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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
Whiteley, Fareham
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 Father Christmas and a gift…
Festival
Farnborough
Are you prepared to be Horrorfied?
A new 2 day event for fans of Horror that will include autograph signings, photo shoots, talks, workshops, make-up demos, a hall full of merchandise, displays, selfie spots and so much more! Taking place over the…
Childrens Events
Portsmouth
Experience the magic at Spinnaker Tower as Santa’s Toy Maker Workshop returns!
Childrens Events
Winchester
Elmer is not elephant colour – Elmer is patchwork
Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee.
Everyone loves the stories about Elmer the patchwork…
Exhibition
Ampfield, Romsey
After an unforgettable transformation last year, the magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are set to shine bigger and brighter than ever before! Award winning producers, Light Up Trails return with a host of NEW glittering installations and…
Film
Winchester
National Theatre Live 2025
The Importance of being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
directed by Max Webster
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's…
Dance / Dancing
Winchester
Invite your friends and grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable disco under the Whales installation.
Don't miss your opportunity to dance the night away under the Whales installation.
Party in the nave of the iconic Winchester Cathedral, a…
Music
Winchester
Brace yourself for an audio and visual experience like no other as the music of the iconic Led Zeppelin comes to life in the Planetarium! Plus, get set for an exclusive screening of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here audio-visual experience.
Your Led…
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…
Festival
Portsmouth
Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
Christmas
Andover
We are delighted to welcome Father Christmas back to Finkley once again. Christmas at Finkley tickets include all-day entry to the farm; we open at 9:50 am.
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…
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
What is it like to be an Antarctic explorer? Get in a tent, pull a sledge and try on some clothing in this interactive workshop! Telling the story of Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole in 1912, the session compares the equipment…
Music
Winchester
The producers of Only One Direction and Harry Styles Tribute present the mesmerising Taylor Swift Tribute.
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible artist: Xenna.
The Taylor Swift Tribute…
Outdoor Event / Activities
New Forest
All Mercedes-Benz owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up in the museum grounds on Sunday 10th August 2025 for a superb day out for owners and enthusiasts.
From custom G Classes restored SSKs and even the odd SL190, Beaulieu's Simply…
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
Whiteley, Fareham
The festive holidays are the perfect time to treat yourself and your nearest and dearest, so there is no better time to indulge in our show-stopping Afternoon Tea.
In our festive celebration you can expect classic festive flavours in our delicious…
Christmas
Titchfield, Fareham
Santa and his elves have prepared the most magical experience yet in the Stewarts Winter Wonderland which will open on 23rd November until 24th December. You will meet our elves and take a stroll down the magical Winter Wonderland village walkway.…
Sporting Event
Southsea
The Santa Run is back in Southsea for 2024, raising money for a whole host of local charities.
Free Event
Portsmouth
Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.
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