What’s On in Hampshire: 17th–23rd October

It’s another lively week across Hampshire — from 80s throwbacks and tribute acts to wellness events, ghost walks, and Halloween fun for all ages. Here’s your round-up of what’s happening this week, sorted by category so you can plan your perfect day (or night) out.

Live Music & Nights Out

Friday 17 October

80s Party Night – The Jolly Sailor, Southsea | 7:30–11:00pm

The Floor Fillerz – The Vaults, Southsea | 9:00–11:00pm

Baga Chipz Live! – Hanger Farm, Totton | 7:30–9:30pm

Nirvana v Foo Fighters Tribute – The Attic, Southampton | 7:30pm

Keepers Brew & Psychedelic Circus – The 1865, Southampton | 7:00pm

Saturday 18 October

Coldplay Tribute Band – The Attic, Southampton | 7:30pm

Lola Young – The 1865, Southampton | 7:00pm

La Cala Live – Flack Manor Taproom, Romsey | 2:00–8:00pm

Sunday 19 October

Jazz Night – The Vaults, Southsea | 6:00pm

Jazz Sunday Lunches – Osborne Road, Southsea | 12:00–6:00pm

The Last Dinner Party – The 1865, Southampton | 7:00pm

The Great British Bake Off Musical – Hanger Farm, Totton | 7:30–9:30pm

Tuesday 21 October

L1NKN Park Tribute – The 1865, Southampton | 7:00pm

Wednesday 22 October

Steely Scam (Steely Dan Tribute) – The 1865, Southampton | 7:00pm

Play On Words Festival: Spoken Word Night – The Attic, Southampton | 7:30pm

Thursday 23 October

Bow Wow Wow – The 1865, Southampton | 7:00–11:00pm

Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath Comedy Tour – The Attic, Southampton | 7:30pm

Food, Drink & Social

Friday 17 October

Cocktail Masterclass – Mango Thai Above Bar, Southampton | 12:00–10:00pm

Steak Nights – The Wellington Arms, Basingstoke | 5:30–9:30pm

Hellenic Divine Bites – Flack Manor Taproom, Romsey | 12:00–9:00pm

Saturday 18 October

Bottomless Afternoons – The Jolly Sailor, Southsea | 5:30–7:00pm

Sunday 19 October

Breakfast & Watch The Great South Run – The Jolly Sailor, Southsea | 9:00am–12:00pm

Sunday Lunches – The Wellington Arms, Basingstoke | 12:00–6:00pm

Sunday Lunches – The Glasshouse Restaurant, Basingstoke | 12:00–9:00pm

All You Can Eat Indian Buffet – Gandhi, Southsea | 5:30–10:30pm

Theatre, Comedy & Performance

Friday 17 October

Tina Turner The Musical – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton | 7:30pm

Saturday 18 October

Tina Turner The Musical – Mayflower Theatre, Southampton | 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Outdoors, Wellness & Nature

Friday 17 October

We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt – The Vyne, Basingstoke | 10:00am–3:00pm

The Roar of the Dragon Cycle Tour – New Forest Cycling Tours | 10:00am–2:00pm

Off-Road Ramble – New Forest Cycling Tours | 10:00am–3:00pm

Agent 11¾ Family Trail – Mottisfont, Romsey | 10:00am–5:00pm

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Adventure Trail – Mottisfont, Romsey | 11:00am–4:00pm

Saturday 18 October

New Forest Walking Festival (launches) – Various Locations | from 12:00pm

Fordingbridge PYO Pumpkins & Halloween Maze – Fordingbridge | 9:30am–4:00pm

Sunday 19 October

Watch the Great South Run – Southsea Terrace Café & Bar | from 9:00am

VW Campervan & Bus Meet – Port Solent | 10:00–12:30pm

Monday 20 October

Mischief Makers (Children’s Activity) – Petersfield Museum | 10:00–11:00am

Wednesday 22 October

Singing for the Brain – Dashwood Manor Care Home, Basingstoke | 10:30–12:00pm

Tots n’ Tinies – Abbotswood Community Centre, Romsey | 9:15am

Workshops, Talks & Community Events

Friday 17 October

Ukulele Improvers – Theatre Royal Winchester | 12:00–2:30pm

Friendship Café – Dashwood Manor Care Home, Basingstoke | 10:30–12:00pm

Diwali “Light It Up” Parade – Basingstoke Town Centre | 6:00–8:00pm

Halloween Quiz Night – Abbotswood Common Road, Romsey | 7:30–9:00pm

Saturday 18 October

Holistic Wellness Halloween Event – Colden Common Community Centre | 11:00am–4:00pm

Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience – Winchester Science Centre | 5:15–6:45pm

Come Learn About Crystals Workshop – Moonstone Crystals, Romsey | 10:30am–1:00pm

Halloween Pottery Painting – PaintPott, Eastleigh | 7:00–9:30pm

Romsey Tales & Ghosts with Haunted New Forest – Romsey | 8:00–9:00pm

Hedge End Laser Illumination – Freegrounds Infant School | 4:30–9:00pm

Tuesday 21 October

Coffee & Cake Morning – Colden Common Community Centre | 10:00–12:00pm

I Come From… Life Writing Workshop with Christine Lawrence – Petersfield Museum | 7:00–9:00pm

All Week

New Forest Walking Festival – Various Locations | Runs 18 October–2 November

Whether you’re after live music, something creative, or a fresh-air adventure, Hampshire’s packed with things to do this week.