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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
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    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

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.

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…

Hovertravel

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

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

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

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

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

Starfish at Blue Reef Aquarium

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

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…

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

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

Spinnaker Tower by night

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

City Museum - Landscape

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

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

View of the Mary Rose

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

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 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.

What's On Highlights

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 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 Live at the Bandstand 2025

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

Openings

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 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
The GB team racing at SailGP

SailGP returns to the UK with fast and furious racing set to take place right here in Portsmouth.

Openings

SailGP Great Britain

19th July 2025-20th July 2025
Poster for Ross Noble's latest touring show - Cranium of Curiosities

The Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers' Noodler, is back live on stage to tour a…

Openings

Ross Noble

22nd November 2025-23rd November 2025
Poster for The Lorna and Laister Show: 'The UK's no.1 Variety Show'

Get ready for an afternoon of unforgettable entertainment, as 'The Lorna & Laister Show' rolls into…

Openings

The Lorna and Laister Show

8th March 2026
Boy at The D-Day Story showing off an Airfix model of an aeroplane - credit Matt Scott-Joynt

Make your own genuine Airfix model to take home at The D-Day Story.

Openings

Airfix Extravaganza

15th August 2025
Poster for Dire Straits tribute act.

A night featuring the legendary hits of Dire Straits.

Openings

Money for Nothing

6th November 2025
Logo for Country on the Coast Festival 2026

The must-attend event for country music lovers is back at The Gaiety in Southsea.

Openings

Country on the Coast Festival 2026

17th April 2026-19th April 2026
Poster for Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

The sensational, multi award-winning West End show returns to The Kings Theatre.

Openings

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

7th October 2025-11th 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
A weaved hanging decoration made on a loom

Join textile artist Alice Hume for an introduction to frame loom weaving.

Openings

Workshop

27th July 2025
Poster for Madama Butterfly

Ukraine's Dnipro Opera Theatre returns to the New Theatre Royal with Madama Butterfly.

Openings

Madama Butterfly

12th February 2026
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
Poster for Oddsocks Theatre's production: Florence Nightingale The Lady with the Hammer

Oddsocks Theatre returns to the NTR, this time turning their inimitable style to the story of…

Openings

Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Hammer

11th November 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
Illustrations of faces of men who would have served aboard the Mary Rose

Delve into the lives of the men who served aboard Henry VIII's favourite warship. Who were they?…

Openings

Many faces of the Mary Rose

10th August 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
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
Poster for The Remarkable Ben Hart

Prepare to have your reality rewritten…

Openings

The Remarkable Ben Hart

29th October 2025
A child with a rocket pack on their back made out of plastic bottles.

Step into STEM inspired adventures for the whole family.

Openings

Pioneer Discovery Days

28th August 2025-29th August 2025
Sarah Liscoe making a historical sail using traditional techniques

Join historical sailmaker Sarah Liscoe for a hands-on experience at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Openings

Historical Sail Making

28th July 2025-1st August 2025
Poster for Shock Horror at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth

A nightmare is about to break free at the New Theatre Royal…

Openings

Shock Horror

27th October 2025

Accommodation Highlights

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.

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

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.

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

A warm welcome awaits you from the Village Hotel Club 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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