Saturday 5th July
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), 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
All Italian car owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 28th September and park up within the museum complex for a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts.
Everything from Fiats to Ferraris are welcome, which provides a great…
Music
Winchester
The Searchers and Hollies Experience… The Best Of Both Worlds brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. Let the haunting melodies transport you to…
Theatre
Winchester
Sceptical? Good. We're here to blow your mind right open. In the first ever magic show made for people that don't believe in magic, Kevin dares you to see the impossible, transforming your scepticism to belief, even using science to deceive you… in…
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…
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…
Heritage & History
New Forest
This two-day event features live re-enactments including military displays with firing muskets and cannon fire, officers dining and the feeding of the troops and civilians, plus a live drum jam featuring music from the Civil War.
There will be…
Comedy
Winchester
An evening of stand-up comedy with Rhys James, Micky Overman, Steve Bugeja and Paul McCaffrey (MC).
Line up subject to change.
Recommended age:16+
Tickets from £16
Family
Southampton
The Southampton Mela Festival is a long-standing summer highlight in Southampton's events calendar celebrating modern and traditional Asian culture.
The festival will feature performances by world class musicians, dancers and feature a whole host…
Music
Winchester
Direct from London's West End, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show.
A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, this production revives memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves…
Festivals
Basingstoke
The fantastically successful award-winning Basingstoke Festival returns this summer. This event is a must for your calendar and is a fantastic opportunity for those living or visiting Hampshire over the summer.
Heritage & History
Southampton
Harvest Festival and Dog show
Join us as for a great family day out with our Harvest & Steam festival, including a Dog Show too.
Special Events
Portsmouth
Portsmouth's Armed Forces Day returns to Southsea Common this June.
Festival
Winchester,
Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor Arts.
The festival takes place every year during the first weekend of July across the historic city of Winchester.
There's something for everyone to enjoy. Jam-packed with…
Theatre
Winchester
After their hugely successful portrayals as Sherlock Holmes & Doctor Watson in The Hound Of The Baskervilles, Colin Baker (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and Terry Molloy (The Archers, Doctor Who) are back on stage in another classic adventure for the…
Music
Winchester,
This is a Pick Your Price event. Your chosen amount will go towards supporting Hat Fair and ensuring it remains a free event for all.
Join us for a one-off special experience at our Hat Fair Community Celebration – a night brimming with dance,…
Music
Winchester
33 Years of Rock 'n' Rolling The World!
All Holly's hits and classics from his rock 'n' roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show.
Featuring raw rock 'n'…
Festival
Alresford, Winchester
The Alresford Watercress Festival returns to the streets of Alresford for 2026.
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience?
Grab a seat, sit back and relax as Trolls plays out under the stars of The Planetarium in our late-afternoon mini movie series this summer.
Doors open at 5pm, movie starts at 5:30pm
Adult £8…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
The iconic International Autojumble will return on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025. Thousands of motoring enthusiasts will join us for the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.
This long-awaited weekend of…
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in with the carnival fun with Sandown's Main Procession! See website for carnival route.
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