
A musical tribute to the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, performed by West End performers, covering their classic hits.

A safe and friendly skating session for toddlers under 5 years old to develop balance and coordination, sponsored by Micro Scooters.

A shared social bingo extravaganza with traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals and audience participation.
A relaxed street food market on Commercial Road featuring independent traders with a mix of international and local produce, including vegetarian, vegan and fresh options.

A contemporary classical music concert where the Mystery Ensemble performs Antonio Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' as re-imagined by composer Max Richter.

A high-energy, hilarious comedy show that is a mashup of hip hop music, bingo, and audience interaction with prizes, lip sync battles and dance-offs.

A lively indoor roller disco session at Pitt St. Skatepark, open to all ages and abilities with skate and helmet hire available.

Cosham Fire Station opens to the public for a day of family fun, meeting emergency service teams and seeing fire engines up close.

The Drifters perform their classic hits live at Portsmouth Guildhall, including 'Under the Boardwalk' and 'Saturday Night at the Movies'.

A sponsored evening walk for Rowans Hospice with 4- or 8-mile routes around Portsmouth and Southsea, featuring illuminated landmarks and live music.

A craft workshop led by Tiger Lily Tufts to learn punch needle techniques and create a bag charm or keyring.

An 18-piece chamber orchestra performs themes from Tim Burton's dark fantasy films, including The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands, with live vocals.

Musical theatre star Michael Ball performs live on his Glow UK Tour 2026 at the Portsmouth Guildhall.

A festival celebrating 100 years of Portsmouth as a city, featuring live music, historic vessels, market stalls, talks, and family activities across the dockyard.

Pontoon Open Weekend with free entry to Boathouse 4 within the Portsmouth 100 centenary celebration, featuring historic boat tours and family activities.

Stand-up comedy show Unleashed by Simon Brodkin at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Award-winning comedian and co-host of the Spit Or Swallow Podcast performs live at Portsmouth Guildhall.

An intimate classical concert with a live orchestra and four soloists performing arias and ensembles by Mozart, Rossini, Puccini and Donizetti, presented by Candlelight Concerts.

Professional wrestling show featuring Adam Maxted and the GrandSlam Wrestling Tag Team Champions defending their titles in a family-friendly event.

Alison Light reads an excerpt from her new book 'Red, Red Robin' at the 60+ Festival in the Guildhall.

A free community festival with a Unity Gathering, Pride Market Village, workshops and a collaboration with DragJam UK.

A zine-making workshop led by artist November Tan, exploring Portsmouth's heritage through creativity as part of the Portsmouth100 celebrations.

A candlelight concert featuring Virtuosi Strings performing Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and La Follia in the historic setting of St Jude's Church.

Live stand-up comedy night featuring four professional comedians, including a host and MC, at the Portsmouth Guildhall.

An evening of music and comedy as Boothby Graffoe teams up with guitarist Antonio Forcione to perform their musical comedy album 'Wot Italian?'.

Stand-up comedy show by Chris Williamson, performing his 'Mostly Wise' tour, exploring myths and offering practical life advice.

String Quartet No.1 performs Beethoven, Adès and Brahms on their Portsmouth debut at the Guildhall.

Alison Moyet performs material from Yazoo and her solo electronica albums 'the minutes' and 'Other' at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Liverpool sextet Red Rum Club perform their 'Mariachi Merseybeat' sound at Portsmouth Guildhall, with doors opening at 7pm.

A live music show celebrating the music of The Jam, performed by the tribute act From The Jam, with support from Nicky Weller.

Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts.

Punk rock night featuring 4ft Fingers, with support from Slackrr and Everyone Lies at Portsmouth Guildhall.

A live five-piece band tribute to country music star Luke Combs, performing his hits with authentic Southern vibes at Portsmouth Guildhall.

A folk concert by Maddie Morris, a BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner, blending folk traditions with socially conscious songwriting and an optional interactive zine activity.

