The Sex Pistols original line-up, fronted by Frank Carter, performs on the 'Anarchy in the UK Tour' celebrating 50 years of punk.
World-favourite 10-mile road race with a flat and fast course, live tracking and on-course entertainment, plus 5K and junior races.
Rare naval treasures including the Trafalgar Sail on display, with new viewing platforms opening for the summer as part of the conservation project.
Musical theatre star Michael Ball performs live on his Glow UK Tour 2026 at the Portsmouth Guildhall.
A live concert bringing the film Love Actually to the big screen with a full orchestra performing Craig Armstrong's score.
A bank holiday seaside festival in Portsmouth with over 200 acts, comedy, food, and market stalls across three days.
Magic Men, the Australian magic show company fronted by Will Parfett, bring their high-energy, interactive magic show to Portsmouth Guildhall.
A spectacular free fireworks display over Southsea Common as part of the Portsmouth100 centenary celebrations, with family entertainment and stalls.
A festival celebrating 100 years of Portsmouth as a city, featuring live music, historic vessels, market stalls, talks, and family activities across the dockyard.
The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender, featuring a live orchestral performance of the series' soundtrack with the original film projected on screen.
The battle-damaged Trafalgar sail from HMS Victory returns to display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with an audio and lighting presentation.
A concert rendition of Jeff Wayne's iconic musical adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel, performed by West End artists, a live band, an orchestra and animation.
Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at The Kings Theatre, featuring Shaun Williamson as the villainous Fleshcreep and local performer Stephanie Aves as Jill.
Stand-up comedy show by Miriam Margolyes, based on her new memoir 'Miriam's Full English', at Portsmouth Guildhall.
A boyband supergroup concert featuring Keith Duffy from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife, performing the biggest hits of both groups.
A night of Fratton Park football stories and remembrances with Pompey legends, including a live audience Q&A.
The 1992 film screened on the big screen while its musical score is performed live by an orchestra.
A Bavarian celebration featuring Oompah bands, live music, gourmet food, and traditional beer, strictly for over-18s.
A citywide festival of light and creativity transforming spaces across Portsmouth with interactive installations, artworks and live performances.
The Drifters perform their classic hits live at Portsmouth Guildhall, including 'Under the Boardwalk' and 'Saturday Night at the Movies'.
Supergrass close their nine-date 2027 tour at Portsmouth Guildhall, playing hits and deep cuts from their extensive catalogue.
Alison Moyet performs material from Yazoo and her solo electronica albums 'the minutes' and 'Other' at Portsmouth Guildhall.
A community charity day with over 20 local music acts performing for Rowans Hospice, inspired by Alan Knight, with family entertainment.
A sponsored evening walk for Rowans Hospice with 4- or 8-mile routes around Portsmouth and Southsea, featuring illuminated landmarks and live music.
A high-energy, hilarious comedy show that is a mashup of hip hop music, bingo, and audience interaction with prizes, lip sync battles and dance-offs.
A relaxed street food market on Commercial Road featuring independent traders with a mix of international and local produce, including vegetarian, vegan and fresh options.
A week of events across Portsmouth to celebrate the benefits of choosing Fairtrade products, including tea tastings, coffee mornings, and a Fairtrade Trail.
A contemporary classical music concert where the Mystery Ensemble performs Antonio Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' as re-imagined by composer Max Richter.
Jack Savoretti performs live at the Portsmouth Guildhall, celebrating 20 years since his debut album with his ninth studio album 'We Will Always Be the Way We Were'.
A high-energy darts party show mixing drag, dance-offs, and pub sport entertainment, billed as the UK's biggest darts party.
A regular market featuring local designers, makers and artists selling handcrafted goods, paintings, prints, sculptures and jewellery in a family-friendly atmosphere with seaside views.
A stand-up comedy night hosted by James Alderson with performances from Geoff Norcott and Michael Fabbri at The Portsmouth Distillery.
Stand-up comedy show UH OH by Phil Wang, known from Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You.
An evening of music and comedy as Boothby Graffoe teams up with guitarist Antonio Forcione to perform their musical comedy album 'Wot Italian?'.
A string quartet performs a tribute to Queen and ABBA classics under the gentle glow of candlelight at St Jude's Church.
