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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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…
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…
Christmas
Oakley, Basingstoke
Imagine yourself relaxing in a beautiful countryside manor over the Christmas period with a glass of mulled wine in one hand and mince pie in the other. When you stay at Oakley Hall we will ensure that you and your loved ones are taken care of…
Festival
Alresford, Winchester
The Alresford Watercress Festival returns to the streets of Alresford for 2026.
Theatre
Winchester
Grab a mulled wine, wrap up warm and get ready for a night of festive songs and cheer with The Spitfire Sisters.
Backed by their brilliant band, The Spitfire Sisters bring their trademark close harmonies and fabulous outfits to Theatre Royal…
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.
Arts
Crookham Village, Fleet
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting at Fleet's The Exchequer!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting materials…
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
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…
School Holidays
Farnham
Opening in time for the school holidays in 2025 is a brand new, sustainably-sensitive play area.
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…
Theatre
Winchester
Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic, and has performed around the world with legends like Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental.
Their 5-star sell-out show Shlomo's Beatbox…
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…
Museums
Portsmouth
Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in Portsmouth.
Theatre
Winchester
Celebrating 70 years of its publication and 30 years of performance, Guy Masterson reprises his breathtaking solo performance of Orwell's barnyard masterpiece.
Olivier Award winner, Guy Masterson, veteran of smash hit solo works such as Under Milk…
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…
Childrens Events
Fareham
Every Friday in August at 4pm on the Meadow
Come and join us for a fantastic magic show,courtesy of Silly Scott.
For more details, please visit
solenthotel.co.uk/events
Christmas
Winchester
The Christmas Orchestra is back! After a wonderful run of sold out shows in 2024 we are excited to bring you more shows and locations in 2025. Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season with our unique concert experience.
On 20th…
Theatre
Winchester
Blackeyed Theatre
In association with Theatre Royal Winchester (part of Play to the Crowd) and South Hill Park
Presents
Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
Adapted by Nick Lane from the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Composer – Tristan…
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in the fun and spectacle of Sandown's Illuminated Carnival!
Please see website for route details.
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