What's On in 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.

What's on in Hampshire this weekend?

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. 

• Now - 14th September 2025, Sculpture at Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire
• Now - 29th August 2025, Magic On The Meadow at Solent Hotel and Spa, Fareham, Hampshire
• Now - 10th August 25, Boomtown Festival, Ovington, Hampshire
• 10th August 25, Cinema Nights at Bombay Sapphire Distillery: Clueless, Whitchurch, Hampshire
• 15th August 2025, The Planetarium Live at Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester, Hampshire
• 22nd - 24th August 2025, Victorious Festival, Portsmouth, Hampshire
• 6th - 7th September 2025, International Autojumble at Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire
• 11th - 13th September 2025, Mucky Weekender Festival, Winchester, Hampshire
• 12th - 13th September 2025, MANIA: The ABBA Tribute at Theatre Royal Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire
• 15th September 2025, Cinema Nights at Bombay Sapphire Distillery: Top Gun: Maverick, Whitchurch, Hampshire

Staying overnight?

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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Hampshire events near me

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.

Top Events in Hampshire

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.