Victorious Festival

Victorious Festival is an annual music festival in Portsmouth, England

(L-R) Owner of Seeded in Southsea Alexsis Seed with volunteers Maggie Crompton, Margaret Kelly, Sarah Dobie, Sarah Yetman and Lesley Callaway.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Crafters unite to knit 27,000 poppies for Southsea Castle tribute

L-R John Wademan (volunteer), Cllr Simon Bosher, Cllr Spencer Gardner, Steve Jackson (club chairman and Jon Sibley (coach).

Families raise £2,018 for Fleur de Lys FC

The clean up taking place on Southsea Common on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31, 2026, as Victorious Festival comes to an end for another year.

Picture: Sarah Standing (310826-6367)

Traders warn Victorious Festival is having ‘huge negative effect’

Cheques presented by Victorious in the Community team

Victorious Festival hits £1m charitable donations mark

Pictured: Group of teens riding e-scooters

WATCH: Teens on e-scooters narrowly avoid being hit by cars

Victorious Festival 2026 - Common Stage

Three people arrested at Victorious festival, including 14-year-old

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Police confirm 21 crimes reported at Victorious Festival

Victorious Festival organisers have hailed another incredible year.

Organisers hail another 'incredible' Victorious Festival

The clean up of Southsea Common has begun on Monday, August 31.

The clean up begins after 150,000 people descend on Southsea Common

Title: Victorious Festival The Enemy. Pictured: Victorious Festival The Enemy. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Epic highlights from Sunday at Victorious Festival - in pictures

Weather didn't dampen spirits as thousands flock to Victorious

Kelis performed to a huge crowd at the Castle Stage

Kelis has fans dancing through the downpour in stunning performance

Kasabian brought Victorious 2026 to a close.

27 pictures as Kasabian bring Victorious to a close

Kasabian at the Common Stage at Victorious Festival 2026

Victorious Festival - live: All the action from Sunday

The Streets write Play Up Pompey on a bus shelter during their Victorious set

The Streets' poetic lyricism shines in artful and epic performance

Fans watching The Enemy

The Enemy draw a vociferous crowd for electrifying set
‘My favourite festival in the UK’
Joe Williams

Reef performing on the Common Stage.

Rockers Reef delight fans with scintillating set

Pictured: Brooke Combe
Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Fantastic vibe as Brooke Combe is given a warm welcome at Victorious

Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Pictured is: Sigrid performing on the Common Stage.

Picture: Sarah Standing (300826-9724)

Pop powerhouse Sigrid pulls in the crowd at Victorious - in pictures

Mackenzie giving out friendship bracelets after her performance
Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

MacKenzie opens proceedings for Victorious Festival's final day

Not letting the weather dampen their spirits!

Victorious Festival 2026: Highlights from Saturday - in pictures

Pictured is: Bastille performing on Castle Stage.
Picture: Sarah Standing (290826-9494)

31 pictures of Bastille's dazzling performance at Victorious

Wightlink cat c oming in. Wild weather on Saturday morning in Old Portsmouth
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Wightlink and Hovertravel services from Portsmouth are cancelled

Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Nile Rodgers and Chic on the Common Stage at Victorious - in pictures

Wet start to Saturday's Victorious Festival

Victorious live - battered by wind and rain but spirits remain high

A BSL signer translates Jessie J's version of Prince's Purple Rain at Victorious festival in Southsea - August 29, 2026

Watch: BSL signer translates Jessie J's version of Purple Rain

Happy Mondays performing on the Common Stage.
Picture: Sarah Standing (290826-9314)

Happy Mondays bring nostalgic 90s vibes to Southsea - pictures
Maracas at the ready
Sophie Lewis

White Lies on Common Stage on Saturday, August 29.

Pictured: White Lies

Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Astonishing White Lies performance leaves audience wanting more

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Victorious: Crowds endure poor weather for Lottery Winners set

Victorious Fesitval on Southsea Common on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Pictured is: Dizzee Rascal performing on the Common Stage.

Picture: Habibur Rahman (290826-5009)

Victorious Festival 2026: Dizzee Rascal amazes crowds with upbeat set

Victorious Saturday Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Two Victorious festival stages are closed due to the weather

Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Pictured is: The Hill Brothers who stepped in for Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

Picture: Sarah Standing (290826-5924)

Victorious Festival 2026: The Hill Brothers wow crowds

Pictured: VengaboysPicture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Victorious: Vengaboys bring party vibes with disco set - pictures

Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Pictured is: The Hill Brothers who stepped in for Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

Picture: Sarah Standing (290826-5924)

Victorious: Band steps in last minute due to first act no show

Tug boat display at Victorious Festival

Enthusiastic tug boat soaks festival goers with its windy display

Title: Victorious 2026 Rudimental Pictured: Rudimental crowd Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Victorious Festival LIVE: Epic - and windy - start to three-day event

Richard Ashcroft at Victorious Festival
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Richard Ashcroft brings the first night of Victorious to a close

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Victorious Festival 2026: Legendary highlights from Friday - pictures

Victorious Fesitval on Southsea Common on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Pictured is: Scissor Sisters performing on Common Stage.

Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-8778)

Scissor Sisters dazzle an expectant crowd at Victorious - in pictures

Crystal Tides took to the Castle Stage donning Portsmouth's new third kit.

Portsmouth's Crystal Tides rock the Castle stage in new Pompey kit

Pixie Lott on the Common Stage on Friday, August 28.

Pixie Lott dazzles festival-goers with crowd-pleasing set

Title: Victorious 2026 Rudimental Pictured: Rudimental crowd Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Victorious Festival 2026: Rudimental electrifies crowd

Victorious Festival on Southsea Common on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Pictured is: M60 are the first band to perform on the Common Stage.

Picture: Sarah Standing (280826-8410)

Victorious Festival 2026: M60 opens three-day music spectacular

Victorious Festival 2026 is ready to go as thousands descend on the city.

Victorious Festival 2026: How much is a drink?

Little Johnny Russell's

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Sneak peek at Victorious Festival site as final countdown begins

people gathering on green grass field during the daytime

Road closures and parking changes ahead of Victorious Festival

A crowd of people watching the Kaiser Chiefs perform at the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth (Tom Langford/Victorious Festival/Strong Island)

Full list of road and car park closures for Victorious Festival

Common Stage, Victorious Festival

Victorious Festival 2026: List of banned items including umbrellas

The group performs

Bastille expected to perform at Victorious despite "vocal issue"

Victorious Festival in Portsmouth 2025

Victorious Festival: The ultimate guide to the city's biggest event

Little Johnny Russells bar is being set up at Victorious Festival for a slice of nostalgia.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Victorious Festival revives iconic pub for weekend of nostalgia

Enjoying a few drinks at Victorious
Photo by Alex Shute

Victorious Festival: How much have drink prices risen over the years?

11 pictures of Victorious festival's first year in the dockyard

Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno smiles at the Victorious crowd

Victorious Festival 2026: Line up, set times for Sunday

The group performs

Victorious Festival 2026: Line up, set times for Saturday

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