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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
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  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
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  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.
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  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
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    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.
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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.

Hovertravel

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

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…

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.

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.

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…

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

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.

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…

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.

What's On Highlights

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

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
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
Three women dressed in blue 1950s style dresses singing with a cello player in the background.

From the hip-shaking energy of Elvis Presley to the anthemic brilliance of Elton John, this show…

Openings

Elvis 2 Elton

17th October 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
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
Woman enjoying the Port Solent market

The ever-popular Port Solent Waterside Market brings the best traders to a unique waterfront…

Openings

10 August

10th August 2025

14 September

14th September 2025

12 October

12th October 2025

9 November

9th 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
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
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
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
The band Level 42.

Level 42 are embarking on their 40th anniversary tour of the World Machine album.

Openings

Level 42

13th October 2025
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 Lou Conran tour Gooch.

Lou Conran, returns with her new show 'Gooch'.

Openings

Gooch

17th October 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
Poster for Kerry Godliman's latest show, Bandwidth

The comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and broadcaster returns to the Kings Theatre stage with her…

Openings

Kerry Godliman

29th November 2025
Poster for Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

The viral sensation brings his show to the Groundlings Theatre.

Openings

Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

30th September 2025
A girl ordering food at a Gunwharf Quays Street Food event

Calling all foodies! Join Gunwharf Quays this August to tuck into gourmet street food from around…

Openings

Street Food Festival

1st August 2025-3rd August 2025
Two white men, one wearing glasses with a shirt and jacket. The other has a beard with a shirt and tie.

Australia's favourite workplace duo return with their brand new show.

Openings

Just Touching Base

7th October 2025
Picture of singer John Grant with flowers.

Join musician John Grant on his latest tour.

Openings

John Grant

14th October 2025
Photograph of a man in Victorian-style dress for Portsmouth Ghost Tour

Check out Portsmouth's bloodiest ghostly tales on this chilling ghost tour!

Openings

30 September

30th September 2025

9 December

9th December 2025
A weaved hanging decoration made on a loom

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

Openings

31 August

31st August 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 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.

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

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

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

Holiday Inn Portsmouth is located opposite Southsea seafront and open parkland, minutes away from…

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…

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

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