22nd Nov - 22nd Dec C Harvey Mills Photography
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!
.jpg)
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.
>>> Search & Book Hampshire Accommodation
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.
.jpg)
Number of results: 256
, currently showing 241 to 256.
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,…
Christmas
Wroxall
Visit the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary on Saturday 14th December and Sunday 15th December for a relaxed, musical start to the festive season.
Surrounded by their donkeys and sheep, they'll be hosting an afternoon of singing and storytelling…
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…
Participatory Event
Farnham
Available to book or as a gift voucher for a birthday or celebration, the Birdworld Penguin Feed Experience is a must for an animal lovers.
Join the keepers at either Penguin Beach or Penguin Island as you feed our lively colony of penguins!…
Free Event
Old Portsmouth
The Hotwalls Studios hosts a special two-day Christmas market - featuring the best in locally made goods.
Arts
Broad Street, Portsmouth
The Hotwalls Studios showcase some of the city’s brightest creative talent.
Christmas
Southampton
Southampton’s premium ice-skating experience returns for both beginners and ice-skating aficionados. Bring in the festive cheer with Southampton’s favourite one of a kind ice skating experience
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…
Participatory Event
Winchester
Recognised as one of the best in Europe with its unique location, high quality exhibitors and bustling atmosphere. Wonderful Christmas gifts, decorations and festive foods can be found in abundance.
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…
Christmas
Basingstoke
Get out for some festive fun and shop for some crafty unusual gifts at The Malls' traditional Christmas Market which will be running from Friday 15 November to 31 December.
You’ll find Christmas walkabouts to entertain you whilst you shop…
Food
Southsea
Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every month.
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…
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…
© Visit South East England 2024. All Rights Reserved
.png){kind=icon}
