A highlight is the Winchester Hat Fair, the UK's longest-running outdoor arts festival. Held every July, this free event transforms the city into a bustling hub of street theatre, live music, dance, and circus acts, providing entertainment for all ages.
Winchester Science Centre offers special summer programs, including interactive exhibits and live science shows that captivate children and adults alike.
Winchester Cathedral's grounds host various summer events, such as outdoor theatre performances, allowing visitors to enjoy cultural activities in a stunning historic setting.
Summer
Featured events
HMS Pinafore – Open Air Theatre
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 22 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
Romeo & Juliet – OPEN-AIR THEATRE – An Oddsocks…
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 18 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026
‘King Arthur & The Holy Fail’ – Open Air Theatre
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 25 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
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HMS Pinafore – Open Air Theatre
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 22 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
‘King Arthur & The Holy Fail’ – Open Air Theatre
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 25 May 2026 - 25 May 2026
Romeo & Juliet – OPEN-AIR THEATRE – An Oddsocks…
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 18 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026