About The City Brief Fareham
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Fareham
Fareham has a real depth, a place where maritime heritage meets modern civic life, where the Wallington River draws walkers and nature lovers, and where the West Street precinct remains a focal point for the community. From Titchfield's quiet streets to the energy of Stubbington Green, from the coastal appeal of Hayling Island to the emerging Garden Village at Welborne, Fareham encompasses neighbourhoods with distinct characters and rhythms. The City Brief exists to help you stay informed about what's actually happening across these different parts of town. Whether there's a Farmers' Market taking place, an Arts Festival spreading through the town centre, or a Food Festival drawing crowds, we cover the weekly calendar of events that matter to local life. We track the recurring happenings, the Winter Lights Festival, civic exhibitions, regional celebrations, and help you navigate what's on, when, and why it matters to your neighbourhood. Our role is straightforward: to be your reliable guide to local events and what's happening across Fareham. We understand that the town is more than its centre. We know that people move between different areas, heading to the Town Centre for shopping, exploring green spaces like Hill Head, attending festivals and markets, or checking in on what's happening at local institutions and cultural venues. Every week brings something new, whether it's small community gatherings or larger festivals that draw people together. Fareham has a documented history reaching back centuries, and that sense of place matters. So does understanding where your neighbours are gathering this week, what's on at the Fareham Museum or other local landmarks, and how the town's calendar of events connects you to the wider community. By covering events systematically across Fareham's neighbourhoods, not just the centre, we help you discover what's worth your time and attention. That's what The City Brief does for Fareham: it keeps you connected to the real, weekly life of your town.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Fareham – 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
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About the editor
The City Brief Fareham 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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