# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Portsmouth International Kite Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Portsmouth International Kite Festival returns to Southsea Common on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026.

Join us from 10am to 5pm each day for a free weekend of spectacular kite displays, family activities, live entertainment and seaside fun.

As part of Portsmouth100, this year's festival celebrates 100 Kites for 100 Years. Watch hundreds of kites fill the skies above Southsea Common, including giant inflatable creations, artistic designs and breathtaking precision flying displays from some of the UK's leading kite flyers and international guests.

Alongside the flying displays you'll find:
• Free children's kite-making workshops
• Activities from Seekers Create
• BH Live family activities
• Library bus visits
• Funfair rides
• Craft and community stalls
• Food and drink vendors
• Specialist kite traders

Live music will be taking place throughout the weekend thanks to Live at the Bandstand.

The event is free to attend and suitable for all ages.
📍 Southsea Common
📅 Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September 2026
⏰ 10am-5pm daily
💷 Free admission

https://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/event/portsmouth-international-kite-festival/172633101/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/portsmouth-international-kite-festival/200030660541806
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Music, Workshops, Art, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portsmouth
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Southsea Common
- **lat**: 50.784441398858
- **long**: -1.0943206456832
- **full address**: Southsea Common, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Portsmouth International Kite Festival being held?
  - **A:** Portsmouth International Kite Festival takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am at Southsea Common, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Portsmouth International Kite Festival?
  - **A:** Portsmouth International Kite Festival is organized by Portsmouth City Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Portsmouth International Kite Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Portsmouth International Kite Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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