Voted as one of the best Christmas markets in Europe, Winchester Christmas Market in November.  Image Credit Lauren Booth

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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. 

What's on in Hampshire?

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!  

Best Christmas Market in Europe - Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market

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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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  1. Christmas Block Printing Workshop

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    Christmas

    Winchester

    Led by Nell. Create your own unique Christmas stationery this festive season.

    Just bring your imagination – the wood blocks and the paint will do the rest! In the space of an hour and a half you will leave the block printing workshop with ten…

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    7 Dec 2024Open 13:00 -
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    8 Dec 2024Open 13:00 -
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    12 Dec 2024Open 13:00 -
  2. Festive Afternoon Tea

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    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…

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    From:
    1 Dec 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 17:00
  3. Simply Ford

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    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,…

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    22 June 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
  4. Chris McCausland: Yonks!

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    Comedy

    Winchester

    You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.

    He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this…

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    13 Jan 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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    14 Jan 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  5. Dreamcoat Stars

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    Music

    Winchester

    Stars of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT sing the biggest musical hits of a generation

    Dreamcoat Stars is back for their 3rd UK tour. Bringing incredible live musical entertainment to the nation! Experience the UK's biggest and best…

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    16 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  6. Cosmic Christmas at Winchester Science Centre

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    Christmas

    Winchester

    Santa is back in the Planetarium for Cosmic Christmas! Blast off on a live-action immersive festive space adventure for the whole family, meet the man in red himself and get a special Christmas gift.

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    14 Dec 2024to23 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 11:50
  7. Cowes Week

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    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.

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    2 Aug 2025to8 Aug 2025
  8. Mother Goose

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    Christmas

    Winchester

    Play to the Crowd EGGcited to announce that our next pantomime will be Mother Goose, the first time this famous, traditional pantomime has ever been produced at Theatre Royal Winchester.
    So come and have a GANDER at what promises to be an…

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    30 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025Open 19:00 - 17:00
  9. Christmas Paint Club Workshop

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    Christmas

    Winchester

    Join us for a step-by-step painting workshop at Winchester Cathedral. Even if you haven't painted since school, you will be able to create your very own work of art with The Paint Club.

    Enjoy an evening out with friends, unwind and discover your…

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    25 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    2 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
  10. Love Southsea Market

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    Free Event

    Portsmouth

    Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.

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    7 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    14 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    21 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
  11. Celebrate Voice at Christmas

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    Music

    Winchester

    Experience a magical festive celebration, with Celebrate Voice at Christmas!

    A dazzling variety performance of opera, show songs, cabaret and festive numbers, plus carols for the whole audience to join in.

    Performed by a dazzling array of…

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    20 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
  12. Gyles Brandreth: Can't Stop Talking

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    Comedy

    Winchester

    He's back – and he's unstoppable. Gyles Brandreth just can't stop talking.

    The jumper-loving This Morning star, who keeps popping up on Pointless, QI, Would I Lie To You?, Sunday Brunch, and The One Show, has been burbling and babbling since he was…

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    11 May 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
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    11 May 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
  13. Visit Father Christmas at Tudor House & Garden

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    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…

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    23 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
  14. How to be a Whale

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    Talks

    Winchester

    A bioacoustic listening journey under the Whales installation. How To Be A Whale is a bioacoustic listening journey - a soundscape of many hundreds of scientific recordings woven together into a story told through the lives of seven different whales…

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    From:
    21 Feb 2025to22 Feb 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  15. The Showstoppers' Kids Show

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    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'…

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    12 Apr 2025Open 15:00 - 17:00
  16. Die Fledermaus

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    Music

    Winchester

    Revel in the sparkling wit and delicious mischief of Strauss' timeless operetta.

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    9 Mar 2025Open 15:00 - 15:30
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    9 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
  17. Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango

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    Comedy

    Winchester

    What are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines and most problems can be solved by computers and most puddles can be crossed without us gallantly draping our capes over them - so are we fellas of any use at all?

    Award winning MAN…

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    7 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  18. Steam Illuminations at the Watercress Line

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    Christmas

    New Alresford

    Steam Illuminations returns to The Watercress Line (November to January). Experience an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and…

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    From:
    29 Nov 2024to4 Jan 2025
  19. RAISE THE OOF with John Shuttleworth

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    Comedy

    Winchester

    Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and 'the 42nd best reason to love Britain' (The Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!).

    In RAISE THE OOF…

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    12 Feb 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  20. Simply British

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    New Forest

    Simply British will return on Sunday 27th April 2025. All owners of British cars and motorcycles are invited to drive into the Beaulieu parkland and park up for a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts.

    From Sunbeam, Austin, Riley and…

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    From:
    27 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00