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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

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

Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life returns to Southsea Common in 2025.

Openings

Race for Life

29th 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
Hampshire Farmers' Market

Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every…

Openings

May

18th May 2025

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
Photograph of a 3D printed miniature and the figurehead on which it was based.

Personalise your own 3-D printed miniature ships’ figurehead in this painting workshop.

Openings

Fabulous Figureheads

26th May 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
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
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
An American In Paris

Two Portsmouth bands reunite after decades apart for a special show at the Wedgewood Rooms.

Openings

An American In Paris

27th June 2025
The Classical Series at Portsmouth Guildhall

The Classical Series is back, with a full and exciting series of shows featuring orchestral,…

Openings

Portsmouth Chamber Series – New Impressions: Debussy & More

19th May 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 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
Poster for Film National Theatre Live: Dr Stranglelove

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan plays four roles in the stage adaptation of Stanley…

Openings

Dr Stranglelove

11th June 2025
Poster for The Wizard of Oz at Groundlings Theatre

Join Dorothy and Toto as they Follow the Yellow Brick Road at Groundlings Theatre.

Openings

Wizard of Oz

5th July 2025-6th July 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
Poster image for Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop

Sara Pascoe returns to the Kings Theatre on her latest UK tour.

Openings

Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop

16th October 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
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
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
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
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 Ivo Graham

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

Openings

Ivo Graham & Marjolein Robertson

22nd July 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
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
A child and adult spray painting

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

Openings

T-Shirt Making

28th May 2025

Accommodation Highlights

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…

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.

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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