The latest news from the city.
Southsea Beach Cafe has opened a second venue on Clarence Esplanade, taking over the former Beach Club with Dutch-inspired interiors, a retractable roof and a menu running from breakfast to evening cocktails. It joins the original Eastney site, with dog-friendly facilities and event space.
Illyria brings an outdoor production of *The Three Musketeers* to Fort Nelson on 4 September 2026. Here are the performance times, ticket prices, setting and practical details for planning the evening.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard's £15 million Royal Marines Experience is set to open in Boathouse 6 in the summer of 2026, with a 400 square metre exhibition, a Laser Quest arena and a free Remembrance Room. The post covers what's inside, how it's funded and how to visit the wider dockyard.
Victoria Park’s most recent confirmed light festival ran from 20 to 29 December 2024, with free entry, more than 100 installations and attractions including a light maze and 100ft tree. The 2026 dates, prices and programme should be checked through the official sources before visiting.
A look back at the first Portsmouth Punk Festival at the Guildhall on 15 August, which put nine DIY bands on one bill, from local openers Uncivilized to headliners Wonk Unit, with a full run-down of the line-up.
Send It 100 arrives at Pitt St. Skatepark on 19 and 20 September 2026, combining elite wheeled-sports displays with live music. Scouting for Girls, Toploader and Don Letts are among the acts, with tickets from £25.
The Spinnaker Tower's Summer of Savings runs until 1 September, with adult tickets at £12 and children at £10. A guide to the 170-metre tower at Gunwharf Quays, its 350-degree views, the Sky Bar, and what else to do up there.
The Pride of Portsmouth Lion Trail runs from 13 July to 13 September with 45 decorated lions and one roaming unicorn across the city. A free app tracks them, and printed maps are available from Portsmouth Libraries.
Fatclay Pottery combines a ceramics gallery with hands-on workshops in Southsea and Hambledon. Sessions range from wheel throwing and hand building to family activities, creative dates and the unusual Boobie Pot Workshop.
A look at Nicholsons Restaurant and Tapas Bar on Albert Road in Southsea, the first tapas bar in the area since 2005, with its menu, opening hours, deals and booking conditions.
