Colour Loft - Portsmouth100 finale

About this event

Colour Loft is the free final event of Portsmouth100. Over the past year, Portsmouth100 has celebrated 100 years of Portsmouth being a city through events, exhibitions and activities across the city. Colour Loft is the final chapter of those celebrations. It brings together light, sound, creativity and stories from across Portsmouth. The Pride of Portsmouth trail encouraged people to explore Portsmouth through art, creativity and fun. Colour Loft – created by award winning artists and producers Trigger - builds on that spirit of creativity and community, bringing people together once again as part of the Portsmouth100 finale. Inspired by Portsmouth's historic colour lofts, Colour Loft shines a light on the skilled women who made sails, flags and signals for ships. Their work played an important part in the city's maritime history, but their stories are not widely known today. For three days, Portsmouth Guildhall will be transformed into a colourful space filled with light, sound and creativity. Visitors can make flags, try sewing, learn about traditional rigging and discover stories from Portsmouth's past. Or simply drop in and enjoy the experience. At the heart of Colour Loft is a

Event details

Date

Friday, 8 January 2027

Start time

12:00

Venue

Portsmouth

See venue website, Portsmouth,

Getting there & venue info

Good to know

More at Portsmouth

• Independent Band NightThu, 22 Oct 2026 · 12:00
• The music of Adele - The Candlelight ConcertThu, 22 Oct 2026 · 12:00
• John Barrowman - My Life In MusicalsSat, 24 Oct 2026 · 12:00
• Dinosaur Adventure Live - Danger On T-Rex MountainSat, 24 Oct 2026 · 12:00
• Archival LoopsSat, 24 Oct 2026 · 12:00
• Sunday Makers MarketSun, 25 Oct 2026 · 12:00

More in Portsmouth over the next two weeks