What’s On in Hampshire: 12th – 18th December

The countdown to Christmas is in full swing, and Hampshire is buzzing with festive cheer.

From magical pantomimes and sparkling markets to cosy concerts, wellbeing retreats, and family-friendly adventures, here’s your guide to the best events happening across the county this week.

Festive Shows & Pantomimes

Aladdin – The Ultimate Family Pantomime at The Anvil, Basingstoke (from 11th Dec)

A Pantomime Christmas at Hinton Ampner, Alresford (running until 4th Jan)

Rudolph’s Christmas List – New Forest Open Air Theatre, Lymington (12th Dec)

A Cinderella Christmas at Mottisfont, Romsey (12th Dec)

Pocket Panto: Robin Hood at Hanger Farm, Totton (10th Dec)

Concerts & Seasonal Music

Christmas Concert with Cantando & Mantando Choir at The Jolly Sailor, Southsea (11th Dec)

Joyful Singing, Healing Sound at The Retreat New Forest, Christchurch (until 13th Dec)

Michael Marouli at The Attic, River Studios, Southampton (12th Dec)

Christmas Party Night with The Southern Ska Collective at The Jolly Sailor, Southsea (12th Dec)

Club Tropicana – The Vault at Winchester University (13th Dec)

Adam and Fleur at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery (13th Dec)

The Beatles Experience at The Attic, River Studios, Southampton (13th Dec)

Winter Wonderland BSO at O2 Guildhall, Southampton (13th Dec)

Christmas Party Night with The Soul Suspects at The Jolly Sailor, Southsea (13th Dec)

Dave Barrett at The Jolly Sailor, Southsea (14th Dec)

Jazz Night – The Vaults Southsea (14th Dec)

Michael Fox & Friends: A Festive Evening of Live Music, Southampton (16th Dec)

Christmas Carol Service at Winchester College Chapel (17th Dec)

The Big Fat Christmas Quiz at The Jolly Sailor, Southsea (17th Dec)

Nine Lessons and Carols at Romsey Abbey (18th Dec)

Christmas Markets & Shopping

Southampton Christmas Markets (until 4th Jan)

Winchester Christmas Markets (until 22nd Dec)

Portsmouth Christmas Market, Commercial Road (until 30th Dec)

Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village & Christmasville Domes (until early Jan)

Hanger Farm Barn Boutique, Totton (12th Dec)

Aldershot Craft Fayre, Union Street (13th Dec)

Alton Farmers’ Market, High Street (13th Dec)

Christmas Events at Princes Mead Shopping Centre, Farnborough (13th Dec)

Santa’s Grotto at Princes Mead Shopping Centre (13th Dec)

Winchester Farmers’ Market, High Street (14th Dec)

Romsey Makers Market, Church Street (14th Dec)

Romsey Makers Christmas Market, Test Valley (14th Dec)

Whiteley Farmers’ Market, Market Square (14th Dec)

Eastleigh Winter Micro Markets (11th & 18th Dec)

Family Fun & Magical Experiences

Winter Lodge at The Queens Hotel, Southsea (11th Dec)

The Hampshire Santa (12th Dec)

Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Stewart’s Garden Centre, Titchfield (12th Dec)

The Longdown Farm Christmas Barn, Ashurst (12th Dec)

A Fairytale Christmas at The Vyne, Basingstoke (12th Dec)

Christmas at The Landford Poacher, Salisbury (12th Dec)

Breakfast With Father Christmas at Hillier – Botley & Weyhill (13th Dec)

Breakfast with Santa at Portchester Community Centre (13th Dec)

Santa Specials at Moors Valley Railway, Ringwood (13th Dec)

Santa’s Grotto at Gosport Activity Centre (13th Dec)

The Furzey Express, Minstead (13th Dec)

Reindeer Run in Alton, Market Square (14th Dec)

Winchester City Mill Walk and Talk Tour (14th Dec)

Botley Carols in the Square (14th Dec)

