What's On

Drum and Bass on the Bike around Portsmouth, starting in Guildhall Square.
Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Route revealed for Drum n Bass on the Bike in Portsmouth this weekend

Lail Arad (left) and Jesca Hoop co-produce The Songs of Joni Mitchell, which is at The Wedgewood Rooms on Sunday, September 27

Artists to pay tribute to legendary singer-songwriter at Wedge gig

Michelle Keegan stars as DI Emma Crane in the new ITV drama series The Blame (Picture: Quay Street Productions for ITV/ITVx)

Michelle Keegan shines in cop drama with a message

Shipwreck Portsmouth is one of the 100 images captured by Penny Plimmer which will be featuring in a new Faces and Places of Pompey exhibition.

Portsmouth100 exhibition showcases 'Faces and Places of Pompey'

Catch Love Actually Live In Concert in Portsmouth this December. Photo: Submitted

Experience Love Actually like never before with full orchestra

Thirst in 2026, Thirst in 2026, from left: Rich Tamblyn, Chris Perrin, Mark Denney and Steve Marsh

Portsmouth band to celebrate 25 years of debut album with special Wedge gig

Arts and Entertainment

Abbie Warner as Elsa in Portsmouth Theatres' production of Frozen at Theatre Royal

Review | 'It’s snow joke, this is theatre at its most enchanting'
The leaves may be changing and the nights are drawing in as Autumn tightens its grip, but I wasn’t expecting snow.
Nick Collins

Alison Light

Portsmouth writer to give reading of new book celebrating city history

Rebecca Faithful

Woman wins award for story about navigating Portsmouth in a wheelchair

Lauren Steadman. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images for The National Lottery)

Who is Lauren Steadman? Athletic achievements and TV appearances

The participants in this week's 'experiment' from Channel 4, Apocalypse. From left, Kyra; Laura; Matty; Kelly; Dean; Celia; Kiera; Scott; Steven; Brooke; Bertie; Louise; Ioan and Freddie. (Picture: Matthew Salacuse/Channel 4)

Channel 4's Apocalypse is a "radical experiment" we just don't need right now

Things To Do

General view of the Cosham Fire Station Open Day Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Community's chance to meet its local firefighters at station open day

Amba Tremain performing at Portsmouth Fireworks night on Southsea Common

Alan Knight inspired charity event to take place this weekend

Viet Pot and Bar has opened in Castle Road, Southsea, Portsmouth

Viet Pot and Bar opens in Southsea

Portsmouth Christmas lights switch inside Cascades shopping centre.

Picture: Chris Moorhouse (221125-38)

Bookings open for Santa's Grotto in Portsmouth

The D-Day Story curator Andrew Whitmarsh.

Props from new war film Pressure on display at The D-Day Story

Viking boat being burned on Butser hill to celebrate the Equinox.

Huge flames engulf Viking boat as crowds wowed at heritage festival

Best In Portsmouth

Winter Road, Southsea, in 1984. The News PP1936

16 memorable pictures taking you back to Southsea in the 80s
Here are some fabulous images to enjoy from the 1980s.
Steve Deeks

The Gunwharf development 10th February 2001, viewed from Old Portsmouth. Picture: Malcolm Wells. 010784-3

19 photos showing how Gunwharf Quays was built

Salomon Quest Echo GTX walking boots

Best Outdoor Gear 2026: Top Running & Hiking Products Reviewed

Nightlife

Clubbers enjoy a night out at Tiger Tiger in 2009. Picture: 092674-981

36 fantastic retro pictures taking you back to Portsmouth nights out in 2009
This looked like a fun year to be out on the town.
Steve Deeks

Revellers having a good time at Time & Envy nightclub in Southsea in the 00s. Picture: (063973-0105)

41 fun photos showing an awesome night out in 90s and early 00s in Portsmouth

Here is what a night out in 2011 looked like at Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays. Picture: Sarah Standing (113240-3951)

Here's what a night out in 2011 looked like

Is this you having a good time at Bar Bluu nightclub, Clarendon Road, Southsea?

Remember these lost 00s nightclubs?

A hen party out in Portsmouth in 2009. Picture: (092934_717)

36 fun clubbing photos from special nights out in Portsmouth 2009

More What's On

Mike Rutherford of Mike and The Mechanics performs after day three of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 28, 2016 in Virginia Water, England. The group have announced a widespread UK tour, taking place in 2025 (Credit: Getty Images)

Portsmouth Guildhall date announced for Mike and the Mechanics

Music-lovers rock out the show Pitt Street skatepark, Southsea.

Brilliant pictures of music-lovers enjoying Send It 100 festival

The HMS Sultan bonfire night and fireworks display will be returning for October half term in Gosport.

Spectacular HMS Sultan fireworks display and bonfire night to return

First day at Goodwood Revival 2026 at Goodwood on Friday 18th September 2026. Pictured: Bulic Family.

Goodwood Revival returns: Crowds in spectacular costumes - pictures

Pictured is: (l-r) Eric Baxter, Amdrew Baxter, The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Abdul Kadir, Charyle Mercer, Otto Baxter, Nicole Baxter, Edward Baxter and Terence Baxter.

Delight as much anticipated new home for padel opens in Portsmouth

Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden of Boyzlife

Boyzlife to perform 90s and noughties hits at Portsmouth Guildhall

The vert ramp has been set up at Pitt St Skatepark in preparation for Send It 100, an extreme sport and music festival taking place on September 19 and 20.

Huge vert ramp assembled as skatepark prepares for festival

The Good Witch and the Tower Princess will be at Whiteley Shopping Centre on Wednesday, May 27.

Local makers to feature in new monthly market starting this weekend

Martin and Flavia Couri are The Courettes, at The Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea

The Courettes and Quick Romance are pure dynamite at The Wedgewood Rooms | Revie...

Michael Ball will still be appearing at an upcoming show in Portsmouth despite other cancellations due to illness. Pictured is the entertainer on stage during The National Lottery's Big Night Of Musicals.

Michael Ball cancels shows ahead of Portsmouth appearance

Matthew Ash owns Lunar Blossom with his wife, Shiella

Japanese bakery van opens in Milton

Pride of place - Daisy Barker's Cushty is currently the people's favoutite on the Pride of Portsmouth Lion trail

Hugely popular lions from Pride of Portsmouth trail to reunite

Winchester Science Centre

Winchester Science Centre - a gateway to the universe

Cast revealed for Fareham Christmas pantomime

Anne Hegerty joins Fareham pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk cast

Portsmouth based Rush Racing UK on the water

Powerboat racing spectacle heads to Gunwharf

Paint the Park Gosport

Paint the Park art competition highlights Gosport's natural beauty

Muppets Christmas Carol

Disney's Muppet Christmas Carol is coming to Portsmouth Guildhall

Martin and Flavia Couri are The Courettes. Picture by Søren Solkær

Feeling the heart and soul of The Courettes, as they prepare to wrap up their UK...