The latest news from the city.
Taste of Wickham 2026 took over Wickham Square on Sunday 13 September with 75-plus stalls, real ale and cider bars and family entertainment. The post also covers the larger, separate Wickham Festival, its history and its next edition in 2027.
A guide to Heritage Open Days in Portsmouth from 11 to 20 September, themed 'Everyday Histories'. Covers free tours at Portsmouth Cathedral, The Greenhouse in Victoria Park, The D-Day Story, and sites across Hampshire like Hurst Castle and Fort Nelson.
A practical look at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, from HMS Victory and the Mary Rose to Royal Navy galleries, tickets, access and transport. Opening times and prices are based on the information available for September 2026.
Portsmouth Guildhall has reopened its Main Auditorium after a £600,000 summer renovation that replaced all 2,000 seats with new 'lux' versions. The post covers the new interior, the building's history, the autumn 2026 line-up and the wider 'Renaissance' programme.
The Pride of Portsmouth Lion Trail, with 45 decorated lions and a unicorn, closes on Sunday 13 September. A guide to the sculptures, the app and paper maps, and the Portsmouth100 centenary it celebrates.
A look at Cosy Club in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, an all-day dining spot with brunch, dinner and cocktails, a big terrace overlooking the quay and a family-friendly menu. Includes opening hours, prices and practical details.
Victorious Festival took over Southsea Common from 28 to 30 August, with Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys and Kasabian headlining across about twelve stages. A recap of the lineup, the family and food offerings, ticket prices, camping at Farlington Fields and how to get to the site.
A look back at the Illyria Theatre Company's open-air production of The Three Musketeers at Fort Nelson on 4 September, with a guide to the fort's free Royal Armouries collection and the harbour below.
Portsmouth's panto season pairs Jack and the Beanstalk at the Kings Theatre (4-31 December) with Mother Goose at the Theatre Royal, both with family-friendly runs, school and accessible shows, and late-night Mucky Panto versions.
The Hayling Billy Trail, a 2.8-mile rail-trail near Portsmouth, is being upgraded in stages. Following a resurfaced northern section, a £500,000 scheme for the southern stretch was presented for approval on 7 September, with work aimed for before Christmas.
