Covid Safety Measures & Requirements
In order to attend you will need to demonstrate your COVID-19 status by providing either:
- Proof of double vaccination via the NHS Covid Pass (Digital NHS Covid Pass or NHS Covid Pass Letter) - both doses received for all aged 18+ (with the second at least 14 days prior to the arrival at the venue); or
- Proof of a negative Rapid Lateral Flow Test which has been registered with NHS Online (such test to be taken a maximum of 48 hours prior to attending the event at the venue)
We cannot accept vaccine cards as proof of vaccination.
This is applicable for all aged 18+. Please be ready to show this to the venue on arrival. Further information can be found here: https://portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/your-visit/covid-safety/
Face Coverings are mandatory for anyone age 11+ throughout your time in the venue apart from when you are eating or drinking.
The following measures will also remain in place:
- Track & Trace – we will display track and trace QR posters for you to check in.
- Enhanced Sanitisation & Cleaning – we will carry out enhanced cleaning procedures and ask that you sanitise your hands on entry and regularly throughout your visit at the sanitisation points provided.
Please do not come to the venue if you may be infected with Covid-19, are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 or have been instructed to self-isolate.
Whilst we know that many of you can’t wait to be enjoying shows on our stage once more, we also know that some might be feeling a bit more apprehensive, so we ask everyone to please be kind, be thoughtful and consider the person sitting or standing next to you and our team.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be available from 60 minutes before the show start time. Please note we are a cashless venue.
Getting to Us
Please note that there is very limited on-street parking outside Portsmouth Guildhall. The Isambard Brunel multi-storey car park is only 200 metres from our venue. If you are attending a show here you can buy an exit ticket from our Box Office for £4.50.
We look forward to welcoming you to Portsmouth Guildhall!
HELP US TO KEEP THE SHOW ON THE ROAD!
Your safety, and that of our team remains a priority whilst we live with Covid in the wider community.
We are now fully open & customers should keep an eye out on the web page of your show if there are any restrictions to entry.
Please do not come to the venue if you test positive Covid. If you feel unwell, please do a lateral flow test and do not attend if you test positive.
The following measures are still in place for ALL shows:
- Face Coverings – as per government guidance, we encourage you to continue to wear a face covering whilst in the venue & crowded places especially when walking around the building.
- Enhanced Sanitisation & Cleaning – we will carry out enhanced cleaning procedures between shows and we ask that you sanitise your hands on entry and regularly throughout your visit at the sanitisation points provided.
Whilst we know that many of you are enjoying attending live events once more, we also know that some might be feeling a bit more apprehensive, so we ask everyone to please be kind, be thoughtful and consider the person sitting or standing next to you and our team.
Please see our full Purchase Policy and House Rules here.
Any guidelines if you are attending a Conference, Meeting or any other event at Portsmouth Guildhall will be communicated by your Event Organiser.
Please check back to this page regularly as we will be updating this information in line with any changes in guidelines. Our team are here to help. If you have any questions, feedback or concerns please don’t hesitate to talk to us.
