What's On in Basingstoke
Things to do in and around Basingstoke: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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Basingstoke fireworks 2026: Hatch Warren, Sat 7 Nov, £14
One display in the borough is confirmed and on sale: Hatch Warren, Saturday 7 November, £14 an adult and £7 a child. Basingstoke town has had none since 2019.
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Basingstoke Christmas lights 2026: Fri 20 Nov, 5pm, free
The date is sealed: Friday 20 November, 5pm to 8pm, free, at the Top of the Town. Six streets shut from 8am. The line-up normally lands in early November.
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Basingstoke panto 2026: Beauty and the Beast, from £19.50
The Anvil runs Beauty and the Beast for 39 performances, 10 December to 3 January. Tickets from £19.50, and the group discount deadline is 18 September 2026.
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Basingstoke Christmas markets 2026: dates, prices, booking
Milestones is 5 and 6 December at £10 and you must prebook. Hatch Warren is £1 on 22 November. The free town centre market is 20 November. The Malls is silent.