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  2. Southsea Castle under a blue sky
    Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
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  3. View of the Mary Rose
    Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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    The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.
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  5. City Museum - Landscape
    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
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  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
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  7. Sunset at the Victorious Festival main stage as Ocean Colour Scene perform
    Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
    1. 22 Aug 202524 Aug 2025
  8. A Gunwharf Quays flag flying near the centre's restaurants
    Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price. If you love to shop then there really is no better place than Gunwharf Quays.
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Welcome to Portsmouth

Things To Do Highlights

The Leather and Lace show in full swing at New Theatre Royal

The New Theatre Royal, situated in the heart of the city, offers a matchless programme of cutting…

Photograph showing the exterior of the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum under a blue sky

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.

View of the Mary Rose

Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Hovertravel

Hovertravel, the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe, is the quickest way to reach the…

Spinnaker Tower by night

​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.

The grand surrounds of the Kings Theatre Southsea

Looking to visit the amazing Kings Theatre in Portsmouth?...If so, click here to get the latest…

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

The Hotwalls Studios brings local artists, designers and makers together, in an exceptional…

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

Take a voyage of discovery at Portsmouth Cathedral, and uncover over 800 years of history.

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval…

City Museum - Landscape

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring…

Starfish at Blue Reef Aquarium

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.

A Gunwharf Quays flag flying near the centre's restaurants

Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price…

What's On Highlights

Poster for John Williams: The Master at Guildhall Square

The BSO performs iconic film scores at Guildhall Square as part of its Summer Symphonic Spectacular.

Openings

John Williams: The Master

1st August 2025
Sunset at the Victorious Festival main stage as Ocean Colour Scene perform

Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea…

Openings

Victorious Festival 2025

22nd August 2025-24th August 2025
Poster for ABBA: Symphonic Spectacular at Portsmouth Guildhall Square

The BSO performs iconic pop chart hits at Guildhall Square as part of its Summer Symphonic…

Openings

ABBA: Symphonic Spectacular

2nd August 2025
Logo for Live at the Bandstand 2025

Get set for a sizzling summer of free live music - with an array of styles and genres.

Openings

The Hill Brothers & Friends

8th June 2025

Golden Touch Closing Party

15th June 2025

The Bandstand at Armed Forces Day

21st June 2025

Jazz in the Park

29th June 2025

Hits from the Wedgewood Rooms

5th July 2025

Ska, Reggae, Funk, Soul and Blues

6th July 2025

Live Latin Band, DJ and Salsa Lesson

13th July 2025

Soot Sprite, Perkie, Jalou and Sadie Horler

20th July 2025

The Bandstand at the International Kite Festival

26th July 2025-27th July 2025

The Motor Show, The Maddocks and Big Long Sun

3rd August 2025
Poster illustration for Spot's Birthday Party at the NTR

Spot celebrates his birthday at the NTR - and everyone's invited!

Openings

Spot's Birthday Party

7th June 2025-8th June 2025
Illustration for Hamlet at Stansted House

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company puts on a frantic performance of Shakespeare's…

Openings

Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet

7th August 2025
Live Wrestling in Portsmouth

Venom Wrestling returns to Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure Centre for an unforgettable night of live…

Openings

Live Wrestling

16th August 2025
Poster for Holmes Fest 2025

Holmes Fest is back at the Groundlings Theatre by popular demand!

Openings

Holmes Fest 2025

19th September 2025-20th September 2025
Photograph of a lifeboat heading out of the RNLI station at Eastney

Portsmouth RNLI throws open its station doors for a day packed full of fun, action, and community…

Openings

RNLI Open Day

13th July 2025
Photograph showing a Thai Festival in full swing

Experience the taste of Thailand and treat yourself to a weekend of wonder.

Openings

Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival

12th July 2025-13th July 2025
Poster for Anton & Giovanni: Together Again at the Kings Theatre

The nation's favourite dancing double act are Together Again in 2025 with a brand new show.

Openings

Anton & Giovanni: Together Again

23rd June 2025
Logo for the Family Fun Day at Fort Purbrook

The highlight of Fort Purbrook's year is back, with activities, entertainment and loads more…

Openings

Family Fun Day

22nd June 2025
A photograph of the Sandy Denny Project at London's Union Chapel taken by Kevon Smith

Celebrate the music of one of Britain's greatest female singer songwriters at the Wedgewood Rooms.

Openings

The Sandy Denny Project

30th November 2025
Photograph showing tribute band No Jacket Required live in concert

The Phil Collins tribute band heads to Portsmouth for the first time, as part of a UK tour…

Openings

No Jacket Required

20th September 2025
Chilli & Gin Festival 2025 illustration

The UK's only chilli and gin festival is back in Portsmouth for the weekend of 28 and 29 June.

Openings

Chilli & Gin Festival

28th June 2025-29th June 2025
People taking part in the Great South Run, going past the War Memorial on Southsea Seafront

The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2025.

Openings

Great South Run Weekend

18th October 2025-19th October 2025
Organ pipes inside Portsmouth Cathedral

Experience the grandeur of the Portsmouth Cathedral organ in the hands of a true master.

Openings

David Price

6th June 2025
Photograph of Cherry Liquor at Hampshire Boulevard by Goble Photography

Keep the Pride party going with a street party celebration on 8 June.

Openings

HB Street Party

8th June 2025
Pretty Muddy and Race for Life participants

Pretty Muddy returns to Southsea Common in 2025.

Openings

Portsmouth Pretty Muddy

28th June 2025
Poster for Film National Theatre Live: Dr Stranglelove

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the stage adaptation of Stanley…

Openings

Dr Stranglelove

11th June 2025
A gift box of vegetable-shaped treats

Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every…

Openings

June

15th June 2025

July

20th July 2025

August

17th August 2025

September

21st September 2025

October

19th October 2025

November

16th November 2025

December

21st December 2025
Photograph of Batala Portsmouth by Goble Photography

Try your hand at making some noise with the ever-popular Batala Portsmouth.

Openings

Batala Drumming Workshop

2nd June 2025
Aerial photograph of Spinnaker Tower by night

Make your Sundays extraordinary this summer with Sunset Sundays at Sky Bar.

Openings

Sunset Sundays at Spinnaker Tower Sky Bar

4th May 2025-31st August 2025
Logo for LOL Comedy Club

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents the best emerging live stand-up at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Openings

Laura Lexx, Jimmy Shirley, Tony Vino and Sunjai Arif

7th June 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

Holiday Inn Portsmouth is located opposite Southsea seafront and open parkland, minutes away from…

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

A selection of serviced apartments and short term lettings in Portsmouth and Southsea.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

Located at the heart of Gunwharf Quays, the Holiday Inn Express is a great hotel within walking…

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

A warm welcome awaits you from the Village Hotel Club Portsmouth.

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

The Royal Maritime Hotel is one of the oldest and most historic hotels in Portsmouth.

View of the exterior.

Rees hall is a modern building on the seafront with fine views across Southsea Common, The Solent…

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

The only city centre hotel in Portsmouth, a ten minute walk will take you to all the major shopping…

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