Saturday 5th July
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.
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.
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.
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Music
Winchester
A Couple of Swells is the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers - Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida, and virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe.
Together they combine humour and…
Film
Winchester,
National Theatre Live
A Streetcar Named Desire
by Tennessee Williams
directed by Benedict Andrews
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams' timeless…
Festival
Southsea
The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2025!
Music
Winchester
Performing hits including: "Diamonds are Forever", "No Time To Die", "Skyfall", "From Russia with Love", "GoldenEye", "Tomorrow Never Dies", "Thunderball", "Goldfinger", and more.
Get ready for a showdown and indulge in the ultimate luxury for any…
Run / Rally
New Forest
Owners of all French cars are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 14th September 2025 and park up in the National Motor Museum parkland, for a superb day out for enthusiasts and owners.
All ages and types of French car are welcome, from…
Exhibition
Southampton
Back for its 56th edition, Southampton International Boat Show, Britain's largest marine festival, is returning to Mayflower Park, Southampton. The show will be open from Friday 19 to Sunday 28 September, and promises to have something for everyone…
Concert
HAVENSTREET
Enjoy a summers afternoon at the Railway as the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra take over for the afternoon.
Bring a blanket or pop-up chair as you settle in the Park for an evening of exquisite music. Pack a picnic or enjoy something from one…
Childrens Events
Winchester
When the Science Centre doors close, the cinema screen will be rolling!
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience? Grab a seat, sit back and relax as one of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, Apollo 13, plays out under the stars of the…
Comedy
Winchester
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn't make a song and dance about it.
He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes… and there's a bit about tomatoes.
You might know him from…
Heritage & History
Winchester
The year 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. To mark this significant anniversary, Winchester Cathedral joins local organisations to celebrate her legacy.
This anniversary presents a significant opportunity to bring her legacy to…
Theatre
Winchester
Nicoll Entertainment present a Rose Theatre, Lowry,
Northern Stage, Unicorn Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios production
The Koala Who Could
Based on the book by Rachel Bright & Jim Field
Directed and Co-Adapted by Emma Earle
Composed &…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
This autumn, venture out into the night with the beautiful owls at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Experience the mystical owls' graceful, silent flights in and out of the darkness in two enthralling flying displays.
Before the flying displays, there…
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in the fun and spectacle of Sandown's Illuminated Carnival!
Please see website for route details.
Sporting Event
WEST COWES
Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events.
Festival
Burley
Set in the heart of the New Forest, Dogstival is a totally unique….and slightly bonkers festival dedicated to our four-legged friends. On 31st May & 1st June Burley Park will be transformed into a doggy paradise with paw-dropping arena displays,…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience?
Grab a seat, sit back and relax as Madagascar plays out under the stars of The Planetarium in our late-afternoon mini movie series this summer.
Doors open at 5pm, movie starts at 5:30pm
Adult…
Comedy
Winchester
He's back – and he's unstoppable. Gyles Brandreth just can't stop talking.
The jumper-loving This Morning star, who keeps popping up on Pointless, QI, Would I Lie To You?, Sunday Brunch, and The One Show, has been burbling and babbling since he was…
Festival
Basingstoke
Over 800 assorted vehicles, autojumble & trade stalls Refreshments all day, fun and games for the kids.
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
We are delighted to announce the return of the National Austin Seven Rally on Sunday 29th June 2025, with Austin Sevens from across the United Kingdom and Europe gathering in the Beaulieu parkland.
Join the Pre-War Austin Seven Club as it…
Run / Rally
New Forest
We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Smart on Remembrance Sunday 9th November. All Smart owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy.
The event is set…
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