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.

Top Events in Hampshire

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), Portsmouth Comic Con (3rd May - 4th 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.

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. 

• 18th March - 26th April 25, Hamilton, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hampshire
• 21st March 25, After Dark - The Planetarium Live, Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, Hampshire
• 22nd March 25, Owls by Moonlight, Hawk Conservancy, Andover, Hampshire
• 4th - 21st April 25, Southampton Easter Trail, Southampton, Hampshire (F)
• 5th April 25, Winchester College War Cloister Tours, Winchester College, Wnchester, Hampshire
• 5th - 21st April 25, Bunny Hop Easter Trail, Winchester, Hampshire (F) 
• 5th - 21st April 25, Easter Holidays at Milestones, Basingstoke, Hampshire
• 6th April 25, ABP Southampton Marathon, Southampton, Hampshire
• 16th April 25, Easter Egg Hunt, Whitchurch Silk Mill, Whitchurch, Hampshire
• 2nd - 4th May 25, BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair at Beaulieu. New Forest, Hampshire
• 3rd - 4th May 25, Portsmouth Comic Con, Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth, Hampshire
• 11th May 25, Basingstoke Festival of Transport, War Memorial Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire (F)
• 11th May 25, VE Day 80th Anniversary Street Party, Southampton, Hampshire (F)
• 17th - 18th May 25, Spring Autojumble, Beaulieu, New Forest, 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.