What’s On in Hampshire

1st–7th August

The first week of August in Hampshire is bursting with events, activities, and family fun.

Whether you’re planning a day trip, looking to entertain the kids, or fancy a night out, there’s something happening near you!

Live Music, Shows & Theatre

• Comedy at the Tower – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, Friday 1st Aug, 7pm
• Southampton Club Classics Orchestra – Silverlake Stadium, Fri 1st Aug, 6pm–11pm
• Fakin 65 Tribute Festival – The 1865, Southampton, Fri 1st Aug, 7pm–11pm
• Club Night – Medbar, Southampton, Fri 1st Aug, 9pm–2am
• Ukulele Improvers – Theatre Royal, Winchester, Fri 1st Aug, 12–2.30pm
• Platinum Sessions – Ruby’s at The Grand, Southampton, Sat 2nd Aug, 6pm–2am
• Meatloaf Tribute Night – Hedge End Social Club, Sat 2nd Aug, 7pm
• Sound Pop Academy Live – Chandlers Ford, Sat 2nd Aug, 7pm
• Save Ferris (Live Music) – The 1865, Portsmouth, Wed 6th Aug, 7pm
• Von Hertzen Brothers – The 1865, Portsmouth, Thurs 7th Aug, 7pm

• Fair Oak Summer Festival, New Clock Inn, Sat 2nd Aug, 1.00pm

• Wickham Festival, Nr Fareham, Thur 31t July-Sun 3rd Aug

• Forbidden Nights – Theatre Royal, Winchester, Thurs 7th Aug, 7.30pm

Outdoor Cinema

• Bridget Jones’s Diary – The Vyne, Basingstoke, Fri 1st Aug, 7.30pm
• Queen Spectacular – The Vyne, Basingstoke, Sat 2nd Aug, 6.30pm
• Harry Potter – The Vyne, Basingstoke, Sun 3rd Aug, 6.30pm

Family Fun & Kids’ Activities

• Four Fun Fridays – High Street, Andover, Fri 1st Aug, 10.30am–3pm
• Hula Hooper Workshop – Leigh Road Precinct, Eastleigh, Fri 1st Aug, 11am–3pm
• Sensory Saturdays – Blue Reef Aquarium, Portsmouth, Sat 2nd Aug, 9am–10am
• Craft Fayre – Farnborough Town Centre, Sat 2nd Aug, 9am–4pm
• Eco-Explorers Club – Aldershot Town Centre, Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd Aug, 10am–2pm
• Donkey Rides – Leigh Road Precinct, Eastleigh, Sat 2nd Aug
• Stockbridge Makers Market (Trout n About) – Sun 3rd Aug, 10am–4pm
• Science Dude Performance – Leigh Road Precinct, Eastleigh, Mon 4th Aug
• August Adventures – War Memorial Park (Fri 1st), Brighton Hill Park (Tue 5th), Basingstoke, both 11am–3pm

Workshops, Clubs & Creative Activities

• Ukulele Jam – The 1865, Portsmouth, Mon 4th Aug, 7pm
• Open Mic Night – The Angel, Andover, Tue 5th Aug, 8pm
• Golden Gecko Summer Clubs – Romsey, Mon 4th to Thurs 7th Aug, 4.30pm daily
• Baby Weigh-in Clinic – Baby Necessities, Eastleigh, Thurs 7th Aug, 10am

Food, Drink & Markets

• Tapas & Live Music – The Larder, Lymington, Thurs & Fri evenings from 7pm
• Bottomless Cocktails – Orange Rooms, Southampton, Sat 2nd Aug, 2pm–8pm
• Gandhi All-You-Can-Eat Buffet – Portsmouth, Sun 3rd Aug, from 5.30pm
• Chantry Centre Indoor Market – Andover, Sat 2nd Aug, from 10am
• Street Food Festival – Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, 1st–3rd Aug

Nature, Trails & History

• Haunted New Forest Walk – Rufus Stone, Sat 2nd Aug, 8pm
• Tudor Tuesdays – Hurst Castle, Tue 5th Aug, 10am–5.30pm
• Wildlife Wednesdays – Hurst Castle, Wed 6th Aug, 10am
• Throwback Thursday – Hurst Castle, Thurs 7th Aug, 10am
• Summer Garden Games – Exbury Gardens, all week, 10am–5.30pm
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Trail – Mottisfont, all week, 11am–4pm
• Jurassic Trail – Furzey Gardens, all week, 10am–5pm
• Very Hungry Caterpillar Trail – Hinton Ampner, all week, 9am–5pm

Seasonal & Special Events

• Foam Party & Custard Pie Fights – Mill Rythe & Sandy Balls, all week
• Summer of Play – The Vyne, Basingstoke, 10am–4pm daily
• Bubble-tastic – Winchester Science Museum, all week, 9.30am–5pm
• Summer of Sports – Milestones, Basingstoke, 10am–6pm
• Beaulieu Summer Holiday Fun – National Motor Museum, all week, 9am–6pm
• New Forest Cycling Tours – Various times and locations
• Day Out with Thomas – Watercress Line, 5th–10th Aug, from 9.30am
• Regency Revisited & Regency Ramble – The Vyne, Basingstoke, 10am–3.30pm
• The Rivals Outdoor Theatre – Furzey Gardens, nightly from 2nd Aug, 7pm
• International Maritime Flags & School Holiday Fun – Hurst Castle, 10am–5.30pm

• Picnic in the park – 2nd Aug features Big Car Show, Woodside Park, 11am

No matter your age or interest, this week in Hampshire is packed with ways to enjoy the summer. Check out our events calendar for more and don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter for weekly updates and competitions!