Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October)
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Boathouse 4 in Portsmouth will be hosting its Pontoon Open Weekend as part of the Portsmouth 100 event on October 3, from 10 am onwards. Admission is free and open to the public. This special edition celebrates a century of Portsmouth's rich history through an outdoor celebration that includes various activities. Visitors can explore the historical significance of this maritime town while enjoying the festivities on offer.
FREE festival brings live music, performances, historic vessels, family activities, food and fascinating talks to Portsmouth Dockyard
Portsmouth 100: Our Naval City Festival ⚓
Saturday 3 October 2026 | 10:00–21:00
📍 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth as a city at this FREE one-day festival celebrating the people, places and stories that have shaped our naval city.
Enjoy a packed programme of live music and performances, historic vessels and vehicles, fascinating talks, tours, family activities, food and drink, charity stands and market traders.
⚓ What's on?
🎶 Live music, sea shanties and performances from the HMS Nelson Royal Naval Volunteer Band
🚢 Historic vessels and vehicles
🎤 FREE talks with academics from the University of Portsmouth
👨👩👧👦 Family activities, including a special Dockyard trail and Have a Go Archery with the Mary Rose
🛍️ Love Southsea Mini Market, charity stands and traders
🍽️ Food and drink, including traditional naval-inspired fare
🏛️ Heritage experiences, tours and activities throughout the day
🏛️ Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust Tour
A special tour with Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust will also be available. The tour is FREE, with a separate ticket option available to book your place. You do not need a ticket to enter the Dockyard or experience the Naval History Festival itself.
🚤 Last chance for a boat trip this year!
Make your festival visit even more memorable with a trip aboard one of our historic vessels. This will be your last chance of the year to get out on the water!
Landing Craft F8 - £12 adult | £6 child (5–15) | £30 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) - 30-minute experience
High Speed Launch 102 - £65 per person - 45-minute experience
Motor Gun Boat 81 - £130 per person - 1-hour experience
🎟️ Book your boat trip: tickets.portsmouthhq.org/tickets
🍽️ Food & Drink
There will be plenty of options to keep you fuelled throughout the festival, including Boathouse 4 Kitchen and a range of food and beverage offerings across the site.
🎟️ Admission
Entry to the festival and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard site is FREE. You do not need to book a ticket through Eventbrite to attend the festival - this page is for information and programme details.
Please note: Free festival entry does not include admission to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard museums and attractions, which require separate admission.
Come and celebrate Portsmouth's extraordinary naval heritage and discover the stories that helped make it the city it is today.
For more information and the full programme, visit portsmouthhq.org
Saturday 3 October 2026 | 10:00–21:00
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | FREE ENTRY
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Frequently asked questions
Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October) takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:00.
Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October) is held at Boathouse 4 in Portsmouth (Main Road, Portsea, PO1 3QX).
Entry to Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October) is free.
Tickets for Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October)
Editorial Summary
Boathouse 4 in Portsmouth will be hosting its Pontoon Open Weekend as part of the Portsmouth 100 event on October 3, from 10 am onwards. Admission is free and open to the public. This special edition celebrates a century of Portsmouth's rich history through an outdoor celebration that includes various activities. Visitors can explore the historical significance of this maritime town while enjoying the festivities on offer.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
FREE festival brings live music, performances, historic vessels, family activities, food and fascinating talks to Portsmouth Dockyard
Portsmouth 100: Our Naval City Festival ⚓
Saturday 3 October 2026 | 10:00–21:00
📍 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth as a city at this FREE one-day festival celebrating the people, places and stories that have shaped our naval city.
Enjoy a packed programme of live music and performances, historic vessels and vehicles, fascinating talks, tours, family activities, food and drink, charity stands and market traders.
⚓ What's on?
🎶 Live music, sea shanties and performances from the HMS Nelson Royal Naval Volunteer Band
🚢 Historic vessels and vehicles
🎤 FREE talks with academics from the University of Portsmouth
👨👩👧👦 Family activities, including a special Dockyard trail and Have a Go Archery with the Mary Rose
🛍️ Love Southsea Mini Market, charity stands and traders
🍽️ Food and drink, including traditional naval-inspired fare
🏛️ Heritage experiences, tours and activities throughout the day
🏛️ Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust Tour
A special tour with Portsmouth Royal Dockyard Historical Trust will also be available. The tour is FREE, with a separate ticket option available to book your place. You do not need a ticket to enter the Dockyard or experience the Naval History Festival itself.
🚤 Last chance for a boat trip this year!
Make your festival visit even more memorable with a trip aboard one of our historic vessels. This will be your last chance of the year to get out on the water!
Landing Craft F8 - £12 adult | £6 child (5–15) | £30 family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) - 30-minute experience
High Speed Launch 102 - £65 per person - 45-minute experience
Motor Gun Boat 81 - £130 per person - 1-hour experience
🎟️ Book your boat trip: tickets.portsmouthhq.org/tickets
🍽️ Food & Drink
There will be plenty of options to keep you fuelled throughout the festival, including Boathouse 4 Kitchen and a range of food and beverage offerings across the site.
🎟️ Admission
Entry to the festival and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard site is FREE. You do not need to book a ticket through Eventbrite to attend the festival - this page is for information and programme details.
Please note: Free festival entry does not include admission to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard museums and attractions, which require separate admission.
Come and celebrate Portsmouth's extraordinary naval heritage and discover the stories that helped make it the city it is today.
For more information and the full programme, visit portsmouthhq.org
Saturday 3 October 2026 | 10:00–21:00
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard | FREE ENTRY
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October)?
Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October) takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October) taking place?
Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October) is held at Boathouse 4 in Portsmouth (Main Road, Portsea, PO1 3QX).
How much are tickets for Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October)?
Entry to Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October) is free.
How do I get tickets for Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October)?
Tickets for Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend - Portsmouth 100 (October) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
Free Entry
Date
Until Saturday, 3 October 2026
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