The latest news from the city.
A guide to Giggling Squid at Gunwharf Quays, including its botanical interior, the terrace, signature Thai dishes, cocktails and opening hours, plus the Blue Light, Social and birthday offers.
A guide to MAKE at Aldingbourne Enterprise in Fratton, Portsmouth. Discover its café, charity shop, craft studio, and community initiatives supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Beach Dubbin' returns to Southsea Common on Sunday 2nd August, 10am to 4pm, with VWs, hot rods and classics. Free to walk in, £15 to show a vehicle, and all profits go to charity.
Illyria Theatre brings The Three Musketeers to the Parade Ground of Fort Nelson on Friday 4 September, 5:30pm to 8:00pm, with tickets at £19.50 for adults and £10.84 for children. The Victorian fortress doubles as a Royal Armouries museum with free admission.
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Portsmouth's CCADS theatre is staging The Shark is Broken, a clever interval-free comedy about the troubled making of Jaws. A review from a lifelong Jaws devotee praises the cast and the set, and the post puts the production in the context of the play's wider history.
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race finished its 2025-26 edition with a free three-day Grand Finale at Gunwharf Quays from 24 to 26 July, centred on the fleet's parade across the Solent and finish off Southsea Castle on Saturday 25 July.
Pokémon GO's Summer Quest brings the game to National Trust sites across the UK, with Mottisfont and other South East sites hosting raids, Timed Research and Location Backgrounds. Events run across the first two weekends of August, with a nationwide prize draw open until 31 August.
A guide to the best pubs in Southsea, Portsmouth, centred on Albert Road and Palmerston Road. Covers The Vaults, The Fat Fox, The Jolly Sailor, The Hole in the Wall, The King Street Tavern and The Lord Palmerston, with opening times, food and what makes each one worth a visit.
An overview of the original Southsea Beach Cafe location at Eastney Esplanade in Portsmouth, covering its seasonal menu, dog-friendly amenities, and seaside atmosphere.
The Pride of Portsmouth is a free art trail of 45 uniquely decorated lions and one roaming unicorn, running from 13 July to 13 September as part of the city's centenary. A free app tracks the sculptures, and printed maps are available from Portsmouth Libraries.
