Portsmouth Fringe Festival 2025

The first ever Portsmouth Fringe Festival will be taking place from the 25th of July to the 3rd of August, and it promises an exciting program of events covering all…

Portsmouth Book Fest 2025

Since 2011, Portsmouth Book Fest has been a key date on the calendar for literature lovers in the city. The 2025 edition is rolling around fast, and what a lineup…

LOOK UP Portsmouth 2025

LOOK UP Portsmouth is back for its 3rd year, bringing together the best international, national, and local artists to make brilliant permanent works of art across the city. It’s a…

Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival 2025

The Portsmouth Chilli and Gin festival is back for 2025, and it promises to be the spiciest one yet. The weird but wonderful festival enjoyed a successful launch in 2022…

Portsmouth Vegan Festival 2025

Vegans, assemble! The Portsmouth Vegan Festival is back for its 8th year in 2025, once again taking place at the Mountbatten Centre in Hilsea. The date is the 20th of…

Southsea Food Festival 2025

Summer is here, and the 17th edition of the Southsea Food Festival looks like it’s going to be a sizzler. Palmerston Road, Osborne Road, and Clarendon Road are going to…

Gosport Waterfront Festival 2025

Gosport Waterfront is a small scale festival with a capacity of 5,000, so it is perfect for those who want the festival atmosphere but prefer a smaller site with less…

Wickham Festival 2025

A short drive out of town is the village of Wickham, and every year at the start of August, it plays host to the Wickham Festival. It’s a long running…

Pompeywood Film Festival 2025

We love a good punny name, and they don’t come much punnier than Pompeywood. Pompeywood is a genre film festival, meaning it focuses on films from genres with strong and…

Making Waves Film Festival 2025

Making Waves is arguably Portsmouth’s biggest and best annual film festival, and it’s back for 2025 bigger and better than ever before. The festival will enjoy an extended run this…