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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.
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  3. View of the Mary Rose
    Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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  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.
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  5. City Museum - Landscape
    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
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  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
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  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

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

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

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

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

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

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.

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…

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

View of the Mary Rose

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

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

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

Spinnaker Tower by night

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

New Theatre Royal - Dress Circle

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

City Museum - Landscape

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

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.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

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

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…

Hovertravel

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

What's On Highlights

Poster for Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

The sensational, multi award-winning West End show returns to The Kings Theatre.

Openings

Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story

7th October 2025-11th October 2025
Poster for Matilda The Musical Jnr

Pupils from Priory School bring Matilda the Musical to the Groundlings Theatre.

Openings

Matilda The Musical Jnr

14th May 2025-15th May 2025
Poster for Six at the Kings Theatre in Southsea

Divorced... Beheaded... Live!

Openings

Six

1st April 2025-5th 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
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
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
Poster for ABBA: Symphonic Spectacular at Portsmouth Guildhall Square

The BSO performs iconic pop chart hits at Guildhall Square as part of its Summer Symphonic…

Openings

ABBA: Symphonic Spectacular

2nd August 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
Photograph showing a Thai Festival in full swing

Experience the taste of Thailand and treat yourself to a weekend of wonder.

Openings

Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival

12th July 2025-13th July 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
Pretty Muddy and Race for Life participants

Pretty Muddy returns to Southsea Common in 2025.

Openings

Portsmouth Pretty Muddy

28th June 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
Chilli & Gin Festival 2025 illustration

The UK's only chilli and gin festival is back in Portsmouth for the weekend of 28 and 29 June.

Openings

Chilli & Gin Festival

28th June 2025-29th June 2025
Boat parade - copyright Dave Barham photographer

The Sea Angling Classic event and competition returns to Portsmouth this June.

Openings

Sea Angling Classic

19th June 2025-22nd June 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 Country on the Coast Festival 2025

The must-attend event for country music lovers is back at The Gaiety in Southsea.

Openings

Country on the Coast Festival

26th April 2025-27th April 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
The GB team racing at SailGP

SailGP returns to the UK with fast and furious racing set to take place right here in Portsmouth.

Openings

SailGP Great Britain

19th July 2025-20th July 2025
Photograph of Tommy Blaize

The 'voice of Strictly Come Dancing' heads to the Groundlings Theatre.

Openings

Tommy Blaize

13th June 2025
Poster for Dara Ó Briain - Re:Creation

Dara Ó Briain is back at the Kings Theatre in Southsea with a brand new live show!

Openings

Dara Ó Briain - Re:Creation

31st May 2025
Poster for Josh Widdicombe's latest show Not My Cup of Tea

The pride of Dartmoor heads back out on tour, including a show at the Kings Theatre.

Openings

Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea

25th October 2025-26th October 2025
Poster for The Wizard of Oz at Portsmouth Guildhall

Are you ready to embark on a magical adventure like no other?

Openings

The Wizard of Oz

19th April 2025
Photograph of Rhys Darby in a leather jacket

The Kiwi comedy icon heads to the New Theatre Royal on his latest nationwide tour.

Openings

Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns

4th June 2025
Poster for Harry Hill New Bits & Greatest Hits

Harry Hill celebrates 60 years of fun, laughter and low level disruption.

Openings

New Bits & Greatest Hits

30th April 2025

Accommodation Highlights

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

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

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

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

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

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

Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

View of the exterior.

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

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

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

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

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

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