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Things to do in Portsmouth, August 2026

Browse 7 upcoming events and things to do in Portsmouth during August 2026. Highlights include Myspace or Yours: Scene Emo Era Tribute Band, Ronin Veins, SHADOWPLAY: THE DEFINITIVE TRIBUTE TO JOY DIVISION and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Myspace or Yours: Scene Emo Era Tribute Band

Portsmouth · KOLASat, Aug 1Music

🎟️ From £12

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Ronin Veins

Portsmouth · KOLA BasementFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

SHADOWPLAY: THE DEFINITIVE TRIBUTE TO JOY DIVISION

Portsmouth · The Wedgewood RoomsFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Portsmouth

Portsmouth · Portsmouth GuildhallSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

Halt

Portsmouth · KOLA BasementSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £12

THE BELAIR LIP BOMBS

Portsmouth · KOLAFri, Aug 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £16

Jaguar Sun

Portsmouth · KOLA BasementFri, Aug 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead