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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
Selborne, Alton
This year at White's Christmas Fair pick up some locally handmade gifts for your loved ones (or just treat yourself!)
We will have a range of stalls at our stunning 16th Century barn selling beautifully handcrafted locally made items.
The historic…
Film
Winchester
Are you ready for a completely unique cinema experience? Grab a seat, sit back and relax as one of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, Flubber, plays out under the stars of the Planetarium.
When the Science Centre doors close, the cinema screen will…
Christmas
H M Naval Base, Portsmouth
Step aboard HMS Warrior for a heartwarming Victorian Christmas experience, including a meeting with Father Christmas! Join the crew as they prepare for a festive celebration in true Victorian style, transforming the ship into a winter wonderland.
Music
Winchester
Folk concert under the Whales installation
The Norfolk Broads, a four-piece female ensemble, are coming to Winchester Cathedral to perform their festival-favourite folk songs under the Whales installation.
The Norfolk Broads are Anna Cornish,…
Guided Walk
Broadway, Winchester
Join one of Winchester's professional guides for a 90 minute walking tour, starting at Winchester Visitor Information Centre. The tour visits Abbey Gardens before passing the City Mill and following the River Itchen to College Street. It then…
Music
Winchester
Direct from London's West End, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show.
A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, this production revives memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves…
Theatre
Winchester
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates' revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts.
On the surface it's a riot of…
Show / Display
Brockenhurst
The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show held for three days at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire.
Christmas
Winchester
Be introduced to the candle-making world through our introductory sessions led by our candle specialist. The perfect activity to join in the run up to Christmas.
Join us for a truly enchanting Seasonal Candle Making Workshop by Piano and…
Christmas
Southampton
Santa will be taking a break from his busy schedule and will be visiting the park in time for breakfast. Why not join him at the Cedar Rooms Café? Enjoy a hearty breakfast and then pop over to say 'hello'. If you're lucky (and you've been good!) he…
Music
Winchester
Legends of Irish music & song, The Fureys are renowned for their hit songs I will love you, When you were sweet 16, The Green fields of France, The old man, Red rose café, From Clare to here, Her father didn't like me anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal…
Christmas
Weyhill, Andover
Winter Woodland Lights is back! This January, the Hawk Conservancy Trust will once again, become even more magical, with beautiful illuminations and a live owl display set in a stunning, colourful woodland.
Christmas
Whiteley, Fareham
It's our turn to cook this Christmas
Join us for a Christmas Day feast, full of all the classics that everyone will enjoy, as well as options for those who can't stand sprouts.
Best of all, well take care of the prep and the washing up, so all…
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…
Christmas
New Forest
Get ready to enjoy a festive feast of family entertainment this Christmas, together.
Visit us on 7th and 8th December to celebrate the festive season in style as Beaulieu comes to life with Christmas joy and spirit.
Ignite your Christmas spark in…
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…
Music
Winchester
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.
Michael® Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman.
Not only does he look and sound…
Christmas
Sandown
Join us for our special Wildheart Wonderland this December!
Santa needs your help, come and join his team of Elves this Christmas at the Sanctuary!
Special Events
New Forest
All Porsche owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 1st June and park up within the museum parkland for a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts.
Held in association with The Independent Porsche Enthusiasts' Club (TIPEC), all…
Sale
New Forest
Spring Autojumble will return on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025. This one-stop-shop for all classic motoring needs is perfect for those seeking an elusive part for their historic vehicle project, or simply wanting a terrific motoring-themed…
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