What’s On This Weekend in Hampshire

Here’s your Weekend Events Guide (3–5 July 2025) — packed with exciting, family-friendly, and unique happenings across key Hampshire towns! Whether you’re planning a day trip or a spontaneous weekend outing, there’s something for everyone.

What’s On In Winchester

What’s On Saturday 5th July 

• Winchester Hat Fair – Saturday 5 July, 10 am–6 pm – The UK’s longest-running street theatre festival returns for its 51st year. Expect acrobats, clowns, giant puppets, knife-throwing, workshops, live music and more.
• Paint with Pals at The Square – Saturday 5 July, 5 pm–7 pm – Pop-up social painting session in central Winchester—bring your creative vibe and a canvas.
• Picnic Concert by the Lake – Saturday 5 July, 10 am–12 pm – Laid-back live music beside the lake—ideal for families seeking a chilled morning out.

What’s On All Weekend
• CycleFest @ Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Sat–Sun 5–6 July, from 10 am – A celebration of cycling with guided rides, coaching, kids’ trails, and family sessions in a stunning woodland setting.

What’s On in Southampton

What’s On Saturday 5th July
• Stand-Up Comedy with Laura Lexx @ The Attic –doors 7 pm, starts 8 pm (£10–15)
• DJ EZ + Support Day party – high-energy day party as the legendary DJ EZ takes over 3pm-10pm
• Southampton City Art Gallery – Saturday Life Drawing – 11 am
• Civic Centre Clock Tower Guided Tour –10:15 am
• Carlton Place Market – 9 am–3 pm – Browse local stalls, crafts, street food r
• You, Me & One D Brunch @ Orange Rooms – 2-5pm – Bottomless brunch with a power hour of dancing
• “Too Many Crooks” @ Heartbreakers – Saturday 5 July, 8 pm nightly

What’s On Sunday 6th July
• Youth Concert at Royal Victoria Country Park – Sunday 6 July, 3–5 pm – Southampton Youth Concert Sinfonia performing outdoors

What’s On All Weekend
• SeaCity Museum – “A Very Respectable Company” Exhibition 10 am–5 pm – Discover Jane Austen’s Southampton circle
• Southampton Thai Festival – 10 am–5 pm at Hoglands Park—celebrating Thai food, culture, performances, and workshops

What’s On Eastleigh

What’s on Friday 4th July
• Summer Social Live Music Series @ Leigh Road Rec – with DJs, live bands, Pimms & prosecco pop-ups
• Ladies’ Bottomless Brunch with Tony Lewis as Robbie (garden marquee; £35) @ The Concorde Club, Eastleigh 12 pm–3 pm

What’s On Saturday 5th July
• Tina & the Beans (LIVE) – Bishopstoke Social Club
• Stone Pony – Live at Steam Town Brew Co –, evening
• Clothes Swap @ Feastleigh –daytime, Eastleigh Recreation Ground
• Feastleigh Food & Drink Fiesta –from 11 am, Leigh Road Rec
• Toynbee Topia 2025 –Bodycoats Road
• Rocked Up @ The Spitfire –live music session
• Unwrapped Festival & Walk of the Dandelion Puppet Show – ongoing summer performances in outdoor spaces; community-led, whimsical art

What’s On Portsmouth & Gosport

What’s On Friday 4th July
• Outdoor Cinema – “Wicked” Sing-Along –evening – Enjoy a sing-along-night under the stars at Portsmouth CC
• ParaSpirit Ghost Hunt @ Fort Purbrook – Fri-Sat 4–5 July – Join an immersive paranormal hunt in a haunted fortress
• Ship Anson – Karaoke – Friday & Saturday evenings – Sing your heart out to crowd-favourite karaoke hits

What’s On Saturday 5th July
• Round the Harbours Charity Row (Gosport Start) –starts 9 am – Cheer on rowing teams as they take on Portsmouth’s harbours.
• New Theatre Royal – “A Vision of Elvis” 7:30 pm
• The Loft – Drum & Bass Knight – Underground DnB with headliner Nicky Blackmarket
• CourtX – Music on the Terrace – Chill live tunes on the terrace
• The Bold Forester – Wendel live, 8 pm – A fiery singer-songwriter set in a cosy Southsea pub setting
• Mother Shipton – Kneeslider live 8:30 pm – Rock evening with vintage vibes
• Popworld Portsmouth –9 pm–3 am – Ikonik Saturdays: pop icons from Madonna to Harry Styles. Free entry before 10 pm + iconic cocktail deals

