Music

Take in some live music in Portsmouth on your next visit. The city’s music venues have gone down in local legend, welcoming some huge names along the way.

Did you know, for example, that Pink Floyd gave their seminal album Dark Side of the Moon its full live debut right here – at the Portsmouth Guildhall? The venue has welcomed a whole host of huge acts since then, including Led Zeppelin, The Cure, U2, New Order, The Ramones, Take That, The Prodigy, Iron Maiden, McFly, Mumford & Sons, Girls Aloud, and Manic Street Preachers.

There's also the truly iconic Wedgewood Rooms. A starting point for many great acts, ‘The Wedge’ has played host to a number of bands that have since gone stratospheric. Some lucky punters got to see Oasis, Kasabian, Pulp and The Killers here, on their way to superstardom. Get yourself a ticket to an upcoming show and you never know – that act you saw with a few hundred others could be headlining Glastonbury one day!

Our listings at the bottom of this page showcase all the live music events coming up in Portsmouth across these venues and more.

Alternatively, check out the Hearby Gig Guide, where you can discover bands, explore venues and book tickets.

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Classical Series 2024/25

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Classical Series is back, with a full and exciting series of shows featuring orchestral, symphonic, chamber and solo music by some of the best performers around.

Dates

From:
17 Mar 2025
The Square Pianist: Jane Austen 250 - A Celebration in Music and Words

Address

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

Telephone
023 9282 3300

events@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Cathedral hosts this event as part of its Festival of Early Music.

Venue

Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas', Portsmouth

Dates

From:
20 Mar 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
The Power Ballad Show: Anthems that touch the soul

Address

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

Telephone
02392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £23.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

An unforgettable night with a state-of-the-art stage production, dazzling lights and the biggest sing-along choruses of all time.

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
20 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
'The Making of Handel's Messiah': Talk by Andrew Gant

Address

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

Telephone
023 9282 3300

events@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Cathedral hosts this fascinating talk as part of its Festival of Early Music.

Venue

Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas', Portsmouth

Dates

From:
20 Mar 2025Open 14:30 - 15:30
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Heroes & Superheroes

Address

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

Telephone
01202 669925

hello@bsorchestra.co.uk

Portsmouth

Hear some of the most well-loved orchestral pieces from Hollywood superhero blockbusters.

Dates

From:
21 Mar 2025Open 19:00 -
The Gesualdo Six: Queen of Hearts

Address

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

Telephone
023 9282 3300

events@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Cathedral hosts this special performance as part of its Festival of Early Music.

Venue

Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas', Portsmouth

Dates

From:
21 Mar 2025Open 20:00 - 21:50
Xtina Live

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, The Lens Studio, Guildhall Square, Portmsouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
07967570106

bookings@christinaaguileratribute.co.uk

Price
Price £20.00 Per Ticket

Guildhall Square, Portmsouth

One of the UK's top tributes to Christina Aguilera heads to Portsmouth Guildhall, with support from Pink-ish.

Dates

From:
22 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 23:00
Festival of Early Music - Messy Messiah

Address

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

Telephone
023 9282 3300

events@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Cathedral hosts this special performance as part of its Festival of Early Music.

Venue

Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas', Portsmouth

Dates

From:
22 Mar 2025Open 18:00 - 20:00
UK Pink Floyd Experience

Address

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

Telephone
02392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £25.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Celebrating 50 years since the release of Wish You Were Here, the UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live.

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
27 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
The Bon Jovi Experience

Address

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

Telephone
02392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £18.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself!

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
28 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Passion Music and Feel the Spirit

Address

St Marys Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PA

Telephone
07882518844

PCUPublicity@gmail.com

Price
Price £2.50 to £18.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The Portsmouth Choral Union presents an Easter concert that's not to be missed!

Venue

Saint Mary's Church, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
29 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Mother's Day Lunch

Address

The Gaiety Southsea, South Parade Pier, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0SW

Telephone
023 9229 4094

info@thegaietysouthsea.co.uk

Price
Price £10.00 to £29.00 Per Ticket

Southsea

Head to the Gaiety for a special Mother's Day lunch featuring live music from Amba Tremain.

Dates

From:
30 Mar 2025
Les Miserables

Address

Portsmouth High School GDST, 25 Kent Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3EQ

Telephone
02392826714

marketing@por.gdst.net

Price
Price £5.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket

Southsea

Step into the world of 19th-century France with Portsmouth High School's version of Les Mis.

Dates

From:

2 Apr 2025to3 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 21:30
Takedown Festival

Address

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

info@wearedivergent.uk

Price
Price £66.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Takedown Festival is back for 2025, with a brand new line up featuring some of the best in rock and metal music.

Dates

From:

4 Apr 2025to5 Apr 2025
Tina Turner Tribute Night

Address

Royal Maritime Hotel, 75-80 Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HS

Telephone
02392 982401

events@royalmaritimehotel.co.uk

Price
Price £25.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Join the Royal Maritime Hotel on Friday 4 April 2025 for one of the best Tina Turner tribute acts around.

Dates

From:
4 Apr 2025Open 20:00 - 00:00
The Cavern Beatles

Address

New Theatre Royal, 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DD

Telephone
02392649000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £33.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

One of the country's longest established tribute shows heads to the New Theatre Royal.

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
4 Apr 2025Open 19:30 -
The Big Country Music Show

Address

New Theatre Royal, 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DD

Telephone
02392649000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £27.50 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Howdy pardners! It's gonna be a sea of cowboy hats when The Big Country Music Show rides into town!

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
12 Apr 2025Open 19:30 -
Classical Series 2024/25

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Classical Series is back, with a full and exciting series of shows featuring orchestral, symphonic, chamber and solo music by some of the best performers around.

Dates

From:
17 Apr 2025
Sexbomb

Address

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

Telephone
02392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £27.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Celebrate the music of the iconic Sir Tom Jones.

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
25 Apr 2025Open 19:30 - 21:50
Beers in the Barn 2025

Address

The Black Barn, Manor Farm, Manor Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0QW

Telephone
02393162863

events@bigblackshed.com

Price
Price £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

Manor Road, Hayling Island

Great beer, unmissable music and delicious street food come together in the stunning 300 year old setting.

Dates

From:
26 Apr 2025