Calendar of Hampshire Coast Events
For a great day out by the beach check out our guide to Hampshire coast events and seaside festivals taking place each year. If you are looking for things to do and find out what’s on in Hampshire, see the events listed below.
Event Dates for your diary
Hampshire Coast events and highlights throughout the year for your diary. Find out what’s on in 2025, from food festivals to sailing and sporting events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
JULY
Gosport Waterfront Festival
Gosport Waterfront Festival is a family-friendly festival that has attracted over 17000 people over the three-day event, to enjoy music.
JUNE
Sea Angling Classic
The Sea Angling Classic 2025, taking place this June in Portsmouth, is the UK’s popular sea fishing competition, featuring a catch, photograph, and release format focused on five target species while promoting environmental sustainability through mandatory beach clean-ups by participants.
AUGUST
Victorious Festival
A 3-day music festival on Southsea Seafront in Portsmouth, featuring headliners Kings of Leon, Vampire Weekend, and Queens of the Stone Age.
Discover Hampshire Beaches
Hampshire has lots of great beaches to enjoy. For families, nature lovers and waterports enthusiasts.
Top Hampshire Beaches
Looking for top Hampshire Coast destinations? Miles of sandy beaches, traditional seaside towns and family attractions. Walk the coastal path or find family friendly Blue Flag beaches. There are sandy beaches in Hampshire which are safe for swimming as well as dog friendly beaches for long walks with our four legged friends.
Blue Flag
Family Friendly award winning beaches
Dog friendly
For long walks with our four legged friends.
What’s On
Find out What’s On – from festivals to cultural events along the coast
Beach Guide
See all beaches in Hampshire
Enjoy the UK Coast