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!
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Festival
Alton
Jane Austen Regency Week Alton Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th June 2024 Jane Austen Regency Week Alton 2024 sees a full program of events beginning with Regency Day & Market on Saturday 22nd June from 10.00am till 3.00pm in Alton High Street There will…
Music
Petersfield
They're back in town!
No Jacket Required have built themselves a reputation as the best and most established Phil Collins tribute in the country!
Free Event
Aldershot
Victoria Day is back on Saturday 8 June from 10am to 4pm in Aldershot town centre, with the carnival parade stepping off at 11am. This year's theme is 'animals' and we'll be having a roar-some day, full of fun free activities!
Visit Union Street,…
Family
EAST COWES
Join Queen Victoria and her beloved Albert at Osborne for old-fashioned thrills and spills on traditional fairground rides like swing boats and the helter-skelter. Giggle and gasp at the silly antics of the palace Jester and marvel at mesmerising…
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…
Food
Winchester
Join us at North Walls Recreation Ground for Winchester Foodies Festival 2023 – our biggest celebration yet of top chefs, tasty food, delicious drinks and live music.
Festival
Basingstoke
Over 800 assorted vehicles, autojumble & trade stalls Refreshments all day, fun and games for the kids.
Theatre
Winchester
Your AI Arts Festival: Evening ticket includes a performance by special guests the Orchestre National de Jazz with machine collaborators – an exploration of interactions between instrumentalists and a machine within a large jazz orchestra.
This…
Community
Sandown
Showcasing Isle of Wight services that support your continued independence at home
Older Persons Good Living Show
17th August | 10AM - 4PM
Sandown Airport
FREE Entry
A free community event for our older and ageing members of the Isle of Wight.…
Food
Hinton
New Forest Food Festival is an event for all the family. Rich in local produce, artisan foodies and makers, internationally-renowned chefs and restaurants, unique skills and intricate crafts, showcasing the best of the New Forest.
Run / Rally
New Forest
All Porsche owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up within the museum parkland for what promises to be a superb day out for both Porsche owners and enthusiasts.
Heritage & History
Lower Swanwick
his August we pay homage to roads and rails – an exciting day of cars, buses and trains. Join us as we enjoy a wheel-y great family day out.
Featuring car clubs, buses, craft stalls, children's activities, miniature train rides and The Brickworks…
Childrens Events
Winchester
The world has held great Heroes,
As history-books have showed;
But never a name to go down to fame
Compared with that of Toad!
Wise Owl Theatre bring the high-spirited and downright ludicrous tale of Mr. Toad to the stage.
With Toad Hall under…
Special Events
HAVENSTREET
With Highland dancing, classic cars and whisky tasting on offer, and a backdrop of steam trains running on the line, look forward to a full day of action.
Be entertained by local bands, including Celtic rock band Wight Hot Pipes, who'll be…
Music
Petersfield
Colin & Steve are proud to showcase their Everly Brothers tribute show now officially known as The Temple Brothers.
The UK's No.1 Tribute to The Everly Brothers as voted for by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017, their show is dedicated…
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…
Bank Holiday
Gosport
Rev up for the Gosport Vehicle Rally on August 28, 2023. Discover a fascinating display of classic cars, vintage motorcycles, and other unique vehicles.
Comedy
Winchester
An evening of stand-up comedy from Zoe Lyons, Jonny Pelham, Julian Deane and Tom Deacon (MC).
Festival
Southampton
This family owned event, showcases the very best of Thai culture. This includes traditional Thai Cuisine, Cultural Arts such as Dance, Music, Muay Thai Martial Arts, Singing and of course the famous Lady Boys. The Southampton Thai Festival has…
Special Events
Oakley, Basingstoke
Our annual Summer Ball is back! And this year, we are bigger and better. Embrace the magic of the Summer season by joining us at Oakley Hall Hotel for a night of captivating entertainment, exquisite cuisine and plenty of dancing.
CONFIRM YOUR…