World-favourite 10-mile road race with a flat and fast course, live tracking and on-course entertainment, plus 5K and junior races.

A live performance by the British soul and funk collective Soul II Soul at the Portsmouth Guildhall.

Magic Men, the Australian magic show company fronted by Will Parfett, bring their high-energy, interactive magic show to Portsmouth Guildhall.

Jack Savoretti performs live at the Portsmouth Guildhall, celebrating 20 years since his debut album with his ninth studio album 'We Will Always Be the Way We Were'.

A tribute show presented by Xperience Live, featuring a world-class vocalist recreating Adele's greatest hits in a candlelit cathedral setting.

An evening of celebration recognising hardworking individuals and organisations involved in apprenticeships across the region, featuring 14 award categories.

A boyband supergroup concert featuring Keith Duffy from Boyzone and Brian McFadden from Westlife, performing the biggest hits of both groups.

Stand-up comedy show by Miriam Margolyes, based on her new memoir 'Miriam's Full English', at Portsmouth Guildhall.

A literary evening featuring three local authors discussing their craft and reading from their latest novels, with live music and light snacks.

A Portsmouth100 exhibition at Portsmouth Museums, co-curated with local communities to reflect the city's last century.

A magical bubble show by Ray Bubbles featuring bubble sculptures, effects and displays, suitable for children and adults with additional needs.

A concert rendition of Jeff Wayne's iconic musical adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel, performed by West End artists, a live band, an orchestra and animation.

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs its Eastern Odyssey tour, featuring works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Saint-Saëns and Mozart, conducted by Charlotte Corderoy with Junyan Chen on piano.

A hands-on jewellery making workshop where participants learn techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering, forming and finishing, suitable for all levels.

A stand-up comedy night hosted by James Alderson with performances from Geoff Norcott and Michael Fabbri at The Portsmouth Distillery.

An intimate devised work by Luke Brown exploring resilience, violence and queer identity through words, movement, puppetry and storytelling.

A high-energy darts party show mixing drag, dance-offs, and pub sport entertainment, billed as the UK's biggest darts party.
A regular market featuring local designers, makers and artists selling handcrafted goods, paintings, prints, sculptures and jewellery in a family-friendly atmosphere with seaside views.

A verbatim play exploring trans and gender-expansive histories through music, digital storytelling and cabaret, presented by Kit Miles.

A spectacular free fireworks display over Southsea Common as part of the Portsmouth100 centenary celebrations, with family entertainment and stalls.

A one-day vegan festival with over 50 stalls, food, fashion, beauty and talks at the Mountbatten Centre.

A night of Fratton Park football stories and remembrances with Pompey legends, including a live audience Q&A.

An arts and crafts workshop at Wymering Manor as part of the Portsmouth100 heritage art club, exploring local history through creative activities.

Virtuosi Strings recreate the hits of Coldplay in a multi-sensory candlelight concert experience within a historic church setting.

A string quartet performs a tribute to Queen and ABBA classics under the gentle glow of candlelight at St Jude's Church.

A citywide festival of light and creativity transforming spaces across Portsmouth with interactive installations, artworks and live performances.

Creative session for children under 5 featuring storytelling, songs, sensory activities, and arts and crafts as part of the Portsmouth 100 celebrations.

A week of events across Portsmouth to celebrate the benefits of choosing Fairtrade products, including tea tastings, coffee mornings, and a Fairtrade Trail.

A selection of original film props from the movie Pressure on display at The D-Day Story museum, including items related to the Fortitude deception plan and identification cards.

A workshop with textile artist Alice Hume introducing participants to frame loom weaving, where they create their own fabric and woven pieces.

Rare naval treasures including the Trafalgar Sail on display, with new viewing platforms opening for the summer as part of the conservation project.

The battle-damaged Trafalgar sail from HMS Victory returns to display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with an audio and lighting presentation.

A permanent exhibition exploring the musical history of Portsmouth, featuring historical moments, video and audio elements, and photographs within the Guildhall.