About The City Brief Havant
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Havant
The City Brief keeps people across Havant informed about what's happening in their neighbourhoods and around town. Whether you’re in Havant Town Centre, Highbury, Fair Oak, or Bedhampton, there’s always something worth knowing, and we’re here to make sure you don’t miss it. Each week, we cover the local events, festivals, and happenings that matter to your community. From the Havant Music Festival, which brings orchestras and youth groups together, to the Hampshire Food Festival celebrating regional produce, to seasonal markets and cultural shows, we track what’s happening in civic life. Our aim is simple: to give you a clear, weekly picture of what’s on, what’s planned, and what’s worth your time. Havant has a busy calendar. You can find recurring events like food festivals and music celebrations throughout the year, alongside one-off gatherings and performances. Staunton Country Park and other local spaces host events that bring neighbours together. Spring Arts Centre and other cultural venues programme shows and exhibitions worth following. We help you navigate this landscape without feeling overwhelmed, no algorithms, no marketing noise, just what's actually happening. We believe discovering local events shouldn’t be a chore. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, looking for something to do with family or friends, or simply wanting to stay connected to your community, The City Brief makes it easier. We focus on Havant because this is your place. We know the neighbourhoods, we follow the calendar, and we share what we find in plain language. Every week, we gather information about the events, exhibitions, performances, and gatherings happening across Havant. It’s our way of helping you stay in the know and stay connected to your community.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Havant – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Havant is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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