Things to do in Hampshire May 2026 is your guide to what’s on across the county this month. Discover a carefully curated selection of events ready for you to browse.

Here’s a round up of what’s on…

Things to do in Hampshire in May

Things are finally warming up, the bluebells are popping and May signals that we’re just about to turn a corner – summer is on the way!

Here’s your curated guide to events in Hampshire this May…

Events in May 2026

1. May Day at Little Woodham Village

📅 5 May 2026
📍 Gosport
👉 Join the villagers as they celebrate the arrival of Spring.  May Day was one of the holidays where everyday folk could let their hair down and have a well-earned day off. 
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2. MADE Winchester Craft & Design Festival

📅 7-9 May 2026
📍 Winchester Cathedral
👉 View over 100 exhibitors throughout the cathedral
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3. Alresford Watercress Festival

📅 17 May 2026
📍 Alresford
👉 Celebrating locally grown watercress with food, drink, music and market stands.
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4. Under a Hill, a King Lays Sleeping – Storytelling with Bernadette Russell

📅 22 May 2026
📍 Butser Ancient Farm
👉 Come join local author and storyteller Bernadette Russell for a wild and magical evening of Hampshire myth and folklore.
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5. The Big Eat Festival

📅 23-25 May 2026
📍 Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton
👉 Top Hampshire street food alongside live music and market stalls. Always good fun, and free!
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This Weekend in Hampshire

May 2026 in Hampshire is full of events to see out your Spring in style. Mark your calendars and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry the county has.

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