Home / Guides / BasingstokeWhat's On in BasingstokeA major Hampshire business hub, Basingstoke pairs its corporate base with a growing independent food and entertainment scene.892 events within 50 kmWhat's on in BasingstokeTodayFri 2 Oct 2026 — Jimmy Nail - Stories and Songs | 02 October 2026 (19:30PM) at Farnham Maltings — This event is now sold out. Please join the waiting list here. Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer- and proud…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — DRAKEOVER @ SUB89 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Sub89 — THE OFFICIAL RETURNERS FEST 2026! This event is the 2nd, 3rd & 4th years’ equivalent to FRESHERS FORTNIGHT! 🎪 Join…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — GSG FRIDAYS: DRAKEOVER 🎤 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Gun Street Garden — GSG FRIDAYS Main Room: GSG Presenting the new and improved Friday night. Bringing Reading the newest and most versatile…Fri 2 Oct 2026 — WAIOLA🌴 DRAKEOVER 🎤 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Reading Lola Lo — THE FRIDAY NIGHT EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY AT LOLA LO💃🕺 WHAT TO EXPECT🤩 – LIVE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN FROM 10PM – 12:30AM🎸 – 50%…On nowOn now — runs until 2 October 2026 — SKINT: THE PITBULL PARTY 🎤 (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Reading Lola Lo — SKINT THURSDAYS @ LOLA LO 🏝️❤️ EVERY THURSDAY, READING’S MOST ICONIC VENUE, LOLA LO. Friday 9am Lectures Are Officially…On now — runs until 2 October 2026 — THE PITBULL PARTY @ GUN STREET GARDEN (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Gun Street Garden — THE OFFICIAL RETURNERS FEST 2026! This event is the 2nd, 3rd & 4th years’ equivalent to FRESHERS FORTNIGHT! 🎪 Join…This weekendSat 3 Oct 2026 — maltings monthly market | 03 October 2026 (09:00AM) at Farnham Maltings — Farnham’s famous market for all seasons Discover something unique at the maltings monthly market, one of the oldest and…Sat 3 Oct 2026 — 03 Oct 2026 - 10:00 @ New Wenham Room Needle Felted Barn Owl | 03 October 2026 (10:00AM) at Farnham Maltings — Needle felting is a relaxing, fun, yet addictive craft and this project is suitable for all abilities. Continued…Sat 3 Oct 2026 — 03 Oct 2026 - 10:00 @ Pottery Studio Monthly Makes: Blue Guitar - Picasso inspired sculptures | 03 October 2026 (10:00AM) at Farnham Maltings — Create a cubist ceramic sculpture inspired by Pablo Picasso. All materials provided, sculptures will be glazed blue…Sat 3 Oct 2026 — 03 Oct 2026 - 11:30 @ Pottery Studio Monthly Makes: Blue Guitar - Picasso inspired sculptures | 03 October 2026 (11:30AM) at Farnham Maltings — Create a cubist ceramic sculpture inspired by Pablo Picasso. All materials provided, sculptures will be glazed blue…Sat 3 Oct 2026 — 03 Oct 2026 - 13:00 @ Pottery Studio Monthly Makes: Blue Guitar - Picasso inspired sculptures | 03 October 2026 (13:00PM) at Farnham Maltings — Create a cubist ceramic sculpture inspired by Pablo Picasso. All materials provided, sculptures will be glazed blue…Sat 3 Oct 2026 — Weave a Willow Star | 03 October 2026 (14:00PM) at Farnham Maltings — Make a large willow star covered in random weaving and decorate it with fairy lights. Hang it on your front door…Sat 3 Oct 2026 — Music quiz night at The Broadway Club — On Saturday 3rd October, we have the return of the Music quiz which will take place at the club starting at 8pm. Teams…Sat 3 Oct 2026 — LOST Saturdays @ LOLA LO 🏝️ at Reading Lola Lo (4 dates) — LOST SATURDAYS, the home of the tropical vibes at Reading’s premier late night venue!🌴🌺 Join us early doors and enjoy…Sat 3 Oct 2026 — RETURNERS CLOSING PARTY @ RUSU (PART OF RETURNERS FEST 26) at Reading Students' Union — THE OFFICIAL RETURNERS FEST 2026! This event is the 2nd, 3rd & 4th years’ equivalent to FRESHERS FORTNIGHT! 🎪 Join…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — 04 Oct 2026 - 10:00 @ Barley Room - (opening time 09:45) Kids' Symphonic Sundays | 04 October 2026 (10:00AM) at Farnham Maltings — Bring your family to hear professional musicians give an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. They’ll have…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — 04 Oct 2026 - 11:30 @ Great Hall - (opening time 11:15) Sir Charlie Stinky Socks & The Really Big Adventure | 04 October 2026 (11:30AM) at Farnham Maltings — Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a really big adventure is…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Antique & Collectors Fair at St. Crispin’s Leisure Centre — Cap 85 stallsSun 4 Oct 2026 — 04 Oct 2026 - 14:00 @ Tannery Queer Diary Zine-making Workshop | 04 October 2026 (14:00PM) at Farnham Maltings — Grab a pritt-stick & join the Queer Diary team for an evening of nostalgia, crafting & the chance to create your own…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Pete Allen Jazz Band, Falkland Cricket Club, Newbury – Sunday 4th October at The Falkland Cricket — Sunday 4th NEWBURY, BERKS – The Presidents Room, Falkland Cricket Club, Wash Common, RG14 6TW – 2.30pm to 5pm…See all Basingstoke eventsThe Basingstoke guidesThings to do in BasingstokeLive Music in BasingstokeNightlife in BasingstokeArts & Culture in BasingstokeKids' Days Out in BasingstokeEat & drink in BasingstokeTop event categories in BasingstokeCorporateFood & DrinkNightlifeVenues & places in BasingstokePlaces people go in BasingstokeThe Tally Ho — Fleet Hill, Wokingham, RG27 0RRThe Mill House — Hook, RG29 1ETThe Rowbarge — Station Rd, Reading, RG7 5SHThe Longbridge Mill — Loddon Cottage, Reading Rd, Sherfield on Loddon, RG27 0DLSeven Red Roses — Maiden Pl, Reading, RG6 3HAThe White Lion — 104-108 Reading Road, Yateley, GU46 7The Cunning Man — Berkshire, Burghfield Bridge, Burghfield Rd, Reading, RG30 3RBTwo Watermills — Monks Ln, Newbury, RG14 7RHAlento Lounge — 162 Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 4BEThe Barley Mow — 19 Oakley Lane, Basingstoke, RG23 7JZThe Starting GateThe Frog and Wicket — The Green, Hook, RG27 0NS148 places near Basingstoke have a page on FolkAir.Place data © OpenStreetMap contributorsExplore BasingstokeExplore events, venues and suppliers in Basingstoke · All city guidesWhat's OnGigsPlacesFestivalsBlogExplorePricingFor suppliersFor venuesProductAboutJoin freeLondon eventsManchester eventsBirmingham eventsGlasgow eventsEdinburgh eventsLiverpool eventsLeeds eventsBristol eventsNewcastle upon Tyne eventsBrighton eventsFolkestone eventsAll city guides