What’s On in Hampshire This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Hampshire this weekend? Whether you're ready to soak up the festive spirit, enjoy some local crafts, or explore dazzling light displays, there's no shortage of events happening across the county.

Here’s your guide to the top events from Thursday, 21st November to Sunday, 24th November. Grab your scarf, gather your loved ones, and get ready to make some magical memories!

Thursday 21st November

• Christmas Lights Switch On - Southsea, Palmerston Road - 5:00pm-7:00pm

• We Shine Festival - Portsmouth - Runs 21st-23rd November

• White's Eco Light Festival - Gilbert White's House and Gardens, Selborne - From 21st November-21st December, daily 4:30pm-8:00pm

Friday 22nd November

• Cosham Carols in Cosham High Street - 5:00pm-6:30pm

• Portsmouth Christmas Market - Commercial Road, City Centre - Runs 22nd November-30th December

• We Create Market - Pitt Street Skate Park, City Centre - 22nd-24th November (Fri & Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm & Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm)

• Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market - 22nd November-22nd December 2024

Saturday 23rd November

• City Centre Christmas Lights Switch On - Commercial Road, Portsmouth - 4:00pm-6:00pm

• Cardinal Wolsey: For King and Country Talk, Tour and Book Signing - The Mary Rose, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - 1:00pm-4:30pm

• Decorate Christmas Ceramics with Amy Morris - Tudor House & Garden, Southampton - 11:00am-1:00pm

• Fareham Town Centre Lights Switch On Indoor Christmas Market - Fareham Shopping Centre - 23rd-24th November, 10:00am-4:00pm

• Portsmouth On Ice - Guildhall Square - 23rd November-5th January 2025 (Daily, times vary)

• Santa's Winter Wonderland at Stewarts Abbey Garden Centre - Fareham, Titchfield - 23rd November-24th December

• The Christmas Illuminated Garden Adventure - West Green House Garden, Hart - 23rd November-29th December

• Farnborough Frost Fair - Queensmead - 10:00am-3:30pm

• QECP’s Christmas Market - Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Petersfield - 23rd-24th November, 10:00am-3:00pm

• Makers Market - The Discovery Centre, Basingstoke - 10:00am-4:00pm

• Basing House Christmas Fayre - Basingstoke - 23rd-24th November, from 11:00am

• A Nutcracker Christmas at Mottisfont - Romsey - 23rd November-5th January 2025 (whole property closed 24th and 25th December)

Sunday 24th November

• Christmas at The Brickworks - Southampton - 11:00am-4:00pm

• Fareham Town Centre Lights Switch On Indoor Christmas Market - Fareham Shopping Centre - 10:00am-4:00pm

• QECP’s Christmas Market - Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Petersfield - 10:00am-3:00pm

Photo credit (thumbnail): Rediscover Portsmouth