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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    2. 1 Apr 202531 Oct 2025
    3. 1 Nov 202531 Mar 2026
  2. Southsea Castle under a blue sky
    Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
    1. 30 Mar 20253 Nov 2025
    2. 4 Nov 202529 Mar 2026
  3. View of the Mary Rose
    Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
    1. 1 Apr 202531 Oct 2025
    2. 1 Nov 202531 Mar 2026
  4. 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.
    1. 1 Apr 202530 Sep 2025
    2. 1 Oct 202531 Mar 2026
  5. City Museum - Landscape
    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
    1. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    2. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
  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.
    1. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025

Welcome to Portsmouth

Things To Do Highlights

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

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.

View of the Mary Rose

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

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

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

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.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

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

City Museum - Landscape

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

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…

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

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

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

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…

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…

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.

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

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

What's On Highlights

Hovertravel Behind-The-Scenes Tour

A unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Hovertravel's iconic hovercrafts.

Openings

14 May

14th May 2025

6 June

6th June 2025

22 June

22nd June 2025

10 July

10th July 2025

29 July

29th July 2025

9 September

9th September 2025

24 September

24th September 2025

15 October

15th October 2025

26 October

26th October 2025
Photograph of Soot Sprite the band

The shoegaze/indie band return, with support from WOOED, Maxwelltheband and Jalou.

Openings

Soot Sprite

24th June 2025
Poster for Carousel: A Concert at the Kings Theatre for Portsmouth Pride

The Kings Theatre hosts an unforgettable evening of breath-taking music and theatrical elegance for…

Openings

Carousel

5th June 2025-6th June 2025
A trader and a punter at a 'Craft & Flea' Makers Market

Some of the best independent makers, collectors, designers, and creatives combine at St Mary's…

Openings

'Craft & Flea' Makers Market

24th May 2025
The NMRN's Head of Collections facing a Figurehead

A fascinating tour uncovering the hidden stories and forgotten fables behind the NMRN figureheads.

Openings

Fascinating Figurehead Facts

27th May 2025-29th May 2025
Photograph of Joe Wells

In his new show, the critically acclaimed comedian explores fatherhood through the lens of…

Openings

Joe Wells: Daddy Autism

26th October 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 Rhys Darby in a leather jacket

The Kiwi comedy icon heads to the New Theatre Royal on his latest nationwide tour.

Openings

Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns

4th 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
Logo for Portsmouth Pride 2025

Portsmouth hosts the UK Pride event for 2025, with celebrations on Southsea Common in June 2025.

Openings

Portsmouth Pride

7th June 2025
Poster for Dara Ó Briain - Re:Creation

Dara Ó Briain is back at the Kings Theatre in Southsea with a brand new live show!

Openings

Dara Ó Briain - Re:Creation

31st May 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
Poster image for Dan Barrow's The Big Expression

An epic journey across the whole album, engaging every trick in the book to bring the challenging…

Openings

Dan Barrow

11th June 2025
Photograph of Pirate Day activities taking place at Port Solent

Set sail for a swashbuckling day of fun as Pirate Day drops anchor on the Boardwalk at Port Solent.

Openings

Pirate Day

2nd August 2025
People on a boat at a Pontoon Open Day outside Boathouse 4

Head to Boathouse 4 in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to have a free look around its operational…

Openings

June

7th June 2025-8th June 2025

July

26th July 2025-27th July 2025

August

23rd August 2025-25th August 2025

October

25th October 2025-26th October 2025
A child and adult spray painting

Create your own figurehead t-shirt and get catwalk ready!

Openings

T-Shirt Making

28th May 2025
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
Figurehead Finale: Queen Charlotte's Tea Party

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosts a tea party extravaganza!

Openings

Queen Charlotte's Tea Party

30th May 2025
Photograph of Emmanuel Sonubi

A hilarious and heartfelt show exploring the strange and funny ways we all find to keep going when…

Openings

Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death

16th November 2025
Black and white photograph of Depeche Mode tribute band The Devout

The Devout brings the Depeche Mode experience to another level - visually, aurally and musically.

Openings

The Devout

21st June 2025
Poster for Josh Widdicombe's latest show Not My Cup of Tea

The pride of Dartmoor heads back out on tour, including a show at the Kings Theatre.

Openings

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

25th October 2025-26th October 2025
Emergency services personnel at Port Solent for its 999 Community Day

Meet your emergency services heroes at Port Solent's fun 999 Community Day.

Openings

999 Community Day

6th September 2025
Poster for the Pop Princesses World Tour

Beautiful princesses become pop stars at the New Theatre Royal.

Openings

Pop Princesses World Tour

26th May 2025
Woman in green outside the Queens Hotel

Get the summertime vibe at the Queens with live music in the garden.

Openings

Lisa Marie and Martyn James

18th May 2025

Hannah Cross, Amber Sutka and Jodie Vinall

26th May 2025

Millie Jenson, Lani Jordan and Lois Matthews

1st June 2025

Rylee Spooner and Molly Jacks

8th June 2025

Mary Red and The Estelles

15th June 2025

Rosie Hollins and Tasmin Escott

22nd June 2025

Michelle Price and Guilt Trippin’

29th June 2025

Eva Jenkins and Amba Tremain

6th July 2025

Issy Slade and Bradley Jager

13th July 2025

Brooke Star and Marley Blandford

20th July 2025

Harrison Rhys and Archie Mac

27th July 2025

Luke Bassett and The Woven Crows

3rd August 2025

Nevaeh and Malc De Redding

10th August 2025

Keith Simon and Amba Tremain

17th August 2025

Crstian TR and Hannah Reem

31st August 2025

Paige Brooker and The Frank & Dean Show

7th September 2025

Accommodation Highlights

View of the exterior.

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

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

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

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

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

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

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

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

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

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

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

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

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