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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Title: Victorious Festival Richard Ashcroft Pictured: Victorious Festival Richard Ashcroft Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Iconic Resell
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Title: Victorious Festival Richard Ashcroft Pictured: Victorious Festival Richard Ashcroft Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Iconic Resell
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Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Friday, August 28, 2026. Pictured is: Scissor Sisters performing on Common Stage. Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-5855) | Iconic Resell
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Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Friday, August 28, 2026. Pictured is: Scissor Sisters performing on Common Stage. Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-8659) | Iconic Resell