The latest news from the city.
A look back at the 2026 Wickham Festival, a four-day family-friendly music and arts event north of Fareham. Covers the line-up, the family activities, food and drink, camping and transport, and why it is a quieter alternative to Victorious.
A guide to Las Iguanas at Gunwharf Quays, covering its Latin American menu, award-winning burgers, all-day happy hour, family-friendly offers and the lively, neon-lit atmosphere.
The Gosport High Street Bespoke Market runs on the last Saturday of the month from April to September, with 50+ local traders, live music and kids' activities. A guide to what to expect and where to find the latest updates.
The Taste of Wickham Festival returns to Wickham Square on Sunday 13 September, 11:00 to 16:00, with 75 to 80 local stalls, real ale and cider, live music and shanties, and a free children's area. Free entry, £1 parking, and a full programme at tasteofwickham.com.
A review of the 2019 Portsmouth Playhouse production of *A House Through Time*, which follows a home’s history through its former residents. It is a thoughtful theatre choice for audiences interested in domestic history and ordinary lives.
Circus in Motion brought aerial work, tightwire, parkour and vertical dance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on 17 and 18 July 2026. The free event formed part of Portsmouth100 and turned the historic site into a walk-through performance space.
Victorious Festival returns to Southsea Common on the August Bank Holiday weekend (28–30 August) with Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys and Kasabian headlining. This guide covers the full lineup, tickets, camping at Farlington Playing Fields and how to get there by train, bus, coach and ferry.
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CCADS is staging 'The Shark is Broken', David Greig's adaptation of John Banville's Booker Prize-winning novel 'The Sea'. A dark, funny and moving play about grief and rebuilding a life, it's being hailed as a must-see night out in Portsmouth.
A look back at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix at Southsea Common on 25-26 July 2026, the opening European leg of the Rolex SailGP Championship. Covers the teams, the sold-out tickets, the free viewing areas, the closures and how to get there.
Hotwalls Studios brings artists and makers into the historic arches of Point Battery and Barracks in Old Portsmouth. This post covers the studios, The Canteen, harbour views, markets and practical visiting information.
