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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. In 2024 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 including Go Ape Southampton Sundown Adventures (19th October - 9th November 24), Southampton Christmas Light Switch On (Friday 15th November), We Shine Portsmouth (F) (21st - 23rd November), the new White's Eco Light Festival, East Hampshire (21st November - 21st December 24), Winchester Christmas Market (F) (22nd November - 22nd December 2024), Milestones Christmas Market, Basingstoke (30th November - 1st December 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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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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Christmas
Sandown
Join us for our special Wildheart Wonderland this December!
Santa needs your help, come and join his team of Elves this Christmas at the Sanctuary!
Outdoor Event / Activities
Weyhill, Andover
Enjoy the run up to Christmas with the Hawk Conservancy Trust's delightful, festive shopping experience. Discover beautiful gifts for your loved ones while supporting local craftspeople and the Trust.
With over 60 local businesses attending, you can…
Christmas
Andover
We are delighted to welcome Father Christmas back to Finkley once again. Christmas at Finkley tickets include all-day entry to the farm; we open at 9:50 am.
Christmas
Southampton
Santa will be taking a break from his busy schedule and will be visiting the park in time for breakfast. Why not join him at the Cedar Rooms Café? Enjoy a hearty breakfast and then pop over to say 'hello'. If you're lucky (and you've been good!) he…
Heritage & History
Lower Swanwick
The Museum's Christmas steam event – see the site shining in the glow of Christmas lights and decorations to begin the festive period; shop at the craft market and find out about Christmas' past in our Victorian cottage display. Father Christmas…
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!
Music
Winchester
DS:UK are back with one of their most popular tours - Brothers in '85.
In 1985, Dire Straits were at the apex of their career as one of the biggest music brands and concert touring bands in the world. Still today, Mark Knopfler remains one of our…
Exhibition
Ampfield, Romsey
After an unforgettable transformation last year, the magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are set to shine bigger and brighter than ever before! Award winning producers, Light Up Trails return with a host of NEW glittering installations and…
Festival
Stockbridge
Trout ‘n About is a thriving local food festival which takes place in the market town of Stockbridge on the first Sunday of August every year. With over 100 stalls showcasing the very best of local food, produce and crafts, it is a family friendly…
Special Events
New Forest
The Custom and American Show will return on Father's Day Sunday 15th June 2025 with hundreds of cool American motors, colourful custom cars and bikes, live music and hip entertainment.
Held in association with the Solent Renegades club, and…
Childrens Events
Southampton
Create your very own magical advent calendar, just in time for the first of December! At this accessible and enjoyable workshop you will experiment with different techniques to create a large watercolour winter scene with twenty four Christmassy…
Christmas
Southampton
Experience the traditional magic of Christmas at Tudor House!
Join us in Southampton's oldest building for a special visit with Father Christmas in the Banqueting Hall, where each child will receive a quality gift. This festive experience includes…
Theatre
Winchester
Starring Alasdair Baker, Isabella Inchbald, Eliza Langland, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford.
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present the World Stage Premiere of Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming farcical comedy…
Christmas
Selborne, Alton
This year at White's Christmas Fair pick up some locally handmade gifts for your loved ones (or just treat yourself!)
We will have a range of stalls at our stunning 16th Century barn selling beautifully handcrafted locally made items.
The historic…
Other
Sarisbury Green
Create your own sustainable Christmas Wreath this festive season. Various dates available throughout November & December. Please note due the uniqueness of this wreath class space is limited. Fizz and festive nibbles included. Celebrate the festive…
Christmas
Freshwater Bay
Santa has again agreed to visit the big red bus at Freshwater Independent Lifeboat on Saturday 7th December from 11-3pm.
Every child will receive a small free gift after a chat with Santa.
There is a free mince pie for everyone (thank you Medina…
Festival
Portsmouth
Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
Comedy
Winchester
Britain's Got Talent 2024 finalist, Alex Mitchell is an autistic comic with functional neurological disorder (FND). He uses self-deprecating humour - laughing at himself, his neurodivergence, disability and sexuality - to reflect on some of the most…
Christmas
Winchester
Be introduced to the candle-making world through our introductory sessions led by our candle specialist. The perfect activity to join in the run up to Christmas.
Join us for a truly enchanting Seasonal Candle Making Workshop by Piano and…
Music
Winchester
The producers of Only One Direction and Harry Styles Tribute present the mesmerising Taylor Swift Tribute.
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible artist: Xenna.
The Taylor Swift Tribute…
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