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August eventsEvents in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Events in August

Trending Portsmouth August Events

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!

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!

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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.

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

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Chichester at Chichester Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Chichester

Tuesday 25th August

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Chichester Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Chichester

Chichester Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth at Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Tuesday 25th August

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth at Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Friday 28th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

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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

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

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!

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

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.

Afterglow 2: Vibrant Forest Brewery Day Festival at Vibrant Forest Brewery

Afterglow 2: Vibrant Forest Brewery Day Festival

Saturday 29th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Vibrant Forest Brewery, Hardley

Afterglow 2: Vibrant Forest Brewery Day Festival

Vibrant Forest Brewery, Hardley

Afterglow returns for its second year at Vibrant Forest Brewery, New Forest. A full-day festival of live music and DJ sets. 2pm till 10pm.

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!

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth at Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Sunday 30th August

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth at Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Friday 28th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth at Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Tuesday 25th August

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

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.

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!

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