Portsmouth Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Portsmouth? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Portsmouth with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Portsmouth and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Portsmouth, featuring the best of things to do in Portsmouth – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Portsmouth fundraisers and charity events.


Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

Harvey by Mary Chase

One of the longest running comedies in Broadway and West End history, Harvey has endeared generations with the relationship between the amiable Elwood P Dowd and his best friend Harvey, a 6ft 1 inch tall white rabbit which only he can see.  Elwood's family are finally driven to committing him to Chumley's Rest - a […]

£5 – £16

Buff Bingo Bottomless Brunch Portsmouth

Go Rouge 78 Palmerston Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Portsmouth

BUFF BINGO BOTTOMLESS DRAG BRUNCH Boys, Balls, Booze & Drag Queens! Every 1st Saturday each month in Portsmouth! The UK's craziest drag bingo brunch events are here! This certainly ain't your grandma's bingo session, this is the UK's favourite game re-imagined for a wild bottomless brunch party! We bring you fun rounds of bingo, mixed […]

£16 – £44.95

Fossils Charity Run

Starts and ends at Horndean Technical College Horndean Technical College, Barton Cross Horndean, Horndean, Horndean

The Fossils Charity Bike Run is a long-established bike run in the motorcycling calendar, run by the Waterlooville Motorcycle Club, the proceeds of which are donated to our nominated club charities. Originally an all-classic motorcycle event, the run now caters for every type of motorcycle with entries from 2 and 3 wheels – classic and […]

£5

Pirate Day

Port Solent The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP, Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Ahoy There! Join us for Pirate Day at Port Solent on Saturday 2nd August, 11am – 4pm. Shiver me timbers! We are setting sail for a swashbuckling day of fun as Pirate Day drops anchor on the Boardwalk. Get ready for a treasure trove of entertainment with rollicking sea shanties, live pirate performances and a […]

Free

Live wrestling in Portsmouth

Venom Wrestling returns to Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure Centre, Portsmouth for an unforgettable night of live wrestling action! When: Saturday, 16 August 2025 Time : 17:30 GMT Brace yourself for an explosive event featuring some of the biggest names in the ring: Jensen Theory – featured on ITV1, BBC1, and in the Metro James Cena […]

£7.50 – £9.00

Fawlty Towers Weekend 30/08/2025

Holiday Inn Portsmouth by IHG Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, England, PO1 2TA, United Kingdom, Portsmouth, Portsmouth

You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team. At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers Show will commence, and you will enjoy a fabulous 3 Course Meal, followed […]

£2 – £295.00

999 Community Day

Port Solent The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP, Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Meet your emergency services heroes at Port Solent’s fun 999 and community day on Saturday 6th September, 11am – 4pm. Get up close to police cars, ambulances, fire engines and lifeboats to see vintage and working emergency service vehicles.

Free

The Children’s Bookshow presents Yasmeen Ismail

New Theatre Royal 20-24 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Join us for a morning of interactive stories and illustration with the award-winning illustrator and author, Yasmeen Ismail. Children will love watching Yasmeen draw live, and listening to some of her stories. Yasmeen will share secrets of her work: the materials she uses to create her books, where she gets her ideas and her top […]

£7

Festival of Christmas Markets

Port Solent The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, PO6 4TP, Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Save the date for our popular Festival of Christmas Markets – coming to Port Solent on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December, 10am – 4pm on both dates. The perfect event to get into the festive spirit, shop over 100 stalls including local makers and artisans and enjoy festive bite to eat in one of […]

Free

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