Events in and around Portishead
If you want to find out what's on in Portishead from the farmers' market, the Summer Show, sales and exhibitions to live music, festivals, theatre, treasure hunts or the switching on of the Christmas lights, our what's on calendar is here to help.
Browse one off events on the regular calendar or scroll through recurring events for regular meetings and activities.
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July 2026
Tea and Tech
Starts: 11:00 On 08 July 2026 | Ends: 12:30 On 08 July 2026 [ Link ]

Free digital / tech advice. Connect with others over tea and cake.
Supported by West of England Rural Network and Age UK Bristol working in partnership with Portishead Town Council.
The Folk Hall
95 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6PR
HISTORY TALK AND CREAM TEA
Starts: 14:00 On 08 July 2026 | Ends: 16:00 On 08 July 2026 [ Link ]
Portishead Floral Art Society together with Valerie Marshall from St Marys Church Portbury welcome you to a History Talk and Cream Tea . Historian Les Summerfield will be the speaker
This is a ticketed Event - please message or Facebook message Portishead Floral Art Society/Valerie Marshall TICKETS PER PERSON £ 15.00
any profit will be shared between PFAS and St Marys Church
St Marys Church
Portbury
BS20
A Very Posset Summer
Starts: 19:30 On 11 July 2026 | Ends: 21:30 On 11 July 2026 [ Link ]

Posset Singers are celebrating their 10th Anniversary with programme of songs chosen by choir members from their back catalogue. Where else could you hear the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, the Hollies, Queen, Fleetwood Mac all on the same night??? Not to mention..... Please buy a ticket to find out what else is on our programme. All proceeds are going to Portishead Christmas Lights
St Peter's Church
Church Road North
Portishead
BS20 6PS
Begin Writing's Coffee, Cake and Creative Writing
Starts: 11:00 On 14 July 2026 | Ends: 12:30 On 14 July 2026 [ Link ]

If you've always wanted to try writing or you'd like to get back into the habit of writing more, then please come along! No one is asked to read aloud and no experience is necessary. People who attend find the sessions to be relaxing and fun. It's a great way to meet a small group of like-minded, friendly creatives. Each session is £12 and is pay as you go.
Quaker Hall
St Mary's Road
Portishead
BS20 6QP
Floral Demonstration
Starts: 19:30 On 15 July 2026 | Ends: 21:30 On 15 July 2026 [ Link ]

'Backwards and Forwards' Demonstration with Julia Harrison at Clarence House Portishead. Julia has been a Teacher and Demonstrator since the 1980s, in her demos she loves to use plants particularly from the Southern Hemisphere which grow happily in her garden overlooking the lovely Exe estuary.
Vistors Welcome at £ 10.00
Clarence House
Portishead
BS20
9.45 Special
Starts: 09:30 On 19 July 2026 | Ends: 10:30 On 19 July 2026 [ Link ]
🌿 Pondering the Weeds… and the Bees!
🐝 9.45 Special at St Peter’s Church – Sunday 19th July
Step into a morning where faith meets curiosity and creativity. We’ll be exploring the parable of the weeds - noticing and celebrating not only the bees but also the weeds that grow in the most unexpected of places,
There’ll be hands‑on fun for all ages, including a simple craft that everyone can join in with — whether you’re tiny, tall, or somewhere in between.
🍞 Tea & toast from 9:30 am ⛪ Service begins at 9:45 am
St Peters Church
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 6PS
Councillor Drop-in Session - Portishead Summer Show
Starts: 11:30 On 25 July 2026 | Ends: 17:30 On 25 July 2026 [ Link ]

Come along and chat with your local councillors about anything Portishead!
Whether you have questions, ideas, or concerns, we're here to listen.
Portishead Show Field
Clapton Lane
Portishead
BS20 7RA
Councillor Drop-in Session - Portishead Summer Show
Starts: 10:00 On 26 July 2026 | Ends: 17:00 On 26 July 2026 [ Link ]

Come along and chat with your local councillors about anything Portishead!
Whether you have questions, ideas, or concerns, we're here to listen.
Portishead Show Field
Clapton Lane
Portishead
BS20 7RA
Neighborhood Policing Team Meeting
Starts: 13:00 On 29 July 2026 | Ends: 14:00 On 29 July 2026 [ Link ]

Come and meet your Neighbourhood Policing Team at a drop-in beat surgery.
- Find out about the work they're doing in our community
- ask any questions
- raise issues that concern you
- No need to book
Portishead Youth & Community Centre
Station Road
BS20 7DD
Sherlock Holmes - Theatre in the Garden
Starts: 19:00 On 29 July 2026 | Ends: 22:00 On 29 July 2026 [ Link ]

Step into a world of mystery, intrigue, and razor-sharp wit as our in-house theatre company from The Old Joint Stock brings Sherlock Holmes to life in the garden this summer.
Follow the legendary detective as he unravels a thrilling case filled with twists, turns, and clever deductions—all set against the charming backdrop of an open-air stage. It’s the perfect blend of suspense and summer evening escapism, brought to you by a company renowned for their bold and engaging productions.
Turn your visit into a full evening experience by adding food to your ticket. Share a carefully curated board with friends or enjoy a comforting portion of classic fish and chips as the drama unfolds—because a great mystery is even better with great food.
So gather your fellow sleuths, settle in with a drink in hand, and prepare for a night of outdoor theatre that will keep you guessing until the very end.
The Windmill Inn
58 Nore Rd
Portishead
Somerset
BS20 6JZ
