Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in [CITY]. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in [CITY] for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in [CITY] too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in [CITY].
## Art Events in Portsmouth - **Event Name**: Gladys Knight in Portsmouth - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Gladys Knight Live in Portsmouth on Friday, October 9, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Gladys Knight like never before? With chart-topping hits like Midnight Train to Georgia, That's What Friends Are For and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/gladys-knight-in-portsmouth/3300030362717814 - **Venue**: Rivers Casino Portsmouth Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9jMGRlYTdmMC03OTJlLTExZjEtYjJiNC02OWI2OTg4Yzk3NmUtcmltZy13MTE0Ny1oNjQ1LWRjNWQzNDE4LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODMzMzc3MTQ.avif - **Categories**: art, live-music - **Event Name**: 54th Annual Seawall Art Show - **Description**: Celebrate creativity on the waterfront at the 54th Annual Seawall Art Show in beautiful Olde Towne Portsmouth. For two days only, High Street transforms into one of Hampton Roads' favorite outdoor art experiences, featuring: • 60+ local and regional art - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1023 - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/54th-annual-seawall-art-show/200030504807910 - **Venue**: 206 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3720, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iZTM5NmM4ZTdjNzBmZjlhMjA3NTRlZmY4YjgyZDIwZGE1NTRmOGE2NTQ0ZWExZjg3MjJkODE3Nzc0MWI4N2M3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZDhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ3OTg4Mg.avif - **Categories**: art, crafts, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Winter Warz V Car Show - **Description**: Get ready for War! The battle of the BEST MALE & FEMALE rides.About this EventVIP Experience $60 pre-reg (on-site registration $70)General Admission $25 pre-reg - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/winter-warz-v-car-show/100001989188847390 - **Venue**: 1915 Victory Blvd - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9mMTZkZjFjNTA4MzIzZmJhNDQwNDdkNWMwODNmN2FiNGVkNjM1NTQ5NDhmZjg1ZGI3YmJmNGIzMzFkODBmMjBhLXJpbWctdzUwMi1oNjQwLWRjMTUxNTE3LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MjM1OTI5OA.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 66 - **Categories**: fitness, Meetups, Art, Contests, fine-arts - **Event Name**: The Inaugural Southern Soul Steppas Casino Experience – Labor Day Edition - **Description**: Live Southern Soul artists, steppas, dancing, DJs, casino vibes & unforgettable entertainment at Rivers Casino Portsmouth!About this Event21+ Event - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 11:59 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/the-inaugural-southern-soul-steppas-casino-experience-labor-day-edition/100001992958169534 - **Venue**: Rivers Casino Portsmouth - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mYTcxZmYxYWJiZjNjNmM2YTdlZDdiYjA2NzY4NjlhMDhkY2YwNTgzZjcwZmU4OWVlMTgwNmU3ZjliNTdkMWVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg1MC1kYzAyMDIwMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODMzNjAyNTc.avif - **Price**: USD 25 to 175 - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: First Saturday Art Market in Olde Towne Portsmouth - **Description**: Come see the finest local artists displaying their work for you, set up on the historic brick streets and sidewalks of Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia! This "every First Saturday" event is nestled between the Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market and the O - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 36 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/first-saturday-art-market-in-olde-towne-portsmouth/200030083594223 - **Venue**: 326 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kZTJkODUxZjQ5YzAxMDdmMTZlZmVjYWYyMTIzMDM5MmM3ODg4NWRkZjNhMGU3MGVhMTRiNzk3MzAwZmZlNTlmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3ODAyOTEzNzA.avif - **Categories**: art, flea, farmers-markets - **Event Name**: Breathe Before You Break: A Psychologist-Led Immersive Experience - **Description**: If you’re experiencing chronic stress, depletion, or overfunctioning, join us to learn strategies for living a fulfilled, value-driven life.About this EventThis experience is open to everyone — especially high achie - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/breathe-before-you-break-a-psychologist-led-immersive-experience/100001990205850273 - **Venue**: The Mustard Seed Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82OTRiMzVlNTVmOWUzNjIzYWM1MmU3MDBkNmQ2MTQzMWI3N2Y0Nzg0NjlkZDgzNTQ2MjQwYTlkYTAwNDM5YTkwLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjMmQxZDE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3OTgzMzk0Mw.avif - **Price**: USD 105 - **Categories**: performances, art, fine-arts, entertainment - **Event Name**: Wild Heart Live at the Portsmouth Museum of Art - **Description**: Dance the evening away! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/wild-heart-live-at-the-portsmouth-museum-of-art/200029547593954 - **Venue**: Portsmouth Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81MmZiMmQ5NjAyYjE1NTViYTVmNjI4NGQyN2YyMDc3NGY2ZGZiMDFmY2NjMmFjOWZjODVlYTg3Zjk1NjYxYzRmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYyODg2NjI.