Portsmouth Comic Con – International Festival of Comics 2019 was an absolute blast!

Bigger and better than its inaugural year you flocked in your thousands to enjoy the best of comic, film, TV and pop culture entertainment in the largest event of its kind to hit the South.

We welcomed some of the greatest artists and writers in the industry alongside stars of the screen with an exceptional range of panels, exhibitions, displays and the magical world of cosplay.

We paid homage to Stan Lee and Peter Mayhew, celebrated the 80th anniversary of Batman and Star Wars Day and provided interactive fun in the form of the VR, motion capture, robots, retro and board gaming and a Steampunk Deck plus a huge range of merch and collectables in our Comic City!

Following a bumper year, plans are already underway for the trilogy with dates for 2020 already set as Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May.

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We want to ensure that you have the best possible experience when visiting our Grade II listed venue. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information or to discuss your requirements on 023 9387 0200.

If you require assistance whilst in our building please ask a member of staff and we will help in any way we can.

There is gentle ramp access into our main foyer for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. From the main foyer you can access the stalls, our café and lifts to all other floors. Our staff can advise on the best routes and access points at the time of booking or on your arrival.

Portsmouth Guildhall has accessible toilets on the Basement level which can be accessed by lifts on both sides of the main foyer areas.

Hearing and Guide dogs are welcome but please inform Box Office at the time of booking.

Please see Access Guide for Isambard Brunel Multi Storey Car Park which is 200m from Portsmouth Guildhall.

There are a very limited number of on street parking spaces outside the venue.

Our recommended Hotel partner is IBIS, located a less than five minute walk from the venue.

Portsmouth is a great place to stay and make a weekend of it!

Home to the Historic Dockyard and its famous attractions; HMS Victory, Mary Rose Museum and HMS Warrior 1860, see the sites from 170m high at the top of the Spinnaker Tower, explore the city’s 2 miles of beach front and enjoy shopping and leisure at the waterside Gunwharf Quays.

There are a number of hotels within walking distance of Portsmouth Guildhall – please see visitportsmouth.co.uk for information.

There will be a number of bars and catering outlets at Comic Con and Guildhall Café will be serving a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks!

Please note Food & Drinks brought externally will not be allowed on the premises and Guildhall Café will not be open to non-ticket holders on this day.

By Car
There is easy access into Portsmouth on the M275 from Junction 12 of the M27, with links to the M3 and A3 connecting the city with Southampton, Chichester, London and beyond.

There is a Park & Ride service situated at a purpose built location on the M275 entrance to Portsmouth.

Parking
Isambard Brunel Multi Storey Car Park has 460 spaces and is 200m from Portsmouth Guildhall.

There are a very limited number of on street parking spaces outside the venue.

For more information on car parking in Portsmouth please see www.portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Blue Badge holders are exempt from pay and display charges in Portsmouth City Council owned car parks – just display your badge. This is not the case with NCP owned car parks or the Isambard Brunel Multi Storey car park.

By Train
Portsmouth Guildhall is just a couple of minutes walk from Portsmouth & Southsea Train Station with frequent services operating from London Waterloo, Southampton and Brighton.

By Bus
Local and regional bus services stop at Commercial Road City Centre which is a 5 minute walk from Portsmouth Guildhall.

National coach services will stop at The Hard Interchange, a 15 minute walk or short taxi ride away.

First time visitor to Portsmouth? Here are some other places to visit while you’re not at Portsmouth Comic Con!

You can buy tickets here, or by ringing 0844 847 2362 (Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.)

If you want to buy in-person, you can do so at Portsmouth Guildhall, or at the following Comic Book shops:

Dave’s Comics, Brighton
Paradox Comics, Poole
ACE Comics, Colchester
A Place In Space, Croydon
Heroes – Comics, Gaming & Collectibles, Isle of Wight
Comics Games and Coffee Ltd, Chichester
Room 237, Southsea
Orbital Comics, London

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May 2019

10am – Early Entry
12pm – Standard Entry
6pm – Event Close

Described as the “Beating Heart” of the city, Portsmouth Guildhall is the area’s premier entertainment venue, and one of the most dramatic additions to the city’s horizon. Best known for playing host to artists including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and more recently Oasis and Gorillaz, Portsmouth Guildhall offers more than just legendary concerts.

Portsmouth Guildhall attracts over 260,000 visitors a year, attending concerts and events including large annual festivals and conventions including Portsmouth Beer Festival, Portsmouth Tattoo Convention, Cheese Fest, Big Mouth Comedy Festival and much more.

Set across five floors, and this year taking over all of Guildhall Square with a massive superstructure, Portsmouth Comic Con – International Festival of Comics is the largest event of its kind in the South!