We have put together a gallery consisting of a long list of things taking place in, and around, the city over the next few weeks.
Step into Christmas with these 26 magical events:
21. Commercial Road Christmas Market
Commercial Road will welcome a wonderfully festive Christmas market from November 22, 2025. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak Photo: Marcin Jedrysiak
22. Santa Fun Run!
The Santa Run is back in Southsea, raising money for a whole host of local charities. The run will take place on December 20, 2025. Pictured - Martin with daughter Isla, eight, with Mark and Liam from Portsmouth. | Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
23. Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent will be turning its Christmas lights on on Saturday, November 22. The high street will be closed with stalls lining the street. | Sarah Standing
24. Bill and Barbara Wright Christmas Lights
Bill and Barbara Wright have created incredible Christmas light displays for decades - and this year is set to be their last. Pictured:Bill and Barbara Wright with their Christmas Lights, in Portchester. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (011224-65) | Chris Moorhouse Photo: Chris Moorhouse