Events in and around Portishead

This extremely popular and much loved local five-piece band, deliver a wide range of songs that will keep you dancing all night long. Playing plenty of rock classics from Bowie to Oasis; Stereophonics to Kings of Leon and so much more. You’ll find them at the Sirens Calling on Portishead marina from 8pm.

Singer songwriter and guitarist Alfie Kingston will be performing at the Sirens Calling on Portishead marina from 4.30pm. From uplifting ballads to delicate acoustic guitar solos, as a writer Kingston draws from a wide range of influences whilst maintaining a distinct individuality that sets him apart from his contemporaries.­ There are elements of the country-tinged, melodic rock and poetic lyricism of the Counting Crows and REM, as well as nods to the polished rock epics of ‘Use Your Illusion’ era Guns 'n' Roses and the pop sensibilities of The Beatles and Cat Stevens.  Meanwhile his covers range from 60s classics through to the 00s so there’s something for everyone.

Derrick Fowler turns 70 years of age on Wednesday 7th January! If you’d like to share a birthday drink with him, please join us at the Phoenix Bar in Victoria Square, Portishead, from 7pm. We’d love his friends and family to celebrate with us – see you there!

Delivering skiffle, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll style acoustic sounds, The Dylegans cover a variety of songs both old (Lonnie Donegan’s Putting on the Style, Bob Dylan’s Subterranean Homesick Blues, and Elvis Presley’s That’s Alright Mama) and ‘new’ (Marc Bolan’s Hot Love, Dire Straits’ Walk of Life, and The Undertones’ Teenage Kicks) in a unique ‘folk-abilly’ style. This promises to be an entertaining night at the Sirens Calling on Portishead marina from 8pm.

Portishead Floral Art welcome members to a social evening...Flower Power.. with quiz, catch up with friends and suprise entertainer

The extremely popular Rotary Club charity barn dance which takes place at Somerset Hall in Portishead High Street from 7.30pm. The entertainment will include the much loved caller Jill Elliot and live music will be provided by the Highly Strung band. 

Tickets cost £14.50 which includes a ploughman’s supper and of course the bar will be open throughout. Tickets are available from Hartmanns Books and Nortech Computers in Portishead High Street or by email at the address below.

This covers band play classics from the 60´s till 2010's with a twist! You’ll find them playing at the Sirens Calling on Portishead marina from 8pm. 

Annual Meeting of the Town Council.

A meeting of Portishead Town Council will take place at The Folk Hall in Portishead High Street starting at 7.30pm. Residents are welcome to attend and can speak during public participation at the beginning of the meeting. This is a hybrid meeting so you can attend in person or via Zoom. Find out more about meetings our local council by visiting our website below.

Join in the fun at The Windmill Inn! Paint a beautiful Portishead sunset 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.

Gordano Rotary Breakfast Club invites businesses to join them for a free networking event at Venga at 24 High Street. Arrive at 8.45am with introductions and discussion from 9am, followed by networking from 9.45-10.15am. Book your free place through Ticketsource using the link below. 

My World and Me 

Bryan Stokes will give an illustrated attempt to simplify the complexity of what is happening in a natural world that is in conflict with man’s activity.

Everyone welcome. Free parking available.  

Entrance donation £2, cash preferred, includes refreshments. 
For more Information 01275 843160 or 07853 248476

A power trio who pair their original songs with reworked versions of their favourite iconic rock tracks, aim to deliver a truly live, no frills and no fillers experience at The Siren’s Calling on Portishead marina from 8pm. 

Step into creativity and chill vibes at this in-person event where art meets relaxation. Unwind, explore your inner world, and connect with fellow art lovers in a cozy lounge setting. Whether you're here to create, appreciate, or just soak up the atmosphere, The Inner Art Lounge is the perfect spot to let your imagination flow.

Class: Still-Life inspired by by Vincent van Gogh.

Some resources will be available, but feel free to bring your own too!

Children welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Tutor: Chris

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.

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.

Come along and chat with your local councillors about anything Portishead!

Whether you have questions, ideas, or concerns, we're here to listen.

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.

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.