Things to do in Portsmouth

The Great Britain Sail Grand Prix

SailGP’s fast and furious racing finally returns to UK waters for the highly-anticipated Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix.

Port Solent, Portsmouth

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Gin & Rum Festival

Trusted by over 200,000 attendees across the UK, the Gin & Rum Festival is the nation's largest and Most-loved touring festival dedicated to the world's favouri…

Cathedral House, Portsmouth

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Luke Combs UK

The World’s leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar Luke Combs!Get ready to experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Great South Run

Great South Run at Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth

Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth

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Magic Men

Magic Men have sold over 1 million tickets worldwide — and now, the world’s biggest Ladies Night is coming to you.Front and centre is international superstar Wi…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Hi. I’m Romesh Ranganathan and I Will Change Your Life.Tired of trying quick fixes and papering over the cracks in your life?

Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

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Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life!Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show tha…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

The Pogues

The Pogues are a Celtic folk rock band from London, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Squeeze

One of the best post-punk pop acts, helmed by the songwriting duo Glen Tilbrook and Chris Difford.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Senbla presents The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live OrchestraDisney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert this winter across th…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Step Into Christmas

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Gabrielle

Through the first chapter of her career from her emergence in 1993 through to 2007, Gabrielle was a constant presence in the UK charts.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Mo Gilligan

Highly-energetic stand-up from the actor, comic and social media star who is known for sharing short-form comedic content across a range of social media platfor…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Caitlin

Rising star Caitlin is a force to be reckoned with. Shes that rare artist whose assured sense of self translates perfectly in her alluring, irresistible sound o…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Riskee and the Ridicule

Four-piece underground punk group from Ashford.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

The Dead South

Saskatchewan is how it sounds: A province in the prairies of Canada. Double the size of Germany, but with less than one million residents.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Rhythm of the 90s

Live '90s dance anthems band playing all the classics from the best era of dance music.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks

Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Marillion

While the U.K.'s Marillion aren't the best-known rock band in the 21st century, they've influenced many acts that followed in their wake, directly or indirectly…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

The Wedding Present

The Wedding Present, formed from the ashes of Lost Pandas, were founded in Leeds, England, in 1985.

Square Tower, Portsmouth

A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in t…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Sabbra Cadabra

Now they have a few gigs behind them, the word is that Sabbra Cadabra sound as close to the real thing as any band can.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Oh What A Night

Oh What a Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.Valli’s unmistakable voice domina…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Join us for an evening featuring the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle «The Four Seasons» in the unique interpretation of contemporary composer Max Richter, performe…

Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth

Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show fu…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you!London Concertante present a s…

Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth

London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you!London Concertante present a s…

Cathedral House, Portsmouth

Don Broco

Don Broco’s roots go back to the late 2000s when vocalist Rob Damiani, guitarist Simon Delaney, drummer Matt Donnelly and bassist Luke Rayner were attending Bed…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Alison Moyet

The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan f…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Maddie Morris

Maddie Morris is an artist who strives to make a difference in the world. Bold, insightful and refreshingly unique, they take traditional song in new directions…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Soul II Soul

With huge hits including Keep On Movin’ and the UK number one single Back To Life (However Do You Want Me), Soul II Soul progressed from being one of the leader…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Jack Savoretti

Jack Savoretti brings his unique blend of chart-topping folk and soul to Sage Gateshead this Summer.Captivating audiences with his unmistakable voice and heartf…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist and World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble!This…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

Take cover -- it's the original (prog-rock) score for the HG Wells novel adaptation, performed live on this Arena tour, with holographic Liam Neeson.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Ellie Gowers

Since emerging on the UK folk scene with her 2022 debut album Dwelling by the Weir, Ellie Gowers has captivated audiences with songs rooted in folklore, ecology…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Millie Manders and The Shutup

Incorporating her love of all things music with a sassy social consciousness, Millie creates cross-genre punk that is hard to ignore.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

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Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise

Olga Koch has one good story. Only it’s not really her story. Do you wanna hear it?

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Cathedral House, Portsmouth

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth

Bellowhead

Vibrant, chaotic and upbeat international folk on a variety of instruments.

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

These Wicked Rivers

From Derby, the band comprises of John Hartwell -- Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Arran Day -- Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals, Jon Hallam -- Bass, Dan Southall…

Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth

Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies.

Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth

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