Things To Do

Stansted Park will play host to the South Downs Food Festival on the weekend of September 14 and 15.

Food Festival spectacular taking place this weekend - ticket details

Ad Feature It’s festival time on the Isle of Wight this autumn!

The Rev Adam Tams

Faith in the community: Join us for cream tea - however you like your scones!

Games Fest returns to Portsmouth this weekend

Games Fest returns with a retro and new games extravaganza

Paul Stone otherwise known as artist My Dog Sighs finishing off his artwork at Cosham Railway Station. Picture: Sarah Standing (120924-1320)

Huge street art festival returns with new artwork to be created

Visitors enjoy a tour demonstrating the changes made to the old Haslar hospital site, Picture: Keith Woodland (070921-6)

Old Haslar Hospital site opens its doors to intrigued visitors

Caleb, 8, found himself behind bars at the Port Solent 999 Day. Photos by Alex Shute

Families enjoy fun-filled Ports Solent 999 Day - in pictures

Wet weather just gave attendees the chance to dance in the rain. Photo: Kieran Cleeves/PA Wire

Spectators enjoy incredible Goodwood Revival day one - in 32 fantastic pictures

At Haslar Hospital: Delivering coal of C Barnes & Son based in Gosport. Pictured Circa 1938 outside St Georges Barracks, Gosport are L to R Charles Alexander (Father), Uncle Albert and Uncle Neil

Fascinating historical sites open to the public for heritage open days

The model of the restored Kings Theatre in Southsea - on the stage of the Kings

Ambitious plans to restore Kings Theatre to be shared at open day

Thunderstruck crowd

Gosport Sunset Festival Delights

Victoria Park Family Festival in Portsmouth.

Exciting fun for all the family at joyous summer park festival - pictures

Jade Phillips and dogs at the Dachshunds Festival in Stubbington.

Adorable dogs and happy owners flock to new Dachshunds festival - pictures

Local bands performed brilliantly at Gosport Sunset Festival 2024.

Marvellous free festival with talented musicians kickstarts weekend

The new permanent Veritysbooknook is set to open on Saturday, August 31 at 11am in Emsworth Town Centre.

Delight as community book swap project to open new permanent home

New mini golf course, Art and Putt, has opened in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. Pictured: General view of the Art and PuttPicture: Habibur Rahman

Art and putt mini golf to remain open for three extra weeks

Gunwharf Quays has confirmed that its mini golf course will remain open for an additional three weeks due to popularity.

Sophie Lewis

Watercress Line’s open weekend will give a unique glimpse of work behind the scenes

Explore behind the scenes at The Watercress Line’s Engineering Open Weekend

Vue Cinema at Gunwharf Quays

Celebrate National Cinema Day with £4 tickets at Vue Portsmouth

Hands on in Buckler's Hard Museum

Free visits to Buckler’s Hard Museum with Heritage Open Days Festival weekend

The Igloo Band perform on stage at the Lifeboat Inn on Hayling Island. Picture: Mike Cooter (250824)

8 fantastic pictures of Hayling Island Festival of Fun charity event

The luxury cruise liner Resilient Lady is returning to Portsmouth having last been seen emblazoned with a message to Pompey during Fat Boy Slims set at Victorious Festival on Friday night.

Cruise ship last seen emblazoned with Pompey message returns - when

Fireworks at the end of Biffy Clyro's set at Victorious Festival 2024 in Portsmouth on Sunday, August 25.

Victorious Festival hailed a success as tickets go on sale for 2025

Crowd surfing at Victorious Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Energetic performance from Idles in front of a noisy crowd

Blossoms

Ad Feature Blossoms announce new album details and autumn tour - get tickets

Russell Howard wows the crowds in a packed comedy tent

Pacific Avenue take to the Common Stage at Victorious

Watch: Pacific Avenue take to the stage to start Victorious

Behind the scenes at Victorious

Victorious Festival 2024: Behind the scenes backstage - video tour

The fantastic three-day Victorious Festival is underway - and behind the scenes there is an army of staff making it all happen.

