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:
13. Portsmouth International Kite Festival
This fantastic free event is expected to make a return to Southsea Common in July - though exact details have not yet been confirmed, so watch this space. More details at www.portsmouthkitefestival.org.uk Photo: Chris Moorhouse
14. Beach Dubbin
The Ultimate VW Show by the sea is making it’s return to Southsea Common on Sunday, August 3 from 10am to 4pm. Picture credit: Charlotte Crotty Photo: Submitted
15. The Ocean Race
The Ocean Race heads to Portsmouth as part of its Europe 2025 series from August 14 to 17. Witness some of the fastest racing at sea, with sailors from around the world competing in the water off Portsmouth in the newest generation of high-tech IMOCA boats that foil above the water at record-breaking speeds. The foiling IMOCA race boats will ensure fast, intense racing in 'fully crewed mode' - which means four sailors, plus an on-board reporter. At least one of the crew must be female and two nationalities must be represented across the race crew. The teams will be required to generate at least 30% of the energy used on board during each leg from renewable sources (solar, wind or hydro). Photo: The Maiden Factor
16. Gosport Waterfront Festival
The fabulous three-day Gosport Waterfront Festival CIC is expected to make a return for 2025. Details have not yet been confirmed - so watch this space! Visit www.gosportwaterfrontfestival.com Photo: Steve Reid/Blitz Photography