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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 include Hampshire in your holiday plans. Look out for an array of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austens birth in 2025 #JaneAusten250.
Grab your calendar and start planning your next visit to Hampshire, here are some of the most popular events happening across the county in 2025: Room on the Broom at Theatre Royal Winchester (7th - 9th February) Let's Glow! Basingstoke (F) (20th - 22nd February), Celebrating Jane at Winchester Cathedral (28th February - 31st October), Alresford Watercress Festival (18th May) Portsmouth Comic Con (3rd May - 4th May) and The Big Eat Festival at Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley Abbey (24th - 26th May), 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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Music
Winchester
Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions' sell-out show Made in Tennessee - A Night of Country Music.
With a band made up of some of UK's finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of…
Performance
Portsmouth
The ultimate drag day out (voted the number one Drag Brunch event in the UK) heads to Portsmouth!
Music
Winchester
A Couple of Swells is the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers - Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida, and virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe.
Together they combine humour and…
Music
Winchester
She's back! Expect exhilarating swing from award winning jazz vocalist and long time Radio 2 and Jazz FM broadcaster Clare Teal and her marvellous band who return with a fabulous new show as ever celebrating the hits and hidden gems of the Great…
Festival
Portsmouth
The UK's only chilli and gin festival is back in Portsmouth for the weekend of 28 and 29 June.
Theatre
Winchester
Nicoll Entertainment present a Rose Theatre, Lowry,
Northern Stage, Unicorn Theatre and MAST Mayflower Studios production
The Koala Who Could
Based on the book by Rachel Bright & Jim Field
Directed and Co-Adapted by Emma Earle
Composed &…
Run / Rally
New Forest
We are delighted to host another fantastic Simply BMW on Sunday 21st September 2025. BMW owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum parkland for a superb day out for enthusiasts.
All ages and models of BMW are welcome,…
Run / Rally
Portsmouth
The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2025.
Childrens Events
New Forest
Join us for half term between 15 – 23 February 2025 and step back in time as history comes to life across the attraction with exciting historical hands-on activities!
Explore the attraction and keep an eye out for living history characters who…
Music
Winchester
Featuring Fisher Stevens
From London's West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond.
From the hits he penned during his time in the Brill Building, to the Jazz Singer and countless live concerts, Neil…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Are you ready for a brand new adventure with Dinosaur Adventure Live?!
When a satellite tasked with controlling the island's weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts.
The island's tropical climate spirals leading to one Big Jurassic Storm. If…
Run / Rally
New Forest
Simply Ford will return on Sunday 22nd June 2025. All Ford owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts enjoyed.
All ages and models of Ford are invited to join the show,…
Festivals
Basingstoke
The fantastically successful Basingstoke Festival returns this summer.
Get ready for three weekends of free street performances and outdoor arts from Friday 20th June to Sunday 6th July 2025 in Basingstoke town centre and across the borough.…
Comedy
Winchester
Firman is the UK's top comic magician.
Join him for an evening of Tricks & Giggles, as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this brand-new show.
Expect impossible feats, sleight of…
Sporting Event
Portsmouth
The Sea Angling Classic event and competition returns to Portsmouth this June.
Other
Winchester
The ones that didn't get away! In search of a unique experience for your Valentine's plans? Experience the Whales installation with your loved ones and enjoy special music, cocktails, tours and experiences.
Did you know that a sperm whale's heart…
Dance / Dancing
Winchester
NOW celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Jasmin Vardimon Company.
The latest creation by award-winning choreographer Jasmin Vardimon MBE will revisit favourite moments from the company's repertoire while reflecting the current moment, the present…
Gardens
Selborne, Alton
Our popular snowdrop weekend will be on the 15th & 16th February 2025!
Join us for half price admission for all and tours throughout the day.
Festival
Alresford, Winchester
The Alresford Watercress Festival returns to the streets of Alresford for 2024.
Free Event
Portsmouth
Sunday 18th May, 11am - 3pm
The perfect setting...for a magical wedding
To view our wedding brochure,simply scan the below QR code
Come and meet the team who can turn your dream day into a reality.
In conjunction with Hampshire Wedding Network…
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