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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
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  2. Southsea Castle under a blue sky
    Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
    1. 30 Mar 20253 Nov 2025
    2. 4 Nov 202529 Mar 2026
  3. View of the Mary Rose
    Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
    1. 1 Apr 202531 Oct 2025
    2. 1 Nov 202531 Mar 2026
  4. Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum
    The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.
    1. 1 Apr 202530 Sep 2025
    2. 1 Oct 202531 Mar 2026
  5. City Museum - Landscape
    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
    1. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
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    2. 1 Jan 202531 Dec 2025
  7. Sunset at the Victorious Festival main stage as Ocean Colour Scene perform
    Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
    1. 22 Aug 202524 Aug 2025
  8. A Gunwharf Quays flag flying near the centre's restaurants
    Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price. If you love to shop then there really is no better place than Gunwharf Quays.
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Welcome to Portsmouth

Things To Do Highlights

Spinnaker Tower by night

​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.

Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval…

Hovertravel

Hovertravel, the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe, is the quickest way to reach the…

City Museum - Landscape

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring…

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

Take a voyage of discovery at Portsmouth Cathedral, and uncover over 800 years of history.

A Gunwharf Quays flag flying near the centre's restaurants

Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price…

View of the Mary Rose

Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

The Hotwalls Studios brings local artists, designers and makers together, in an exceptional…

The grand surrounds of the Kings Theatre Southsea

Looking to visit the amazing Kings Theatre in Portsmouth?...If so, click here to get the latest…

Photograph showing the exterior of the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum under a blue sky

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.

New Theatre Royal - Dress Circle

The New Theatre Royal, situated in the heart of the city, offers a matchless programme of cutting…

What's On Highlights

Poster image for Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop

Sara Pascoe returns to the Kings Theatre on her latest UK tour.

Openings

Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop

16th October 2025
Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life returns to Southsea Common in 2025.

Openings

Race for Life

29th June 2025
Logo for the Hotwalls Studios Spring Creative Market

There will be stalls, open studios, live music, demonstrations and more at the Hotwalls' Spring…

Openings

Spring Creative Market

12th April 2025-13th April 2025
Photograph of organ pipes at Portsmouth Cathedral

Portsmouth Cathedral's Michael James Organ Scholar for 2024/25 presents a captivating selection of…

Openings

Kim Chin

2nd May 2025
A weaved hanging decoration made on a loom

Join textile artist Alice Hume for an introduction to frame loom weaving.

Openings

Workshop - Aspex Gallery

13th April 2025

Workshop - Aspex Gallery

25th May 2025
Photograph of G4 from the poster of their latest tour: Phantoms of the Popera

G4 head to Portsmouth Guildhall for the ultimate celebration of musical theatre.

Openings

G4: Phantoms of the Popera

13th June 2025
Armed Forces Day on Southsea Common - photo credit Solent Sky Services

Portsmouth's Armed Forces Day event returns to Southsea Common.

Openings

Armed Forces Day

21st June 2025
Takedown Festival line up poster for 2025

Takedown Festival is back for 2025, with a brand new line up featuring some of the best in rock and…

Openings

Takedown Festival 2025

4th April 2025-5th April 2025
A view of inside Portsmouth Cathedral.

Portsmouth Cathedral hosts events to mark Easter Sunday.

Openings

Easter at Portsmouth Cathedral

20th April 2025
People taking part in the Great South Run, going past the War Memorial on Southsea Seafront

The world's premier 10-mile event returns to Southsea in October 2025.

Openings

Great South Run Weekend

18th October 2025-19th October 2025
Logo for The Big Country Music Show

Howdy pardners! It's gonna be a sea of cowboy hats when The Big Country Music Show rides into town!

Openings

The Big Country Music Show

12th April 2025
Logo for Portsmouth Pride 2025

Portsmouth hosts the UK Pride event for 2025, with celebrations on Southsea Common in June 2025.

Openings

Portsmouth Pride

7th June 2025
Hovertravel Behind-The-Scenes Tour

A unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Hovertravel's iconic hovercrafts.

