What to expect

From contemporary dance music to alternative rock bands, there’s something for everyone at Victorious Festival. The three-day event will see artists perform across several stages, set against a stunning seaside backdrop. Two Door Cinema Club, The Specials, Rudimental, Bloc Party and New Order are just some of the household names performing this year.

As well as live music, arts and crafts markets, workshops and circus shows will also be on offer. There will also be food stalls, beer tents and a champagne bar.

The Victorious Kids Arena is a mini-festival in itself and what’s more, all the activities in the area are totally free.

Victorious Festival takes place at the Common and Castle Field on Southsea seafront. The festival is open from 16:00 to 23:00 on Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the arena is open from 10:00 to 13:00.

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How to get there

Portsmouth has three train stations, all within walking distance to the festival. There are also bus and taxi services from the stations that will take you to the seafront.

The main train stations are:

Portsmouth and Southsea - 25 minute walk
Fratton - 27 minute walk
Portsmouth Harbour - 30 minute walk

Things to see and do in Portsmouth

As well as Victorious Festival, Portsmouth has a range of local attractions and activities on offer. The port city is famous for its maritime history and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where you can see iconic warships such as HMS Victory and HMS Warrior. Other places of interest include Southsea Castle and the picturesque harbour.

You can also make the most of your trip by booking an overnight stay. You’ll find a variety of accommodation options both on the seafront and in the city centre.