Music

Take in some live music in Portsmouth on your next visit. The city’s music venues have gone down in local legend, welcoming some huge names along the way.

Did you know, for example, that Pink Floyd gave their seminal album Dark Side of the Moon its full live debut right here – at the Portsmouth Guildhall? The venue has welcomed a whole host of huge acts since then, including Led Zeppelin, The Cure, U2, New Order, The Ramones, Take That, The Prodigy, Iron Maiden, McFly, Mumford & Sons, Girls Aloud, and Manic Street Preachers.

There's also the truly iconic Wedgewood Rooms. A starting point for many great acts, ‘The Wedge’ has played host to a number of bands that have since gone stratospheric. Some lucky punters got to see Oasis, Kasabian, Pulp and The Killers here, on their way to superstardom. Get yourself a ticket to an upcoming show and you never know – that act you saw with a few hundred others could be headlining Glastonbury one day!

Our listings at the bottom of this page showcase all the live music events coming up in Portsmouth across these venues and more.

Alternatively, check out the Hearby Gig Guide, where you can discover bands, explore venues and book tickets.

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Friday Late x We Shine

Address

Aspex Portsmouth, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BF

Telephone
023 9277 8080

info@aspex.org.uk

Price
Price £8.00 Per Ticket

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Aspex Portsmouth marks the We Shine Festival with a special Friday Late event.

Venue

Aspex, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
22 Nov 2024Open 18:00 - 21:00
The Rick Wakeman Yuletide Christmas Show

Address

Main House, New Theatre Royal, 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2DD

Telephone
023 9264 9000

info@newtheatreroyal.com

Price
Price £40.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Keyboarding legend Rick Wakeman brings the Christmas celebrations with a brand new show.

Venue

The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
23 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
Classical Series 2024/25

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Classical Series is back, with a full and exciting series of shows featuring orchestral, symphonic, chamber and solo music by some of the best performers around.

Dates

From:
24 Nov 2024
A Grand Georgian Christmas with Gabrieli Roar

Address

Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HA

Telephone
02076134404

info@gabrieli.com

Price
Price £17.00 Per Ticket

Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Delight in the vibrant, rustic, and cheerful music of the Georgian period.

Venue

Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas', Portsmouth

Dates

From:
27 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 20:50
Hip Hop Bingo

Address

Staggeringly Good Brewery, Unit 10, St Georges Industrial Estate, Rodney Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8SS

Telephone
07975711803

info@hiphopbingo.com

Price
Price £11.00 Per Ticket

Rodney Road, Portsmouth

The hip hop, comedy show mash-up takes bingo out of the halls and into the streets.

Dates

From:
29 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 22:30
Portsmouth Philharmonic Charity Concert

Address

Church of The Resurrection, Penrhyn Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2AP

enquiries@portsmouthphilharmonic.org

Drayton, Portsmouth

Works by Tchaikovsky, Bizet and Grieg feature in the latest charity concert by the Portsmouth Philharmonic Orchestra.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 15:00 - 17:00
The Chats

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

boxoffice@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Price
Price £31.50 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Punk rockers The Chats head to Portsmouth Guildhall on their latest UK tour.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 19:00 -
The Sandy Denny Project

Address

The Wedgewood Rooms, 147b Albert Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 0JW

Telephone
02392 863911

box.office@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

Price
Price £18.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Six highly talented musicians come together to perform and celebrate one of Britain's greatest female singer songwriters.

Venue

Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
An Audience with Amba Tremain

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

boxoffice@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Price
Price £12.20 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

The soul singer rounds off a successful 2024 with a show at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024
Classical Series 2024/25

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Classical Series is back, with a full and exciting series of shows featuring orchestral, symphonic, chamber and solo music by some of the best performers around.

Dates

From:
2 Dec 2024
Hillbilly Vegas

Address

The Wedgewood Rooms, 147b Albert Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 0JW

Telephone
02392 863911

box.office@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

Price
Price £15.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Get ready for a night of fiery Southern rock from Oklahoma's finest, Hillbilly Vegas.

Venue

Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
2 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 23:00
Step Into Christmas

Address

Kings Theatre, 24 Albert Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 2QJ

Telephone
023 9282 8282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Southsea

Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year!

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
4 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 21:45
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Nutcracker Magic

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
01202 669925

hello@bsorchestra.co.uk

Portsmouth

The gorgeous music and romantic imagery of The Nutcracker are brought to Portsmouth Guildhall by the BSO.

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2024Open 19:00 -
The Rat Pack at Christmas

Address

The Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 2QJ

Telephone
02392828282

box.office@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

Price
Price £21.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

An evening of festive classics plus all-time favourites - what better way to get into the festive spirit!

Venue

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Christmas Carol Concert at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Address

Victory Gallery, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

Telephone
02392891370

specialevents@nmrn.org.uk

Price
Price £25.00 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Experience an enchanting evening of Christmas carols, set in the stunning Victory Gallery overlooking the Dockyard.

Venue

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00
Classical Series 2024/25

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Classical Series is back, with a full and exciting series of shows featuring orchestral, symphonic, chamber and solo music by some of the best performers around.

Dates

From:
8 Dec 2024
Milton Glee Choir Christmas Concert

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

boxoffice@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Milton Glee Choir and the Royal Marines Association Concert Band team up for a special Christmas show.

Dates

From:
8 Dec 2024Open 15:00 -
Wessex Cancer Support Christmas Concert

Address

St Peter's Church, Church Street, Titchfield, Hampshire, PO14 4AG

Telephone
02380672200

wcs@wessexcancer.org.uk

Price
Price £20.00 Per Ticket

Titchfield

Head across to Titchfield for a magical and musical evening full of Christmas spirit!

Dates

From:
9 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 21:30
The Holiday: Film with live orchestra

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

boxoffice@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Price
Price £40.20 Per Ticket

Portsmouth

Christmas romcom The Holiday is presented with the score played live-to-film by a complete concert orchestra.

Dates

From:
11 Dec 2024Open 19:00 -
Classical Series 2024/25

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Classical Series is back, with a full and exciting series of shows featuring orchestral, symphonic, chamber and solo music by some of the best performers around.

Dates

From:
11 Dec 2024