In 2025, fans around the globe will come together to celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with a series of events across England.

Chawton, where Austen lived and wrote, is set to host a Pride and Prejudice Festival from January 23-28, 2025, highlighting her enduring literary legacy.

Brighton will host several Regency balls, with the Royal Grand Pavilion Ball on January 25 being a major highlight, attracting attendees from 16 countries.

In Winchester, the apartments where Austen spent her final days will open to the public, providing a glimpse into her life before her passing in 1817, with tickets available online.

Austen is buried in Winchester Cathedral, where her gravestone notably lacks mention of her literary achievements, reflecting her understated legacy.

The Jane Austen Regency Week in Alton, scheduled for June 20-29, will feature a Regency Day with stalls and the unveiling of a new Jane Austen Garden.

Steventon will celebrate Austen with events in June and December, including a concert on June 8 and a Thanksgiving service on her birthday.

Bath's connection to Austen will be explored through the Jane Austen Centre Festival from September 12-21, featuring Regency balls and a grand promenade.

Southampton is honoring Austen's ties to the city with an exhibit showcasing her travel writing desk, which will be available until February 23, 2025.

Austen, born on December 16, 1775, in Steventon, Hampshire, is renowned for her impactful novels such as Sense and Sensibility and Emma.