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Events and festivals

We like to believe that the culture of Portsmouth is a hidden jewel of the South Coast, as the city has more to offer than most people imagine.

In addition to the city’s major attractions, Portsmouth attracts many major events with international appeal, as well as hosting a range of events throughout the year, both large and small, established and new.

For full details of all the events taking place in Portsmouth, look at the official visitor website, Visit Portsmouth.  Or download the latest copy of the culture list for Portsmouth, Pulse.

Planning an event?

If you are planning, or would like to plan an event within Portsmouth, please download our official event application form and guidance notes.  You can complete the form online or print it off and complete by hand.  You can also call us on 023 9283 4067. 

If you have an existing event that you would like to add to our events database for promotion, please email the details to visitor information.

Photograph credits

Thank you to Steve Spurgin for the image of the Big Beatles and to Dave Sanderson for the image of the drums.