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About Portsmouth Guildhall
Portsmouth Guildhall is a live music venue in Portsmouth, Portsmouth with a standing capacity of approximately 2200. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Portsmouth Guildhall books Rock, Pop, Indie, Metal, Classical acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Portsmouth venue directory.
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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Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB
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Portsmouth Guildhall books Rock, Pop, Indie, Metal, Classical. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Portsmouth Guildhall has a standing capacity of approximately 2200, classed as a large venue. See all Portsmouth venues for size comparisons.
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