Events in Basingstoke From 6th April – 12th April 2026

You can find a mix of events across Basingstoke this week, with family-focused activities at locations including The Ringway, Leisure Park, and community hubs like St Mary’s Church Hall. Children can join seasonal gardening projects at the town’s allotment site near the canal or take part in sensory play sessions set up in parks such as Broadstone Park and Dummer Lane Green Space. Parents are invited to attend workshops on early development topics, such as language acquisition, neurological growth, and attachment theory, delivered by qualified practitioners from Basingstoke Early Years Network.

Evening events include live music performances at established venues like The George & Dragon pub and the Theatre Royal in town centre. Sets range from acoustic sets on Thursday nights to full band gigs during weekend themed evenings such as Silent Disco, which uses wireless headphones for shared audio experiences. Comedy shows are held weekly at Basingstoke Library’s auditorium; these have been scheduled across four days this week and cover observational humour suitable for mature audiences.

Community building is ongoing: networking meet-ups occur every Tuesday evening at the South West Business Hub near Basingstoke Station, while wellness circles take place in quiet rooms provided by the Hampshire Mind Centre. Seasonal food experiences are hosted monthly, this week includes a heritage cider tasting event held at The Old Mill courtyard space. For families looking to enjoy relaxed socialising over homemade cakes and local produce, several village shows have been scheduled across parish halls between 10am and midday.

Check listings below for times and exact locations.