Portsmouth SENTURY Festival (SEND) at Southsea Bandstand

Celebrate Portsmouth’s SEND community at the SENTURY Festival!

As part of the Portsmouth 100 celebrations, join us at the beautiful Southsea Bandstand for Portsmouth’s SENTURY Festival (SEND) – a joyful afternoon celebrating the city’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities community.

Hosted by City of Portsmouth College in partnership with Portsmouth City Council, this free, in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to relax by the sea, enjoy live entertainment, and connect with the vibrant SEND community across Portsmouth. Bring your family and friends and make the most of a sunny Saturday filled with great music, local talent and community spirit.

What to expect:

🎶 Live entertainment
Enjoy performances from COPC SEND students, local artists, a DJ, and special guests – all brought together by our lively compère duo.

🍔 Food and drink vendors
Treat yourself to festival favourites including ice cream, burgers, and a range of hot and cold drinks available to purchase on the day. This is an alcohol-free event.

🎨 Community stalls and activities
Browse a variety of stalls showcasing SEND organisations and providers. Get involved with creative arts, badge making, festival make-up, The King’s Trust, and much more!

🎤 Live media coverage
You might even spot the team from Express FM roaming the event – you could get the chance to appear on Portsmouth’s very own regional radio station!

✨ Extra surprises
We’ll also have interactive moments and fun surprises for everyone to take part in during the intervals between performances.

⛑️ Safety and wellbeing
To help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable day, there will be five security officers on site, along with a first aid and lost child tent.

Come along, celebrate community, and enjoy a fantastic afternoon at the seaside. We can’t wait to see you there!

The first 100 attendees to present their ticket will receive a sensory support goody bag.

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Host or Publisher City of Portsmouth College