Riot V live in PORTSMOUTH, 17.06.26

Schedule

Wed Jun 17 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Lens, Portsmouth | Portsmouth, EN

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The legendary RIOT V come to Portsmouth in an incredibly RARE visit to the UK, don't miss the US metal masters in action!
About this Event

True Steel Promotions in association with Dragon Productions is absolutely enthralled to present RIOT V live in Portsmouth for the first time!

Riot are celebrating 50 years of pure pounding metal, with incredible releases such as FIRE DOWN UNDER, THUNDERSTEEL and THE PRIVILEGE OF POWER to name a few, they'll be absolutely tearing up the stage here in Portsmouth in what's sure to be an unforgettable night!

They've headlined prestigious festivals such as Keep It True, Up The Hammers, and Headbangers Open Air, this is a rare opportunity to see them not only in the UK, but in a venue of this size!

Thundersteel is often unofficially cited as the album that inspired Judas Priest's almighty Painkiller, so if you're a fan of that phenomenal album make sure you don't miss RIOT V in Portsmouth!

Riot are consistently on radio and metal charts worlwide, as well as being part of New York City's Top 20 Most Influential Metal Bands, 100 Best Metal Albums of All Time, 100 Best Metal Bands of All Time and numerous mentions on VH1’s That Metal Show with Eddie Trunk and staff citing RIOT as one of the innovators of Metal music in America and beyond!

Supports TBA.

Tickets £25adv + booking fees

Doors 7pm

Ages 14 and under to be accompanied by an 18+ adult.


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The Lens, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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