Hobby groups in Portsmouth
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Portsmouth, as well as people looking to join one.

Beth
Seeking a book club
Hiya, I currently work in education and have a tiny toddler; however, am super keen to find a book club that focuses on self help / development literature! Does anyone know of any that I could join at all?
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Dorena
Seeking a gaming group
Hi, I am a lively 75 year old lady who would love to join people who enjoy playing traditional board games, i.e. Scrabble or Rummicub etc. Is there anyone interested or any groups. Thank you
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Chelsea
Seeking a book club
I am 20 years old and would like to meet people of a similar age with the same interests as me. I love the theatre also. The books i like are anything really apart from history and memoirs.
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pauline
Seeking a book club
love reading but have got lazy so would like to bring some structure to back to my reading
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Ethan
Seeking a gaming group
Moved to Portsmouth a year ago with my wife. Have both played a bit of 5th edition D&D at uni and are keen to get back into it.
Sign in to contactPortsmouth Japanese Language & Culture Group
Language exchange
This Portsmouth group brings people together to practise Japanese, take part in language exchange and learn more about Japanese culture and traditions. It welcomes both beginners and fluent speakers, and says it aims to offer a relaxed, supportive setting for conversation and meeting new friends. Planned activities may include social meet-ups, online conversation practice, beginner lessons and culture workshops.
Sign in to contactSpanish-English native language exchange. Meetup Group
Language exchange
This Portsmouth group is for Spanish-English native language exchange, with the chance to join Salsa and Bachata classes, events and Spanish-latino or English socials. It is looking for people to join so that events can be organised.
Sign in to contactPortsmouth & South East Hampshire CAMRA
Real ale
The Portsmouth & South East Hampshire branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.
Sign in to contactPortsmouth Local Group
Birdwatching
Portsmouth Local Group is a local group of the RSPB. Members meet for talks, birdwatching trips and walks, and help with conservation work. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.
Sign in to contactSouthsea Songbirds
Choirs
Southsea Songbirds is an all-female choir for singers aged 30 and over in Portsmouth. It meets on Tuesday afternoons during term time from 1.30pm to 3pm, and sings a mix of pop, folk, gospel and songs from around the world. The cost is £5 per week, with the option to pay by half term or on the day.
Sign in to contactPortsmouth Climate Choir
Choirs
Portsmouth Climate Choir meets on the last Monday of each month in Portsmouth to sing songs about the climate crisis and to join local and national events raising awareness of environmental damage. No singing experience is needed, and songs are taught by ear. A suggested donation of £5 to £10 is asked, or people can pay what they can.
Sign in to contactShenanigan's Irish Bar session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at Shenanigan's Irish Bar, Southsea. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactPortsmouth Irish Club session
Music sessions
A traditional music session at Portsmouth Irish Club, Portsmouth. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactWeezer tribute band
Bands
A person in Portsmouth is looking to start a tribute band playing Weezer songs. They are seeking a guitarist, bassist and drummer, with a keyboard player mentioned as optional.
Sign in to contactTrombonist or Saxophonist needed
Bands
A reggae band in Portsmouth is seeking a trombonist or saxophonist to join up. The other players are already in place and they are hoping to start gigging soon.
Sign in to contactFemale Bassist/Guitarist Looking to Start Band
Bands
A 21-year-old woman in Portsmouth is looking for other musicians to form an alternative rock, nu-metal or funk rock band. She plays bass and guitar, and is particularly interested in finding people for a new group rather than joining an existing one.
Sign in to contactGuitarist/Bassest available
Bands
A 28-year-old guitar and bass player in Portsmouth is looking to join a band. They have 14 years of experience and are mainly interested in cover or tribute groups, though they would also consider an originals band.
Sign in to contactLooking to start band
Bands
A guitarist in Portsmouth is looking to start a band and wants to find a vocalist, drummer, bassist and, if possible, a rhythm guitarist. They are looking for others aged around 16 to 20.
Sign in to contactGuitarist looking to start a Sum 41 Tribute band
Bands
A 36-year-old guitarist in Portsmouth is looking to join or start a Sum 41 tribute band on the south coast. They are seeking other musicians who want to create a pop-punk tribute project.
Sign in to contactMETAL BAND LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED DRUMMER AND VOCALIST.
Bands
A metal music project in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced, committed drummer and a separate singer or vocalist. The listing is for musicians to join a new band, and it only states that applicants should already have experience and be reliable. No rehearsal details or costs are given.
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