Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The Disney musical Frozen is playing at the Theatre Royal Portsmouth until 27 September, with tickets at £20 plus a levy and concessions for under-16s. A look at the remaining dates, the cast and creative team, and the historic Grade II* listed theatre.


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

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

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 shared social bingo extravaganza with traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals and audience participation.
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A look at Restaurant 1865 inside The Queens Hotel in Southsea, Portsmouth, led by Executive Chef Simon Hartnett. Covers the à la carte menu, Sunday roast, afternoon tea, and the accompanying Dukes Bar.

The Grade II listed Royal Navy Rum Store in Gosport is being turned into a £22 million mixed-use destination with nearly 7,000sqm of maritime business space and a rooftop bar and restaurant. The post covers the building's history, the plans and the wider Victoria Quay regeneration.

A live concert bringing the film Love Actually to the big screen with a full orchestra performing Craig Armstrong's score.

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

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

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

A mobile rave featuring drum and bass music and cycling, returning for its second year with DJ Dom Whiting.
A practical look at The Model Shop Portsmouth Ltd’s Warhammer centre on Arundel Street. It covers the range of miniatures, paints and railway products, prices, services, staff, atmosphere and opening hours.
Boyzlife, the duo of Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, bring their 90s and 00s pop tour to Portsmouth Guildhall on Friday 23 October at 7.00pm. Tickets are £40.20 to £52.50, with a full setlist of Boyzone and Westlife hits plus their own material.
The D-Day Story in Southsea is displaying original props from the new war film Pressure, included in normal admission until the end of December. The film follows meteorologist James Martin Stagg, and the display ties the production to the real events of Operation Overlord.
A look back at the free Portsmouth International Kite Festival on Southsea Common, 12 and 13 September, with its '100 Kites for 100 Years' theme, the full flying programme, ground activities, welfare and travel arrangements.
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The Sex Pistols original line-up, fronted by Frank Carter, performs on the 'Anarchy in the UK Tour' celebrating 50 years of punk.

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

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

A bank holiday seaside festival in Portsmouth with over 200 acts, comedy, food, and market stalls across three days.

A live concert bringing the film Love Actually to the big screen with a full orchestra performing Craig Armstrong's score.