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.
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.
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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.
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Theatre
Winchester
Rumpus Theatre Company
presents
a spine-tingling whodunnit…
The Ripper Files
based on the world's most famous case
Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence but there's one fact only the Ripper himself will know.
…anyone wishing to leave…
Food
Portsmouth
Every Monday | 5pm to 8pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and enjoy large nachos and a pint of beer, lager, house wine or soft drink*
£10 per person
*Terms and conditions apply
Book online at solenthotel.co.uk/food-drink/parsons-collar call 01489…
Music
Winchester
Britain's greatest cabaret trio have been entertaining audiences for over forty fierce and fabulous years with their razor-sharp satire. With matchless musical ingenuity and style, these indomitable women, Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza…
Childrens Events
Newport
Brand New for 2025!
When Danny and Dino's favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny…
Dance / Dancing
Winchester
Sevens, a triple bill of Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance with live music from one of the UK's leading choreographers Nina Rajarani MBE.
Seven Snags: A flirtatious courtship, the choreographic equivalent of an obstacle race, this fast-paced ensemble…
Festival
Winchester
It's going to be a wild weekend this September as Dub Pistols bring their diverse mix of iconic acts to the festival at Vicarage Farm in Winchester. The 2025 line-up features Groove Armada, Fabio & Grooverider, David Rodigan, Alison Limerick, Don…
Exhibitions
Etps Rd, Farnborough
THE WORLD'S NO.1 HOME ENERGY & ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOW.
The world's no. 1 home energy & electric vehicle show will return to Farnborough this October. Packed with visitor attractions, live 'expert' led panel discussions, scores of companies…
Special Events
Eastleigh
Egghead's Kevin Ashman to host The Big Quiz 2025
Previously ranked as the world's number one quizzer, Eggheads 'Grandmaster' Kevin Ashman will host this year's Big Quiz for Wessex Cancer Support.
The annual charity quiz is taking place at…
Music
Winchester,
Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Running time: 1hr 50mins (plus interval)
Tickets from £31
Markets
Southsea
An exhibition and sale of original work from local artists, designers, makers and crafters.
Free Event
Portsmouth
Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.
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…
Exhibition
Ampfield, Romsey
Follow the glow... and experience Hampshire's most magical festive event. Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens returns for 2025 — bigger, brighter and more breathtaking than ever.
Special Events
Colden Common, Winchester
Join us from 6pm – 9pm on Saturday 9 August and Saturday 16 August to explore our summer brick event, Extinction, after hours – from just £16 per person!
Meet the makers behind the brick sculptures, take part in a public build, and enjoy a whole…
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
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…
Theatre
New Forest
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
Packed with rivalries, regrets and, of course, plenty of romance, this production by theatre company This Is My Theatre is sure…
Christmas
Winchester,
A traditional family panto.
Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure.
Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess.
It's just him and his faithful cat,…
Theatre
Winchester
A Brand-New Mind-Bending Theatrical Experience
Prepare to have your reality rewritten…
Following sold-out shows around the world, Ben Hart returns with a brand-new show – his most astonishing and impossible yet.
An entirely unique voice in magic,…
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…