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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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Outdoor Event / Activities
Beaulieu
Treat your Papa to a relaxing paddle on the stunning Beaulieu River this Father's Day with New Forest Activities. Enjoy paddling together through the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve as a family, ending at the Master Builder's pub on the riverside…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
It’s wickedly, wonderful fun this half term as witches, wizards and other ghouls take over Havenstreet.
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a little magic and we have a real life magician conjuring up a few tricks. Meet the friendly witches of…
Carnival
SANDOWN
Join in with the carnival fun with Sandown's Main Procession! See website for carnival route.
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
All Audi owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 14th July and park up in the National Motor Museum grounds, for a superb day that enthusiasts and owners will love.
A real treat for both owners and enthusiasts, all ages and models of…
Family
Southampton
The Southampton Mela Festival is a long-standing summer highlight in Southampton's events calendar celebrating modern and traditional Asian culture.
The festival will feature performances by world class musicians, dancers and feature a whole host…
Music
Whiteley, Fareham
Enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival, a three course meal, Freddie Mercury tribute, followed by dancing to the lively tunes of our resident DJ.
Contact the events team on 01489880000 or events@solenthotel.co.uk
£55 Per Person
Theatre
Winchester
As the shipping forecast turns 100 years old in 2024, bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Charlie Connelly's hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life.
How did a weather forecast for ships capture the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
A new addition to the 2024 events calendar, the Beaulieu Bikers' Day on Saturday 6th July will be an unmissable day out for motorbike fans.
No matter what the age, make or model of your motorbike, the Beaulieu Bikers' Day is open to all. So pull on…
Free Event
Whiteley, Fareham
Wedding Open Day
Sunday 8th September, 11am - 3pm
Come and meet the team who can turn your dream day into a reality.Book your personal tour and view our suites beautifully dressed by our trusted suppliers.
All couples who register and attend will…
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…
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…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Binsted
Binsted Fete has something for everyone to enjoy - teas and tombolas, raffles and tractor rides, bar and bbq, bouncy castles and book stalls. Join us for an afternoon of family fun, full of traditional fete games, delicious food and drink, gorgeous…
Christmas
Whiteley, Fareham
8th, 15th and 22nd December
The only thing better than our delicious Sunday lunch created by our award-winning chefs is the look on your little one's face when they see that Father Christmas
has popped in to say hello.
Price includes a visit from…
Christmas
Whiteley, Fareham
The festive holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself and your nearest and dearest, so there is no better time to indulge in our show-stopping Afternoon Tea.
In our festive celebration you can expect classic festive flavours in our delicious…
Gardens
Selborne, Alton
Our 12 acre wildflower meadow will be in bloom and members of the team will be on hand to give tours of the meadow throughout the day and answer questions on meadow management and the plants, butterflies, reptiles and mammals to be found in the…
Heritage & History
HAVENSTREET
Immerse yourself in Britain's heyday for a memorable and nostalgic day out for all the family. An extraordinary time with even more extraordinary people. Be inspired by the music, dress and food of the era that changed the world.
MUSIC &…
Sporting Event
WEST COWES
The annual Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight. The race regularly attracts over 1,000 boats and thousands of sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world…
Show / Display
Brockenhurst
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show held for three days at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire.
Theatre
Winchester
As seen on the BBC, brace yourself for this award winning smash hit Girls Night Out with Flat and the Curves, the comedy girl band that's leaving a trail of sequins across the UK in 2024!
This powerhouse, glittery cabaret is a fierce blend of…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Ashley Heath, Ringwood
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Moors Valley Country Park, near Ringwood for a…
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