Portsmouth gigs

If you’re after some live music fizzing with energy and character, then there’s plenty to enjoy on a night out in Portsmouth. 

The picturesque port city has a rich cultural heritage, with it being the birthplace of Charles Dickins and all, but also has a respectable musical history as well. And no, this doesn’t just include being where the film adaptation of Tommy by The Who was filmed. 

Foreigner’s Mick Jones and Tears for Fears’ Roland Orzabal were born and raised here, while musician and singer-songwriter Joe Jackson hails from the Paulsgrove area of the city. Pompey continues to decorate its cultural catalogue thanks to the numerous thriving Portsmouth gigs and concerts. 

Our gig guide has got something for everyone; any metalheads out there will be sure to check out alternative pub favourite The Deco in Southsea, while you’re guaranteed to find a belting event down at the Moonshine nightclub. On top of that, iconic venues like The Wedgewood Rooms and Guildhall offer up some of the best gigs in Portsmouth. No matter what kind of gig you fancy, it won’t be a let down here in Hampshire.