Events

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Portsmouth Ghost Tour

Address

Spice Island inn, 1 Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2JL

Telephone
07305826116

scared@supernaturaltours.co.uk

Price
Price £8.00 Per Ticket

Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth

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

Dates

From:
13 May 2025Open 20:00 -
Monthly Quiz

Address

Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BS

Telephone
023 9273 7370

office@groundlings.co.uk

Price
Price £2.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Join the fun at the Groundlings Pub Quiz! Get ready for a trivia night like no other...

Venue

Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
13 May 2025Open 19:00 - 22:00
Mayor Making Ceremony

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshrie, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9268 8938

events@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Guildhall will once again host the ceremony to formally elect the new Lord Mayor of Portsmouth.

Dates

From:
13 May 2025
Portsmouth Historical Association 2024-25 Programme

Address

Room 1.09, Park Building, King Henry Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2BZ

portsmouthhistorybranch@gmail.com

King Henry Street, Portsmouth

A series of talks covering everything from the secret service to eighteenth century nightlife.

Dates

From:
13 May 2025Open 19:00 -
Matilda The Musical Jnr

Address

Groundlings Theatre, 42 Kent Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BS

Telephone
023 9273 7370

office@groundlings.co.uk

Price
Price £6.00 to £8.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Pupils from Priory School bring Matilda the Musical to the Groundlings Theatre.

Venue

Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:

14 May 2025to15 May 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30
An Evening with Portsmouth Legends

Address

The Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2QJ

Telephone
02392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £36.50 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Harry Redknapp and Paul Merson take to the Kings Theatre stage for a night of behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating anecdotes.

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
14 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Hovertravel Behind-The-Scenes Tour

Address

Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HB

Telephone
0345 222 0461

Price
Price £7.00 to £25.00 Per Ticket

Ryde

A unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Hovertravel's iconic hovercrafts.

Venue

Hovertravel, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
14 May 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Address

The Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2QJ

Telephone
02392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £28.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

In this brand new show, Stewart Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious.

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
15 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:50
LOL Comedy Club

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Price
Price £19.50 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents the best emerging live stand-up at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Dates

From:
16 May 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
Calligraphy Workshop with Jodie Rose Calligraphy

Address

Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX

Telephone
02392 412265

events@stanstedpark.co.uk

Price
Price £65.00 Per Ticket

Rowlands Castle

An introduction to pointed pen modern calligraphy within the beautiful setting of Stansted House's Blue Drawing Room.

Venue

Stansted Park, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
16 May 2025Open 10:00 - 12:30
Streisand - Women in Love

Address

The Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 2QJ

Telephone
+442392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £32.00 Per Ticket

Southsea

Celebrates the musical genius and unrivalled vocal talent of Barbra Streisand.

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
16 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:40
Evening Organ Concert - Matthew Owens

Address

Portsmouth Cathedral, 63-68 St Thomas Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HH

Telephone
023 9282 3300

events@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk

Price
Price £6.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

A programme of inspiring organ music, showcasing Matthew Owens' exceptional musicianship and deep passion for the instrument.

Venue

Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas', Portsmouth

Dates

From:
16 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
Recfest 2025

Address

AFC Portchester, Wicor Recreation Ground, Cranleigh Road, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 9DP

Telephone
02382127331

superstarsportsuk@gmail.com

Price
Price £12.00 Per Ticket

Cranleigh Road, Portchester

Get ready for family-friendly festivities at Recfest 2025!

Dates

From:
17 May 2025Open 10:30 - 22:00
Some Guys Have All The Luck

Address

The Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2QJ

Telephone
02392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £26.50 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

This incredible live concert celebrates the 80th birthday of Sir Rod Stewart.

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
17 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Love Southsea Market

Address

Palmerston Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3QQ

info@lovesouthsea.co.uk

Price
Free

Portsmouth

Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.

Dates

From:
17 May 2025Open 09:00 - 17:00
Historic Lifeboat Open Day

Address

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ

Price
Price £1.00 to £10.50 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Visit the former Guernsey Lifeboat ‘Sir William Arnold’, now a permanent feature on the Gunwharf Quays waterfront.

Dates

From:

17 May 2025to18 May 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
Durty Sound System: The Final Jam

Address

The Wedgewood Rooms, 147b Albert Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 0JW

Telephone
02393 863911

info@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

Price
Price £10.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

No More Durty Water hosts a commemorative event to mark 10 years since the passing of Paul Keeler, aka DJ Monkey P, the driving force behind the charity.

Venue

Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
17 May 2025Open 20:00 - 23:50
Macrame Pot Hanger Workshop

Address

Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BF

Telephone
07985777293

humelooms@gmail.com

Price
Price £40.00 Per Ticket

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Join textile artist Alice Hume for a two hour macramé pot hanger workshop.

Dates

From:
18 May 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
Hampshire Farmers' Market

Address

Palmerston Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3PS

Telephone
01420 588 671

info@hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk

Southsea

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

Dates

From:
18 May 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
Families and Groups Laser Tag

Address

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO8 0QE

Telephone
07833281576

hello@lasersquad.co.uk

Price
Price £15.95 Per Ticket

Waterlooville, Portsmouth

Get ready for some epic fun up at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

Dates

From:
18 May 2025Open 13:30 - 15:00