Portsmouth on Ice returns for another Christmas season of festive fun - the details

Construction is starting at Guildhall Square in preparation for the return of the treasured ice rink this Christmas.

Portsmouth on Ice is making its coveted return to the city for its seventh year of festive fun - and there isn’t long to wait until you can get back on your skates.

The family attraction, which is produced by leading South Coast event agency, S3K Ltd, will officially launch on November 21 where it will remain a fixture until January 3, 2027.

Open every day, apart from Christmas day, the ice rink will be open from 9am with closing times varying between 9pm and 10.15pm throughout the week. This year, the team are introducing quieter sessions, which will have a limited capacity, during all 9am and 10am time slots.

Following the success of last year’s SEND sessions, Portsmouth on Ice has confirmed there will be dedicated time slots for skaters who need a quiter, slower paced session.

The SEND sessions are as follows:

• Sunday, November 21: 11.00am – 12.00 noon
• Wednesday, November 25: 4.45pm – 5.45pm
• Tuesday, December 1: 5.45pm – 6.45pm
• Saturday, December 5: 9.00am – 10.00am
• Sunday, December 13: 9.00am – 10.00am
• Saturday, December 19: 9.00am – 11.00am

Live music evenings are also set to return on November 28, December 5 and January 2, with two sessions scheduled during each DJ night.

Key ticket information:

• Child (5-15yrs) £13.50 (Off Peak), £15.00 (Peak)
• Adult (16yrs +) £15.50 (Off Peak), £17.00 (Peak)
• Adult with pre-schooler (under 5yrs) £16.00, (Off Peak) £17.50 (Peak)
• Concession £14.00 (Off Peak), £15.50 (Peak) (ID required)
• Family per family 2+2/3+1 - £48.00 (Off Peak), £52.00 (Peak)
• Skate aid £6.00 (Off Peak) £6.50 (Peak) per session - subject to availability

For more information about Portsmouth on Ice and how to get tickets, click here.