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Color Craze: Anything But A Paint Brush - **Description**: Join us every Saturday in August from 11am-2pm in the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard for Color Craze: Anything But a Paint Brush! Get artistic using unconventional tools and materials. Think sponges, stamps, splatter techniques, and more. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/color-craze-anything-but-a-paint-brush/200030534894905 - **Venue**: 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VA, United States, Virginia 23704 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81ZDQwYTNkZjUzNjczMDI2NTFlODg0M2JjYTQxNjNlM2YzZDdiZDY3ZjRlN2ExYmRjMjNmYmI1MzkzNjVhNzJhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjM2NDk0NQ.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Sit and Sip with Author Shantel Day - **Description**: Sit and Sip, is a bookish tea event with local author Shantel Day. Discussing her book Indigo Sun and the research and lore behind the book.About this EventWe’re happy to announce an awesome literary event coming to The P - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/sit-and-sip-with-author-shantel-day/100001994913640400 - **Venue**: The Printed Word - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83YTc5YmZmMGNjNjA5OWM0ODVkMjk5MTkxYzIwZTcxZmEzZGYyZWRmYWZiYTU4ZGUwOWVlMjQ2MzhjOTlmYjg3LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGM1YTEzZWEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg0OTUxMjQz.avif - **Price**: USD 15 to 24 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, calendar - **Event Name**: Teen Afternoon Art Lab - **Description**: Teens 12-18, drop by The 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month and get creative in this exploration of art techniques! Call 757-686-2538 for more information. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/teen-afternoon-art-lab/200030083597133 - **Venue**: Churchland Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84NzkyNDZiNzc1ZWMyNGUxNmExMjVmYzA5MWQ0ZWIyNDAxMTU1NDM0N2I0MzIxNDY1MDM5MjBhMWVkYmNkZGQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTItZGNlZGE0NDUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzkzMzA1NzI.avif - **Categories**: Art - **Event Name**: Letterfly Pinstriping at Ironclad Harley-Davidson - **Description**: While the artist is here, make sure to stop by to peruse the scenes and decorations, flip through the photo books filled with examples of artwork created for other bikers, watch as yet another one-of-a-kind design is created on someone’s motorcycle, ask t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/letterfly-pinstriping-at-ironclad-harley-davidson/200030294760913 - **Venue**: Ironclad Harley-Davidson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjExM2I3OTA0NzRlZDhlNWJjYjdiYmFkNDU2NzI3OThhZjI4YzQ2ZDZlM2E4ZjM0NGQ4ZGQ0ZDAyZDE5MWU0MS1yaW1nLXc3MjAtaDU3Ni1kYzk4ODg4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTg2OTIwNw.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: Letterfly Pinstriping ON-SITE & Ready to STRIPE - **Description**: Letterfly Pinstriping Artist & Author On-Site September 15, 2026 10:00AM - September 20, 2026 4:00PM Meet the Master: Letterfly Pinstriping Live at IRONCLAD Harley-Davidson! Looking to add a truly personal touch to your ride? Join us as we welcome L - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/letterfly-pinstriping-on-site-and-ready-to-stripe/200030468687647 - **Venue**: 2211 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA, United States, Virginia 23704 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hYmM2NjY5NjRkZDNiZWI2ODFiN2Y4NjBjZjJhZjE2N2I3ZTJmNGFiMWIwMGRhNmY3MmEzNzVhMjg5Y2JjNjBhLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODU4MzUwMjk.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures ## Trending Events in Portsmouth - **Event Name**: Gladys Knight in Portsmouth - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Gladys Knight Live in Portsmouth on Friday, October 9, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Gladys Knight like never before? With chart-topping hits like Midnight Train to Georgia, That's What Friends Are For and - **Venue**: Rivers Casino Portsmouth Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c0dea7f0-792e-11f1-b2b4-69b6988c976e-rimg-w1147-h645-dc5d3418-gmir.webp?v=1783337714 - **Event Name**: Rickey Smiley - **Venue**: Rivers Casino Portsmouth Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7cc443e0-95c1-11f1-b940-55345dfad50a-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786479368 - **Event Name**: Graham Nash - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club 🏠 Address: 135 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 🌆 City: Portsmouth 📍 Location: 43.0762, -70.7601🌟 Be part of history at Graham Nash, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination - **Venue**: Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/89d06a80-96f4-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w1200-h853-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786611245 - **Event Name**: UB40 at The Music Hall - Portsmouth - **Venue**: The Music Hall - Portsmouth - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/21c53f50-07c6-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc030205-gmir.jpg?v=1770868297 - **Event Name**: The Temptations and The Four Tops - **Venue**: Rivers Casino Portsmouth Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fdc9c480-961e-11f1-b940-55345dfad50a-rimg-w1080-h788-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786519560 - **Event Name**: Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 - **Description**: InformationGraham Nash will perform a career-spanning musical journey through his years with The Hollies, CSN, CSNY, and his beloved solo efforts. He will be joined by Todd Caldwell (keyboards), Adam Minkoff (guitars, drums, and vocals) - **Venue**: Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/fea1c9fcc6e1a5210727466b664b4eedc3decc06d3c0e0405b45d51b2ecf7173-rimg-w1024-h576-dc010148-gmir.jpg?v=1778569242 - **Event Name**: Devon Allman - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club 🏠 Address: 135 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801 🌆 City: Portsmouth 📍 Location: 43.0762, -70.7601✨ Discover the extraordinary at Devon Allman, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagine - **Venue**: Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club - **Event Name**: Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20 - **Venue**: Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/296d8830-8c81-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w900-h900-dcf8e8d8-gmir.webp?v=1785462179 - **Event Name**: WAVE FEST presented by Creative Nation Worldwide - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsKey Glock has 2 upcoming events.BossMan Dlow has 14 upcoming events.KenTheMan has 2 upcoming events.YK Niece has 2 upcoming events.Chxrry has 13 upcoming events.Yung Miami - **Venue**: Portsmouth Pavilion - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3205d7ea9953a92c1e20f613f2506d6a56286190dc6c7d06c3fd6973632486db-rimg-w1024-h576-dc06192e-gmir.jpg?v=1785181476 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Portsmouth](https://allevents.in/portsmouth/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Portsmouth](https://allevents.in/portsmouth/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in August in Portsmouth](https://allevents.in/portsmouth/art--august) - [Art Events in September in Portsmouth](https://allevents.in/portsmouth/art--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Portsmouth? - **A:** Gladys Knight in Portsmouth (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 pm at Rivers Casino Portsmouth Event Center), 54th Annual Seawall Art Show (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at 206 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3720, United States), Winter Warz V Car Show (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am at 1915 Victory Blvd), The Inaugural Southern Soul Steppas Casino Experience – Labor Day Edition (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at Rivers Casino Portsmouth), First Saturday Art Market in Olde Towne Portsmouth (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 326 High Street, Portsmouth VA 23704). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Portsmouth today August 13, 2026? - **A:** Grease - School Edition (Thu, 13 Aug at 07:00 pm at Seacoast Repertory Theatre). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Portsmouth this weekend August 14–16, 2026? - **A:** Color Craze: Anything But A Paint Brush (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 am at 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VA, United States, Virginia 23704). - **Q**: What Art events are happening in Portsmouth in August 2026? - **A:** 54th Annual Seawall Art Show (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at 206 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3720, United States), Breathe Before You Break: A Psychologist-Led Immersive Experience (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:30 am at The Mustard Seed Place), Color Craze: Anything But A Paint Brush (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 am at 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VA, United States, Virginia 23704), Sit and Sip with Author Shantel Day (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Printed Word), Teen Afternoon Art Lab (Thu Aug 20 2026 at Churchland Library). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Portsmouth? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Portsmouth on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Portsmouth? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Portsmouth? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Portsmouth include Rivers Casino Portsmouth Event Center, 206 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704-3720, United States, 1915 Victory Blvd. - **Q**: What is the price range for Art events in Portsmouth? - **A:** Prices for Art events in Portsmouth range from USD 15 to USD 175. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Portsmouth? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Portsmouth include Melody Mapper, City of Portsmouth, VA Government, C3 Car Club Hampton Roads. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Portsmouth? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Portsmouth. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Norfolk](https://allevents.in/norfolk/art) - [Arts events in Chesapeake](https://allevents.in/chesapeake/art) - [Arts events in Hampton](https://allevents.in/hampton/art) - [Arts events in Carrollton](https://allevents.in/carrollton-va/art) - [Arts events in Suffolk](https://allevents.in/suffolk/art) - [Arts events in Virginia Beach](https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/art) - [Arts events in Newport News](https://allevents.in/newport-news/art) - [Arts events in Seaford](https://allevents.in/seaford-va/art)