A huge number of events have already been lined up for 2026, with the showpiece being the Pride of Portsmouth Lion Trail Hunt which will see creatively coloured lions places around the city to form a free art trail from July 13 to September 13.
Here are just 23 of the events to put into your diary!
More information about Portsmouth100 and future events are also available on the Portsmouth100 website.
5. Guildhall Squared Festival in Guildhall Square - May 5-10
Guildhall Squared will celebrate connections across ages, cultures and communities. And where possible activities will be free for audiences to enjoy. Just as a square requires four corners, so “Guildhall Squared” will draw from the four corners of our great city! Stay tuned for more information about what’s happening. Picture: Adobe Stock | Adobe Stock Photo: -
6. Pretty Muddy and Race For Life - May 9-10
A weekend of fun and fundraising will take place on May 9 and 10 to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. The 'Pretty Muddy' 5k event will take place on the Saturday leaving from Southsea Common featuring a number of fun obstacles for participants to navigate. The standard running event takes place the following day. For more details or to enter visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org | Cancer Research UK Photo: Contrib
7. Live at the Bandstand! Starts May 23-24
Portsmouth City Council have announced that Live at the Bandstand will be returning to the city in May! Watch out for the full line up. | Alex Shute
8. BBC Friday Night is Music Night - June 5
BBC Friday Night is Music Night - BBC radio concert orchestra is performing a special centenary show at the Portsmouth Guildhall on June 5. Enjoy orchestral favourites and unforgettable classical tunes as part of the BBC’s popular, long-running radio show. Details: www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/whats-on/event/friday-night-is-music-night | National World Photo: The News