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:
53. Victorious Festival 2026
Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Friday, August, 28, 2026. Pictured is: (l-r) Alexis Viana from Southampton, Kerry Dibdin and Leeanne Harris both from Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-5567) | Iconic Resell
54. Victorious Festival 2026
Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Friday, August, 28, 2026. Pictured is: (l-r) Wendy Cobb with her daughter Hannah Cobb from Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire and their third year visiting. Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-8452) | Iconic Resell
55. Victorious Festival 2026
Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Friday, August, 28, 2026. Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-8447) | Iconic Resell
56. Victorious Festival 2026
Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Friday, August, 28, 2026. Pictured is: Laura Rosales and her son James (4) who moved from the USA to Portsmouth in July. Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-8494) | Iconic Resell