Portsmouth Guildhall on Guildhall Square (PO1 2AB) is the South of England's primary events and live-music centre — a 2,200-capacity auditorium that stages hundreds of shows a year, plus The Lens, a 170-seat / 200-standing studio room for smaller bands. Its history is exhaustive: from The Beatles and the first live airing of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' to Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, U2, Arctic Monkeys, The Rolling Stones and Iron Maiden. With a packed 2026–27 calendar of touring acts, it remains one of the city's flagship music landmarks.
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Portsmouth Guildhall Open Mic
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Last checked 22 Aug 2026.
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Portsmouth Guildhall on Guildhall Square (PO1 2AB) is the South of England's primary events and live-music centre — a 2,200-capacity auditorium that stages hundreds of shows a year, plus The Lens, a 170-seat / 200-standing studio room for smaller bands. Its history is exhaustive: from The Beatles and the first live airing of Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' to Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, U2, Arctic Monkeys, The Rolling Stones and Iron Maiden. With a packed 2026–27 calendar of touring acts, it remains one of the city's flagship music landmarks.
03 — Find Portsmouth Guildhall
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Guildhall Square,
Portsmouth PO1 2AB
Portsmouth PO1 2AB
The nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
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Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AB
AddressGuildhall Square
AreaPortsmouth
PostcodePO1 2AB
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The nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Portsmouth Guildhall is in Portsmouth — use PO1 2AB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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