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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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Dance / Dancing
Winchester
NOW celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Jasmin Vardimon Company.
The latest creation by award-winning choreographer Jasmin Vardimon MBE will revisit favourite moments from the company's repertoire while reflecting the current moment, the present…
Music
Southampton
Join us on November 29th for part 2 of the Acoustic Taproom sessions at Unity Brewery. We will bring live and local South Coast acoustic musicians for your listening enjoyment. Expect a cosy show with plenty of the finest craft beer.
Tickets…
Markets
Whiteley, Fareham
Join us for a special seasonal shopping experience where you can find perfect presents for everyone!
Browse our range of items from independent sellers from Hampshire and Dorset ranging from tasty treats, such as olive oils, chutneys and cakes, to…
Festival
Ovington, Alresford
A world of unity, creativity & freedom, Boomtown Fair is a four day festival set in the Matterley bowl in Hampshire, UK on the second weekend of August. Boomtown fuses a diverse line-up of underground and global music with boundary pushing immersive…
Christmas
Petersfield
We are thrilled to be back for 2023 with another AWESOME Petersfield Christmas Festival! It is always a pleasure to host an array of awesome market stall holders, brilliant entertainment & thousands of friendly local faces to our town!
Christmas
Romsey, The New Forest
Join Paultons Park for 'A Celebration of Christmas' running on selected dates from 6th December. Paultons will be transformed into a winter wonderland, with magical Christmas shows and illuminations at every turn. Tornado Springs and Peppa Pig World…
Festivals
Basingstoke
Carfest South will be returning to Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire in August as One Big Carfest. The 2,500 acres farm, near Overton, is owned by ex-racing driver and 1979 Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter.
Talks
Portsmouth
Join us for this unique and unforgettable experience exploring archery in the 16th century.
Discover the world of Tudor archery, explore the museum with a behind the scenes guided tour of our collection, uncover amazing facts about the archers…
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…
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…
Theatre
Winchester
Following their five-star show, I, Elizabeth, the award-winning Dyad Productions (A Christmas Carol, Lady Susan, A Room of One's Own, Christmas Gothic, Austen's Women, Female Gothic) return to the Elizabethan era. To the famous and fabulous…
Water Based Activities
Camberley
Bring the family to the Basingstoke Canal to meet Father Christmas in his canal-side grotto between 3 and 23 December 2024. Climb aboard our boat Rosebud waiting for you at the canal centre and take a gentle cruise to the start of the tinsel trail…
Childrens Events
Whiteley, Fareham
Chocolate Workshop
wednesday 4th december
from 12pm to 3pm
In conjunction with the Crafty Chocolatier, enjoy a two-course lunch with a glass of mulled wine on arrival – followed by our chocolate workshop – giving you the chance to create your own…
Run / Rally
New Forest
Simply Land Rover returns on Sunday 6th July 2025. All Land Rover owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum complex for a superb day out for both owners and enthusiasts.
All ages and models of Land Rover are welcome,…
Christmas
Portsmouth
Get your skates on this festive season, as Portsmouth's Guildhall Square is transformed into a winter wonderland.
Other
Winchester
Marwell Wildlife is offering visitors a unique chance to experience the wonders of nature at a reduced rate this autumn.
Guests can enjoy entry to the zoo for £10 per person or £12 with a donation, while under threes are free. This special offer…
Music
Winchester
She's back! Expect exhilarating swing from award winning jazz vocalist and long time Radio 2 and Jazz FM broadcaster Clare Teal and her marvellous band who return with a fabulous new show as ever celebrating the hits and hidden gems of the Great…
Childrens Events
Portsmouth
Experience the magic at Spinnaker Tower as Santa’s Toy Maker Workshop returns!
Talks
Winchester
Join biologist turned filmmaker and writer Tom Mustill for a thrilling investigation into the pioneering world of animal communication, where big data and artificial intelligence are changing our relationship with animals forever.
Tom Mustill is a…
Sporting Events
Southampton
An Evening with Southampton FC Legends - at Central Hall Southampton on March 29th 2025, hosted by Kenzie Benali.
Spend an evening in the exclusive company of three Southampton football club legends - Matt Le Tissier, James Beattie and Francis…
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