Support Portsmouth Public Art

08/19/2026

The Globe Theater
Mural Dedication

SPPA’s largest wall to date - completed by artists Nico Cathcart and Clayton Singleton .

A truly special mural project highlighting Shakespearean history with a modern twist - featuring local Hampton Roads residents.

We couldn’t be more pleased with this project. Make sure to come out, support, and enjoy the show!

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

07/31/2026

Join us for our Olde Towne Sunset Art Market tonight and our First Saturday Art Market tomorrow!

First Weekends Portsmouth are back 🎵 August in Olde Towne just got better! Join us for a weekend of live music, shopping, dining and discovery at First Weekends Portsmouth.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟏
🎶 5–8 PM | Concert in the Courtyard at Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center featuring LionsBridge

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏
🎶 11 AM–1 PM | Music in the Courtyard featuring Amy Ferebee
🛍️ Shop local galleries, boutiques, and restaurants throughout historic Olde Towne

Whether you're planning a full evening out or a casual Saturday morning stroll, First Weekends Portsmouth has something for everyone. Slow down, explore, and soak in everything this vibrant district has to offer!

Plan your First Weekend: https://brnw.ch/21x4z86

07/30/2026

Join us in Olde Towne as the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center courtyard and surrounding streets come to life with live music by LionsBridge for our favorite First Friday Concert and local art and authors at the Olde Towne Sunset Art Market. Stroll, shop, sip and soak up the creative energy of Olde Towne. With Portsmouth’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), you can grab a drink from participating spots and enjoy it as you explore. Art. Music. Markets. Community.

07/18/2026

weekend is getting a little more Grassfed!! We’re bringing Olde Towne Shakedown to Portsmouth on Saturday, July 18th from 1–6 PM before you head over to the Pavilion!!!

Join us in the heart of Olde Towne Portsmouth, just a couple blocks from The Portsmouth pavilion, for a FREE afternoon of bluegrass, local vendors, good food, cold drinks, and all the pre-show energy!!

We’re teaming up with the Portsmouth Farmers Market to fill the streets with some of your favorite bluegrass vendors and local makers! Grab a drink from one of the Olde Towne bars or restaurants, bring it into the designated event area, wander the vendor market, and settle in for live music from 65 North Pickers from 3–6 PM!!!

Whether you’re headed to Billy Strings or just looking for a fun Saturday afternoon, we’d love to see you!!

📍 501 High St. | Olde Towne Portsmouth
🕐 1–6 PM
🎶 65 North Pickers (3–6 PM)
🎟️ FREE to attend!!

See y’all there!! Let’s boogie! 🕺🏼

Also HUGE shoutout to for the SICK art and for putting in the overtime to make this happen 🤘🔥 We’re so stoked with how it turned out. Go show him some love and check out his work!!

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07/03/2026

Kick off July in Olde Towne Portsmouth. From live music and planetarium shows to local shopping and dining, First Weekends Portsmouth is your invitation to slow down and enjoy everything the district has to offer.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑
🎶 5–8 PM | Concert in the Courtyard at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center featuring the James Henry Morgan Gang

🚀 Evening Planetarium Shows at the Children's Museum of Virginia
6:15 PM
7 PM

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟒
🎶 11 AM–1 PM | Music in the Courtyard featuring Horseboy Blues

🛍️ Explore local shops, galleries, museums, and restaurants throughout historic Olde Towne while you're here.

Whether you're making an evening of it on Friday or enjoying a laid-back Saturday, there's something waiting around every corner.

Plan your First Weekends Portsmouth: https://brnw.ch/21x3H2o