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Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2024, 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 include Hampshire in your holiday plans. 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, the largest seaborne invasion ever, and one that changed the course of history. There will be a host of anniversary events across the region, both on the 6th June but also throughout the year at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth. Jane Austen House will also be celebrating its 75th anniversary as a museum before the county marks the 250th anniversary of Jane’s birth in 2025.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2024 - The Alresford Watercress Festival (19th May 2024), Basingstoke Festival (21st June - 7th July 2024), Farnborough International Airshow (22nd - 26th July 2024), Winchester Hat Fair (30th June - 1st July 2024), Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, Beaulieu (3rd - 4th August), Victorious Festival Portsmouth (23rd - 25th August 2024), International Kite Festival, Portsmouth (27th - 28th July 2024), New Forest & Hampshire Country Show, (30th July - 1st August 2024), Southampton International Boat Show (13th - 22nd September 2024), all filling the Hampshire calendar to bursting.
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. Hampshire's fertile rural landscape means that food and drink play a big part in the county's event calendar with local produce championed and enjoyed through Farmers' Markets, beer festivals, celebrity visits, and plenty of tasting opportunities!
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 in Hampshire 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.
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Festivals
Winchester
Following last year’s triumphant sold-out event and a marriage proposal (she said yes), the small but mighty 2-day music & arts festival Mucky Weekender extends to 3 days from Thursday 5th to Sunday 7th September back at its spiritual home the…
Festival
Portsmouth
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Southsea Common is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.
Festival
Alton
Jane Austen Regency Week Alton Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th June 2024 Jane Austen Regency Week Alton 2024 sees a full program of events beginning with Regency Day & Market on Saturday 22nd June from 10.00am till 3.00pm in Alton High Street There will…
Festival
Newport
A day long Festival of Folk & Blues set in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight PO30 3JS.
From the successful launch in 2011, the family friendly festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
Enjoy an open-air production of Little Women on Wednesday 14th August, as Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Louisa May Alcott's beloved coming of age story with an evening of magical theatre in the Beaulieu grounds.
Meet headstrong Jo March and…
Run / Rally
New Forest
All Porsche owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up within the museum parkland for what promises to be a superb day out for both Porsche owners and enthusiasts.
Music
Exbury, Southampton
Get ready for a magical evening of Motown by Moonlight, sundown soul, and disco at dusk! Capitol Motown and Soul Band are the perfect combination of sensational energy, talented vocalists, and polished musicians. Put on your dancing shoes as the sun…
Free Event
Hindhead
Discover a day of wellbeing and connection in the tranquil surroundings of Devil's Punch Bowl this May. In partnership with the National Trust this event is all about practical steps to boost your health and wellbeing.
Explore a range of stalls…
Festival
HAVENSTREET
Head to our Autumn beer festival for a celebration of beer and steam.
Choose from a huge selection of real ales, there are even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth. You’ll have the opportunity to try local brews from Yates’, Goddards…
General event
Western Docks, Southampton
Steamship Shieldhall is delighted to announce that they will be spending time in Poole, visiting this year's Bournemouth Air Festival. With great views of the aerial action, anchored between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers, looking towards the…
Music
NEWPORT
The Isle of Wight's annual jazz festival, now in its 12th year. The event brings the very best of the UK jazz scene to the Island for 4 days of top class music, using venues in and around Newport.
The event is popular with many jazz fans and…
LGBTQ+
RYDE
Isle of Wight Pride will take place in 2024 between the 19th and 21st July in Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
More information will follow. Check out the Isle of Wight Pride website for updates as well.
Virtual Event
Southsea
The D-Day Story has teamed up with a host of partner organisations around the country to bring together 80 fascinating objects relating to D-Day. Every day in the run up to the 80th anniversary we will be sharing one of the items on our social…
Tour
Ryde
A weekend of classic buses for everyone to enjoy. Travel is free. Detailed timetables and bus info is in the programme.
Food
Southsea
Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every month.
Food
COWES
The Great Wight Bite, sponsored by Cheverton Farm, is a food & drink festival and will be held at the stunning Northwood House in Cowes.
Enjoy a weekend of gastronomic indulgence and cracking entertainment. There will be chefs, producers and…
Show / Display
Beaulieu
All Italian car owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up within the museum complex for what promises to be a superb day out for both Italian car owners and enthusiasts.
Festival
Fareham
Wickham Festival is a 4-day music & arts festival held every August in a stunningly beautiful rural location near the historic village of Wickham in Hampshire.
Music
Shanklin
From Glam Rock to Disco, Motown to Two-tone ...you can’t help grooving to The Sounds of the 70s!
Jack Up Events are preparing to wind the clock back once more with the much-anticipated return of Jack Up The 70s, at the theatre!
Dig out…
Food
Cowes
Discover a food lover's paradise on the Isle of Wight with an abundance of local produce and culinary delights. Indulge in the island's fresh seafood, including succulent crab and lobster caught daily, or savor the taste of locally-reared meat and…
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