What's on inPortsmouth


Welcome to Portsmouth

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Portsmouth - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Portsmouth to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Portsmouth

30
MAR
Fawlty Towers Weekend 30/03/2024
Holiday Inn Portsmouth, an IHG Hotel

.You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team.At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers Show…

TEL: 01772 691284
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APR
The Upbeat Beatles
Portsmouth Guildhall

Relive the sounds of the 60s with the worlds premier Beatles tribute band. The Upbeat Beatles re‐create the sound of the Fab Four faithfully and as closely as its possible to get. Raw powerhouse vocals…

19
APR
Portsmouth Careers Fair | 19th April 2024
Portsmouth Guildhall

.Are you looking for a new careerThe Portsmouth Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers all in one place.Why attendBy participating in the Portsmouth Careers…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: 01252 983140
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APR
Tess
New Theatre Royal

Ockhams Razor have announced the West End run of their bold new vision of Hardys classic novel Tess of the DUrbervilles. From Wednesday 31st January to Saturday 3rd February 2024 Tess will be performed at Sadlers Wells Peacock Theatre. Hardys classic novel…

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04
JUN
G4 20th Anniversary Tour - PORTSMOUTH
New Theatre Royal..

. G4 have been wowing audiences with their incredible harmonies and stunning vocals ever since appearing on the first series of the X Factor in 2004. Their unique blend of classical training alongside a pioneering approach to popular classics has seen…

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13
JUL
Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival
Southsea Common

A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Southsea Common is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai…

Category: Family Events

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21
AUG
Portsmouth Careers Fair | 21st August 2024
Portsmouth Guildhall

.Are you looking for a new careerThe Portsmouth Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers all in one place.Why attendBy participating in the Portsmouth Careers…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: 01252 983140
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11
OCT
Portsmouth Careers Fair | 11th October 2024
Portsmouth Guildhall

.Are you looking for a new careerThe Portsmouth Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers all in one place.Why attendBy participating in the Portsmouth Careers…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: 01252 983140
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Tourist Attractions


Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Visit the magnificent historic ships HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and the Mary Rose as well as the fascinating Mary Rose Museum, Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations, an interactive attraction on the modern‐day Navy.Live and breathe our nation's naval heritage through three of the most important warships…

Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth

Welcome to Blue Reef Aquarium in Southsea, Portsmouth, voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism South East. Blue Reef is part of an exciting new generation of wildlife attractions designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.Open‐top tanks allow close encounters with friendly…

Explosion Museum Of Naval Firepower

Welcome to Explosion, museum of Naval Firepower, situated on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, UK ‐ tracing Naval ordnance from the Battle of Trafalgar to the Gulf War.Explosion, The Museum of Naval Firepower is an award winning, hands on, interactive museum telling the story of naval…

Spitbank Fort

A massive man‐made island, sitting a mile offshore from Portsmouth Harbour, Spitbank Fort is one of the most unusual military buildings ever constructed and one of the most unique venues to be found anywhere.During June, July and August you can visit the spectacular Spitbank Fort on Sunday afternoons…

Action Stations

Action Stations at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard takes you to the heart of today's modern Royal Navy. From the action movie Command Approved PG shown in our state of the art 275 seat cinema to the true to life helicopter, weapons and operations room simulators you'll soon find…

Southsea Castle

Built in 1544, the Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England's coasts to protect the country from invaders.Henry VIII ordered that Southsea Castle be built to defend Portsmouth and it harbour. Since then the Castle has been guarding the city for…

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