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.
Alison Moyet performs material from Yazoo and her solo electronica albums 'the minutes' and 'Other' at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Stand-up comedy show UH OH by Phil Wang, known from Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You.
A tribute to The Who with local support acts raising awareness of prostate cancer prevention.
Author Ted Hill signs copies of his historical novel Timber & Tides at the Mary Rose Museum.
A summer event at Blue Reef Aquarium featuring a Jurassic Shark Trail, fossil digs, and prehistoric shark workshops.
An evening of music and comedy as Boothby Graffoe teams up with guitarist Antonio Forcione to perform their musical comedy album 'Wot Italian?'.
A free community festival with a Unity Gathering, Pride Market Village, workshops and a collaboration with DragJam UK.
Virtuosi Strings recreate the hits of Coldplay in a multi-sensory candlelight concert experience within a historic church setting.
A string quartet performs a tribute to Queen and ABBA classics under the gentle glow of candlelight at St Jude's Church.
A candlelight concert featuring Virtuosi Strings performing Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and La Follia in the historic setting of St Jude's Church.
A breathtaking candlelight concert with stunning performances from the acclaimed London Concertante, featuring Tchaikovsky and Johann Strauss II.
An evening of music set beneath the glow of countless candles, readying you for the festive season.
A tribute show presented by Xperience Live, featuring a world-class vocalist recreating Adele's greatest hits in a candlelit cathedral setting.
An intimate classical concert with a live orchestra and four soloists performing arias and ensembles by Mozart, Rossini, Puccini and Donizetti, presented by Candlelight Concerts.
A one-day vegan festival with over 50 stalls, food, fashion, beauty and talks at the Mountbatten Centre.
Illyria Theatre perform an outdoor swashbuckling production of The Three Musketeers on the Parade Ground at Fort Nelson.
Tudor-inspired crafting workshops where visitors recreate the Cowdray Engraving of the Battle of the Solent, held on Wednesdays and Fridays.
A Portsmouth100 exhibition at Portsmouth Museums, co-curated with local communities to reflect the city's last century.
Wedding fayre with local suppliers offering advice and services for wedding planning at Southsea Castle.
A vibrant and hilarious musical set in 1950s New York, with Jack Edwards reprising his celebrated role as Nicely-Nicely Johnson and directing the production.
Stand-up comedy show Yo-Yo by award-winning comedy star Laura Lexx.
Don Broco brings their 'Nightmare Tripping Tour' to the Portsmouth Guildhall, with special guests Unpeople and Ando San.
Professional wrestling show featuring Adam Maxted and the GrandSlam Wrestling Tag Team Champions defending their titles in a family-friendly event.
Large-scale immersive installation by Architects of Air featuring glowing structures, shifting colours and atmospheric spaces, with community-led activities and workshops.
Award-winning comedian and co-host of the Spit Or Swallow Podcast performs live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Stand-up comedy show Unleashed by Simon Brodkin at Portsmouth Guildhall.
A gentle, creative session for adults to explore memories of Victoria Park through art, as part of the Heritage Open Days 'Everyday Histories' theme.
Musical theatre star Michael Ball performs live on his Glow UK Tour 2026 at the Portsmouth Guildhall.
An 18-piece chamber orchestra performs themes from Tim Burton's dark fantasy films, including The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands, with live vocals.
The Drifters perform their classic hits live at Portsmouth Guildhall, including 'Under the Boardwalk' and 'Saturday Night at the Movies'.
Jonathan Pie, the UK's angriest reporter, presents his new live show exploring current political landscapes, climate collapse, and AI, offering a hilarious guide to surviving the apocalypse.
A relaxed afternoon of live blues music with open jamming for musicians and listeners of all skill levels, with a PA system provided.
An evening of celebration recognising hardworking individuals and organisations involved in apprenticeships across the region, featuring 14 award categories.
A major three-day metropolitan music festival held on the seafront at Southsea Common, featuring diverse musical acts, comedy, and family-friendly areas.
