Southampton, Hampshire
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
West End and TV sensation Lee Mead stars in The Phantoms.
In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms takes us on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon,…
Theatre
Winchester
Step right up and prepare to be amazed by the one-man extravaganza, Magic & Marvels, presented by the extraordinary and multi-skilled performer, Michael Jordan!
Direct from the iconic Blackpool Tower Circus and the prestigious International…
Music
Winchester,
Part of Winchester Jazz Festival
Direct from London's world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz, narration and rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott's All Stars return to Winchester with a brand-new programme of…
Exhibitions
New Forest
Experience the thrill of speed at Beaulieu as special display Icons of Formula 1 takes to the National Motor Museum stage.
From 24th May to 2nd November, a new special display in the National Motor Museum will mark 75 years since the inaugural…
School Holidays
Sandown
Explore the secrets of the Cretaceous and Eocene seas and their 'Sea Monsters' through hands-on activities this Summer 2025 at Dinosaur Isle.
Festival
WEST COWES
The Wight Proms returns for eight days between the 9th and 18th August 2024. Set in the grounds of Northwood House, a Grade II listed country manor house in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, the festival celebrates summer with classical proms, comedy,…
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…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
The first Saturday in September each year is International Vulture Awareness Day.
At the Hawk Conservancy Trust we love vultures, so every day is vulture awareness day! If you would like to celebrate these incredible birds, join us on the first…
Theatre
Winchester
Blackeyed Theatre
In association with Theatre Royal Winchester (part of Play to the Crowd) and South Hill Park
Presents
Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
Adapted by Nick Lane from the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Composer – Tristan…
Theatre
Winchester
Award-winning and innovative Ballet Cymru presents an unforgettable journey filled with passion, betrayal, & forgiveness.
A brand-new interpretation of this ghost-filled ballet tells the tragic, romantic story of a young Welsh girl named Giselle,…
Festivals
Basingstoke
Carfest South will be returning to Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire in August as One Big Carfest. The 2,500 acres farm, near Overton, is owned by ex-racing driver and 1979 Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter.
Show / Display
Near Petersfield
South Downs Show and Hampshire Wood Fair
Food
HAVENSTREET
On Tuesday evenings in July and August for a relaxed evening that includes a proper Fish and Chip supper and a ride through the Island's countryside in the luxury of an Edwardian carriage pulled by an historic steam locomotive.
Enjoy an evening…
Tour
Ryde
For a unique experience only offered on the South Coast, try a Hovercraft Experience Flights on your next visit to Portsmouth or the Isle of Wight
Bonfire Night
Winchester
Head to the centre of historic Winchester for the annual torchlight procession and fireworks night event, taking place this year on Saturday 8th November 2025. Organised by the Winchester Round Table this event is a must for all firework fans,…
Christmas
HAVENSTREET
Join us for a traditional festive event for all the family.
Ride the train, explore the winter wonderland and visit Santa in his grotto.
Watch the live entertainment and ride the traditional fairground rides. Every child receives a…
Halloween
Carisbrooke, Newport
Halloween fun at Carisbrooke Castle Join English Heritage every day of the half term holidays for Halloween fun at Carisbrooke Castle.
Spooky activities Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out this half term. Follow the…
Tour
Ryde
Discover more about the iconic hovercraft which takes passengers on their daily commute or for a day visit to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth. The behind the scenes tour is offers the chance to get up close and personal and learn more about our…
Sporting Event
Freshwater
West Wight Chilly Hilly is back in 2025 on Sunday 14th December!
What better way to begin winter festivities than with a 10 mile run in the spectacular West Wight countryside? Taking in cliff paths, beaches, wooded glades and spectacular…
Family
Farnham
Immerse yourself in serenity at Wetland Waders, where you can observe a stunning variety of bird species using their unique beaks to feed from shallow and deep waters, while others soar and swoop gracefully all around you, creating a truly immersive…
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