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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

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.

View of the Mary Rose

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

Starfish at Blue Reef Aquarium

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…

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.

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…

Spinnaker Tower by night

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

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.

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…

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…

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…

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
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

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
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
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
Illustration for Pickle Night Onboard HMS Warrior

Enjoy live music, traditional sea shanties, and raucous storytelling as you dine like the crew on…

Openings

Pickle Night Onboard HMS Warrior

7th November 2025
Poster for Summer Jewels by the ACJW

Browse and buy handmade studio jewellery at this showcase by selected members of the ACJW.

Openings

Summer Jewels

13th June 2025-29th June 2025
Photograph of Cherry Liquor at Hampshire Boulevard by Goble Photography

The Pride party heads to Hampshire Boulevard once celebrations on the Common conclude.

Openings

Official After Party

7th June 2025
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
Photograph of kites in the air above Southsea Common for the Portsmouth International Kite Festival

The ever-popular International Kite Festival returns to Southsea Common for 2025.

Openings

Portsmouth International Kite Festival

26th July 2025-27th 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
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
Yasmeen Ismail at an event by The Children's Bookshow

A morning of interactive stories and illustration with the award-winning illustrator and author.

Openings

The Children's Bookshow

5th November 2025
Chilli & Gin Festival 2025 illustration

The UK's only chilli and gin festival is back in Portsmouth for the weekend of 28 and 29 June.

Openings

Chilli & Gin Festival

28th June 2025-29th 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
Photograph of Emmanuel Sonubi

A hilarious and heartfelt show exploring the strange and funny ways we all find to keep going when…

Openings

Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death

16th November 2025
Figurehead Finale: Queen Charlotte's Tea Party

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosts a tea party extravaganza!

Openings

Queen Charlotte's Tea Party

30th May 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 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 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
Portsmouth Cathedral's organ pipes

The viral sensation brings his organ re-imaginings to Portsmouth Cathedral.

Openings

Reductio

20th 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
A child holding up a sword, for Medieval Mayhem at Fort Nelson

Charge up to Fort Nelson this May half-term holiday for a barrel-load of medieval mayhem and fun…

Openings

Medieval Mayhem

26th May 2025-30th May 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

Accommodation Highlights

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

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

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

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…

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.

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

A warm welcome awaits you from the Village Hotel Club Portsmouth.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

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

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