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Hat Fair 2025

Last year saw the festival celebrate its 50th birthday in style, and this year it will return to its roots with a focus on our Hatters (buskers) and their brilliant street performances. After all, it’s where the festival takes its name from – putting a hat out after a performance to collect donations from the audience.

The 2025 festival will reminisce on its beginnings in 1974 as a hatter’s event and the programme will feature a line-up of street theatre, experts in clowning, magic, physical comedy, acrobatics and audience participation.

This year’s event will also celebrate the charity’s (Play to the Crowd) year-round engagement work with diverse local communities, providing a platform for groups and individuals to showcase their talent.
event dateSaturday 5 July
venue addressWinchester City Centre Hampshire SO23 8SB
event timesFull timings and programmes to be announced.
Mainly free although some paid for events.
telephone 01962 840 440 for latest times or cancellations.
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