Portsmouth, 19 - 20 July 25
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), 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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Arts
Selborne
As part of Jane Austen Regency Week we are delighted to host our annual sewing workshop once again!
Frances Law is back with another fun and easy make, this time making a Owl pincushion! What a way to combine Jane Austen and Gilbert White in one…
Gardens
Selborne, Alton
The herb garden will be looking at its best and members of the garden team will be working maintaining the beds as well as giving tours and answering questions about the cultivation of herbs and their culinary and medical uses.
Theatre
Winchester
The Ultimate Eagles are universally recognised as the most authentic tribute to The Eagles music and recreate the sublime harmonies and legendary guitar solos of hits such as Hotel California, Life in the Fast Lane and Take it Easy like no others…
Run / Rally
New Forest
Volvo Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire invite all Swedish vehicle owners and enthusiasts to join them for their annual Swedish Takeover at Beaulieu on Saturday 5th July 2025.
Volvo Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire are back for a 5th year at Beaulieu. All…
Christmas
Winchester,
A traditional family panto.
Get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure.
Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money, no job and no chance of impressing the beautiful princess.
It's just him and his faithful cat,…
Run / Rally
New Forest
Simply Ford will return on Sunday 22nd June 2025. All Ford owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts enjoyed.
All ages and models of Ford are invited to join the show,…
Music
Winchester
The Ultimate Feel-Good Irish Music Tribute Show!
Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicianship and great song choices, Middi and his award-winning tribute band cover all of your favorite sing-along Irish classics, including Galway Girl,…
Food
HAVENSTREET
A regular in the Railway's events calendar.
Get set to sample a whole host of various cheeses perfectly paired with crunchy pickles and tangy chutneys. It's the perfect accompaniment to a cool glass of cider, and with over 25 varieties to try,…
Theatre
Winchester
The Greatest Spy Movie (n)Ever Made
Agent Blonde has 24 hours to save the world.
The only things standing in her way are dastardly villains, an outrageous plot, and… a lack of funding.
When Hollywood rejects her script, a frustrated screenwriter…
Music
Winchester
Not to be missed!
Here comes the perfect tribute to a Beatles legend!
Enjoy the live music tribute to George Harrison, performing his best-loved hits from The Beatles, his solo career, and The Traveling Wilburys.
After the Liverpudlian…
Dance / Dancing
Winchester
Sevens, a triple bill of Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance with live music from one of the UK's leading choreographers Nina Rajarani MBE.
Seven Snags: A flirtatious courtship, the choreographic equivalent of an obstacle race, this fast-paced ensemble…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
Calling all minibeast detectives, plant enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages – the Hawk Conservancy Trust are going wild!
Head to the Hawk Conservancy Trust's Big Wild Weekend – a festival of British nature, where they will be showcasing the…
Music
Winchester,
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2025 being their 58th anniversary!
During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same -…
Theatre
Winchester
Experience an unforgettable cinema screening of Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. The silent masterpiece with a brand-new live score by Chris Green.
Nosferatu (1922) is arguably the film that gave birth to the horror genre. Notable as the first…
Walking
ISLANDWIDE
Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival, sponsored by Outdooractive, will return in Autumn 2025 (4th - 12th October).
An event for keen hikers, relaxed wanderers, and curious explorers alike, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival is a…
Festivals
Basingstoke
Carfest South will be returning to Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire in August as One Big Carfest. The 2,500 acres farm, near Overton, is owned by ex-racing driver and 1979 Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter.
Festival
Ovington, Alresford
A world of unity, creativity & freedom, Boomtown Fair is a four day festival set in the Matterley bowl in Hampshire, UK on the second weekend of August. Boomtown fuses a diverse line-up of underground and global music with boundary pushing immersive…
Music
Winchester
OASIZ are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands - a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views.
Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of…
Arts
Romsey
Welcome to the Artful Summer Weekend Art & Craft Fair! Join us at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens for a weekend filled with creativity and inspiration. Browse through a variety of unique art and handcrafted items created by talented local artists and…
Music
Winchester
Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county.
A Lunchtime Concert Series will take place at the Cathedral, in the Lady Chapel, from 1.15pm – 1.50pm most…
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