Christmas Arrives at Port Solent

Port Solent is set to sparkle this festive season as our Festival of Christmas Markets returns on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December.

Come along and enjoy a weekend full of Christmas cheer, with over 100 stalls featuring local makers, artisans and festive food and drink. New for this year, all market stalls will be located indoors or under cover, so you can browse whatever the weather.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, there will be live music and entertainment across the weekend, including performances from local acts the Hill Brothers, Pompey Pluckers, Portsmouth Salvation Army Brass Band and line-up of choirs singing Christmas classics.

Lisa Fowler, Events and Marketing Manager at Port Solent said: “Last year’s Christmas Markets were a huge success and we know how much this event means to our local stall holders. It’s always a real highlight of the year, a chance for everyone to soak up the atmosphere and start the festive season in style.”

Christmas celebrations continue on Wednesday 17 December from 6.30pm, when the Portsmouth Salvation Army Brass Band and Portsmouth Baroque Choir will perform traditional carols on the Boardwalk.

Free parking is available at the event and don’t forget to visit our cafés and restaurants during your visit.

In addition Pompey Link, the shared on-demand transport service, will be in operation over the weekend. Visitors can pre- book transport to and from Port Solent, simply use the Book a Journey app or call Community First on 0333 015 1271 for details.

Entry to the Festival of Christmas Markets is free. For further information and to see the list of stall holders, see our markets page here.