Portsmouth Guildhall undergoes £600,000 revamp ahead of autumn season
The Portsmouth Guildhall has undergone a huge revamp, with new seating, carpets and decoration
Portsmouth Guildhall has had a £600,000 revamp over the summer, with the installation of new seating, new carpets and painting and decoration throughout the auditorium.
The venue’s seats have been replaced with a more luxurious upgrade, with contoured seating and backrests to allow customers to enjoy shows in comfort.
New Premium Seats have also been introduced that will offer customers more comfort, space, and a new VIP package will provide extras including luxury dining.
The auditorium’s new look will be revealed from the first concert of the autumn season, when the folk-bluegrass musical ensemble, The Dead South, take to the stage on 3rd September.
Other musical acts to perform throughout the season include Alison Moyet, Jack Savoretti, Michael Ball, Soul II Soul, The Proclaimers, The Pogues, Boyzlife, Squeeze and The Amy Winehouse Band.
A fantastic autumn of comedy is also on offer including Bill Bailey, Miriam Margolyes and Phil Wang.
There will also be plenty of classical concerts during the autumn months, including the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Portsmouth Chamber Music Series, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the War of the Worlds, Avatar the Last Airbender, and festive film classics live in concert including Love Actually, The Holiday and Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol.
You can check out the full Guildhall line-up and book tickets here.