The Sex Pistols original line-up, fronted by Frank Carter, performs on the 'Anarchy in the UK Tour' celebrating 50 years of punk.
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.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs Walton's 'Crown Imperial March', Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.5 'Emperor' and Tchaikovsky's Suite No.3, conducted by Andrew Litton with Jonathan Biss on piano.
Bill Bailey returns with 'Vaudevillean', a show that celebrates the Vaudeville tradition: a mix of comedy, songs and multifarious skills.
A LEGO fan event with building challenges, gaming zones, scavenger hunts and displays by builders from across the UK.
The 1992 film screened on the big screen while its musical score is performed live by an orchestra.
Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at The Kings Theatre, featuring Shaun Williamson as the villainous Fleshcreep and local performer Stephanie Aves as Jill.
Squeeze play the Portsmouth Guildhall on the Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour with special guest Billy Bragg.
A night of Fratton Park football stories and remembrances with Pompey legends, including a live audience Q&A.
Stand-up comedy show Happy by Paul Smith, his biggest tour yet, with crowd work and true stories.
A citywide festival of light and creativity transforming spaces across Portsmouth with interactive installations, artworks and live performances.
Spoken word show by John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) in which he talks about how he sees life and takes questions from the audience.
Pink Floyd tribute show by The Australian Pink Floyd Show, with a new stage set, video animation, lasers and a rare live performance of 'Echoes', on its UK tour.
One-off comedy gala night marking Portsmouth's centenary, headlined by Joel Dommett with Sara Pascoe, Suzi Ruffell and other comedians.
Benchmark Musical Theatre brings its family Christmas musical, based on the 2003 film, to the Theatre Royal Portsmouth.
East 17 and Blazin' Squad bring boy-band nostalgia with singalong classics to the Portsmouth Guildhall.
The Pogues, with Martin Stephenson & The Daintees, play Portsmouth Guildhall.
Mischief Theatre's festive comedy about the amateur Cornley Drama Society staging a disastrous version of A Christmas Carol, touring from the West End.
US Elvis tribute show with three Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champions sharing the stage with a live band and orchestra.
Imperial Classical Ballet brings its UK tour of Swan Lake, the romantic ballet by Tchaikovsky, to the New Theatre Royal.
Family stage adaptation of the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, recommended for children aged 3 and up.
Outdoor market on Palmerston Road with independent traders, local makers, street food and handmade gifts.
The Hunna perform their final tour live at Portsmouth Guildhall, with support from Sick Joy and Morningstar.
Darts show headlined by Luke Humphries and Luke Littler at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Rick Wakeman plays his Christmas show with his son Oliver Wakeman and singer Mollie Marriott at Portsmouth Guildhall.
The film 'The Holiday' screened on an HD cinema-size screen with its score performed live by a full concert orchestra.
The Snuts play the Portsmouth Guildhall with support from The Kairos and The Rooks.
Festive ball with a welcome reception, three-course dinner, live singer and dancing to the house DJ.
The Unthanks play their winter show, based on their Christmas album 'In Winter', at Portsmouth Guildhall.
A breathtaking candlelight concert with stunning performances from the acclaimed London Concertante, featuring Tchaikovsky and Johann Strauss II.
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.
Argentine tango star and Strictly Come Dancing legend Vincent Simone brings his stage show Tango Passions to the Theatre Royal in Portsmouth.
American stand-up comedian Ruby Wax brings her show 'Absolutely Famous' to the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth.
Family Easter pantomime in which Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion journey through the Land of Oz.
Mike and the Mechanics perform live on their 2027 UK tour at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Free pop-up museum by Thomas Buckley with immersive installations, art and the 'Recollect Together' project where visitors share memories.
Stand-up show in which Rob Lamberti celebrates the career of George Michael, from Wham! to his solo hits.
Michael Portillo, former Secretary of State and Conservative MP, shares his life story and political observations in this spoken-word show.
A permanent exhibition exploring the musical history of Portsmouth, featuring historical moments, video and audio elements, and photographs within the Guildhall.
Stand-up show by British comedian Count Arthur Strong, billed as a full evening of his Big Ac persona, at the New Theatre Royal.
