
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.

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

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

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.

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.

A tribute concert celebrating the iconic soundtrack of 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy, composed by Howard Shore, performed by the Mystery Ensemble.

A tribute concert featuring the music of Phil Collins and Genesis performed by the band Seriously Collins in a candlelight setting.

Intimate evening of live music by Sam Garrett in Portsmouth Cathedral, opening with a performance by Ian Jamieson.

An annual memorial service at Portsmouth Cathedral honouring Royal Navy and civilian seafarers who lost their lives, featuring a civic procession and wreath-laying ceremony.
Aspex Portsmouth
The Vulcan Building, Portsmouth PO1 3BF
Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion, London Road, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3EE, United Kingdom
Portsmouth Grammar School
1 High St, Portsmouth PO1 2LN, United Kingdom
Groundlings Theatre
Boathouse 5, Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth
Southsea Castle
Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3PA