Toddler Tuesdays at The Shed, Whitehill & Bordon (16th Dec)

Over 55s Social Group at Sherfield Park Community Centre (16th Dec)

Variety Club at Portchester Community Centre (16th Dec)

Tots n Tinies, Romsey (17th Dec)

Dog Café at Dashwood Manor Care Home, Basingstoke (17th Dec)

Sherfield Park Youth Club (17th Dec)

Unique Seasonal Adventures

Glow Marwell & Christmas at Marwell Hall, Winchester (running until early Jan)

New Forest Cycling Tours – Roar of the Dragon & Leisure Tour, Fordingbridge (12th Dec)

Winterfest at Sandy Balls Holiday Village, Fordingbridge (until 22nd Dec)

Winterfest at Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Hayling Island (until 22nd Dec)

Southsea Castle Christmas Illuminations (12th Dec)

Light Up a Life at Oakhaven Hospice, Lymington (12th Dec)

Wim Hof Fundamentals Workshop at The Retreat New Forest (13th Dec)

Winter Wellness Half-Day Retreat at The Retreat New Forest (13th Dec)

The Old Railway Line Cycle Tour with New Forest Cycling Tours (13th Dec)

Christmas Canoe Paddle and Santa Meet at New Forest Activities, Beaulieu (13th Dec)

The New Forest Distillery Spirit School, Lymington (13th Dec)

Fused Glass Christmas Tree Workshop at The Crafters Collective, Farnborough (14th Dec)

Quiz Nights at The Shed, Whitehill & Bordon (16th Dec)

Christmas Carols at Port Solent (17th Dec)

Acoustic Open Mic Night, Romsey Industrial Estate (18th Dec)

Acoustic Mic Night at Flack’s Taproom, Romsey (18th Dec)

Festive Food & Drink

Festive Afternoon Tea at The Queens Hotel, Southsea (12th Dec)

Cocktail Masterclasses at Mango Thai Above Bar, Southampton (12th Dec)

Christmas Parties at Mango Thai Above Bar, Southampton (12th Dec)

Tipsy Afternoon Tea at Skylark Country Club, Whiteley (13th Dec)

Bottomless Cocktails at Orange Rooms, Southampton (13th Dec)

Christmas Bottomless Drag Bingo with Emmi Late at The Jolly Sailor, Southsea (13th Dec)

Bottomless Brunch at Gabardine Bar, Basingstoke (13th Dec)

Sunday Lunch & Roasts across Hampshire (14th Dec) – multiple venues including The Oaks, Brickworks Lounge, The Wellington Arms, Glasshouse Restaurant, Hinton Arms, The Mayfly, The Selborne Arms, The Queen Inn, The Horse Pub, The Plough (Longparish & Tiptoe), Jazz Sunday Lunches at The Queens Hotel, Festive Sunday Lunch at Fareham, The Sir Walter Tyrrell, The Duke on the Test, The Four Horseshoes, Skylark Country Club, and The Landford Poacher.

All You Can Eat Buffet at Gandhi Portsmouth (14th Dec)

Sleigh Bells & Cocktails at Cartwright Drive, Fareham (18th Dec)

Arts, Culture & Community

Mischief Makers at Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery (15th Dec)

Art & Social Club at Portchester Community Centre (15th Dec)

Movie Monday: The Penguin Lessons at Hanger Farm, Totton (15th Dec)

Witching Hour at Dark Arts Bar, Southampton (15th Dec)

Fred the Cat Storytelling Club at The Lights, Andover (16th Dec)

Coffee & Cake at Colden Common Community Centre (16th Dec)

Community Café at Sherfield Park Community Centre (18th Dec)

Coffee Afternoons at Abbotswood Community Association, Romsey (18th Dec)

Wrap-Up

Whether you’re hunting for gifts at a Christmas market, singing along at a pantomime, joining a wellbeing retreat, indulging in festive food, or enjoying live music, Hampshire has something for everyone this week. Make the most of the season and discover the joy of local events from 11th–18th December.