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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
Looking for a work Christmas party idea? A unique festive date night? Or just something different to do with friends over the holiday period? The adults only Science Lates: Christmas Cracker is just for you! Join us, and join in, this festive season…
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…
Walking
Southampton
Southampton was devastated by enemy bombing during the Second World War and many of the distinctive pre-war landmarks disappeared overnight. During the anniversary period of the worst bombing raids, join historian and guide Andy Skinner for a…
Theatre
Winchester
Join Nick Stapleton, an expert investigative journalist and presenter of BBC's BAFTA-winning Scam Interceptors, for a revealing evening delving into the world of scams and fraud.
With over a decade of experience unravelling scams and posing…
Run / Rally
New Forest
All Aston Martin owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu on Saturday 19th July and park up within the museum complex for a superb day out for both Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts.
All ages and models of Aston Martin are welcome, which…
Community
Winchester
Fun for all the family, Winchester Cathedral's popular Winter event returns and everyone is welcome to join in.
The annual lantern parade returns to Winchester Cathedral, and this year the theme is Christmas Creatures.
Join Winchester Cathedral in…
Festival
Alresford, Winchester
The Alresford Watercress Festival returns to the streets of Alresford for 2024.
Free Event
Portsmouth
Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.
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…
Arts
Southampton
Take time out for yourself, switch your phone off and slow down at this creative group for grown-ups. Each month artist and teacher Sarah L Goy will guide you to discover different media in a relaxing and exploratory way. All are welcome and all…
Childrens Events
Winchester
The show where every child gets a present from Santa!
Following last year's sell-out performances of Santa's Christmas Wish, Honalee Media are delighted to present their next hit Santa Show this Christmas.
Theatre
Winchester
A Lichfield Garrick production
Michael Morpurgo's Farm Boy
Adapted & directed by Daniel Buckroyd
It sometimes felt as though time had stood still down on the farm - the old Fordson tractor quietly rusting away at the back of the barn, Grandpa…
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…
Christmas
Selborne, Alton
Get into the festive spirit and create your own beautiful natural wreath using sustainable materials. Learn with workshop leader Rosemary Lanning how to wind locally sourced foliage and natural materials either around a wire ring or a woven vine…
Childrens Events
Churchill Way West , Basingstoke
Meet Father Christmas in his magical Milestones grotto! Come along to our festive grotto deep in the heart of Milestones to receive a very special Christmas gift.
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 explores the historical sites in the upper part of the city including the Cathedral, High Street, Westgate and…
Christmas
Winchester
Led by Alison Smith founder of Lunar Glass. Create a set of Christmas decorations and a trinket dish or tea-light holder in this fun and relaxed introduction to glass fusing. A perfect festive experience with friends or family! Suitable for all…
Christmas
Ampfield, Romsey
Returning for a third year, to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens from November 28th to January 1st, award winning producers return with a brand-new immersive light trail and a huge number of festive installations. Our Christmas Wonderland theme is perfect…
Christmas
Whiteley, Fareham
8th, 15th and 22nd December
The only thing better than our delicious Sunday lunch created by our award-winning chefs is the look on your little one's face when they see that Father Christmas
has popped in to say hello.
Price includes a visit from…
Heritage & History
Lower Swanwick
The Museum's Christmas steam event – see the site shining in the glow of Christmas lights and decorations to begin the festive period; shop at the craft market and find out about Christmas' past in our Victorian cottage display. Father Christmas…
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