10 upcoming events in Portsmouth
June 2026
Portsmouth Pride 2026
Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ Pride celebration returns to Southsea Common with a parade, live entertainment and stalls as part of the Portsmouth100 events.
Elvis Costello at Portsmouth Guildhall
Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello performs live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Portsmouth Armed Forces Day
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosts arena displays, military parades and live music to celebrate Armed Forces Day, with free entry to the National Museum of the Royal Navy galleries.
July 2026
Southsea Food Festival 2026
The 18th annual Southsea Food Festival showcases Portsmouth's food and drink scene with stalls, street food and demonstrations in the heart of Southsea.
August 2026
Victorious Festival 2026
Major seaside music festival on Southsea Common with headliners including Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys and Kasabian across multiple stages.
September 2026
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.
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.
November 2026
The Proclaimers at Portsmouth Guildhall
Scottish duo The Proclaimers perform live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
December 2026
Squeeze with Billy Bragg at Portsmouth Guildhall
Squeeze headline a live show at Portsmouth Guildhall with special guest Billy Bragg.