Portsmouth Armed Forces Day

20 June 2026

Portsmouth’s Armed Forces Day returns in 2026, with displays and events on Southsea Common taking place on Saturday 20 June. This year to mark 100 years of Portsmouth’s city status, this year’s Armed Forces Day will celebrate Portsmouth100 as well as our armed forces heroes on this special, free community day. There will be displays to enjoy…

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Southsea Food Festival

5 July 2026

Southsea Food Festival is back 4 & 5 July 10am – 5pm in Southsea town centre. As one of the largest food festivals along the South Coast, Southsea Food Festival offers a wide range of local producers, hot food caterers, live chef demos, family entertainment, and live music. New for 2026, follow the Tasting Trail…

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SailGP Portsmouth: 25-26 July

26 July 2026

SailGP’s international sailing event returns to Southsea seafront on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July. To safely set up and host the event, there will be temporary closures along parts of the promenade from Thursday 10 July to Thursday 31 July, along with other changes for some attractions and roads in this area during this…

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50 years of Landport Adventure Playground

29 July 2026

Come along and join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Landport Adventure Playground! Wednesday 29 July, 12-4pm Landport Adventure Playground, Arundel St, PO1 1PH (opposite the ASDA Fratton car park) Whether you’re a current visitor, former playworker, volunteer, parent or supporter, we’d love you to join this special milestone and celebrate five decades…

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Victorious Festival: 28-30 August 2026

28 August 2026

Victorious Festival returns to Southsea Common over the August bank holiday weekend. This page brings together key information for Portsmouth residents, including access arrangements, travel information, road closures and parking changes.

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