Events A special celebration A range of events 2025 Celebrating Jane — 250 years of Jane Austen #JA250 The year 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. To mark this significant anniversary, Winchester Cathedral joins local organisations to celebrate her legacy. Festival Sunday 27th April Winchester Books Festival — Events taking place in the Wessex Centre, Winchester Cathedral Each April, Winchester Books Festival brings together an extraordinary line up of authors for a weekend filled with inspiration, imagination and lively discussion. From captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to enchanting children’s stories, the festival offers something for everyone.