Hampshire is set for another exciting year in 2024, 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 include Hampshire in your holiday plans. 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, the largest seaborne invasion ever, and one that changed the course of history. There will be a host of anniversary events across the region, both on the 6th June but also throughout the year at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth. Jane Austen House will also be celebrating its 75th anniversary as a museum before the county marks the 250th anniversary of Jane’s birth in 2025.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2024 - The Alresford Watercress Festival (19th May 2024), Basingstoke Festival (21st June - 7th July 2024), Farnborough International Airshow (22nd - 26th July 2024), Winchester Hat Fair (30th June - 1st July 2024), Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, Beaulieu (3rd - 4th August), Victorious Festival Portsmouth (23rd - 25th August 2024), International Kite Festival, Portsmouth (27th - 28th July 2024), New Forest & Hampshire Country Show, (30th July - 1st August 2024), Southampton International Boat Show (13th - 22nd September 2024), all filling the Hampshire calendar to bursting.
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. Hampshire's fertile rural landscape means that food and drink play a big part in the county's event calendar with local produce championed and enjoyed through Farmers' Markets, beer festivals, celebrity visits, and plenty of tasting opportunities!
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 in Hampshire 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.
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Festival
Basingstoke
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at The War Memorial Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Basingstoke Thai Festival.
Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families…
Walking
VARIOUS
Walk the Wight will take place on Sunday 12th May in 2024. Join in and make a real difference to Island people.
This annual iconic walk raises funds for the Mountbatten hospice on the Isle of Wight. Fundraising can seem daunting but doesn’t…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
The Custom and American Show will be returning on Father's Day Sunday 16th June 2024 with hundreds of cool American motors, colourful custom cars and bikes, live music and hip entertainment throughout the day.
Theatre
Sherborne St John
On Saturday 29 June, Wilde's comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in their anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.
This energetic and musical production from the critically-acclaimed company infuses Wilde's witty words with…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Selborne, Alton
A Family Fun day where we are joined by nature and conservation organisations for a day packed with family friendly activities, crafts and workshops.
Admission includes access to the house and gardens. Pre-booking is not essential.
Price: £10…
Festival
Fordingbridge
Ragcity music festival is proud to be known as the biggest party in the New Forest. With some of the best local musical talent, mixed with some international sensations, you will be blown away as you listen to music from all genres and generations.
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
Simply Japanese will be returning to Beaulieu on Sunday 21st July 2024, for an excellent day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy.
Set in the parkland of the National Motor Museum, the rally is open to all ages and models of Japanese cars and…
Festival
Cowes
This dynamic fringe event in this part of the Isle of Wight will deliver an explosion of art and culture through performances and workshops. Hosted in unique venues throughout the town in Cowes, Cowes Fringe guarantees a memorable weekend…
Food
Whiteley, Fareham
Sunday 16th June from 12pm-5pm
Bring Dad and celebrate a truly special day. Indulge in a delicious BBQ lunch with a glass of beer for dad while listening to the sounds of 'Solo Sax'.
Come and enjoy the entertainment and meet our famous Thwaites…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
Saturday 1 June, Saturday 13 July, Saturday 27 July, Saturday 10 August.
5:45pm-9:00pm
The Hawk Conservancy Trust invites you to a special summer's evening with their feathered friends. Against a setting sun, you'll have the opportunity to meet a…
Theatre
Winchester
London's longest-running theatre magic show, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre, presents some of the most exciting names in magic and variety in the UK.
An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and…
Festival
Basingstoke
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at The War Memorial Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Basingstoke Thai Festival.
Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Ford on Sunday 18th August 2024. All Ford owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy.
Look out for all ages and…
Food
HAVENSTREET
CIDER & CHEESE FESTIVAL
A regular fixture now in the Railway’s events calendar, the Cider & Cheese weekend is always a huge hit with visitors. There are over 30 ciders and a huge variety of cheeses to choose from.
If you can’t decide on…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Petersfield
The bottom of Butser Hill will be filled with awesome arena acts, entertaining attractions, dog shows, animal petting zoo, children's rides and fun zone, country life stalls, beer tent and catering with live music and much much more!
Theatre
Winchester
Peppa Pig is back in her 'oinktastic' brand new live show, Fun Day Out.
Join Peppa with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and the beach for a special party.
This show will be packed full of singing, dancing, and muddy puddles, Peppa's…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Southampton
The British Motor Yacht Show is taking place at Swanwick Marina in Hampshire from Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 May 2024. Hosted by Premier Marinas in partnership with iconic British boat brands - Fairline, Princess and Sunseeker - the show features more…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Watch in whizzpopping wonder as the wonderful world of beloved children's author Roald Dahl is explored through science. Expect marvellous mayhem and splendiferous science!
Ever wondered whether James' peach could actually fly? Do you ponder over…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Marwell Zoo's super value family ticket is back for a limited time only! Save more than £40 on your family visit to Marwell Zoo this Easter and during summer with their 5 for £85 family ticket.
For £85 guests will be able to buy a ticket via…
Music
Winchester
DS:UK comes full circle and return in 2024 with their highly anticipated Alchemical Tour - their tribute to the Dire Straits infamous live Alchemy album, which was released as the first live album recorded during the final nights of the 1982 - 1983…