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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

Starfish at Blue Reef Aquarium

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

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…

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

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

View of the Mary Rose

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

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.

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 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.

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…

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.

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.

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 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
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

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
Writing saying Adam Kay A Particularly Nasty Case with a blue cartoon hand with a syringe.

Join Adam Kay for an evening of hilarious and horrifying anecdotes.

Openings

Adam Kay

30th August 2025
Poster for Dnipro Opera Theatre's production of Carmen

Ukraine's Dnipro Opera Theatre brings Bizet's classic to the New Theatre Royal stage.

Openings

Carmen

13th February 2026
Poster for The Ultimate Eagles at the New Theatre Royal

The world's premier Eagles tribute show heads to the New Theatre Royal.

Openings

The Ultimate Eagles

12th March 2026
Black and white picture of singer Paul Young from his 1980s

An evening with singer Paul Young, with songs and stories.

Openings

Paul Young

1st June 2026
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
80s Live with a range of singers dressed as 80s icons such as Madonna and Boy George.

Travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras with an evening filled with 80s anthems.

Openings

80s Live!

18th October 2025
Poster for Whitney the candlelight concert featuring a Whitney tribute act and lots of candles.

Whitney - The Candlelight Concert brings you the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston.

Openings

The Candlelight Concert

4th October 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
A woman and three men stood together - Charlie Ross, Charles Hanson, Christina Trevanion and Philip Serrell.

Four of Britain’s best known TV antiques experts are set to reveal their deepest secrets on their…

Openings

Antiques and a Little Bit of Nonsense

8th October 2025
A boat taking part in The Ocean Race, emblazoned with the race livery, copyright Ainhoa Sanchez - The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race heads to Portsmouth as part of its Europe 2025 series.

Openings

The Ocean Race

14th August 2025-17th August 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
Photograph of Ivo Graham

Ivo Graham brings his Edinburgh Festival warm up to the Wedgewood Rooms.

Openings

Ivo Graham & Marjolein Robertson

22nd July 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
Three members of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with their instruments

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra brings energetic symphonies of Mendelssohn, Mozart and Beethoven…

Openings

Energy Unleashed

18th September 2025
External photograph of the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum in Portsmouth

Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in…

Openings

Charles Dickens' Birthday Anniversary

7th February 2026
Poster for A Tribute to the Carpenters show

The original Carpenters tribute is back with a brand-new show for 2025.

Openings

A Tribute to The Carpenters

23rd October 2025
Poster cartoon for Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians!

It's the horrible history of Britain - with all the nasty bits left in!

Openings

Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians

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
Poster for Lipstick on your Collar featuring a female singer and all male band.

An evening of music from the 1950s and 1960s

Openings

Lipstick On Your Collar

5th September 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

Accommodation Highlights

View of the exterior.

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

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

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

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.

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

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…

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