Your Guide to Victorious Festival 2026 in Southsea

The countdown is on for Portsmouth's biggest summer event as Victorious Festival returns to Southsea Common from Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August 2026. This three-day seafront gathering, now in its 13th year, brings a massive lineup of over 200 performers alongside family zones, comedy, and local food stalls. Gates open daily from 11:00 to 23:00, with re-entry permitted until 20:00. For those looking to extend the night, the Gardens and Hideaway zones stay open until midnight with local DJs taking over after the main headliners finish.

The music lineup is packed across multiple stages. On Friday, Richard Ashcroft headlines the Common Stage, preceded by the Scissor Sisters, while Faithless takes the top spot on the Castle Stage. Saturday features The Black Keys headlining the Common Stage, supported by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, with Bastille headlining the Castle Stage. Sunday wraps up with Kasabian on the Common Stage, preceded by The Streets, and Basement Jaxx headlining the Castle Stage. Other notable acts performing over the weekend include The Vaccines, Pixie Lott, Jessie J, Primal Scream, Happy Mondays, James Arthur, Kelis, and Sigrid.

For those planning to camp, the official campsite is located at Farlington Playing Fields on Eastern Road (PO6 1UW). This relaxed, family-friendly site offers general, family, accessible, pre-pitched, and campervan options. Campers can access the site starting Thursday at 13:00, and facilities include toilets, showers, food stalls, and a Camp & Ride shuttle service running to the festival site from Friday to Sunday between 10:00 and midnight. Campers over 18 can bring a limited amount of alcohol in non-glass containers, but items like weapons, professional cameras, and large gas canisters are strictly prohibited.

Getting to Southsea Common is straightforward with several transport options. National Express is running direct coaches from various regional towns, and three train stations—Portsmouth & Southsea, Fratton, and Portsmouth Harbour—are within walking distance. Ferries are operating from the Isle of Wight, Gosport, and Hayling Island, while local taxis can be found at the designated stand on Palmerston Road. If you are driving, note that there is no on-site parking, so you will need to use the Lakeside park and ride or city car parks. Inside the festival, remember that bags must be under 20cm x 20cm x 20cm, and camping chairs or umbrellas are not allowed on site.