Events at Portsmouth Guildhall

Portsmouth Guildhall: a stunning South Coast venue

The former city hall, Portsmouth Guildhall was first opened in 1890 as the civic heart of this South Coast city. Now a venue for a wide range of exciting events, it hosts festivals and concerts, comedy nights and exhibitions, not to mention a range of masterclasses, workshops and private or municipal events. Experience the majestic surrounds of this beautiful building with Portsmouth Guildhall tickets now available to buy or sell on StubHub.

The beautiful setting of Portsmouth Guildhall

The architect of Portsmouth Guildhall, William Hill, was known for designing imposing buildings in a neo-classical style. Unfortunately, much of the original structure was lost to bomb damage during World War II, meaning that iconic elements like the dome above the clock tower or detailed interior decorations can no longer be seen today. Nonetheless, it's a majestic building at the heart of the old city of Portsmouth and an unusual location to see both big and up-and-coming names in the music industry give blistering performances. The history of Portsmouth Guildhall gigs reads like a who's-who in British music: The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin all performed here and recent years have seen Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks, Jake Bugg and The xx take to the stage. From classical to pop, blues to rap, you'll find every genre of music represented and musicians from Britain and the rest of the world stopping by on tour. Discover something new or watch a thrilling live performance of your favourite artist with tickets to Portsmouth Guildhall.

Enjoy unique events at Portsmouth Guildhall

Gigs at Portsmouth Guildhall aren't all there is to see: plenty of comedians and speakers are included in the eclectic programme, not to mention festivals like the Portsmouth Beer Festival or Portsmouth Comic Con. With its capacity of up to 2,500 people for standing concerts, it's one of Hampshire's most important music venues and, alongside the Portsmouth Pyramids Centre and the Wedgewood Rooms, one of Portsmouth's prime cultural attractions. Accessible by car or public transport, attending events at Portsmouth Guildhall is not only easy in travel terms but it also comes accompanied by all the hospitality you could wish for: as well as dedicated hospitality packages, you can enjoy refreshments in the popular restaurant and bars available on site. Take the time to appreciate both the stunning historical surroundings and diverse programming of this magnetic venue: whatever you're interested in, Portsmouth Guildhall tickets are available for you to buy or sell on StubHub.