Southampton, 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.
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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Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
The first Saturday in September each year is International Vulture Awareness Day.
At the Hawk Conservancy Trust we love vultures, so every day is vulture awareness day! If you would like to celebrate these incredible birds, join us on the first…
Walking
The Close, Winchester
Have fun (re-)discovering Winchester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out more about this historic city. Curious About…
Comedy
Winchester
20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently Baby Reindeer actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals…
Christmas
Oakley, Basingstoke
Escape the stress of hosting, cooking & cleaning during the festive season and let our family take care of yours at your home away from home. Our mouth-watering Christmas menu has a delicious selection of dishes to choose from. Whether you want to…
Festival
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Comic Con returns to the Guildhall for 2026.
Christmas
Oakley, Basingstoke
We invite you, your friends and your colleagues to join us for an unforgettable Christmas Party Night on Saturday 6th or Friday 12th December at our charming countryside hotel in Basingstoke. For two nights in December, you can enjoy a sparkling…
Exhibitions
Etps Rd, Farnborough
THE WORLD'S NO.1 HOME ENERGY & ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHOW.
The world's no. 1 home energy & electric vehicle show will return to Farnborough this October. Packed with visitor attractions, live 'expert' led panel discussions, scores of companies…
Childrens Events
East Cowes
TV's Taskmaster challenge Join the Taskmaster challenge at Osborne this Summer! English Heritage has partnered with TV's Taskmaster to set challenges as you explore the historic seaside palace and gardens.
Fun activities Tackle silly tasks,…
Theatre
Winchester
The show where every child gets a present from Santa!
Following last year's sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season.
Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole,
when Father…
Music
Fareham
Sunday 13th July & 10th August
From 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Created by our dedicated team of chefs, our Sunday lunch is a firm favourite for any celebration, occasion or treat. Join us for a
delicious lunch and enjoy the background sounds of The Swing…
Theatre
Newport
Don't miss the chance to see football legend Neil Ruddock in an exclusive live interview and audience Q&A, hosted by the renowned Sports and Entertainment presenter Kenzie Benali, having presented live at some of the biggest competitions in global…
Heritage & History
Arreton, Newport
Join us at Arreton Barns on the 9th & 10th August for the very first Wolfheim Viking Festival!
Step back in time with combat reenactments, living history encampments, and captivating sagas and storytelling from the Vikings themselves
Try…
Circus
East Cowes
Circus fun on the Isle of Wight Jay Miller's Circus is on tour on the Isle of Wight during the school summer holidays and is perfect to entertain all the family.
Live entertainment The jam-packed show provides live traditional entertainment…
Music
Winchester
Sit back and relax to the nostalgic sights and sounds of the retro fulldome Planetarium visualisation of Pink Floyd's iconic album, Wish You Were Here. Released on 12th September 1975, it's time to celebrate 50 years of a classic. Experience the…
Festival
Newport
The award winning Isle of Wight Festival is steeped in history and famed for mixing iconic legendary artists with the hottest up and coming acts.
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…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Zoom through the stars on an exciting flight through the solar system. Take a seat in the breathtaking Planetarium and discover the secrets of the skies above us during a presenter-led live show. The Planetarium Live is an opportunity to visit us…
Film
London Road, Whitchurch
Join us for one of our upcoming Cinema Nights at Bombay Sapphire Distillery and get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.
What's included
• Arrival Gin & Tonic Cocktail from our Turbine Bar
• Showing a film in our Sapphire…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
All Mercedes-Benz owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up in the museum grounds on Sunday 10th August 2025 for a superb day out for owners and enthusiasts.
From custom G Classes restored SSKs and even the odd SL190, Beaulieu's Simply…
Talks
Winchester,
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror.
After her triumphant The Serial Killer Next Door tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK's foremost crime…
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