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Festivals to Look Forward to in Hampshire 2025
Hannah D
January 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
I know it’s only January, but with many tickets already on sale and early bird offers up for grabs, it’s never too early to plan your festival season. From music and food to arts and family fun, here’s your guide to Hampshire’s best festivals for 2025, all in date order to help you plan your summer adventures.
📅 24 – 26 May 2025
📍 Royal Victoria Country Park
This free, food-filled festival returns for its fourth year, showcasing the best of Hampshire’s street food with live music and entertainment. Vendors will compete for the coveted Hampshire Street Food Awards, with all profits donated to local food banks.
📅 18 May 2025
📍 Alresford
Celebrate the first watercress of the season with cooking demos, music, and dance in the heart of Alresford. A truly unique Hampshire event!
📅 31 May – 1 June 2025
📍 Burley Park, New Forest
Calling all dog lovers! This New Forest event features dog shows, splash pools, live music, and tasty treats for both humans and pups.
📅 4 June – 6 July 2025
📍 Northington Experience world-class opera in a stunning countryside setting. The Grange Festival brings together exceptional talent for an unforgettable summer.
📅 7 June 2025
📍 Southsea Seafront Celebrate UK Pride 2025 in Portsmouth with a community-led parade, two vibrant stages, and a legacy of inclusivity.
📅 15 June 2025
📍 Dummer Down Farm A family-friendly festival packed with outdoor fun like alpaca walking, bushcraft, and live music, all supporting NHS hospitals in Hampshire.
📅 13, 14, 15, 22, 26, 28 & 29 June 2025
📍 Guildhall Square, Southampton Rag’n’Bone Man, McFly, and UB40 headline this music-packed series in the heart of Southampton.
📅 29 June 2025
📍 Raimes Wine Barn and Vineyard Celebrate English Wine Week with Hampshire’s finest sparkling wines, local food, live music, and vineyard tours.
📅 5 July 2025
📍 Winchester Enjoy three days of outdoor arts, live music, and family fun at this eclectic and free festival, the UK’s longest-running celebration of street performance.
📅 12 – 13 July 2025
📍 Hoglands Park, Southampton Dive into Asian culture with authentic food, dance, and music in the heart of Southampton.
📅 11 – 13 July 2025
📍 Lymington Marina Savour the flavours of the south coast with incredible seafood, live music, and cooking demos by top chefs.
📅 18 – 20 July 2025
📍 Winchester Indulge in food, drink, and live music with The Wanted and Blue taking the stage. Don’t miss the kids’ cookery theatre and baking demos!
📅 18 – 20 July 2025
📍 Broadlands Estate, Romsey Watch dazzling hot air balloons at this family-friendly event featuring stunt shows, tribute acts, and delicious food.
📅 31 July – 3 August 2025
📍 Wickham This multi-award-winning family festival offers live music, arts, and a relaxed atmosphere in a scenic setting near historic Wickham.
📅 6 – 10 August 2025
📍 Winchester Immerse yourself in a creative world of music, theatre, and storytelling at this one-of-a-kind festival.
📅 3 August 2025
📍 Stockbridge A charming food festival featuring local produce, crafts, and live music along Stockbridge’s High Street.
📅 22 – 24 August 2025
📍 Laverstoke Farm Created by Chris Evans, this family-friendly festival features live music, amazing cars, and delicious food, all while supporting UK charities.
📅 22 – 24 August 2025
📍 Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth Kings of Leon and Queens of the Stone Age headline this epic music festival, set against the stunning backdrop of Portsmouth’s coastline.
📅 12 – 13 September 2025
📍 Vicarage Farm, Winchester End the summer with a bang at this boutique festival featuring great music curated by Dub Pistols’ Barry Ashworth.
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