15 upcoming events in Portsmouth
September 2026
Harbour Lights
Evening Portsmouth Harbour cruise with fine dining and live music, departing near Spinnaker Tower.
International Autojumble
Classic vehicle parts and memorabilia fair held at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Marillion at Portsmouth Guildhall
Rock band Marillion perform live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Portsmouth International Kite Festival 2026
A weekend of giant display kites, stunt flying and family activities on Southsea Common.
South Coast Collector Con
Trading card and collectibles convention with 30+ vendor tables at Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth.
Simply BMW
Classic and modern BMW car show held at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
October 2026
AJ Bell Great South Run 2026
The south coast's largest running event, a flat 10-mile race through Portsmouth with an accompanying 5km and junior races over the weekend.
Meet the Tudor Gun Crew
October half-term family activity at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard where visitors learn to load and fire a Tudor replica gun.
November 2026
Southsea Fireworks Display
Annual bonfire-season fireworks display with funfair and food stalls on Southsea Common, Portsmouth.
Portsmouth's Largest Indoor Christmas Market
Indoor Christmas market with craft stalls and gifts at the Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth.
The Proclaimers at Portsmouth Guildhall
Scottish duo The Proclaimers perform live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Festival of Christmas Markets
Festive market stalls, lights switch-on and entertainment across Portsmouth's Guildhall Square and city centre.
Love Southsea Market
Weekend Christmas craft and gift market on Palmerston Road, Southsea.
Portsmouth Christmas Market 2026
Festive market stalls and seasonal entertainment across Portsmouth, accompanied by Portsmouth on Ice at Guildhall Square and Christmas lights switch-ons across the city.
December 2026
Squeeze with Billy Bragg at Portsmouth Guildhall
Squeeze headline a live show at Portsmouth Guildhall with special guest Billy Bragg.