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August eventsEvents in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Events in August

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Cream Classics on The Pier! at South Parade Pier

Cream Classics on The Pier!

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 11:00pm

South Parade Pier, Southsea

Cream Classics on The Pier!

South Parade Pier, Southsea

Head to South Parade Pier on August 1st 2026 for the legendary Cream Classics!

Franchez My Shift D Funnyman Live In UK at Buckland Community Centre

Franchez My Shift D Funnyman Live In UK

Saturday 1st August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buckland Community Centre, Portsmouth

Franchez My Shift D Funnyman Live In UK

Buckland Community Centre, Portsmouth

An unforgettable evening of live comedy, laughter, and entertainment featuring top comedians from Nigeria.

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SOAKED - The Secret Society Family Rave at Pitt St Skatepark at Pitt St Indoor Skatepark

SOAKED - The Secret Society Family Rave at Pitt St Skatepark

Sunday 2nd August

1:00pm - 5:30pm

Pitt St Indoor Skatepark, Portsmouth

SOAKED - The Secret Society Family Rave at Pitt St Skatepark

Pitt St Indoor Skatepark, Portsmouth

Exactly what it says on the tin: a full-throttle, high-energy rave experience designed especially for kids and their grown-ups.

The Music of Motown - The Candlelight Concert at Portsmouth Cathedral

The Music of Motown - The Candlelight Concert

Wednesday 5th August

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Portsmouth Cathedral

The Music of Motown - The Candlelight Concert

Portsmouth Cathedral

Doors: 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm - 9:45pm

Paul Oakenfold & Factor B dance party sponsored by Musto at Northwood House

Paul Oakenfold & Factor B dance party sponsored by Musto

Wednesday 5th August

6:30pm - 11:45pm

Northwood House, Cowes, Isle Of Wight

Paul Oakenfold & Factor B dance party sponsored by Musto

Northwood House, Cowes, Isle Of Wight

TWO GLOBAL DJ SUPERSTARS...ONE EUPHORIC TRANCE PARTY NIGHT ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT THIS AUGUST WITH PAUL OAKENFOLD & FACTOR B!

Comedy At The COOP (Hedge End) at The COOP Microbrewery

Comedy At The COOP (Hedge End)

Wednesday 5th August

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The COOP Microbrewery, Southampton

Comedy At The COOP (Hedge End)

The COOP Microbrewery, Southampton

Free Comedy Night at The COOP Microbrewery - first Wednesday every month. Great beer, cozy vibes, big laughs!

Ronin Veins @ Kola at Kola

Ronin Veins @ Kola

Friday 7th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Ronin Veins @ Kola

Groundbreaker Promotions presents... Dirty Southcoast Weekender featuring: Ronin Veins, Della Nova and Common Tongue

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Hive Family Festival 2026 at Fairthorne Manor

Hive Family Festival 2026

Saturday 8th August

11:45am - 9:00pm

Fairthorne Manor, Southampton

Hive Family Festival 2026

Fairthorne Manor, Southampton

Hive Family Festival is a music and performing arts festival, suitable for the whole family. For more information, visit www.hivefamilyfestival.co.uk

Halt - Portsmouth at Kola

Halt - Portsmouth

Saturday 8th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Halt - Portsmouth

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

The History of Folk Horror at The Gaiety Southsea

The History of Folk Horror

Wednesday 12th August

6:45pm - 9:30pm

The Gaiety Southsea, Portsmouth

The History of Folk Horror

The Gaiety Southsea, Portsmouth

Explore the dark origins of folk horror and its connections to ancient customs, folklore and modern anxieties. Followed by Q&A.

Peach Fuzz: queer basement party at Kola

Peach Fuzz: queer basement party

Friday 14th August

9:00pm - 2:00am

Peach Fuzz: queer basement party

Pompey's foremost queer-led party in a basement Drag performances Catwalk with a cash prize DJs till late THEME: Texture, I don't even know her

Gin & Rum Festival - Portsmouth - 2026 at Portsmouth Cathedral

Gin & Rum Festival - Portsmouth - 2026

Saturday 15th August

12:30pm - 10:00pm

Portsmouth Cathedral

Gin & Rum Festival - Portsmouth - 2026

Portsmouth Cathedral

The UKs Biggest Touring Gin and Rum Festival Returns to Portsmouth for ONE Weekend Only

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Cream Classics on The Pier! at South Parade Pier

Cream Classics on The Pier!

