VE Day 80: A Celebration with Portsmouth Historic Quarter
Saturday 10th May 2025
10:00 – 16:00
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Boathouse 4 & Boathouse 5
Free entry with a Historic Quarter Pass or your Ultimate Explorer ticket
Step back in time and mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day with a day of music, dance, history, and celebration.
- Lindy Hop in Boathouse 5 – Learn to swing dance with Portsmouth Lindy Hop
- 1940s performances from vocal trio The Charlalas – Sing along to all the old favourites
- Historic vessels up close – Explore Motor Gun Boat 81 and High Speed Launch 102 on the Boathouse 4 pontoons
- Vintage games & family fun – Classic entertainment for all ages
- Great food & drink – Enjoy delicious treats inspired by the era
- Join us for a nostalgic journey back to 1945, celebrating the spirit of resilience, joy, and victory!
Don’t miss it – plan your visit now!
Zone South East