Brighten up the Autumn months ahead with a fantastic feast of entertainment at the south’s leading concert hall, Portsmouth Guildhall!
As the warmth of the summer fades, you will find some of the biggest names in entertainment touring the country, and we are leading the charge to bring the best in entertainment to Portsmouth and the south!
View the full What’s On or take a whistle-stop tour through this Autumn’s highlights below…
Masses of amazing music to suit all tastes
This coming season, music lovers will not be disappointed with a myriad of memory making moments assured from a fantastic line-up including Paul Weller, Lulu, The Pretenders, Jamie Cullum, Midge Ure, Hard-Fi, Bellowhead, 10CC, The Cult, Steve Hackett, Ride, Sea Girls, Joe Jackson, Jane McDonald, Jools Holland, Bob Vylan, Skindred, Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, Rhythm of the 90s and a wide range of thrilling tributes.
Comedy that will have you cracking up
There is nothing better than a night of laughter to lift your mood and we have some of the comedy circuit’s side-splitting best coming up including Sarah Millican, Katherine Ryan, Jimmy Carr, Al Murray, Ben Elton and Paul Smith!
Fun for all the Family to enjoy
Keeping the kids entertained as the weather turns can be tricky, but we have a great range of shows and events on their way that will appeal to all ages!
Steve Backshall’s Ocean, Mini Ravers Halloween Festival, The Snow Queen – A Frozen Adventure Family Pantomime, Little Red Riding Could and our very own event, Games Fest – a feast for all gamers that includes Esports, board gaming, retro arcade games, Dungeons and Dragons, Indie gaming and much more on 14 – 15 September.
A Classical Series which will challenge perceptions
If you think classical music isn’t for you, you might want to take a closer look at The Classical Series presented at Portsmouth Guildhall from 4th October.
Featuring music from some of the biggest Box Office hits including the iconic tracks of the James Bond films and the soundtracks to your favourite festive films, The Holiday and Love Actually, played live-to-film by a full orchestra.
Plus, a Christmas Concert spectacular by The Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines will highlight alongside the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and a packed programme from the resident Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Portsmouth Chamber Music by Music in the Round featuring all the Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Holst, Rachmaninov and other classical greats you would expect.
Eclectic and exciting programmes in the Guildhall’s The Box and The Lens Studio
Most well-known for our large 2,000 seat auditorium, those looking for something a little different or more intimate should definitely explore the programmes of the smaller The Box and The Lens Studio venues within Portsmouth Guildhall.
Music is the mainstay of The Box with a DJ set from Chris Moyles plus shows from Nik Kershaw, The Chats, Punk Rock Factory and a Takedown Festival Showcase Final.
The Lens Studio offers an eclectic programme featuring emerging artists and icons alike with music from across all genres (Geno Washington & The Yo Yo’s, Julia Fordham and Nell Bryden are just some of those set to play) and stand-up comedy (Sarah Keyworth, Carl Hutchinson, Catherine Bohart and Travis Jay, again just some of those who will be taking to the stage) plus dance, drama and family theatre.
And even more that guarantees the greatest variety of programme on offer!
The size and versatility of Portsmouth Guildhall ensures there is always a tremendous variety of shows and events to enjoy on your doorstep!
Evenings with some of your favourite celebrities including Tim Peake, Dick & Angel, an Oktoberfest and sporting events with The Red Dragon – Untouchables Darts and Shock N’ Awe MMA.
Plus, experience a night of pure entertainment and the dazzling world of the Moulin Rouge in Come What May or enjoy one of the Guildhall’s own Cirque Du Guildhall Christmas Party Nights!
And 2025 is shaping up to be a cracker of a year too with many amazing shows already sold out or selling fast – get your tickets while you still can!
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