5 Reasons To Go to Victorious Festival in Portsmouth This Summer
Looking for a summer plan now that exams and deadlines are out of the way?
Look no further!
This August Bank Holiday Weekend the Victorious Festival Portsmouth is returning, and it's set to be one of the biggest and best yet!
Here are just a few reasons why it should be on your summer agenda…
1. The Location
From 26th to 28th August, the stunning Southsea Common seafront in Portsmouth will be transformed into festival goers heaven.
Victorious Festival Portsmouth is certainly one of the most beautifully located festivals that you’re ever likely to see.
While you’re bopping away to your favourite artists with a drink in your hand, take a moment to absorb the gorgeous surroundings. Definitely one for the Instagram feed!
2. Amazing Artists
Some of the biggest names in music will be gracing the stage at Victorious festival Portsmouth this year, alongside some great family entertainment. You don’t want to miss out!
On Friday 26th August, the Stereophonics will be the main headliners.
It will be the Welsh band’s second appearance at Victorious Festival - they previously played at the Common Stage as headliners way back in 2017.
This year the legendary rockers will be joined by Britpopper James, as well as Primal Scream.
On the Friday you can also get your groove on to big performances from Self Esteem, and the amazing Derry singer-songwriter Soak.
On Saturday 27th August, Paolo Nutini is the headliner, who will be making his big return after having been away since 2014.
He will be joined on the stage by Bastille, the Wombats and Declan McKenna.
Ocean Colour Scene and Kula Shaker are also performing, and our personal favourites the Sugababes will be taking the special afternoon guest slot.
The original iconic trio Mutya Buena, Siobhán Donaghy and Keisha Buchanan will be taking you back to your childhood with some of their classic chart-topping hits at the Victorious Festival Portsmouth.
So get your phone out and make sure you get some good videos for your Instagram story and make yourself the envy of all your uni mates!
Sunday’s lineup at Victorious Festival Portsmouth is also a corker. It includes performances from South Shields' Sam Fender and Nothing But Thieves.
Suede will also be performing, and you’ll be able to dance away to your heart’s content when Anne-Marie, Becky Hill and Sophie Ellis-Bextor take to the stage.
Make sure you don’t miss out on appearances from Example, Editors and Amy Macdonald.
The special afternoon guest slot on Sunday is occupied by music icons The Libertines.
Alongside all these amazing music artists, you’ll also be able to treat yourself to performances from some comedy legends at the festival.
Rosie Jones hosts on Sunday, whilst Suzi Ruffell will be compere on the Saturday. Katherine Ryan and Russell Kane will also make appearances on Sunday.
3. Premium Upgrades
To make even more of your time at Victorious Festival Portsmouth, why not invest in a Premium Upgrade?
With the upgrade, you’ll have your own Upgrade Enclosure with its own dedicated site entrance (Gate P).
For great views of the Common Stage, there’s an undercover viewing platform for Premium only, which will come in handy should the weather take a turn for the worse.
The Premium ticket also includes an exclusive bar, toilets, and food traders. So no more neverending queues! (Food and drink is not included in the ticket price).
If you want to stay Premium all weekend, you can buy a Weekend Premium Upgrade Bolt On ticket.
Alternatively, you can buy individual Premium Upgrade Bolt On tickets for the day of your choice.
4. Charities
Victorious Festival Portsmouth is not only an amazingly entertaining event, but you can also feel good for contributing to its sterling charity work.
Since 2014, Victorious has raised £334,329.52 for charity.
The Victorious Festival supports numerous good causes and charities around the city and the world.
Most of the chosen charities have local roots, but the impact they have is more widespread and influence many different sectors of society.
So by buying a ticket, you know you’re doing your bit to help others! Win, win!
5. Amazing Accommodation Options
There are lots of accommodation options when it comes to Victorious Festival Portsmouth.
There are boutique tents available at the usual off-site camping at Farlington Fields, with free and regular shuttle buses heading out and back to the main festival site quickly and efficiently.