Victorious Festival, Southsea Common, Portsmouth, 23rd – 25th August 2024

Just a month to go until the magic of Victorious turns Southsea Common into an entire festival village for the late summer bank holiday weekend again. It truly is a festival site with a view, where you can catch some of your favourite acts while the boats go by in the distance on the Solent, or use the castle as a handy meeting point. 

This year’s event, as always, has some huge names playing and loads of other activities too. Headline slots are filled by Fatboy Slim (Friday), Jamie T (Saturday) and Biffy Clyro (Sunday). Across the various stages you can also catch the ever popular on the festival circuit Sugababes, boy band member turned indie champion Louis Tomlinson, near neighbours from the Isle of Wight Wet Leg, dance act award winner Becky Hill, the critically acclaimed Arlo Parks, and alt rockers old(er) and new(er) Pixies and IDLES. But don’t forget to check out the names further along the line-up too, as there are some artists there with big live reputations – keep an eye out for Fast Trains, Welly, Personal Trainer and Panic Shack amongst others.

Fancy a break from the music? There’s comedy from Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle & Al Murray, a kids’ arena, roller disco and rows of food stalls and other vendors. Bring your sun cream and if it’s a family day out do make sure you have ear protectors for any little ones (hearing safety tips come for free – it’s a personal bugbear!).

Remaining tickets available here but don’t hang around too long! There are also loads more details, the full line-up and FAQs on the website – do take a look to make the best plans for your weekend.

Preview by Siobhan

Published 23rd July 2024