Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
Portsmouth has been longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 alongside seven other places, with the bid led by Portsmouth Creates. The post covers the council's long-term cultural vision, the ongoing Portsmouth100 centenary, and the economic and social case for the title.
Series of storytelling sessions by Pamodzi Creatives to celebrate local heroes and young creators.
A fun, accessible activity for all the family to try kayaking or paddleboarding with friendly instructors at the Andrew Simpson Centre.
A fun, music-filled disco for children to enjoy on their wheeled toys at the Pitt St. Skatepark.
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A look back at Take That's Circus Live summer 2026 tour, which ran from 29 May to 4 July across 17 UK and Ireland shows. It covers the setlist, the tour's history as a reboot of the 2009 show, and the band's background.
Wicorfest 2026 returns to Portchester today, Saturday 8 August, from midday to midnight at The Wicor Mill on White Hart Lane. Tickets are £5 behind the bar, with Reggaematics, Texas Bill and Zodiac X on the bill, raising money for Rowans Hospice and Little Bags of Sunshine.
A fun, accessible activity for all the family to try kayaking or paddleboarding with friendly instructors at the Andrew Simpson Centre.
A beginner-friendly sailing session for those new to the sport, with no prior experience required.
A beginner-friendly craft workshop where participants learn to use a punch needle to create their own decorative mug rug.
Series of storytelling sessions by Pamodzi Creatives to celebrate local heroes and young creators.
Stand-up comedy show by Chris Williamson, performing his 'Mostly Wise' tour, exploring myths and offering practical life advice.
A review of the Wickham Festival 2026, held from 30 July to 2 August near Portsmouth, with its four-stage line-up, spoken word programme, family-friendly pricing and camping, plus the festival's history and charity work.
A guide to Victorious Festival 2026 on Southsea Common, covering daily line-ups, headliners, ticket upgrades, site access, and travel options for the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Jackson Davies has been appointed Portsmouth Poet Laureate for 2026-2028, a spoken word poet described as a 'punk poet'. The post covers his role, his early poems, his upcoming performances at Victorious Festival and the Theatre Royal, and the local spoken word scene.
A guide to Sam's Sunflowers on Hayling Island for the 2026 season, running 1st June to 31st August. Covers opening hours, ticket prices, the David Attenborough maize maze and footgolf course, plus how to get there from the A3025.
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A major three-day metropolitan music festival held on the seafront at Southsea Common, featuring diverse musical acts, comedy, and family-friendly areas.
Rare naval treasures including the Trafalgar Sail on display, with new viewing platforms opening for the summer as part of the conservation project.
A summer event at Blue Reef Aquarium featuring a Jurassic Shark Trail, fossil digs, and prehistoric shark workshops.
A spectacular free fireworks display over Southsea Common as part of the Portsmouth100 centenary celebrations, with family entertainment and stalls.
A family-friendly music and wheeled sports event celebrating Portsmouth 100 with skateboarding, scootering, BMX, live music, local traders, food and drink, and activities for children.
