Victorious Festival returns this August Bank Holiday weekend, offering three days of live music, arts, and entertainment in Portsmouth’s Southsea seafront. With a mix of well-established headliners, popular UK acts, and emerging talent, this year’s event continues to build on its reputation as one of the country’s leading city festivals.
Main Headliners
- Friday, August 22: Queens of the Stone Age – US rock band known for albums such as Songs for the Deaf and …Like Clockwork.
- Saturday, August 23: Vampire Weekend – Grammy-winning indie group, returning to the UK festival circuit with their latest album Only God Was Above Us.
- Sunday, August 24: Kings of Leon – Multi-platinum rock band behind hits like “Sex on Fire” and “Use Somebody”, touring new material in 2025.
Lineup Highlights
Friday
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Madness
- The Charlatans
- Everything Everything
- Ash
- Daniel Bedingfield
- Dodgy
- The Mary Wallopers
- Wunderhorse
- The K’s
- The Waeve
Saturday
- Nelly Furtado
- Travis
- The Last Dinner Party
- Shed Seven
- Scouting for Girls
- Public Service Broadcasting
- Rizzle Kicks
- Mike Skinner (DJ set)
- Toploader (acoustic set)
- Circa Waves
- Palace
- The Academic
- Bradley Simpson
- Young Knives
- October Drift
Sunday
- Bloc Party
- Gabrielle
- The Reytons
- Craig David presents TS5
- Melanie C (DJ set)
- Starsailor
- The Zutons
- Ruby Wax (Comedy)
- Caity Baser
- Jamie Webster
- Reverend and The Makers
Festival Areas and Activities
- World Music Village: Featuring artists and performers from around the world.
- Seaside Stage: Dedicated to dance and DJ performances.
- Comedy Tent: Stand-up sets from Joel Dommett, Ruby Wax, and Chris McCausland.
- Family Arena: Activities and performances for all ages.
- Wellness Zones: Yoga, mindfulness sessions, and eco-friendly initiatives.
Travel and Tickets
- Tickets: Day tickets start from £70; full weekend passes from £180. Payment plans are available.
- Travel: Portsmouth is accessible by train, car, and ferry, with Park & Ride facilities operating throughout the weekend.
Tickets are on sale RIGHT NOW and can be purchased here!