Entertainment and Events
Portsmouth has many entertainment venues including The Guildhall, The Kings Theatre, The Wedgewood Rooms and Jongleurs, all offering varied types of entertainment. Events are held throughout the year and a timetable can be found on the Visit Portsmouth web site.If you are planning to organise your own public event there are three distinct categories where a Public Entertainment Licence would be required: public dancing or music, any sporting event and public musical entertainments such as a music festival. If in doubt contact the licensing department who can advise you and answer any queries you may have.
Directorate of Economy, Culture and Community Safety
Contact Details
Name:
Portsmouth City CouncilAddress:
Visitor Information ServiceClarence Esplanade
Southsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO5 3PB
Telephone:
023 9282 6722Email:
vis@portsmouthcc.gov.ukFax:
023 9282 7519FAQ
Q : When are the Tourist Information Centres open?A : The Hard - Open daily : April - September 09:30 - 17:45, October -March 09:30 -17:15 , alternatively Southsea seafront - Open daily : July - August 09:30 - 17.45, daily from September - June 09:30 - 17.15