A breathtaking candlelight concert with stunning performances from the acclaimed London Concertante, featuring Tchaikovsky and Johann Strauss II.
A tribute show presented by Xperience Live, featuring a world-class vocalist recreating Adele's greatest hits in a candlelit cathedral setting.
A one-day vegan festival with over 50 stalls, food, fashion, beauty and talks at the Mountbatten Centre.
A Portsmouth100 exhibition at Portsmouth Museums, co-curated with local communities to reflect the city's last century.
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.
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.
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.
A verbatim play exploring trans and gender-expansive histories through music, digital storytelling and cabaret, presented by Kit Miles.
String Quartet No.1 performs Beethoven, Adès and Brahms on their Portsmouth debut at the Guildhall.
Alison Light reads an excerpt from her new book 'Red, Red Robin' at the 60+ Festival in the Guildhall.
Stand-up comedy show by Chris Williamson, performing his 'Mostly Wise' tour, exploring myths and offering practical life advice.
Cosham Fire Station opens to the public for a day of family fun, meeting emergency service teams and seeing fire engines up close.
An evening of celebration recognising hardworking individuals and organisations involved in apprenticeships across the region, featuring 14 award categories.
A mobile rave featuring drum and bass music and cycling, returning for its second year with DJ Dom Whiting.
Virtuosi Strings recreate the hits of Coldplay in a multi-sensory candlelight concert experience within a historic church setting.
A candlelight concert featuring Virtuosi Strings performing Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and La Follia in the historic setting of St Jude's Church.
Punk rock night featuring 4ft Fingers, with support from Slackrr and Everyone Lies at Portsmouth Guildhall.
An evening with Portsmouth singer-songwriter Tom Bertram, in aid of Brain Tumour Research.
A selection of original film props from the movie Pressure on display at The D-Day Story museum, including items related to the Fortitude deception plan and identification cards.
An intimate devised work by Luke Brown exploring resilience, violence and queer identity through words, movement, puppetry and storytelling.
A literary evening featuring three local authors discussing their craft and reading from their latest novels, with live music and light snacks.
A lively indoor roller disco session at Pitt St. Skatepark, open to all ages and abilities with skate and helmet hire available.
Liverpool sextet Red Rum Club perform their 'Mariachi Merseybeat' sound at Portsmouth Guildhall, with doors opening at 7pm.
A shared social bingo extravaganza with traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals and audience participation.
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.
Award-winning comedian and co-host of the Spit Or Swallow Podcast performs live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Portsmouth rock band Thirst celebrate 25 years of their debut album 'From Mouth To Skin', supported by Freestone and Sonne, with DJ Lemon on the tunes.
Stand-up comedy show Yo-Yo by award-winning comedy star Laura Lexx.
Comedy night featuring Scott Bennett, Naomi Cooper and Mike Gunn at the historic Square Tower in Old Portsmouth.
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.
Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.
Live stand-up comedy night featuring four professional comedians, including a host and MC, at the Portsmouth Guildhall.
Free exhibition of 100 photographs by Penny Plimmer, part of the Portsmouth100 centenary celebrations, celebrating the city's unsung heroes.
A permanent exhibition exploring the musical history of Portsmouth, featuring historical moments, video and audio elements, and photographs within the Guildhall.
A folk concert by Maddie Morris, a BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner, blending folk traditions with socially conscious songwriting and an optional interactive zine activity.
Exhibition at Aspex exploring making as a spell, featuring ten emerging graduate artists from universities across the South Coast, with pay-what-you-can entry.
A craft workshop led by Tiger Lily Tufts to learn punch needle techniques and create a bag charm or keyring.
A workshop with textile artist Alice Hume introducing participants to frame loom weaving, where they create their own fabric and woven pieces.
A hands-on jewellery making workshop where participants learn techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering, forming and finishing, suitable for all levels.
A zine-making workshop led by artist November Tan, exploring Portsmouth's heritage through creativity as part of the Portsmouth100 celebrations.
An arts and crafts workshop at Wymering Manor as part of the Portsmouth100 heritage art club, exploring local history through creative activities.
A series of creative workshops exploring personal and collective memory at Fort Cumberland, part of the 'Placed in a Fortress City' project.
