Blog (Events) - Visit Hampshire

Summer is in full swing, the school holidays start at the end of the month, and jubilant July brings an abundance of festival fun, exciting events, and outdoor adventures.

Here are our top picks of the happenings in Hampshire this July.

Joyful June brings colourful gardens, fabulous festivals, outdoor music, open-air theatre, and alfresco cinema. Here are our top picks of the happenings in Hampshire this June.

Mark the end of the month with some May merriment over another lovely long weekend from 25 to 27 May 2024. The flowers of the gardens are in full bloom, it’s the perfect time of year for picnics, and outdoor events run late into the evenings.

A summer of live music is approaching and the new trend of gig tripping – combining live music at gigs or festivals with a trip to a new destination – is a great way to plan a short break.

We’ve lined up the hottest music acts set to perform in Hampshire this summer in brilliant destinations to explore.

Make way for marvellous May, with two bank holidays and a half term holiday, this month is action-packed with exciting things to do in Hampshire.

Hooray for May! The month that takes us from spring into summer and two bank holidays to enjoy those balmy long days.

The Early May Bank Holiday is on Monday 6 May 2024, read on for our guide to what’s happening during in Hampshire during the long weekend from 4 – 6 May.

Hop straight into April with Easter events, trails, and activities at the beginning of the month, plus spring celebrations and plenty of outdoor fun as the days get longer and warmer.

It’s only once a year that two bank holidays fall over the same weekend, making Easter weekend a wonderful spring chance to get out and about and enjoy the longer and fairer days.

The theme for English Tourism Week 2024 (15 to 24 March) is ‘Supporting tourism, the heart of our communities’, so we’ve taken the opportunity to highlight some of the brilliant destinations, events, and tourism businesses here in Hampshire that have community at their heart.

Spring into March with our top picks on what’s happening in Hampshire this month from Easter treats and trails to Mother’s Day events and plenty of spring things in between.

From a new ride making a splash at the UK’s Number 1 Family Theme Park to a fresh summer festival in Southampton, and an out-of-this-world wonder coming to Winchester to international cricket fixtures, we’ve rounded up the hot new happenings in Hampshire for 2024.

Don’t make plans for hibernation just yet, there are plenty of exciting events happening this January in Hampshire to get 2024 started with a bang – here’s where to find the fun.