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Moving Pictures

Fri, Oct 9

Moving Pictures

KOLA · Portsmouth

From £23

Phil Wang: UH OH

Fri, Oct 9

Phil Wang: UH OH

Portsmouth Guildhall · Portsmouth

From £36

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10

THE TOTAL STONE ROSES

The Wedgewood Rooms · Portsmouth

From £19

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10

Vol. Presents- Real Love Baby Magazine Launch

KOLA Basement · Portsmouth

From £9

Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

The Wedgewood Rooms · Portsmouth

From £22

Alison Moyet

Tue, Oct 13

Alison Moyet

Portsmouth Guildhall · Portsmouth

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Red Rum Club

Wed, Oct 14

Red Rum Club

Portsmouth Guildhall · Portsmouth

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Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 14

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

Fratton Park · Portsmouth

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Avatar's the Last Airbender - Film with Live Orchestra

Thu, Oct 15

Avatar's the Last Airbender - Film with Live Orchestra

Portsmouth Guildhall · Portsmouth

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Author reading to an audience in a bookshop — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16

From The Jam

Guildhall · Portsmouth

From £37

Khemmis + Celestial Sanctuary

Fri, Oct 16

Khemmis + Celestial Sanctuary

KOLA · Portsmouth

From £21

Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16

Willy Mason

Wedgewood Rooms · Portsmouth

From £21

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About Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a compact naval city on England's south coast, home to the Royal Navy's historic dockyard and warships including HMS Victory and the Mary Rose. The waterfront pairs Gunwharf Quays' shops with the Spinnaker Tower, and Southsea adds a seafront beach nearby.

2026 guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.

Christmas in Guildford 2026: Markets, Fairs & DatesChristmas in Reading 2026: Broad Street Market & DatesBest cities to visit in the UK in 20262 days in London: itinerary with prices (2026)2 days in Edinburgh: itinerary with prices (2026)Things to do in London 2026Things to do in Manchester 2026Things to do in Glasgow 2026Live music in the United Kingdom: gigs and venues 2026Best time to visit the United Kingdom: month by month