We look ahead to some of the biggest ones from across the area still to take place this year – so get these dates in your diary!
9. Wickham Festival
Wickham Festival will take place between August 3 and 6 2023 with a fantastic line-up featuring The Proclaimers, Midge Ure, Show of Hands and the Saw Doctors. Tickets at www.wickhamfestival.co.uk/tickets Photo: Sarah Standing
10. Victorious Festival
Taking place in Southsea on August 25, 26 and 27 the three-day event is one of the biggest and best our city has to offer. The festival features music, comedy, food and drink and children's activities to make sure there is something for everyone. Jamiroquai headline on the Friday night, Kasabian on the Saturday and Mumford & Sons on the Sunday. Tickets and information at www.victoriousfestival.co.uk Photo: -
11. 999 day
People in Fareham are invited to meet ‘real-life heroes’ at a free returning event this summer celebrating the emergency services on June 24 this year in West Street. the 999 day gives the public a chance to interact with police, fire service, ambulance, RNLI, Hampshire Search and Rescue and coastguard emergency workers from 10am-4pm and includes retired emergency vehicles on display and access to Westbury Manor Museum. Fareham Library will also be hosting activities for children throughout the day. Photo: ih
12. Portsmouth Remembrance Sunday
The Remembrance Sunday Service on November 12 in Portsmouth's Guildhall Square will be preceded by a parade of veterans, military personnel and youth groups in the Guildhall Square at 10.30am. At 11am there will be a two-minute silence followed by the service. A wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph will conclude the morning’s events. This event is open to all members of the public. Photo: -