From Comic Con to the kite festival, from the Great South Run to Beach Dubbin, there are plenty to choose from - with the city also expected to play its part in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Many more dates will be added to our calendars in the coming months as more and more event details are confirmed, but here are some of the biggest and best events we are most looking forward to this year:
9. Race for Life
A weekend of fun and fundraising will take place on June 28 and 29 to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. The 'Pretty Muddy' 5k event, and a children's Pretty Muddy event, will take place on June 28 leaving from Southsea Common featuring a number of fun obstacles for participants to navigate. The standard 3k, 5k and 10k events take place on June 29. For more details or to enter visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org Photo: Contrib
10. Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix
SailGP returns to the UK with fast and furious racing set to take place right here in Portsmouth. The highly-anticipated Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix takes place over the weekend of 19 and 20 July - the first UK event since Season 3 back in 2022. Witness the thrill of what has been dubbed 'the most exciting racing on water', with spectacular viewing from the elevated Race Stadium. Meanwhile a huge on-water presence is expected on The Solent as the UK’s passionate sailing fandom pack out the event. Photo: Submitted
11. The Garden Show
The popular Garden Show at Stansted Park is no more - but it does have a new home nearby after it relocated for 2025. Now taking place at Rookesbury Park in Southwick Road, Wickham on July 25, 26 and 27, it will showcase specialist growers, garden-related goods, artisan crafts, homeware, fashion accessories, and delightful country foods. Visitors can enjoy daily talks, expert advice, activities for all ages, and a vibrant mix of music and entertainment. Tickets and more information at https://www.thegardenshows.com/rookesbury-park/home/ | The News Photo: The Garden Show
12. Southsea Food Festival
The annual Southsea Food Festival is returning in 2025 on July 5 and 6 taking over Palmerston, Clarendon and Osborne Roads, as well as Avenue de Caen. There will be scores of food and drink stalls to try, whether you want to sample something on the go or take the ingredients home and have a go yourself! A whole host of local restaurants and businesses will be displaying their wares. Photo: Chris Moorhouse