Openings

7 April

7th April 2025

15 April

15th April 2025

7 May

7th May 2025

14 May

14th May 2025

24 September

24th September 2025

15 October

15th October 2025
Portsmouth Cathedral's organ pipes

The viral sensation brings his organ re-imaginings to Portsmouth Cathedral.

Openings

Reductio

20th June 2025
Poster for The Oceanaires Big Band show at New Theatre Royal

The Bands of HM Royal Marines commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in front of their home…

Openings

The Oceanaires Big Band

7th May 2025
Woman in green outside the Queens Hotel

Get the summertime vibe at the Queens with live music in the garden.

Openings

Lisa Marie and Martyn James

18th May 2025

Hannah Cross, Amber Sutka and Jodie Vinall

26th May 2025

Millie Jenson, Lani Jordan and Lois Matthews

1st June 2025

Rylee Spooner and Molly Jacks

8th June 2025

Mary Red and The Estelles

15th June 2025

Rosie Hollins and Tasmin Escott

22nd June 2025

Michelle Price and Guilt Trippin’

29th June 2025

Eva Jenkins and Amba Tremain

6th July 2025

Issy Slade and Bradley Jager

13th July 2025

Brooke Star and Marley Blandford

20th July 2025

Harrison Rhys and Archie Mac

27th July 2025

Luke Bassett and The Woven Crows

3rd August 2025

Nevaeh and Malc De Redding

10th August 2025

Keith Simon and Amba Tremain

17th August 2025

Crstian TR and Hannah Reem

31st August 2025

Paige Brooker and The Frank & Dean Show

7th September 2025
Typically Tina - Tribute Night

Join the Royal Maritime Hotel on Friday 4 April 2025 for one of the best Tina Turner tribute acts…

Openings

Tina Turner Tribute Night

4th April 2025
Vintage Bus Ride

Take a vintage bus ride across the city this summer.

Openings

Service from Portsmouth City Museum

14th April 2025

Open Day

20th April 2025

Hayling Ferry VE Day 80th anniversary

8th May 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

18th May 2025

Recreation of the 5/6 route

1st June 2025

Southwick Village D Day Revival Weekend

7th June 2025-8th June 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

15th June 2025

TD4 90th anniversary open day

12th July 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

13th July 2025

Service from Portsmouth City Museum

11th August 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

17th August 2025

Seafront service from The D-Day Story

14th September 2025
Poster for Robin Hood at the New Theatre Royal

An Easter extravaganza brimming with magic, catchy tunes, lively dance routines, spectacular sets,…

Openings

Robin Hood

15th April 2025-16th April 2025
Photograph showing the inside of Portsmouth Cathedral

Join Portsmouth Cathedral for two events marking Palm Sunday.

Openings

Palm Sunday at Portsmouth Cathedral

13th April 2025
A boat taking part in The Ocean Race, emblazoned with the race livery, copyright Ainhoa Sanchez - The Ocean Race

The Ocean Race heads to Portsmouth as part of its Europe 2025 series.

Openings

The Ocean Race

14th August 2025-17th August 2025
Sunset at the Victorious Festival main stage as Ocean Colour Scene perform

Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea…

Openings

Victorious Festival 2025

22nd August 2025-24th August 2025
External photograph of the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum in Portsmouth

Celebrate the 214th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens at his first home, here in…

Openings

Charles Dickens' Birthday Anniversary

7th February 2026
Poster for John Williams: The Master at Guildhall Square

The BSO performs iconic film scores at Guildhall Square as part of its Summer Symphonic Spectacular.

Openings

John Williams: The Master

1st August 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

A warm welcome awaits you from the Village Hotel Club Portsmouth.

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

The Royal Maritime Hotel is one of the oldest and most historic hotels in Portsmouth.

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

Holiday Inn Portsmouth is located opposite Southsea seafront and open parkland, minutes away from…

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

The only city centre hotel in Portsmouth, a ten minute walk will take you to all the major shopping…

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

Located at the heart of Gunwharf Quays, the Holiday Inn Express is a great hotel within walking…

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

A selection of serviced apartments and short term lettings in Portsmouth and Southsea.

View of the exterior.

Rees hall is a modern building on the seafront with fine views across Southsea Common, The Solent…

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