1 May 2026

We are excited to present The Point Is Portsmouth from June to September 2026, bringing a summer of bold, high-energy events to the city as part of Portsmouth100, the city’s centenary year celebrations. Activities include transforming civic, heritage and community spaces through live performance and shared experiences.

Produced by Crying Out Loud with key support from Arts Council England and Portsmouth City Council the programme spans contemporary circus, large-scale outdoor performance, immersive installations and community-led activity.

Rachel Clare, Artistic Director of Crying Out Loud, said:

“The Point Is Portsmouth reflects the collective energy of the city – bringing together artists, partners and communities to celebrate Portsmouth’s history, heritage and the richness of its diverse people.

Portsmouth has such a strong identity – from its naval and maritime history to its proud football culture, literary links, free artistic promenade events and vibrant waterfront.

We want to put Portsmouth firmly on the map as a place where exciting, ambitious work happens – not just brought to the city, but created with it. This is about more than watching – it’s about being part of something shared.”

We’re working with an incredible array of partners, artists and communities on a bold programme spanning contemporary circus, outdoor performance, immersive installations and opportunities for the people of Portsmouth to take part.

Expect internationally recognised artists and work not previously seen in the UK.

This is one of our most ambitious Solent projects to date – a shared opportunity to create something meaningful and memorable with and for the city more…