Saturday 1st August

4:00pm - 11:00pm

South Parade Pier, Southsea

Cream Classics on The Pier!

South Parade Pier, Southsea

Head to South Parade Pier on August 1st 2026 for the legendary Cream Classics!

🔥 Hot Seller

Hive Family Festival 2026 at Fairthorne Manor

Hive Family Festival 2026

Saturday 8th August

11:45am - 9:00pm

Fairthorne Manor, Southampton

Hive Family Festival 2026

Fairthorne Manor, Southampton

Hive Family Festival is a music and performing arts festival, suitable for the whole family. For more information, visit www.hivefamilyfestival.co.uk

🔥 Hot Seller

SOAKED - The Secret Society Family Rave at Pitt St Skatepark at Pitt St Indoor Skatepark

SOAKED - The Secret Society Family Rave at Pitt St Skatepark

Sunday 2nd August

1:00pm - 5:30pm

Pitt St Indoor Skatepark, Portsmouth

SOAKED - The Secret Society Family Rave at Pitt St Skatepark

Pitt St Indoor Skatepark, Portsmouth

Exactly what it says on the tin: a full-throttle, high-energy rave experience designed especially for kids and their grown-ups.

The Music of Motown - The Candlelight Concert at Portsmouth Cathedral

The Music of Motown - The Candlelight Concert

Wednesday 5th August

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Portsmouth Cathedral

The Music of Motown - The Candlelight Concert

Portsmouth Cathedral

Doors: 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm - 9:45pm

Gin & Rum Festival - Portsmouth - 2026 at Portsmouth Cathedral

Gin & Rum Festival - Portsmouth - 2026

Saturday 15th August

12:30pm - 10:00pm

Portsmouth Cathedral

Gin & Rum Festival - Portsmouth - 2026

Portsmouth Cathedral

The UKs Biggest Touring Gin and Rum Festival Returns to Portsmouth for ONE Weekend Only

Halt - Portsmouth at Kola

Halt - Portsmouth

Saturday 8th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Halt - Portsmouth

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

Paul Oakenfold & Factor B dance party sponsored by Musto at Northwood House

Paul Oakenfold & Factor B dance party sponsored by Musto

Wednesday 5th August

6:30pm - 11:45pm

Northwood House, Cowes, Isle Of Wight

Paul Oakenfold & Factor B dance party sponsored by Musto

Northwood House, Cowes, Isle Of Wight

TWO GLOBAL DJ SUPERSTARS...ONE EUPHORIC TRANCE PARTY NIGHT ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT THIS AUGUST WITH PAUL OAKENFOLD & FACTOR B!

Comedy At The COOP (Hedge End) at The COOP Microbrewery

Comedy At The COOP (Hedge End)

Wednesday 5th August

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The COOP Microbrewery, Southampton

Comedy At The COOP (Hedge End)

The COOP Microbrewery, Southampton

Free Comedy Night at The COOP Microbrewery - first Wednesday every month. Great beer, cozy vibes, big laughs!

The History of Folk Horror at The Gaiety Southsea

The History of Folk Horror

Wednesday 12th August

6:45pm - 9:30pm

The Gaiety Southsea, Portsmouth

The History of Folk Horror

The Gaiety Southsea, Portsmouth

Explore the dark origins of folk horror and its connections to ancient customs, folklore and modern anxieties. Followed by Q&A.

Peach Fuzz: queer basement party at Kola

Peach Fuzz: queer basement party

Friday 14th August

9:00pm - 2:00am

Peach Fuzz: queer basement party

Pompey's foremost queer-led party in a basement Drag performances Catwalk with a cash prize DJs till late THEME: Texture, I don't even know her

Stubbington Ark Summer Fete at RSPCA Solent Branch CIO

Stubbington Ark Summer Fete

Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd August

11:00am - 4:00pm

RSPCA Solent Branch CIO, Fareham

Stubbington Ark Summer Fete

RSPCA Solent Branch CIO, Fareham

Enjoy a weekend of fun! Games, food, raffles, market, Dog Show, Bake off and much more! All to raise money for our Animal Centre.

Franchez My Shift D Funnyman Live In UK at Buckland Community Centre

Franchez My Shift D Funnyman Live In UK

Saturday 1st August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buckland Community Centre, Portsmouth

Franchez My Shift D Funnyman Live In UK

Buckland Community Centre, Portsmouth

An unforgettable evening of live comedy, laughter, and entertainment featuring top comedians from Nigeria.

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