About The City Brief Portsmouth
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth, life flows through areas like Fratton and Cosham, where everyday rhythm meets community ties. Events such as the annual D-Day Commemoration at Gunwharf Quays bring people together in public spaces that have long served as sites of remembrance and civic gathering. These moments aren’t isolated, seasonal celebrations in Eastney or Landport often reflect broader themes tied to maritime heritage, with activities like Action Stations at the National Museum of the Royal Navy offering hands-on engagement during school holidays.
The City Brief tracks developments across Portsmouth’s diverse areas, including updates from Southsea Castle and The Great Stone Dock. Weekly listings feature events ranging from interactive exhibitions linked to naval history, such as those held during the Battle of Trafalgar Commemoration, to community-led gatherings like Portsmouth Markets, which rotate locations weekly without fixed venues.
Other recurring highlights include the Victorious Festival on Southsea Seafront, an annual music and arts event with national reach; seasonal events such as the Victorian Festival of Christmas at the Historic Dockyard; and public walks like An infernal den of Diabolical Demons, a themed tour exploring darker chapters in Old Portsmouth’s past. The Spinnaker Tower regularly hosts civic updates related to seafront operations, while Southsea Common serves as an informal hub for open-air gatherings.
All content is delivered with clarity over flair, informing rather than persuading. No hyperbole, no forced enthusiasm: just a steady record of what unfolds across the city’s residential and historic spaces each week.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Portsmouth – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Portsmouth is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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