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Joyful June brings colourful gardens, fabulous festivals, outdoor music, open-air theatre, and alfresco cinema. Here are our top picks of what’s on and things to do in Hampshire this June.
Catch the cricket action of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Witness the cricket action of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the Hampshire Bowl hosts six exciting international matches in June: West Indies v New Zealand (13 June 2026), New Zealand v Sri Lanka (16 June 2026), England v Ireland (16 June 2026), New Zealand v Ireland (19 June 2026), and Pakistan v Bangladesh (20 June 2026).
See in the Summer Solstice in the South Downs
On the morning of Sunday 21 June 2026, the sun will rise at 4:50am in Hampshire, marking Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.
A magical way to celebrate this astronomical phenomenon in Hampshire is to join the Summer Solstice Dusk-till-Dawn Walk at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, a moonlit trek covering 18km of the South Downs Way. starting at Beacon Hill and finishing highest point in Hampshire on Butser Hill as the summer solstice sun rises.
Take your pick during strawberry season
June is prime strawberry season, and thanks to its south coast climate, Hampshire grows some of the sweetest summer fruits in the country. In fact, the Hamble Valley is also known as the Strawberry Coast thanks to its vibrant history in growing strawberries.
Fill a punnet or two of your own at one of the best places for strawberry picking in Hampshire this June.
Witness the thrill of Thruxton at the Steeleford Supercar Circuit
Feel the need for speed as a new high-performance motoring event brings some of the UK’s most exciting supercars to Thruxton Circuit on Saturday 27 June 2026.
The Steeleford Supercar Circuit will see hundreds of prestige supercars take to the country’s fastest race circuit in a thrilling event featuring all-day track action and an open-access supercar paddock at one of the UK’s most iconic racing venues.
Make a splash at the refurbished Hilsea Lido
As the weather heats up a dip in one of Hampshire’s outdoor swimming pools and splash parks is the perfect way to cool down.
Portsmouth’s historic Hilsea Lido has just reopened, celebrating its 90th birthday in style with a fresh renovation of the 67m open-air pool. On 6 June 2026, Outdoor Swimmer magazine is holding a Hilsea Lido Pool Party with swimming coaching, entertainment, and even a few mermaids.
Check into Hampshire’s new Hamptons style hotel
Welcoming guests from 15 June 2026, THE NICI New Forest is set to be one of the summer’s hottest new hotel openings.
This new luxe hotel in the New Forest is on the banks of the Lymington River, bringing a stylish touch of the Hamptons to Hampshire – complete with sea view bedrooms, rejuvenating spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and two restaurants.
See an outdoor movie or theatre show at The Vyne
Midsummer is the perfect time to enjoy all things alfresco, and The Vyne’s season of outdoor cinema and theatre is the perfect excuse to roll out the picnic blanket and enjoy a performance under the summer sky.
With The Vyne’s Tudor mansion providing a dramatic backdrop, outdoor theatre performances include: Romeo & Juliet on 6 June 2026 and The (Almost) Complete History of Britain on 20 June 2026.
Outdoor cinema follows in July, with showings of Pride & Prejudice on 16 July 2026, Gruffalo and Stickman on 17 July 2026, Wicked sing-a-long on 18 July 2026, Mamma Mia! on 19 July 2026, and and Andrea Bocelli on 19 July 2026.
During the daytime, the We’re Going on a Bear Hunt trail continues at The Vyne until 28 June 2026
Roll back the decades at The Watercress Line
Things are going vintage on 13 and 14 June 2026, as The Watercress Line’s Retro Wheels and Rails event rolls back the clock a few decades.
Celebrating the road, rail, music of different decades, each of the heritage railway’s stations will be celebrating a different era: from the 1940s in Ropley to the 1950s in Medstead & Four Marks, and the swinging sixties in Alresford to the 1970s in Alton.
Enjoy exceptional opera The Grange Festival
One of the most acclaimed events in the opera calendar, The Grange Festival brings an exceptional programme of opera, dance, and jazz to Hampshire every summer with its stunning neo-classical mansion as the backdrop to the festival.
From 2 June 2026 to 12 July 2026, world-class directors and musicians from the UK and abroad will perform during the festival, including an opera production of Puccini’s La Bohème, and an orchestral concert celebrating Frank Sinatra.
