
Things to do in Hampshire This Weekend 6 August 2021 is now live and it’s festival central across the county!
See the kites line the sky over Southsea Common, just one of the spectacular things to see and do over the next couple of days.
📸: portsmouthkitefestival.org.uk
Things to do in Hampshire 6 August 2021
While Hampshire’s still getting back into the swing of things, events are still taking a little taking while to re-establish. But, there are some to be found, when you do a little digging.
Here’s five Things To Do In Hampshire 6 August 2021…
1. Portsmouth International Kite Festival
📅 7 & 8 August
⏰ 10am-5pm
📍Southsea Common
🎟 No ticket required
💲 Free
Oh this is just one of my favourite sights in Hampshire. When you see those kites peppering the blank canvas that is Southsea Common you’ll totally understand why!
2. Wickham Festival
📅 7 & 8 August
⏰ From midday until late – check times for individual band times
📍 Wickham, PO17 5HD
🎟 Tickets required
💲 Various prices
This festival has become huge, Seth Lakeman is playing it and Van Morrison along with some other big names and great talent.
3. Catherington Comedy Festival in Waterlooville
📅 7 & 8 August
⏰ 12.30pm & 6.30pm
📍The Farmer Inn, 300 Catherington Ln, Catherington, Portsmouth, Waterlooville PO8 0TD
🎟 Ticket required
💲 Various prices
With headliners Milton Jones, Simin Brodkin and Rhys James literally just down the road, this is an opportune way to see some live comedy for the first time since…? Make sure you nab one of the remaining tickets!
4. Winchester Cheese and Chilli Festival
📅 7 & 8 August
⏰ 10am to 7pm Saturday and 5pm Sunday
📍 North Walls Recreation Ground, Gordon Road, Winchester, SO23 8DJ
🎟 Tickets required
💲 From £6.50
The Cheese and Chilli Festival has become a great, fun fixture in Hampshire’s foodie calendar. Fill the fridge with some fantastic cheeses!
A heads up that they are on Twitter and Facebook but not Instagram.

5. Jack Up The Summer in Newport on the Isle of Wight
📅 7 & 8 August
⏰ 10am-4pm
📍 North Fairlee Farm, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2JU
🎟 Tickets required, available on the day
💲Various prices depending on day or weekend tickets
The ultimate in cheese and 80s and 90s pop-bops! This year the incredible, powerful voice of Heather Small will be gracing the main stage.
This Weekend in Hampshire
Get your wellies on and pack your pac-a-mac for a weekend in Hampshire’s fields at one of the many festivals. This is the only five going on either there’s classic car festivals and all kinds of other events a swift Google will bring to your attention.
Has Things To Do In Hampshire 6 August 2021 inspired you to head out and about this weekend? Let me know in the comments below!
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Please check all of the suggestions as restrictions change and local businesses frequently adapt hours and offerings or switch between being temporarily closed.
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