Portsmouth100 celebrations light up Southsea Common with annual fireworks spectacular

Portsmouth's annual fireworks display returns to Southsea Common this November, with a special Portsmouth100-themed celebration featuring music spanning the last century.

This year's event will be held on Wednesday, November 4 and will feature a special Portsmouth100 theme as well as live entertainment, a night market and family fun..

The event site will open at 4pm, offering an evening of family entertainment before the fireworks display. This year's spectacular will be set to music from across the last 100 years, celebrating Portsmouth's centenary year. The event will finish at 8pm.

Visitors can enjoy a range of attractions throughout the evening, including a night market, funfair rides and the return of the Live at the Bandstand stage, which will be promoted by Casemates. Entertainment will also be provided by Batala Portsmouth and a range of street performers, including stilt walkers and hula hoopers.

There will be a variety of food and refreshments available on site, with attendees encouraged to plan their journey and allow extra time with many people from across the city expected to join the celebrations.

Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council, said: "The annual firework display is one of Portsmouth's most popular events, and we're delighted to bring it back to Southsea Common once again.

"As we celebrate Portsmouth100, this year's display will be extra special, taking residents and visitors on a journey through the last century with music, entertainment and a few surprises along the way. We look forward to welcoming people from across the city to join us for what promises to be a fantastic evening."

There is no additional park and ride service for the fireworks, with those travelling in from outside the city or the north urged to use public transport where possible.

Facilities on site will include toilets, first aid, a visitor information point and a welfare tent providing a lost child point, lost and found service, ear defenders and a quiet seating area for anyone feeling overwhelmed.