Southsea Common has once again been transformed into a musical spectacular with thousands of people lapping up the annual event.
Day one of Victorious Festival has delivered plenty of memorable moments, with standout sets from Rudimental, The Vaccines and Pixie Lott kicking things off in style.
With two more days of music still to come, the festival has certainly set the bar high.
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Explore our gallery of pictures from the first day:
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Crowds at Victorious Festival on Friday, August 28. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
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Victorious Festival on Friday, August 28, 2026. Pictured is: Smudger on Live at the Bandstand. Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-8515) | Iconic Resell
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Victorious Festival on Friday, August 28, 2026. Pictured is: The Vaccines performing on the Common Stage. Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-8548) | Iconic Resell
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Victorious Festival on Friday, August 28, 2026. Pictured is: Little Johnny Russell's at Victorious Festival temporary closed due to the high winds. Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-5732) | Iconic Resell