivan's operas, The Mikado.
The production is directed by renowned G&S specialist John Savournin, whose…
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…
Childrens Events
Winchester
When the Science Centre doors close, the cinema screen will be rolling!
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience? Grab a seat, sit back and relax as one of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, Jumanji, plays out under the stars of the…
Exhibition
Southampton
Back for its 56th edition, Southampton International Boat Show, Britain's largest marine festival, is returning to Mayflower Park, Southampton. The show will be open from Friday 19 to Sunday 28 September, and promises to have something for everyone…
Free Event
Aldershot
Victoria Day is back on Saturday 7 June from 10am to 4pm in Aldershot town centre. This year's theme is 'wonderful water' and we'll be having some sea-rious fun!
Visit Union Street, Wellington Street and Princes Gardens between 10am and 4pm for an…
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in the fun of Children's Day with Sandown Carnival Children's Procession! See website for carnival route.
Comedy
Winchester
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn't make a song and dance about it.
He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes… and there's a bit about tomatoes.
You might know him from…
Dance / Dancing
Winchester
This is a very unique opportunity to step back in time and take part in a traditional Regency Ball which celebrates 250 years of Jane Austen.
Be serenaded by The Warleggan Village Band (as seen on BBC TV's Poldark) and enjoy a dance performance by…
Theatre
Winchester
A delightful dragontastic show for pop princesses and naughty knights.
Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she's The Worst Princess.
After being rescued by her twit of a prince she's ready to start her happy end. But…
Theatre
Winchester
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your 'finger of suspicion' at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure.
They'll create a…
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…
Concert
EAST COWES
Osborne Proms ‘25, an unforgettable summer evening of classical music, invites music enthusiasts to the historic grounds of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.
On Saturday, 26th July 2025, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will perform a…
Run / Rally
New Forest
Volvo Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire invite all Swedish vehicle owners and enthusiasts to join them for their annual Swedish Takeover at Beaulieu on Saturday 5th July 2025.
Volvo Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire are back for a 5th year at Beaulieu. All…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience?
Grab a seat, sit back and relax as Flushed Away plays out under the stars of The Planetarium in our late-afternoon mini movie series this summer.
Doors open at 5pm, the movie will start at…
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…
Music
Winchester
Sit back and relax to the nostalgic sights and sounds of the retro fulldome Planetarium visualisation of Pink Floyd's iconic album, Wish You Were Here. Released on 12th September 1975, it's time to celebrate 50 years of a classic. Experience the…
Heritage & History
Winchester
The Original King Alfred Running Day is on Bank Holiday Monday 5 May 2025, from 0900-1700. The full King Alfred Fleet will be in operation. Intensive network of free bus services across the city and surrounding areas. Do come and meet our buses!
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