History

With a capacity of almost 2000, Portsmouth Guildhall is the largest events venue in Portsmouth, England. It is very close to the Portsmouth and Southsea railway station; and therefore easy to get to.

The Who played the venue in 2002 with the first of these shows being the last time that Pete Townshend destroyed a guitar on stage in the United Kingdom. The second show is the last time John Entwistle played Magic Bus live.

The Be Your Best Rock Challenge takes place at the Guildhall every year for the Southern Heats of the competition and returns at the start of June for the Grand Finals.