What’s On in Hampshire: 23–29 January 2026

Feeling like January’s gone a bit same-y? This week has a mix of nights out, culture, family bits, foodie deals, quizzes, roasts and a few bigger headline shows too. Below you’ve got every event, and each one is on one line with name, date, where, when.

Ongoing and running this week

Cocktail Masterclasses at Mango Thai Portswood | 23–29 Jan 2026 (ongoing listing) | Mango Thai, 27 Portswood Rd, Portswood, Southampton SO17 2ES | 12:00–22:00
Work From Home? | 23–29 Jan 2026 (ongoing listing) | Cartwright Drive, Fareham PO15 5RJ | 06:00–19:00
Dip ’N’ Dine | 23–29 Jan 2026 (ongoing listing) | Cartwright Drive, Fareham PO15 5RJ | 10:00–15:00
Sunday Roasts at Gabardine Bar | 23–29 Jan 2026 (ongoing listing) | Gabardine Bar, 27 London St, Basingstoke RG21 7PG | All day
Breakfast at The Sir Walter Tyrrell | 23–29 Jan 2026 (ongoing listing) | Sir Walter Tyrrell, Brook, Lyndhurst SO43 7HD | 09:00–11:30
Sara Lee: Chalk Lines. Drawings from the South Downs. | 23–29 Jan 2026 (exhibition) | Petersfield Museum, 1 St Peter’s Rd, Petersfield GU32 3HX | 10:00–17:00

Van Gogh Alive – Immersive Art Experience | 23–29 Jan 2026 (runs 22 Jan–22 Mar) | Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester | Daily times vary
Winter Garden Bird Explorer | 23–29 Jan 2026 (ongoing) | Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey | Daily times vary
Hampshire Artists Co-Operative Art Exhibition | 23–29 Jan 2026 (runs 23 Jan–5 Feb) | Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey | Daily times vary
Children’s Theatre Trail | 23–29 Jan 2026 (runs 24 Jan–28 Feb) | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton | Ongoing sessions

Friday 23 January 2026

Bump Into Mums at Sherfield Park Community Centre | Fri 23 Jan 2026 | Sherfield Park Community Centre, Sunwood Drive, Sherfield on Loddon RG27 0FP | 10:00–12:00
Weekly Craft Groups at Sherfield Park Community Centre | Fri 23 Jan 2026 | Sherfield Park Community Centre, Sunwood Drive, Sherfield on Loddon RG27 0FP | 10:00–12:00
Cocktail Masterclasses at Mango Thai Above Bar | Fri 23 Jan 2026 | Mango Thai (Above Bar), 180–182 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DW | 12:00–22:00
Portchester Tea Dance | Fri 23 Jan 2026 | Westlands Grove, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9AD | 14:00–16:00
Burns Night at The Bell Inn, New Forest | Fri 23 Jan 2026 | The Bell Inn, New Forest | 18:00–23:00
The Floyd Effect at The 1865 | Fri 23 Jan 2026 | The 1865, Brunswick Square, Southampton SO14 3AR | 19:00
Complete Madness at Hanger Farm | Fri 23 Jan 2026 | Hanger Farm, Aikman Lane, Totton, Southampton SO40 8FT | 19:30
Joyful Singing, Healing Sound | Fri 23 Jan 2026 | The Retreat New Forest, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch (Dorset) | 18:30–20:00

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch | Fri 23 Jan 2026 | Various locations (incl. Hampshire) | All day
HERE & NOW: The Steps Musical | Fri 23 Jan 2026 (runs until 24 Jan) | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton | Performance times vary
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Fri 23 Jan 2026 (runs until 24 Jan) | Mayflower Studios, Southampton | Performance times vary

Saturday 24 January 2026

Behind the Ropes Garden Tours at Hinton Ampner | Sat 24 Jan 2026 | Hinton Ampner (near Alresford), Hampshire SO24 0LA | 11:30–12:30
The New Forest Distillery Spirit School | Sat 24 Jan 2026 | New Forest Distillery (Home of 82O Spirits), Shallowmead Nurseries, Lymington SO41 8PA | 13:30–15:30
The New Forest Distillery Cocktail Masterclasses | Sat 24 Jan 2026 | New Forest Distillery (Home of 82O Spirits), Shallowmead Nurseries, Lymington SO41 8PA | 13:30–15:30
Planet 80 Live at the Concorde Club | Sat 24 Jan 2026 | Concorde Club, Stoneham Ln, Eastleigh SO50 9HQ | 21:00–23:30
Joyful Singing, Healing Sound | Sat 24 Jan 2026 | The Retreat New Forest, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch (Dorset) | 18:30–20:00

