Victorious Festival, 22nd-24th August 2025

For may years now, Victorious has kept its promise of being ‘the most beautifully located festival in the UK, featuring some of the world’s biggest artists’. Set up over the expanse of Southsea Common, the view across the Solent runs along the side of some of the stages and you might just spot an occasional ferry coming in from the Isle of Wight.

As well as the music, there are little pockets of traders selling a wide range of merchandise, over 100 food stalls and a kids’ arena that makes this an attractive option for families as well as hardened gig-goers.

But the music, of course, is the main attraction and there are once again some big names up for grabs over the three days. Headliners this year are Queens of the Stone Age (Fri), Vampire Weekend (Sat) and Kings of Leon (Sun). Elsewhere on the bill you’ll find the eclectic mix of Michael Kiwanuka, Madness, Sprints, Lime Garden, The Charlatans, The Last Dinner Party, Betty Boo, The Pill and Bloc Party – amongst many, many more.

As well as putting Portsmouth on the events map, Victorious has been active in supporting the local community through charitable donations and hours given supporting local schemes, contributing over £830,000 to local charities and good causes since 2014.

For more information, details on the line-up, and remaining tickets, head to the festival website here

Words by Siobhan

Published 9th July 2025