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Ringwood Town Carnival 2026

What to expect at Ringwood Carnival — 19th September 2026 Join us in celebrating the annual Ringwood Carnival on Saturday 19th September — a wonderful day and evening of community fun, right on our doorstep. A…

Sat 19 SeptFurlong Shopping Centre

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British Science Festival

Approx. 1 hour 30 mins without an interval Physicist. Inventor. Activist. It’s time to meet the most significant British scientist you’ve never heard of. Follow Hertha Ayrton and four other groundbreaking women as they study science at Girton College, Cambridge in the 1880s. When fire threatens their College, this unlikely crew starts the first all-female fire brigade. Struggling against the elements – and sexism – in Cambridge, they begin to realise that there’s a bigger battle they need to fight: for equal rights to education, work, and the vote. Even if it means starting a few fires themselves… Inspired by real events, The Cambridge First All-Ladies Fire Brigade is a fiery new musical about friendship, rebellion, and choosing action over silence. This will be a concert performance of the show in development, created for the British Science Festival with support from Mayflower Studios. Written by Helen Arney, Brian Mackenwells and Jenni Pinnock, with support from Birmingham Hippodrome and Lincoln Arts Centre Have I Got Science For You? Studio 2

Sat 19 SeptThe Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

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Bishops Waltham Country Fayre 2026

The 2026 Bishops Waltham Country Fayre with more stalls, live music throughout the day, dancing and a variety of food outlets, real ale, Prosecco and all the usual favourites including the dog agility, kids’ crafts corner, live ferrets, racing pigs, and our raffle with loads of fantastic prizes! Swan Samba will be performing live to open the Country Fayre.

Sat 19 Sept10:45Swan Samba

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Ringwood Carnival 2026

Swan Samba will be playing at Ringwood Carnival, an event that has been running since 1928.

Sat 19 Sept11:00Swan Samba

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Love Noise Freedom Festival

Exile Mainstream Records presents LOVE NOISE FREEDOM FESTIVAL live Downstairs at The Dome on 19th of September 2026.

Sat 19 Sept18:00The Dome

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Love Noise Freedom Festival

TICKETS #block-baee9008ccaa8a806492 { --sqs-block-content-flex: 0; } #block-baee9008ccaa8a806492 { --opacity: 100%; --translate-x: 0px; --translate-y: 0px; --rotation: 0deg; --scale-x: 100%; --scale-y: 100%; --skew-x: 0deg; --skew-y: 0deg; --origin-x: 50%; --origin-y: 50%; opacity: var(--opacity, 1); transform: translateX(var(--translate-x)) translateY(var(--translate-y)) rotate(var(--rotation)) scale(var(--scale-x), var(--scale-y)) skewX(var(--skew-x)) skewY(var(--skew-y)); transform-origin: var(--origin-x) var(--origin-y); } Exile Mainstream Records presents LOVE NOISE FREEDOM FESTIVAL  live Downstairs at The Dome On September 19th 2026, the Love.Noise.Freedom Festival lands in the UK for the very first time. Love.Noise.Freedom, the beating heart behind every gathering curated by Exile On Mainstream has always been a statement. A celebration of heavy music, stubborn independence, and the deep bonds that hold this scene together. And now, that legendary, road-worn, heart-driven vibe finally takes over Downstairs at the Dome in London for one intense, unifying day. This is not a random lineup. This is family. Might bring their uncompromising blend of crushing heaviness and raw melody — a band forged in volume and conviction, known for turning every stage into a cathartic release. Their sound balances massive riffs with emotional weight, the kind that lingers long after the amps cool down.

Sat 19 Sept18:00The Dome

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Around £19

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the […]

Wed 23 SeptMontfort Hall

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Around £19

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the […]

Wed 23 Sept20:30Montfort Hall

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50th Anniversary Gala Dinner

50th Anniversary Charity Gala Dinner at Farnham Castle with guest of honour Dr Hugh Bethell. Join us for evening celebrating 50 years of Cardiac Health in the glorious setting of historic Farnham Castle. Thursday 24 September 2026, from 6.30pm Ticket includes a welcome drink, two-course meal followed by coffee and tea; bar available The post 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner appeared first on Cardiac Health.

Thu 24 Sept19:30Cardiac Health

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Around £48

WILD! Festival of Flowers and Nature

15th - 19th September 2026 at Winchester Cathedral.

Thu 24 Sept20:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Post Harvest Festival

26 Sep 2026 Post Harvest Festival In support of our farming and country community we’re hosting a party to celebrate all the hard work over the past year Join us for an evening of good friends, great food, local beer and dance away the last of the summer with our live band.

Sat 26 SeptBarn Door Events

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Around £75

Wild! Festival of Flowers & Nature

Step into a world where nature takes over—Wild! Set to be one of the most spectacular floral events in the UK calendar.

Fri 2 OctFriends of Winchester Cathedral

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Highclere Castle Literary Festival

Highclere Castle is putting on Highclere Castle Literary Festival and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Sat 3 OctHighclere Castle

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Hamble Harvest Festival

Join us for a fantastic autumn day by the waterfront at the Hamble Harvest Festival, taking place 10am – 3pm on Saturday 3rd October at Foreshore Car Park, Hamble. Celebrate the season with a vibrant market showcasing some of the best local food, drink, and artisan producers from across Hampshire. Whether you’re stocking up on delicious ingredients, searching for unique gifts, or simply enjoying a day out by the water, there’s something for everyone. What to expect: Live music throughout the day Face painting for children by Glittering the South Freshly cooked food and drinks available all day Plenty of stalls offering local produce, baked goods, crafts, and artisan treats Bring your friends, family, and even the dog, and enjoy a relaxed autumn market by the water in the beautiful village of Hamble. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sat 3 Oct11:00Hamble Winter Series

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Celebration Gathering

Celebration Gathering is happening at London Street URC. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Sun 4 Oct16:00London Street URC

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Around £10

An Evening with Charlie Walker - 'On Thin Ice' - Hartley Wintney Literary Festival Event

Hartley Wintney Literary Festival presentsAn Evening with author Charlie Walker – ‘On Thin Ice’at The Hartley Wintney Golf Club Charlie Walker is an award-winning explorer, author and international keynote speaker. He has travelled over 60,000 miles by foot, horse, raft, bicycle, ski and dugout canoe, in places as varied as the Tibetan plateau, the Mongolian steppe, the Congolese jungle, the Arctic tundra, the highlands of New Guinea and the Sahara desert. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Scientific Exploration Society Explorer Award winner, and the author of Through Sand & Snow and On Roads That Echo. In early 2022, Charlie Walker set out to hike 600 miles along the frozen rivers of Siberia. He hoped to cut through the myth of the gulag and the permafrost to understand who its people are and how they reckon with their haunted past, as well as what the future might hold for this remote corner of our world. But on 24 February, Russia invaded Ukraine, with devastating consequences. What had begun as an adventure swiftly descended into a paranoid nightmare, as Walker began to suspect he was being monitored by the Russian authorities. Shortly afterwards he was arrested and imprisoned. On Thin Ice juxtaposes the harsh beauty of a Siberian winter with a thriller-like series of events that exposes the dark heart of Putin’s propaganda machine.

Tue 6 Oct19:00Victoria and Jubilee Halls Hartley Wintney

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Festival of Woodturning

This event was previously known as “The woodturning seminar” but the title is changed for 2026. This is a Festival of Woodturning – a weekend designed to emphasise the sheer joy of making items on the lathe.

Sun 11 OctTest Valley Turners

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