Also known as the Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral and the mother church of the Diocese of Portsmouth. Dating back to 1180, this historic building features a unique blend of three distinct architectural styles and serves as a spiritual beacon and safe haven for the local community and seafarers.
London Concertante plays Vivaldi's The Four Seasons and Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending, with Mozart's Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, at Portsmouth Cathedral.
An evening of music set beneath the glow of countless candles, readying you for the festive season.
A breathtaking candlelight concert with stunning performances from the acclaimed London Concertante, featuring Tchaikovsky and Johann Strauss II.
Musical theatre star Carrie Hope Fletcher brings her Ghostlight tour to Portsmouth Cathedral, with songs from her repertoire and the hidden histories of iconic stages.
A tribute show presented by Xperience Live, featuring a world-class vocalist recreating Adele's greatest hits in a candlelit cathedral setting.
Children's author James Mayhew tells stories of fables and fantasies while a 50-piece orchestra plays, with illustrations projected on screen.
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.
A contemporary classical music concert where the Mystery Ensemble performs Antonio Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' as re-imagined by composer Max Richter.
Guided tour of the 17th-century tower of Portsmouth Cathedral during Heritage Open Days, with views of the bells. Advance booking is required.
A specialist tour of Portsmouth Cathedral's historic organ, following the lunchtime concert, as part of Heritage Open Days 2026.
Concert by the singer-songwriter Nessi Gomes at Portsmouth Cathedral.
Annual summer art exhibition showcasing work from local artists in the beautiful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Festival with 120+ gins, rums and tequilas to sample, a cocktail bar, live DJ and band, and free drinks on exit. Entry restricted to over-18s.
A candlelight concert reimagining iconic Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons hits with West End vocalists in an atmospheric setting with hundreds of glowing candles.
Evening organ concert by Jan Liebermann at Portsmouth Cathedral, closing the summer series of Friday night organ concerts.
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Alderman Lacey Library
98 Tangier Road, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Andrew Simpson Centre Portsmouth
Eastern Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5LY
Art Space Portsmouth
27 Brougham Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 4PA
Aspex Portsmouth
The Vulcan Building, Portsmouth PO1 3BF
