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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January 2026
Community Matters & Town Assets Committee Meeting
Starts: 19:30 On 28 January 2026 | Ends: 21:00 On 28 January 2026 [ Link ]
Meeting of the Community Matters & Town Assets Committee.
This meeting will be recorded and published with a link from the Council website.
This is a hybrid meeting.
To attend in person:
- Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person at the Folk Hall, Portishead
- If you have any questions you would like to send in advance please email enquiries@portishead.gov.uk
To attend via Zoom:
- Meeting ID: 953 0020 0301 Passcode: 160358
- Use link: https://zoom.us/j/95300200301?pwd=Rkx2eEdicHFzbzNyVXYxdE9pZnk4Zz09
- Dial in from your phone: 0203 481 5240 (this will be charged at the normal national call rate).
- Please sign in using your full name and stay on mute unless you are asked to speak.
The Folk Hall
95 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6PR
Paint-along coastal art
Starts: 10:00 On 30 January 2026 | Ends: 12:00 On 30 January 2026 [ Link ]
Join in the fun at The Windmill Inn! Coastal painting with local artist Tracie Fry.
No experience required, simply relax and enjoy. All materials supplied. Tickets £30 from tracie7@live.com or telephone 07766 207731 to book your place.
The Windmill Inn
58 Nore Road
Portishead
BS20 6JZ
Resident Drop in Session
Starts: 15:00 On 30 January 2026 | Ends: 17:00 On 30 January 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.
Impero Lounge
60 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6EH
Speakeasy Jazz Club at Clarence House Presents, Julian Marc Stringle with The Craig Milverton Trio
Starts: 20:00 On 30 January 2026 | Ends: 22:30 On 30 January 2026 [ Link ]
Friday 30th January 2026
Admission £20
Multi-award winning Julian Stringle, recognised as one of the most stylish performers of the clarinet in Europe, comes to Portishead this month courtesy of the Speakeasy Jazz Club.
With his rock star persona and unique highly melodic sound and phenomenal technique, there’s no doubt jazz lovers are in for a treat.
Julian’s influences range from Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw to Oscar Peterson and Acker Bilk. He made his TV debut with Acker Bilk when only 15 and has played Wembley Stadium with Meatloaf! For the past 15 years he has played alongside Paul Jones in Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen.
He performs at Clarence House in Portishead High Street on 30th January, joined by one of the UK’s finest trios with Craig Milverton on piano, Ashley John Long playing double bass and Nick Milward on drums.
Show 8.00pm. Doors open 7.00pm. Admission £20. No membership required. Clarence House boasts a full bar and free parking.
For ticket reservations please contact Kate Sheridan using the details below.
Clarence House
139 High Street
Portishead
BS20 6PY
WESTERN ROCK
Starts: 20:00 On 31 January 2026 | Ends: 22:30 On 31 January 2026 [ Link ]
Sirens Calling on Portishead marina bring us an evening of rock ‘n’ roll, country and rockabilly, from the amazing Western Rock, sure to get you all tapping your feet before you even realise it. Live music starts around 8pm.
Siren’s Calling
The Marina
BS20 7PT