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 series of creative workshops exploring personal and collective memory at Fort Cumberland, part of the 'Placed in a Fortress City' project.

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

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.

An evening of classic Northern Soul and Motown with DJ Tubbs spinning rare grooves and dancefloor favourites at the distillery.
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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.

Free exhibition of 100 photographs by Penny Plimmer, part of the Portsmouth100 centenary celebrations, celebrating the city's unsung heroes.

An evening of classic Northern Soul and Motown with DJ Tubbs spinning rare grooves and dancefloor favourites at the distillery.

A series of creative workshops exploring personal and collective memory at Fort Cumberland, part of the 'Placed in a Fortress City' project.

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

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