Events in Portsmouth — October 2026 (30 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Portsmouth, Virginia brings 30 live events across the city, led by music (11), nightlife (11), art (4). 8 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Portsmouth in October 2026?

There are 30 events in Portsmouth, Virginia in October 2026, including Rides and Vibez Presents: Vibez After Dark R&B Nights at High Street - North Landing (6:00 PM), SERENITY ISLAND WARZ FRIDAY at 3938 George Washington Hwy (9:00 PM), THE VIBE FRIDAYS AT TGE CORNER at THE CORNER (10:00 PM), Live at St. John's at St. John's Episcopal Church (6:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Portsmouth in October 2026?

Yes — 8 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Portsmouth. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Portsmouth for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Portsmouth, Virginia with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Rides and Vibez Presents: Vibez After Dark R&B Nights

Serenity Island Warz Friday

The Vibe Fridays at Tge Corner

Live at St. John's

Shut Up & Write!® in Portsmouth

Waist beads class

Ukiyo Saturday Night 10/3/26

SwapMeet 757 At Festival Park Portsmouth

The Afro Affair - The Inaugural Edition Brunch and Day Party

Resin suncatcher

Quiet on the Deck Sundays

Serenity 5 Sundays

Venue 757 presents KARAOKE WEDNESDAY

Pass the Mic Thursdays

Late Registration The NSU Homecoming Day Party

The Greatest Green & Gold Homecoming Experience

Just a Sample

The Biggest Hoco Kickoff Party feat. Jayy Laurent

Ukiyo Saturdays presents BEHOLD - Saturday After the Yard

Never Leave Homecoming on Sunday - The Spartan Trap n Brunch Day Party

Rod Wave Night 18+

Shut Up & Write!® in Portsmouth

Crowned Hour: She Chose to Heal

Beaded earring class

Hipp Hop & R&B Raised Me "All Black Libra Edition"

Ukiyo Saturday Night 10/17/26

VPJ: Unlock Your Financial Future w/ Trei Tucker

P.O.U.R Into Her

Ghostly Golf Ghouls Halloween Golf Tournament

GOURMETONY Game Night 2

Rides and Vibez Presents: Vibez After Dark R&B Nights

Rides and Vibez Presents: Vibez After Dark R&B Nights

Serenity Island Warz Friday

Serenity Island Warz Friday

The Vibe Fridays at Tge Corner

The Vibe Fridays at Tge Corner

Live at St. John's

Live at St. John's

Shut Up & Write!® in Portsmouth

Shut Up & Write!® in Portsmouth

Waist beads class

Waist beads class

Ukiyo Saturday Night 10/3/26

Ukiyo Saturday Night 10/3/26

SwapMeet 757 At Festival Park Portsmouth

SwapMeet 757 At Festival Park Portsmouth

The Afro Affair - The Inaugural Edition Brunch and Day Party

The Afro Affair - The Inaugural Edition Brunch and Day Party

Resin suncatcher

Resin suncatcher

Quiet on the Deck Sundays

Quiet on the Deck Sundays

Serenity 5 Sundays

Serenity 5 Sundays

Venue 757 presents KARAOKE WEDNESDAY

Venue 757 presents KARAOKE WEDNESDAY

Pass the Mic Thursdays

Pass the Mic Thursdays

Late Registration The NSU Homecoming Day Party

Late Registration The NSU Homecoming Day Party

The Greatest Green & Gold Homecoming Experience

The Greatest Green & Gold Homecoming Experience

Just a Sample

Just a Sample

The Biggest Hoco Kickoff Party feat. Jayy Laurent

The Biggest Hoco Kickoff Party feat. Jayy Laurent

Ukiyo Saturdays presents BEHOLD - Saturday After the Yard

Ukiyo Saturdays presents BEHOLD - Saturday After the Yard

Never Leave Homecoming on Sunday - The Spartan Trap n Brunch Day Party

Never Leave Homecoming on Sunday - The Spartan Trap n Brunch Day Party

Rod Wave Night 18+

Rod Wave Night 18+

Shut Up & Write!® in Portsmouth

Shut Up & Write!® in Portsmouth