What’s On Sunday 6th July
• Queens Hotel – Sunday Sessions –12 pm–7 pm: summertime live garden music
• Portsmouth Paint ‘n’ Sip – “Paint Your Pet” – Creative fun and drinks at The Hideaway Southsea
• Sound & Sea Beach Soundbath – Appley Beach – Oceanic sound therapy to soothe the soul

What’s On All Weekend
• Southsea Food Festival –Tantalising street food, local vendors, live entertainment on Palmerston Rd

What’s On in New Forest & Romsey

What’s On Saturday 5th July
• Romsey Mayor’s Picnic & Duck Race @ Memorial Park – 11 am–3 pm
Family-friendly event with live music, food stalls, crafts, and the eccentric rubber duck race.
• “Beaulieu Sculpture” & Swedish Takeover — ongoing; Swedish car display
• Sway Village Fete —11 am–3 pm with traditional stalls, games, live music

What’s On Sunday 6th July
• Evening Forest Bathing @ Furzey Gardens – dusk — unwind in a guided forest retreat for full relaxation. Limited spaces .
• Devoted to Dogs Day – 10 am–4 pm — a fun-packed day for dogs and their humans with workshops, stalls, and entertainment .
• Simply Land Rover Show @ Beaulieu —10 am–5 pm (car enthusiasts’ must-see)
• Dragonfly Week @ Exbury Gardens – Free talks and larva demos on Sunday 6 July kicking off the New Forest Dragonfly Week (5–13 July)

What’s On This Weekend
• CycleFest @ Queen Elizabeth Country Park – Saturday & Sunday from 10 am
• Cow Print Artists’ Summer Exhibition at Five Arrows Gallery, Exbury Gardens — until 13 July

What’s On Farnborough

What’s On Saturday 5th July
• The British Motor Show @ Farnborough Craft Fayre —9 am–4 pm – Handmade treasures galore along Queensmead in Farnborough town centre.
• Saint Michael’s Abbey Tours —3 pm – Don’t miss the guided tour of this historic Benedictine abbey—featuring Latin liturgy, pipe organ highlights. Free to attend
• Farnborough & Aldershot Lions Club Music Festival — Saturday 5 July – Join the community fundraiser at Farnborough Rugby Club, featuring live music, tombola stalls, and family-friendly activities.

What’s On Sunday 6th July
• Eco Explorers Club — Sunday 6 July Outdoor family sessions focusing on local wildlife and green learning.

What’s On Aldershot

What’s On Friday 4th July
• Friday Night Yu-Gi-Oh! & Saturday Magic the Gathering — 4–5 July – Trading card fun for younger fans at The Games Shop, Aldershot. Expect Friday evening Yu-Gi-Oh and Saturday casual Commander/Magic sessions.

What’s On Saturday 5th July
• Rushmoor Parkrun —9 am – Free weekly 5 km run at Queens Avenue, open to all ages and abilities—perfect for a fresh morning start.
• Eco Explorers Club — Saturday 5 July Outdoor family sessions focusing on local wildlife and green learning. Held in Union Street, Aldershot centre.

What’s On Basingstoke

What’s On Friday 4th July
• Nightjar Walk @ Snelsmore Common, 9:15 pm – Guided evening nature walk to spot nightjar birds—bring torches and binoculars! Registration essential.

What’s On Saturday 5th July
• SHERFEST @ Sherfield Park Community Centre – 12 pm–8 pm – Community festival with music, food stalls, community groups & kids’ activities—ideal for a sunny local outing.
• The Wellington Arms, Stratfield Turgis (just outside Basingstoke) hosts local acoustic sets, feel-good summer tunes—family- and dog-friendly. 12 pm–4 pm
• Young Rangers @ Greenham Common – 2 pm – Nature-themed event for kids—explore local wildlife, crafts, and family-friendly outdoor learning.
• Herbalism & Healing Workshop – 10 am – Discover wild herbs and wellness practices at Ewhurst Park. Tickets required.

What’s On This Weekend
• Basingstoke Festival – Weekend Three – Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–5 pm – The award-winning summer arts celebration continues with street performances across town—outdoor theatre, dance, pop-up galleries, graffiti art, puppetry, interactive pieces like Nick Ash: Dig! and Pumpkin Pantos Rapunzel. Most events are free and family-friendly.

This weekend is bursting with street theatre, live music, comedy, cycling adventures, community vibe, and family fun across Hampshire. Make sure your in the know of where to go and all the things to do in Hampshire this weekend.