Portsmouth, Hampshire, 14th - 17th August 2025
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.
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 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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Food
Southsea
Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every month.
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…
Tour
East Cowes
Garden tour at Osborne English Heritage in partnership with the National Garden Scheme is offering the chance for you to experience the beautiful gardens of Osborne.
The garden tour will be early evening on Tuesday 16 September when the site…
Show / Display
Farnborough
The Greatest Show On Wheels returns this August. The British Motor Show is a must-visit event for car enthusiasts and families alike.
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…
Food
Portsmouth
Enjoy live music, traditional sea shanties, and raucous storytelling as you dine like the crew on authentic mess tables.
Show / Display
Sandown & Ryde
Model Festival in September Wight Aviation Museum and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum have joined forces to provide an impressive array of models with buses running between both venues.
Model shows and displays There will be model shows and…
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,…
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…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
Get up close to some of the incredible artefacts not currently on public display.
Heritage & History
Southsea
Take a vintage bus ride across the city this summer.
Fireworks
Southampton
Waterside's First-Ever Silent Firework Spectacular Fawley Parish Council is over the moon to invite you to a truly magical evening - the Waterside's very first silent firework display, perfectly choreographed to music and designed so everyone can…
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!
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Workshop
Whitchurch
Enjoy this interactive Gin Cocktail Masterclass at Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Laverstoke located between Winchester and Basingstoke. Learn about the tricks of the trade so you can create your own cocktails easily at home.
Family
Ashey Road, Ryde
Wight Buggin' 2025 – The Ultimate Family-Friendly VW & Camping Festival! Friday 12th – Sunday 14th September 2025 Retro Staycations Glamping Retreat & Campsite, Isle of Wight
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of family fun, funky vibes,…
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