Driving lessons for children aged nine and older in the Cascades car park, providing a safe and controlled driving experience.
A free city-wide art trail featuring 45 lion sculptures and a unicorn to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Portsmouth receiving city status.
A shared social bingo extravaganza with traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals and audience participation.
Rare naval treasures including the Trafalgar Sail on display, with new viewing platforms opening for the summer as part of the conservation project.
The battle-damaged Trafalgar sail from HMS Victory returns to display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with an audio and lighting presentation.
The UK's largest and oldest kite festival, featuring demonstrations, artisan stalls and kite vendors, with the 100 Kites theme for the centenary of Portsmouth's city status.
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.
A musical tribute to the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, performed by West End performers, covering their classic hits.
A family-friendly show of magic, illusions, music and death-defying escapes performed by Kayden Black, Michael Carr and Andy Storm.
Live concert featuring a 7-piece band performing 90s dance and rave classics.
A tribute concert celebrating the spirit of Laurel Canyon, with the first half featuring classic songwriters and the second half performing Joni Mitchell's album 'Blue' in full.
A live six-piece band tribute to Carole King's Tapestry, set in An Evening in Laurel Canyon, performed by Lewes Music.
Indoor Britpop festival celebrating the 30th anniversary of the genre with tribute acts to Oasis, Blur and Pulp at the Portsmouth Guildhall.
A permanent exhibition exploring the musical history of Portsmouth, featuring historical moments, video and audio elements, and photographs within the Guildhall.
Pontoon Open Weekend with free entry to Boathouse 4 within the Portsmouth 100 centenary celebration, featuring historic boat tours and family activities.
A family day in the museum garden dedicated to swans, featuring educational talks, a puppetry show by Red Sauce Theatre, and bird-themed workshops.
A building event hosted by the Solent Meccano Club, with an emphasis on young children building with Junior Meccano, alongside displays of traditional metal Meccano models.
Observation of moths caught in light traps and bug hunts in the museum garden, celebrating 100Habitats.
An arts and crafts workshop at Wymering Manor as part of the Portsmouth100 heritage art club, exploring local history through creative activities.
A zine-making workshop led by artist November Tan, exploring Portsmouth's heritage through creativity as part of the Portsmouth100 celebrations.
A guided sketching and painting session led by local artist Simon Whitcomb, exploring the heritage of Milton Locks as part of the Portsmouth100 celebrations.
Photography workshop at Hilsea Lido as part of the Portsmouth100 heritage art club, led by local artist Paul Gonella.
Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.
Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts as part of the Portsmouth 100 celebrations.
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Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.
The UK's premier Black Sabbath tribute band performs live at The Lens Studio in Portsmouth.
A 90-minute country music show recreating the Nashville honky tonk experience, featuring modern and classic country hits led by Maria Jordan.
A comedy and music variety show featuring the quartet Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Joe Pasquale and Shane Richie, accompanied by the Barry Robinson Big Band.
Marillion performs live at Portsmouth Guildhall as part of their 2026 UK tour, featuring support act Haunt the Woods.
A live musical show recreating the hits of the 1980s with a live band, promising to transport the audience to the dance floor of a club from that era.
A live immersive tribute show to Coldplay featuring their greatest hits and LED wristbands for the audience.
Folk concert by the acclaimed Anglo-Scottish duo Janice Burns & Jon Doran at The Lens Studio, Portsmouth Guildhall.
Legendary Yes vocalist Jon Anderson performs with The Band Geeks in a concert of Yes classics and epics.
A live band tribute to Tina Turner fronted by Holly Bannis, celebrating the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll with classic hits.
Concert by The Dead South, a Canadian progressive bluegrass and alternative Americana band, at the Portsmouth Guildhall.
Live music gig by Riskee and the Ridicule, a genre-mixing band with grime, punk and pop influences, at The Lens Studio.
A full day of punk with nine high-energy DIY bands including Uncivilized, Well'ard, Why Pinto, eatboys, Buds, Sunliner, Be N!ce, Pizza Tramp and headliners Wonk Unit.