Revel in rose season at Mottisfont
Always a highlight in the horticultural calendar, rose season at Mottisfont sees the walled garden at the National Trust estate near Romsey burst into vibrant colour as its famous roses come into bloom.
Mottisfont’s National Collection of shrub roses is traditionally at its best in June, but this year’s display is expected to peak early due to the unusually warm spells in spring so be sure to visit in early June to catch them flowering.
Rasie a glass at Fizz Fest
Taking place during English Wine Week on 28 June 2026, the Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest is an annual celebration of Hampshire’s burgeoning wine scene, showcasing the county’s premier vineyards and their produce.
The event takes place at a different vineyard each year and for 2026 Hambledon Wine Estate will host the celebration, offering the chance to taste Hampshire wines and talk to the people who are the heart of the local industry. There will also be food stalls, entertainment, masterclasses, vineyard tours, brunch, lunch, and a lively after-party!
Delve into Horrible Histories at Beaulieu
Vile Victorians are taking over the National Motor Museum this summer as Horrible Histories takes over Beaulieu from 23 May to 31 August 2026.
Children are sure to devilishly delight in the terrible trail packed with disgusting details, motoring madness, and fabulously fatal fashion and foods.
Beaulieu's popular car meets and events are also in full swing throughout June, including the The Custom & American Show coinciding with Father's Day on Sunday 21 June 2026.
Feel the heat of the Winchester Cheese & Chilli Festival
Bringing a bit of spice to Hampshire on 6 and 7 June 2026, the Winchester Cheese and Chilli Festival is a foodie event infused with a tantalising mix of tasty street food, artisan cheeses and chilli produce. There’s also plenty of entertainment and activities to make it a great summer day out for the whole family, including eye-watering chilli eating competitions for the brave!
Go to a gig at Southampton Summer Sessions
Transforming Guildhall Square into a buzzing live music hub, the Southampton Summer Sessions bring a series of outdoor live music events to city centre on various dates from 12 to 27 June 2026.
Headline acts for this year include Pete Tong Ibiza Classics (14 June), The Beach Boys (18 June) and Billy Ocean (21 June).
Rejoice in Jane Austen Regency Week
Celebrating the beloved Hampshire author in full Regency style, the annual Jane Austen Regency Week takes place in Alton and Jane Austen’s home village of Chawton from 19 to 28 June 2026.
Events include the Jane Austen Mid-Summer Ball on 20 June, Alton Regency Day on 20 June, and a full programme of talks, guided walks, and workshops.
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We're heading to Thruxton Circuit with a brand new event this summer, expect an unforgettable day of supercar circuit action! On Saturday 27th June, experience the thrill as some of the UK's fastest and most prestigious supercars take over the country's fastest race circuit for a full day of track excitement.
The Vyne is a warm, red-bricked Tudor mansion built in the 16th Century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII's Lord Chamberlain. It later passed into the hands of the Chute family, who cared for the house and estate for over 300 years. The Vyne was remodelled to its present configuration in the mid-17th Century with the addition of a classical portico and summerhouse, firsts of their kind in England.
Celebrating the changes of road, rail, music and more through the '40s, to the '70s! Join the journey through the decades as you travel through the Hampshire countryside at The Watercress Line. You'll step back in time as you step off the train at each station, with each station celebrating a different decade.
From 23 May to 31 August follow Rattus, the cheeky rat from Horrible Histories, on a trail around the attraction packed with dreadful discoveries, delightfully disgusting details and plenty of interactive fun. In partnership with Scholastic who publish the books written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown, this is the Vile Victorians like you've never seen them before…
The Custom and American Show will return on Father's Day Sunday 21st June 2026 with hundreds of cool American motors, colourful custom cars and bikes, live music and hip entertainment. Held in association with the Solent Renegades club, and celebrating the truly individual creations of the motoring world, the Custom and American Show is a summer's day out that is too good to be missed! This family friendly event is the perfect day out for Father's Day. As well as all the incredible vehicles, visitors can enjoy great live entertainment and activities, a fairground, face painting and glitter tattoos for all the family and more!
Get ready for a weekend of flavour, fire, and family fun at the Winchester Cheese & Chilli Festival – one of the region's most exciting food events, set in the historic surroundings of Winchester. This lively two-day festival is a celebration of outstanding British food and drink, bringing together a mouth-watering mix of artisan cheese makers, chilli growers, sauce producers, street food traders, and craft drink specialists from across the UK.
