Victorious Festival 2025: Heavy 'delays expected' as road closures come into effect

This weekend, Southsea Common will host one of the biggest music festivals along the south coast with an epic lineup featuring the likes of Madness, Queens of the Stone Age, Kings of Leon and Kaiser Chiefs.

Some road closures and parking restrictions come into effect from 8am this morning (August 21) until next Tuesday (August 26) while preparations get underway.

The AA says: “Delays expected due to the Victorious Music Festival with road closures from 8am Thursday to about 8pm on Tuesday on roads around Southsea Common.”

For more information about the road closures over the weekend, click here.