47 upcoming events in Portsmouth · page 2 of 2
November 2026
Imperial Majesty: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Portsmouth Guildhall
Andrew Litton conducts Walton's Crown Imperial, Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with pianist Jonathan Biss, and Tchaikovsky's Suite No.3 in a regal orchestral evening.
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.
Portsmouth On Ice, Guildhall Square
A real-ice skating rink under a clear canopy in Guildhall Square for the festive season, with hour-long sessions running from morning into the evening most days.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Kings Theatre Southsea
A chaotic comic take on Dickens's festive classic in which everything that can go wrong on stage does, a fun pre-Christmas night out at the Kings Theatre.
December 2026
Squeeze with Billy Bragg at Portsmouth Guildhall
Squeeze headline a live show at Portsmouth Guildhall with special guest Billy Bragg.
Jack and the Beanstalk, Kings Theatre Southsea
The Kings Theatre's 2026 family pantomime, with giants, magic beans and plenty of audience participation in one of the south coast's most handsome Edwardian theatres.
Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon
A pre-Christmas running event based in Southsea that takes runners along Portsmouth's waterside paths, with an early start and good spots for supporters along the seafront.
Last Night of the Christmas Proms, Portsmouth Guildhall
A festive concert in Portsmouth Guildhall in the spirit of the Last Night of the Proms, combining Christmas music with rousing singalong favourites days before Christmas.
February 2027
Ed Byrne: No Dramas, New Theatre Royal
The Irish observational comedian brings his No Dramas tour to Portsmouth's New Theatre Royal on Guildhall Walk for an evening of sharp, relatable stand-up.
Guys and Dolls in Concert, Kings Theatre
Frank Loesser's classic Broadway score, including Luck Be a Lady and Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat, performed in concert at the Kings Theatre.
Maisie Adam: Whatsherface, Kings Theatre
Yorkshire comedian Maisie Adam, familiar from TV panel shows, brings her stand-up tour to the Kings Theatre in Southsea.
Soulful Epitaph: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Portsmouth Guildhall
Mark Wigglesworth conducts Butterworth's A Shropshire Lad, Bridge's Oration with cellist Jesper Svedberg, and Tchaikovsky's powerful Fifth Symphony.
March 2027
Star Wars 50th Anniversary Concert, Portsmouth Guildhall
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra celebrates 50 years of Star Wars with John Williams's famous film music from across the saga, conducted by Pete Harrison.
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Kings Theatre
The touring selection of adventure and mountain films from the Canadian festival, screened at the Kings Theatre for an evening of climbing, skiing and wild-places storytelling.
April 2027
Shrek The Musical, Kings Theatre Southsea
The stage version of the DreamWorks film, with Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona, spends the Easter holidays at the Kings Theatre, a natural pick for families.
May 2027
Million Dollar Quartet, Kings Theatre Southsea
The rock and roll musical recreating the night Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins jammed together at Sun Records, with the hits played live on stage.
June 2027
Operation Mincemeat, Kings Theatre Southsea
The award-winning comedy musical about the real Second World War plan to fool the enemy with a corpse carrying fake papers, a fitting watch in a naval city.
July 2027
Portsmouth International Kite Festival 2027, Southsea Common
A free seafront weekend with hundreds of giant and display kites over Southsea Common, plus precision flying teams, children's workshops, live music and food stalls.
August 2027
Joe Lycett, Kings Theatre Southsea
The Birmingham comedian and TV presenter known for his mischievous campaigns and stand-up specials plays a summer date at the Kings Theatre.
Victorious Festival 2027, Southsea Common
Portsmouth's huge bank holiday music festival on Southsea Common, with big-name headliners, comedy, a world music village, family areas and food from around the globe beside the sea.
September 2027
Bat Out of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert, Kings Theatre
Steve Steinman's tribute concert marks 50 years of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell album, with the operatic rock anthems performed live in Southsea.