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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
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  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.
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    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

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.

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

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…

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…

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

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

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.

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…

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

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

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…

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…

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

Spinnaker Tower by night

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

What's On Highlights

The logo for UK Pride '25 in Portsmouth

An evening of expert insights and shared experiences as part of UK Pride 2025.

Openings

LGBTQ+ Routes to Parenting

3rd June 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
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 the Ocean Film Festival World Tour

Plunge into the wonders of the big blue – without getting your feet wet!

Openings

Ocean Film Festival World Tour

22nd October 2025
Photograph of a man in Victorian-style dress for Portsmouth Ghost Tour

Check out Portsmouth's bloodiest ghostly tales on this chilling ghost tour!

Openings

8 July

8th July 2025

30 September

30th September 2025

9 December

9th December 2025
A black and white photo of Fun Lovin' Criminals by SINATRA_PGD Photography

The acclaimed New York band bring their latest tour for a stop off at the Wedgewood Rooms.

Openings

Fun Lovin' Criminals

28th September 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
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
Photograph of Seann Walsh

Seann Walsh brings a work-in-progress Edinburgh Festival warm up to the Wedgewood Rooms, with…

Openings

Seann Walsh

10th July 2025
Poster image for 60s Sunday with Lauren & The Heatwaves at the Wedgewood Rooms

The Wedgewood Rooms hosts a 60s Sunday spectacular, featuring Lauren & The Heatwaves…

Openings

60s Sunday

25th May 2025
Line up poster for the Portsmouth XL Comedy Club

Tom Davis, Rory Bremner and Nick Page join MC Paul Cox at the New Theatre Royal's XL Comedy Club.

Openings

Portsmouth XL Comedy Club

23rd May 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
Shoppers enjoying the Festival of Christmas Markets at Port Solent

Save the date for Port Solent's popular Festival of Christmas Market – coming on 6 and 7 December.

Openings

Festival of Christmas Markets

6th December 2025-7th December 2025
Photograph of G4 from the poster of their latest tour: Phantoms of the Popera

G4 head to Portsmouth Guildhall for the ultimate celebration of musical theatre.

Openings

G4: Phantoms of the Popera

13th June 2025
Poster for the Fell Out Boy & The Black Charade show at the Wedgewood Rooms

The ultimate emo night heads to the Wedgewood Rooms.

Openings

Fell Out Boy & The Black Charade

29th November 2025
Entertainment on Palmerston Road for the Southsea Food Festival

The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2025!

Openings

Southsea Food Festival

5th July 2025-6th July 2025
Logo for Burn The Floor Presents: Dianne & Vito - Red Hot and Ready

Strictly's superstar professionals bring their brand-new stage show to the Kings Theatre in…

Openings

Red Hot and Ready

26th June 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
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
Poster for Carole King's Tapestry: An Evening in Laurel Canyon

Hear songs from Laurel Canyon luminaries, as well as a performance of 'Tapestry' in its entirety.

Openings

An Evening in Laurel Canyon

25th May 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
Live at the Bandstand 2024 poster

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

Openings

Fast Trains, Calaveras, and Connor Clements Band

25th May 2025
People enjoying Seafood On The Green at Portsmouth Cathedral

Sample some seafood in the sun at Portsmouth Cathedral green.

Openings

Seafood On The Green

21st June 2025
Black and white photograph of Paul McCaffrey

Paul McCaffrey brings his hilarious, brand-new show to the Wedgewood Rooms for an Edinburgh…

Openings

Paul McCaffrey & Lindsey Santoro

7th July 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

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…

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…

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

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

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

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

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