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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Sunset Sundays at Spinnaker Tower Sky Bar

Address

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT

Telephone
02392857520

info@spinnakertower.co.uk

Price
Price £10.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Make your Sundays extraordinary this summer with Sunset Sundays at Sky Bar.

Venue

Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

Dates

From:

4 May 2025to31 Aug 2025Various Opening Times
Sweet & Sour - The Ultimate Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo

Address

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

Telephone
+442392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £24.50 Per Ticket

Southsea

With captivating vocals and striking visuals, this is the ultimate showdown that'll make you sing, dance, and relive every bittersweet moment.

Venue

Kings Theatre

Dates

From:
6 Aug 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Proms in the Park

Address

Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX

Telephone
02392 412265

events@stanstedpark.co.uk

Price
Price £22.50 to £47.50 Per Ticket

Rowlands Castle

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening of quintessentially British music, food and culture.

Venue

Stansted Park, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
9 Aug 2025Open 15:00 - 21:30
Sunday Sessions

Address

Queens Hotel, Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3LJ

Telephone
02392822466

reservations@queenshotelportsmouth.com

Portsmouth

Get the summertime vibe at the Queens with live music in the garden.

Dates

From:
10 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 19:00
TeaJazz in the Park

Address

Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX

Telephone
02392 412265

events@stanstedpark.co.uk

Price
Price £15.00 to £35.00 Per Ticket

Rowlands Castle

Be transported to a bygone era with swing and jazz performances at Stansted Park.

Venue

Stansted Park, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
10 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 21:00
Sunday Sessions

Address

Queens Hotel, Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3LJ

Telephone
02392822466

reservations@queenshotelportsmouth.com

Portsmouth

Get the summertime vibe at the Queens with live music in the garden.

Dates

From:
17 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 19:00
Victorious Festival

Address

Southsea Common, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3AE

info@victoriousfestival.co.uk

Price
Price £70.00 Per person per day to £180.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.

Dates

From:

22 Aug 2025to24 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 23:00
Gosport Sunset Festival

Address

Walpole Park, SOUTHSEA, Gosport, Hampshire, PO121ND

Telephone
07854211492

govinda304@hotmail.com

Gosport

Gosport Sunset Festival is Hampshire's biggest free music festival.

Dates

From:

29 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025Open 10:30 - 23:00
Sunday Sessions

Address

Queens Hotel, Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3LJ

Telephone
02392822466

reservations@queenshotelportsmouth.com

Portsmouth

Get the summertime vibe at the Queens with live music in the garden.

Dates

From:
31 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 19:00
Lipstick On Your Collar

Address

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

Telephone
02392649000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £29.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

An evening of music from the 1950s and 1960s

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
5 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
Sunday Sessions

Address

Queens Hotel, Clarence Parade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3LJ

Telephone
02392822466

reservations@queenshotelportsmouth.com

Portsmouth

Get the summertime vibe at the Queens with live music in the garden.

Dates

From:
7 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 19:00
UK Queen

Address

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

Telephone
02392649000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £31.50 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

UK Queen return to New Theatre Royal Portsmouth.

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
13 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
Opera Boys: A Night at the Musicals

Address

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

Telephone
02392649000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £28.00 to £29.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The Opera Boys return with their sell out show A Night at the Musical.

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
14 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
Taste of Wickham Festival

Address

Wickham Square, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5JN

Telephone
07527596701

tasteofwickham@gmail.com

Wickham

Don't miss the festivities as this charming Hampshire village comes alive with celebration.

Dates

From:
14 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Address

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

Telephone
02392649000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £35.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The touring theatre sensation returns to Portsmouth for a show at the NTR.

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
17 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
Energy Unleashed

Address

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

Telephone
01202 669925

hello@bsorchestra.co.uk

Price
Price £31.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra brings energetic symphonies of Mendelssohn, Mozart and Beethoven to Portsmouth Guildhall.

Dates

From:
18 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
The Take That Experience

Address

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

Telephone
02392649000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £30.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The Take That Experiences celebrates its tenth anniversary with a greatest hits tour.

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
18 Sept 2025Open 19:30 -
Holmes Fest

Address

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

Telephone
023 9273 7370

office@groundlings.co.uk

Price
Price £15.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

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

Venue

Groundlings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:

19 Sept 2025to20 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 22:30
No Jacket Required: Phil Collins Tribute

Address

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

Telephone
02393 863911

info@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

Price
Price £18.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The Phil Collins tribute band heads to Portsmouth for the first time, as part of a UK tour celebrating 40 years of the album from which they took their name.

Venue

Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
20 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 23:00
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Rock Show

Address

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

Telephone
02392649000

boxoffice@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £18.50 to £19.50 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Based on the best-selling books be prepared to rock out with Danny and Dino.

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
20 Sept 2025Open 12:30 - 15:30