Excited crowds enjoy a glorious first day at Victorious Festival

Crowds have been enjoying a fantastic start to Victorious Festival as the weekend music extravaganza begins.

Early birds were able to watch the first act to step on the Common Stage with Brighton band HotWax getting the festival going.

Families also headed to the Kid’s Arena where there were activities galore to keep the little ones entertained.

Here are 11 pictures from a sunny opening morning at Victorious Festival:

77. Title: Daniel BedingfieldPictured: Daniel Bedingfield performance Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Daniel Bedingfield wows the crowds at Victorious who packed into Castle Field Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak

One Step Beyond! Pictured: Castle Stage headliner, Madness, performing in front of thousands of people. Pictur: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak

Sunrise above Victorious Festival Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak

Victorious Festival at Southsea Portsmouth on Friday, August 22, 2025. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak