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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
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    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

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…

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 exterior of the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum under a blue sky

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.

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 Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

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…

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.

View of the Mary Rose

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

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

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

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…

City Museum - Landscape

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

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

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

Spinnaker Tower by night

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

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
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

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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
People enjoying Seafood On The Green at Portsmouth Cathedral

Sample some seafood in the sun at Portsmouth Cathedral green.

Openings

Seafood On The Green

21st June 2025
Portsmouth Cathedral's organ pipes

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

Openings

Reductio

20th June 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
Figurehead Finale: Queen Charlotte's Tea Party

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosts a tea party extravaganza!

Openings

Queen Charlotte's Tea Party

30th May 2025
Logo for Burn The Floor Presents: Dianne & Vito - Red Hot and Ready

Strictly's superstar professionals bring their brand-new stage show to the Kings Theatre in…

Openings

Red Hot and Ready

26th June 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
Poster image for Dan Barrow's The Big Expression

An epic journey across the whole album, engaging every trick in the book to bring the challenging…

Openings

Dan Barrow

11th 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 Holmes Fest 2025

Holmes Fest is back at the Groundlings Theatre by popular demand!

Openings

Holmes Fest 2025

19th September 2025-20th September 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
Organ pipes inside Portsmouth Cathedral

Experience the grandeur of the Portsmouth Cathedral organ in the hands of a true master.

Openings

David Price

6th June 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

Accommodation Highlights

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.

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…

View of the exterior.

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

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

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.

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