Family Concert: Dance Around the World – City of Southampton Orchestra | Sat 24 Jan 2026 | Southampton | Two shows (midday & afternoon)
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch | Sat 24 Jan 2026 | Various locations (incl. Hampshire) | All day
HERE & NOW: The Steps Musical | Sat 24 Jan 2026 (final day) | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton | Performance times vary
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Sat 24 Jan 2026 (final day) | Mayflower Studios, Southampton | Performance times vary

Sunday 25 January 2026

Monthly Dog Walk at The Shed Whitehill & Bordon | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | The Shed, Sergeants Yard, Budds Lane, Bordon GU35 0DJ | 10:30–11:30

Sunday Roasts at The Rising Sun | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | 27 Spring Ln, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1SB | 11:00–23:00
Sunday Meat Draw and Chase the Ace at The Rising Sun | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | 27 Spring Ln, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1SB | 11:00–23:00
Sunday Roasts at The Dog & Crook | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Brambridge, Colden Common, Eastleigh SO50 6HZ | 11:30–23:00
Sunday Roast at the Hinton Arms | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Petersfield Road, Cheriton, Alresford SO24 0NH | 12:00–20:00
Sunday Roasts at The March Hare | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | The March Hare, 63 Priors Dean Rd, Harestock, Winchester SO22 6JN | 12:00–17:00
The Best Carvery at The Landford Poacher | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Landford Poacher, Southampton Rd, Salisbury SP5 2EE | 12:00–16:00
Sunday Lunch at Skylark Country Club | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Skylark Meadows, Whiteley, Fareham PO15 6TJ | 12:00–16:00
Sunday Lunch with Live Jazz at The Queens Hotel Portsmouth | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Queens Hotel, Portsmouth | 12:00–18:00
Sunday Roasts at The Hunters | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | The Hunters Inn, Winchester Hill, Romsey SO51 7NW | 12:00–23:00
Sunday Roast at The Oaks | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | 189 Lymington Rd, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5EA | 12:00–18:00
Sunday Lunch at the Brickworks Lounge and Grill | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Cartwright Drive, Fareham PO15 5RJ | 12:00–18:00
Sunday Roasts at The Four Horseshoes | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | The Four Horseshoes, Nursling St, Nursling, Southampton SO16 0AJ | 12:00–17:00
Sunday Roasts at The Duke on the Test | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | The Duke on the Test, Greatbridge Rd, Romsey SO51 0HB | 12:00–17:30
Sunday Lunch at The Wellington Arms | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Basingstoke Rd, Stratfield Turgis RG27 0AS | 12:00–18:00
Sunday Lunch at the Glasshouse Restaurant | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Oakley Hall, Rectory Rd, Oakley (near Basingstoke), Hampshire | 12:00–21:00
Sunday Roasts at The Sir Walter Tyrrell | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Sir Walter Tyrrell, Brook, Lyndhurst SO43 7HD | 12:00
Jazz Sunday Lunches | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Queens Hotel, 2 Osborne Rd, Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3LJ | 12:00–18:00
Sunday Lunch at The Mayfly | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | The Mayfly, Stockbridge, Fullerton, Hampshire SO20 6AX | 12:00–21:00
Sunday Roast at The Selborne Arms | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | The Selborne Arms, High Street, Selborne GU34 3JR | 12:00–20:00
Sunday Roasts at The Woodfalls | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | The Woodfalls Inn, The Ridge, Woodfalls SP5 2LN | Lunchtime

Sunday Lunch The Queen Inn Dummer | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Down Street, Dummer RG25 2AD | 12:00–14:00
The Horse Pub Sunday Lunch | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | High St, Woodgreen, Fordingbridge SP6 2AS | 12:00–21:00
Proper Sunday Roasts at The Forest Inn | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7DU | 12:00–21:00
Sunday Roast at The Plough Longparish | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Longparish, Hampshire SP11 6PB | 12:00–15:00
Sunday Lunch at The Plough Tiptoe | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Sway Road, Tiptoe, Lymington SO41 6FQ | 12:00–19:00

Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea at Colden Common Community Centre | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | St Vigor Way, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1UU | 14:00–16:30
Woodfalls Band in Concert at Hanger Farm | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Hanger Farm, Aikman Lane, Totton, Southampton SO40 8FT | 16:00
All You Can Eat Buffet at Gandhi Portsmouth | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Gandhi, 139–141 Kingston Rd, Portsmouth PO2 7EB | 17:30–22:30
Jazz Night – The Vaults Southsea | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | The Vaults, 41–47 Albert Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2SF | 18:00

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch | Sun 25 Jan 2026 | Various locations (incl. Hampshire) | All day

Monday 26 January 2026

Portchester Baby and Toddler Group | Mon 26 Jan 2026 | Westlands Grove, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9AD | 09:30–11:00
Art & Social Club | Mon 26 Jan 2026 | Westlands Grove, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9AD | 10:00–12:00
Monday Curry Club at Mango Thai | Mon 26 Jan 2026 | Mango Thai (Above Bar), 180–182 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DW | 17:00

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Over 55s Social Group at Sherfield Park Community Centre | Tue 27 Jan 2026 | Sherfield Park Community Centre, Sunwood Drive, Sherfield on Loddon RG27 0FP | 10:00–12:00
Coffee & Cake at Colden Common Community Centre | Tue 27 Jan 2026 | St Vigor Way, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1UU | 10:00–12:00
Toddler Tuesdays at The Shed Whitehill & Bordon | Tue 27 Jan 2026 | The Shed, Sergeants Yard, Budds Lane, Bordon GU35 0DJ | 10:00–12:00
Variety Club | Tue 27 Jan 2026 | Westlands Grove, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9AD | 13:30–15:30
Quiz Nights at The Shed Whitehill & Bordon | Tue 27 Jan 2026 | The Shed, Sergeants Yard, Budds Lane, Bordon GU35 0DJ | 19:30–21:00
Miss Saigon | Tue 27 Jan 2026 | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton | Performance times vary

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Tots n Tinies | Wed 28 Jan 2026 | 14 Abbotswood Common Rd, Romsey SO51 0BX | 09:15
Singing for the brain at Dashwood Manor Care Home | Wed 28 Jan 2026 | Dashwood Manor Care Home, Bradley Way, Basingstoke RG23 7GF | 10:30–12:00
Sherfield Park Youth Club | Wed 28 Jan 2026 | Sherfield Park Community Centre, Sunwood Drive, Sherfield on Loddon RG27 0FP | 18:30–21:15
Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress | Wed 28 Jan 2026 | Mayflower Studios, Southampton | Evening show
Miss Saigon | Wed 28 Jan 2026 | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton | Performance times vary

Thursday 29 January 2026

Community Cafe at Sherfield Park Community Centre | Thu 29 Jan 2026 | Sherfield Park Community Centre, Sunwood Drive, Sherfield on Loddon RG27 0FP | 00:00–14:00
4 for 3 Thai Tapas at Mango Thai | Thu 29 Jan 2026 | Mango Thai (Above Bar), 180–182 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DW | 12:00–17:00
Coffee Afternoons at Abbotswood Community Association | Thu 29 Jan 2026 | 14 Abbotswood Common Rd, Romsey SO51 0BX | 13:00–15:00
Book Launch, Be More Bird by Candida Meyrick at The Retreat New Forest | Thu 29 Jan 2026 | The Retreat New Forest, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch (Dorset) | 18:00–20:00
HAHA-Bardine at Gabardine Bar | Thu 29 Jan 2026 | Gabardine Bar, 27 London St, Basingstoke RG21 7PG | 19:00
An Evening With Matthew Le Tissier at Hanger Farm | Thu 29 Jan 2026 | Hanger Farm, Aikman Lane, Totton, Southampton SO40 8FT | 19:30
Quiz Night at The Rising Sun | Thu 29 Jan 2026 | 27 Spring Ln, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1SB | Evening
Free Pool Thursday’s at The Sir Walter Tyrrell | Thu 29 Jan 2026 | Sir Walter Tyrrell, Brook, Lyndhurst SO43 7HD | 18:00–23:30
Miss Saigon | Thu 29 Jan 2026 | Mayflower Theatre, Southampton | Performance times vary
Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty | Thu 29 Jan 2026 (runs 29–31 Jan) | Mayflower Studios, Southampton | Performance times vary