Adult pantomime 'Tinderella' with audience participation and comedy at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth.
The Dutty Moonshine Big Band perform their Second Distillation UK Tour 2026, featuring special guest Tankus, blending 1920s jazz with bass music.
Heavy-blues wizard-rock quintet These Wicked Rivers play Portsmouth Guildhall on their 'Fire and Folklore' tour, with support from Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse.
Live show by The Amba Tremain Band, fronted by singer Amba Tremain, on her 'Call Me Tour' at The Lens Studio in Portsmouth Guildhall.
Virtuosi Strings recreate the hits of Coldplay in a multi-sensory candlelight concert experience within a historic church setting.
Free, family-friendly spy hunt in which visitors play detectives to find a stolen painting at Fort Nelson, set in February 1942.
London Concertante plays Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending, with Mozart's Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, at Portsmouth Cathedral.
Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts as part of the Portsmouth 100 celebrations.
The award-winning Norwegian Engegård Quartet plays Mozart, Beethoven and Grieg in the Portsmouth Chamber Music Series.
Comedy show by Fred Dinenage, the official biographer of the Kray twins, based on his book about their lives.
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.
Rod Stewart tribute show from the West End, fronted by Paul Metcalfe with a live band, costumes and vocals, celebrating ten years of Stewart's hits.
Touring drag show that reimagines a 'Night at the Musicals' with 100% live vocals on West End showstoppers.
A festive murder mystery night where guests solve a whodunnit with no acting required, featuring a welcome drink and a food van.
A free family trail where visitors follow Albert Bear through fairy tales and fables at Fort Nelson.
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.
A show weaving theatre, spoken word, music, song and dance around four of Portsmouth's literary giants, marking the city's 100th anniversary as a city.
An evening of boxing with door time at 8pm at Portsmouth Guildhall.
A lecture by Dr Elisabeth Forster on the 1936 Xi'an Incident, when China's president Chiang Kai-shek was kidnapped by two of his own generals.
An evening of music set beneath the glow of countless candles, readying you for the festive season.
A lecture by Neil Spurgeon of the Havant Local History Group exploring the 1830 Swing Riots in Warblington, part of the Portsmouth Historical Association's 2026-27 programme.
A lecture by Ted Morris on the evolution of the British Foreign Secretary role across the twentieth century, with a focus on James Callaghan.
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.
Outdoor guided tour of Fort Nelson's outer defences, exploring the defensive ditch and the fort's defensive features.
Learn to use a tufting gun and create your own tufted mini rug or wall hanging in a hands-on workshop.
Collaborative sketching panorama by Urban Sketchers Portsmouth documenting the architecture and history of Albert Road in Southsea, part of the Portsmouth100 celebrations.
A lecture by Professor Alice Hunt on Britain's republican experiment from 1649 to 1660, part of the Portsmouth Historical Association's 2026/27 series.
Dreamcoat tribute show played by Dreamcoat Stars at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth.
Community art sessions for Portsmouth's centenary, creating individual postcards to be displayed publicly.
A lecture by Professor Peter J Ling on US presidential scandals from Watergate to Trump, based on his 2024 book 'After Watergate'.
An arts and crafts workshop at Wymering Manor as part of the Portsmouth100 heritage art club, exploring local history through creative activities.
High-energy musical tribute to 1960s Motown performed by The Motown Divas, led by The Voice UK finalist Bizzi Dixon.
Hands-on craft workshop to learn punch needle with yarn and make a bag charm or keychain.
Free screening of the community dance film 'Lido Lives' about Hilsea Lido, followed by a Q&A, as part of the Portsmouth100 talks series.
Participatory jewellery-making workshop with maker Rachael Plassard to learn core techniques and create a piece by hand.
One-hour tufting workshops with Tiger Lily Tufts to learn how to use a tufting gun and make a coaster or mini wall art piece.
Winter series of seven 7pm lectures by scholars on identity, deception, power and local history, free for students and HA members.
Talk by Megan, 'Moth Megan' from Portsmouth Countryside Service, on the parasitic plants of the chalk downland, with light refreshments.
