Portsmouth 100: Celebrating a Century of City Status
In 2026, Portsmouth celebrates a landmark moment in its history with Portsmouth 100, marking 100 years of city status.
Over the years Portsmouth has evolved into one of the UK’s most distinctive coastal cities, most famous for its maritime heritage.
The Portsmouth 100 celebrations will shine a spotlight on the city’s people, businesses, sport, and culture through a year-long programme of events and stories.
It’s an opportunity to rediscover familiar landmarks, support local venues, and explore new experiences across the city.
Portsmouth’s connection to the sea has shaped its identity. As the historic home of the Royal Navy, the city has played a vital role in Britain’s naval, industrial, and engineering story.
However, Portsmouth 100 is about far more than looking back. It’s a celebration of the city as it is today: creative, energetic, and forward-looking.
Over the past decade, Portsmouth has expanded its cultural, leisure, and entertainment offering, making it one of the most exciting places to visit. Iconic attractions such as the Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower, Southsea seafront, and the city’s vibrant waterfront make Portsmouth a standout leisure destination on the south coast for visitors from the UK and internationally. From independent food spots and live music venues to immersive attractions and family-friendly activities, there’s lots to do for people of all ages and interests in Portsmouth.
At Full Send Racing Lounge, we’re proud to play a small part in the city’s modern story. Motorsport has always been driven by innovation, technology, and competition; values that reflect Portsmouth’s own evolution over the past 100 years. Sim racing represents the future of motorsport, combining cutting-edge technology with social, shared experiences. It increases access to Motorsport by making it easy for anyone to train on realistic sims. Since our summer opening it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular things to do in Portsmouth for groups, events, and visitors looking for something different.
As a Portsmouth-based business, Full Send Racing Lounge is proud to support Portsmouth 100 by helping bring people together through shared experiences, friendly competition, and a passion for innovation.
Whether you’re a ‘born and bred’ local or planning a visit, the centenary year is the perfect time to explore the city, celebrate its achievements, and discover even more memorable things to do in Portsmouth.
Here’s to 100 years of Portsmouth, and to an exciting future ahead.
