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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
Winchester
Head along to the Winchester Royal Hotel set in the heart of the city for a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop!
Get into the festive spirit and unleash your creativity at our in-person Christmas Wreath Making Workshop. Held on Monday…
Free Event
Old Portsmouth
The Hotwalls Studios hosts a special two-day Christmas market - featuring the best in locally made goods.
Christmas
Cowes
The Northwood House Christmas Fair is on Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024.
The Fair has been one of the busiest Christmas events on the Island and will again be featuring a selection of over 40 of the best local gift…
Sporting Event
Freshwater
West Wight Chilly Hilly is back in 2024 on Sunday 8th December!
What better way to begin winter festivities than with a 10 mile run in the spectacular West Wight countryside? Taking in cliff paths, beaches, wooded glades and spectacular views,…
Nature
Sandown
Head out with the team from Dinosaur Isle Museum for a fossil hunting walk. These really popular walks will take you to fantastic locations to find fossils and learn about the geology of the Isle of Wight and about palaeontology.
Fossil walks…
Christmas
NEWPORT
The popular Christmas Lights Tour is back this December and we cannot wait to welcome you on board! Get wrapped up ready for a unique festive experience for all the family aboard an open top bus. We have added in extra dates due to demand and hope…
New Year
Sandown
Join us as we celebrate the new year with a spectacular fireworks display, launched from the end of Sandown Pier! For the best viewing spots, find a space along Sandown Esplanade and be in the front row of the display!
FREE ENTRY! Donations are…
Christmas
HAVENSTREET
Santa’s helpers are waiting to give you a magical, classic Christmas. After your train ride, follow the winter walkway to Santa’s North Pole station in the Train Story Discovery Centre, where the seasonal Station Master and his helpers are waiting…
Heritage & History
Portsmouth
D-Day 80 will be marked at Fort Nelson with a host of events including a special exhibition, artillery trail and a D-Day weekend.
Christmas
HAVENSTREET
After the indulgence of the festive season enjoy a relaxing train journey through the stunning Isle of Wight countryside. Settle back in a cosy carriage as you take in the 10-mile round trip.
Stretch your legs by taking the train to Wootton to…
Family
HAVENSTREET
One of the few attractions open on the Isle of Wight on New Year’s Day!
After the indulgence of the festive season enjoy a relaxing train journey through the stunning Isle of Wight countryside. Settle back in a cosy carriage as you take in the…
Christmas
Ryde
Come and join us for our Christmas Fair with over 25 stall holders selling a range of crafts, food and drink from the Island. Free craft activities for all the family to enjoy along with the Christmas All Saints Trail. Christmas story telling in the…
Christmas
Whitchurch
Head to Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Laverstoke, this Christmas for a festive cinema night with friends.
With Christmas screenings happening every Sunday during December, the Cinema Nights promise an evening of entertainment and delight.…
Food
Netley Abbey
The Big Eat is back for 2025 form the 24th till 26th May at the Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley. Entry is free for this celebration of Hampshire Street Food. We will have over 60 street food traders and licensed bars onsite as well as a full…
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…
Participatory Event
Wroxall, Ventnor
Spend two unforgettable hours with a member of the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary and experience time behind the scenes.
This fantastic experience is a must for any donkey or animal lovers, giving the chance to feed and interact with the…
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