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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.

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…

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…

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

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.

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

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

View of the Mary Rose

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

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.

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.

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

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

Hovertravel

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

City Museum - Landscape

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

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…

What's On Highlights

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
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
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

Fast Trains, Calaveras, and Connor Clements Band

25th May 2025

Ska Day

1st June 2025

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 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
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 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
Two people dressed as Ghostbusters at the Port Solent Comic Con

Get ready for an exciting day filled with comics, cosplay, and all things pop culture at Port…

Openings

Port Solent Comic Con

14th June 2025
Illustration for the Tudor Sailing Club Open Day

Tudor Sailing Club holds a Discover (or Re-discover) Sailing Day that's open to all - whether…

Openings

Tudor Sailing Club Open Day

31st May 2025
Hampshire Farmers' Market

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
Fairtrade Fortnight image

Fairtrade Fortnight is back, with a host of celebrations and events.

Openings

Fairtrade Fortnight 2025

22nd September 2025-5th October 2025
Illustration of Hatch, the Mary Rose dog, with a craft activity item made at the museum

The Mary Rose Museum hosts fun-filled May half-term activities.

Openings

Ship Shape and Anchors Away!

24th May 2025-1st June 2025
Armed Forces Day on Southsea Common - photo credit Solent Sky Services

Portsmouth's Armed Forces Day event returns to Southsea Common.

Openings

Armed Forces Day

21st June 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
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
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
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 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
Photograph of Cherry Liquor at Hampshire Boulevard by Goble Photography

Get ready to kick off the UK Pride celebrations in style at the ultimate party, hosted by the…

Openings

Official Pre-Pride Party

6th June 2025
Poster for Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon

A stunning, festive running experience along the scenic south coast.

Openings

Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon

21st December 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
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
Poster image for the Rumble Sale at the Wedgewood Rooms

The Wedgewood Rooms hosts an event to raise funds for Music Fusion; part rumble sale, part fund…

Openings

Rumble Sale

27th May 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 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

Accommodation Highlights

View of the exterior.

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

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…

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

A warm welcome awaits you from the Village Hotel Club 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.

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

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

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

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