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See our guide to the Top Festivals to attend in 2022 here
Planning to attend a festival in 2021? We may have missed out on a year of festivals in 2020 but your favourite Hampshire festivals are planning to be back for 2021 and will be bigger and better than ever!
Chris Evans’ own festival CarFest South will return for another year raising money for children’s charities, the biggest South Coast festival Victorious will be returning to the city of Portsmouth, the Kitesurfing Armada on Hayling Island will be back celebrating all things kiting and a brand-new classical music festival, Park Proms, will be taking place at the Broadlands Estate in Romsey.
It’s not all loud music and partying in the Hampshire festival scene, the county plays host to many more relaxed festivals with fantastic food, ales, classical and acoustic music or for those petrol heads amongst you, a weekend full of motors and the sound of engines.
Whether you are new to the festival scene, missed your favourite festival in 2020 or you’re a seasoned festival goer who enjoys the alfresco lifestyle, come and discover Hampshire’s festival scene.
Due to Covid-19 dates and information may change. Please do check directly with each festival before booking and travelling
Dogstival
5th & 6th June 2021, New Forest National Park
This exciting festival is designed for dogs, their owners and dog lovers. Located at Burley Park in the heart of the New Forest, this dog themed festival has some of the best food and drink producers from across the New Forest, stalls selling everything you need for your dog, a vintage fun fair and live music. There will be interactive dog displays where everyone can get involved and learn more about their four-legged friends, but more importantly have lots of fun.
Alresford Music Festival
Saturday 5th June 2021, Alresford near Winchester
This unique festival attracts over 4000 festival goers and is probably one of Hampshire's best kept secrets. With five stages there is always something to see and dance to, from up-and-coming bands to established names. As well as a huge programme of music you'll find a festival village featuring a family arena with loads of free activities for all ages.
Find out more about the Alresford Music Festival
Smoked and Uncut
29th June (The Pig Brockenhurst) and 24th July (Lime Wood Hotel) 2021, New Forest
Hosted at the The Pig in the Forest and the luxury country house, Lime Wood Hotel in the New Forest National Park. These day festivals offer the perfect blend of high-quality local food, English sparkling wine, local ale and great live musical entertainment. With a more relaxed feel, the event gives you the opportunity to unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the New Forest.
Find out more about Smoked and Uncut at The Pig in the Forest
Find out more about Smoked and Uncut at Lime Wood Hotel
Hampshire Food Festival
2021 date coming soon, across Hampshire
Organised by Hampshire Fare and originally established as a weekend event, this Festival has grown into a month-long, countywide programme of events celebrating the best of local food and farming. The Festival showcases the abundance of Hampshire’s food and drink through farm visits, vineyard and brewery tours, tastings, pop-ups, special menus, chef demonstrations, workshops, fairs and shows. It is believed that no other county does a Food Festival on such an ambitious scale as Hampshire!
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Mela Festival
2021 date coming soon, Southampton
The Southampton Mela Festival takes place in the city’s Hoglands Park. Attracting over 20,000 people, this free festival is full of an assortment of musical styles including Indian Classical, Bollywood, Folk, World Music, Asian Fusion, Flamenco and Bhangra. Plus, exciting dance acts and family activities celebrating world culture.
Winchester Hat Fair
Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th July 2021, Winchester
Now the UK’s longest running festival of outdoor arts, this weekend festival is set in the centre of the historic city of Winchester. The Hat Fair offers a jam-packed programme of outdoor street performances, live music and fun and games over three days. There is something for all ages on offer across the city and best of all its absolutely free!
Find out more about the Winchester Hat Fair
Wickham Festival
5th – 8th August 2021, Wickham
This 4-day family friendly music and arts festival is held in the rural but beautiful location of the village of Wickham. In the past the festival has won prestigious awards for the best festival. Stay the whole weekend and camp-out or if camping isn’t your scene full day and evening tickets are also available.
Find out more about Wickham Festival
Why not make your visit to Hampshire longer? Book accommodation and plan a visit to some of Hampshire’s amazing attractions.
Victorious
27th - 29th August 2021, Portsmouth
Situated on the stunning Southsea Seafront in the maritime city of Portsmouth, Victorious is a three-day festival by the sea. As well as great music and well-known acts, you can enjoy children's entertainment and activities, delicious food, comedy, real ale and much more. Tickets are now on sale.
Find out more about Victorious Festival
CarFest South
27th – 29th August 2021, Laverstoke Park Overton
The brainchild of radio presenter Chris Evans, CarFest returns to Laverstoke Park. For 2021 CarFest South will become Camp CarFest South… a fully socially distanced, three-day festivals. Enjoy a unique mix of fast cars, live music and tasty food. Tickets sell out fast, so be quick!
Find out more about CarFest South
Park Proms at Broadlands
27th and 28th August 2021, Romsey
Park Proms is an exciting new music event taking place in the Broadlands Estate near Romsey. The outdoor music festival will run over two days and feature world-class artists and performances. Confirmed acts include the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and special guest Aled Jones and Laura Wright. Tickets are now on sale.
Find out more about Park Proms
Kitesurfing Armada
10th – 12th September 2021, Hayling Island
Love kitesurfing, watersports and live music? This is the festival for you! The festival is the biggest kitesurfing event in Europe and combines kiting, live music, family activities and fundraising all into one weekend. The festival is free to attend and is popular with all ages.
Find out more about the Kitesurfing Armada
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