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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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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…
Talks
Winchester
Hosted by Maven - A coworking community & supportive space for Winchester's women in business.
Join us for an uplifting night full of entertainment and energy as we shine a light on Winchester women in business.
The Maven Awards was founded with…
Theatre
Winchester
Tess is a groundbreaking circus adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
An ensemble of performers weave together Hardy's words and the extreme physicality of circus to tell this tale of power, loss and endurance…
Run / Rally
New Forest
We are delighted to announce the return of Simply Smart on Remembrance Sunday 9th November. All Smart owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu to park up in the museum grounds, for a day out that owners and enthusiasts will enjoy.
The event is set…
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…
Music
Winchester
Immerse yourself in the original, pyschedelic, fulldome Planetarium visualisation of Pink Floyd's iconic album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Head off on an emotional and inspiring journey into the heart and themes of the iconic album and songs. Fly…
Film
Winchester
National Theatre Live 2025
The Importance of being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
directed by Max Webster
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's…
Music
Portsmouth
Friday 14th February
From 7pm to 12.30am
Enjoy a glass of pink fizz on arrival, a two course meal, followed by dancing to the lively 'old school disco'
tunes of our resident DJ.
Contact the events team on 01489 880000 or events@solenthotel.co.uk
£40…
School Holidays
Winchester
Step into the shoes of a junior detective and join Agents Kit Casey and Sam Snow from Netflix’s hit series The Creature Cases on an exciting and educational trail. Crack clues, uncover hidden secrets, and help solve The Case of the Missing Pebble in…
Festival
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Comic Con returns to the Guildhall for 2025.
Festival
Basingstoke
Always a great day out for all the family, whether you're a keen motor buff or you just want an interesting and enjoyable Sunday.
Basingstoke Deane Rotary have been running this event for the past few years, having taken over from the Thornycroft…
Music
Winchester
An improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers.
If your children could create their very own dream musical – where would they start? The Showstoppers' Kids Show takes your kids'…
Food
Portsmouth
Friday 14th and Saturday 15th February
Come down to Parson's Collar to celebrate Valentine's day and indulge in a delicious meal.
Includes two mains and a bottle of wine.
£45.00 per couple
To book, please call 01489 880035 or email…
Gardens
Selborne, Alton
The greenhouse will be busy as the propagating team prepare plants for this season's planting and sales. Meet the team, find out about our plant production operation, watch the system in action and ask questions.
Date: Wednesday 19th March
Times:…
Talks
Winchester
Join biologist turned filmmaker and writer Tom Mustill for a thrilling investigation into the pioneering world of animal communication, where big data and artificial intelligence are changing our relationship with animals forever.
Tom Mustill is a…
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…
Sporting Event
WEST COWES
Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events.
Festival
Basingstoke
Over 800 assorted vehicles, autojumble & trade stalls Refreshments all day, fun and games for the kids.
Food
Portsmouth
Cocktails
Two for One
Every Monday to Thursday from 5pm
Come down to Parson's Collar and indulge in a delicious cocktail or two. We have a choice of Passion Fruit Martini, Espresso Martini
and Strawberry Daiquiri.
Tour
Ryde
Discover more about the iconic hovercraft which takes passengers on their daily commute or for a day visit to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth. The behind the scenes tour is offers the chance to get up close and personal and learn more about our…
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