Kelly Brown

The Castle StagePicture: IslandCity.UK

Final preparations for Victorious under way at the site - in pictures

Here are some things you can do in Hampshire if you are trying to avoid Victorious Festival.

12 fun family activities if you want to avoid Victorious Festival

Sneak peek of the site as final preparations for Victorious Festival

extra late night flights from Hovertravel for Victorious Festival

Hovertravel announces another extra late flight for Victorious Festival attendee...

Here are 13 of the best burger places in Portsmouth and the surrounding area.

Here are 13 of the best burger places in Portsmouth

The Sunflower Art Collective held their first open day on Friday, August 16 with another one set to take place this Friday.

Local art group enjoys successful open day - in 7 glorious pictures

The Emsworth Show taking place on August Bank Holiday Monday in the sunshine. Pictured is action from the event. Monday 28th August 2023. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Fabulous Emsworth Show makes a return - when it is and ticket prices

11 things not to miss at Victorious

The artists celebrate the launch of The Portsmouth and Hampshire Art Society Summer Exhibition 2024 at Portsmouth Cathedral, Old Portsmouth on Friday, August 16.

WATCH: Excitement as free exhibition launched showcasing local artists

McFly were the surprise artist to perform on the Castle Stage in 2023 Photo by Alex Shute

Mystery guest to perform at Victorious - who and at what time?

Courteeners

Victorious line up, set times and finish times for Saturday

Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro

Victorious line up, set times and finish times for Sunday

Hands up for Fatboy Slim

Victorious line up, set times and finish times for Friday

Waterlooville Music & Arts Festival is taking place on Saturday, August 17 between 10 am and 4pm in Waterlooville High Street.

Free family music & arts festival to take place this weekend

A group of children enjoy Play Day at Holly Hill Woodland Park, Sarisbury, organised by Fareham Borough Council. From left, Nicodemus, 3, Raphael, 8, Claudia, 8, Mariella, 4, Amelia, 4, Zara, 4, and Kai, 8Picture: Chris Moorhouse (140824-04)

Families enjoy a fun filled day at Holly Hill Woodland Park - In pictures

Join Thomas at The Watercress Line

Join Thomas & Friends TM for summer fun at The Watercress Line

HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Environs, Portsmouth, 1949

25 historic photos of Nelson's flagship HMS Victory

The Beach Dubbin' Volkswagen fiesta on Southsea Common today (August 4).

Captivating Volkswagen fiesta descends on Southsea Common - pictures

Re-enactment participants at the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Southsea on August 3.

Brilliant display at The Battle of Southsea 150th anniversary - pictures

The Oliver family at Portchester Gala in Portchester Castle on August 3

Wholesome scenes of families and children loving life at Portchester Gala

Curator and Creative Director, Tina Ziegler of Moniker Art at the golf course Picture: Habibur Rahman

Quirky custom-built mini golf course inspired by famous artists opens

Pictured: General view of the Art and PuttPicture: Habibur Rahman

In pictures: Gunwharf Quays' quirky new mini golf course

Lord Montagu and Mary Montagu-Scott with Orinoco and Great Uncle Bulgaria

Lord Montagu welcomes The Wombles back to Beaulieu for 50th Anniversary of the M...

The Battle of Southsea was a four-day riot which took place in 1874 after Southsea Common was shut off the public by the Pier Company.

Little known historical event to be celebrated this weekend

Sam's Sunflowers makes a dazzling return - details

Pictured is: GV of the Beach Dubbin Picture: Keith Woodland (060821-161)

Beach Dubbin makes a return and promises lots of family fun

Splash parks are ideal for summer fun

The best splash parks and open air pools across Hampshire

Here are just some of the best places to get yourself an ice-cream this summer

13 places to get an ice cream in Portsmouth