Portsmouth Guildhall

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Portsmouth Guildhall is the biggest events venue in the Hampshire city of Portsmouth and has a capacity of nearly 2000. It is located in the city centre of Portsmouth, very close to the Portsmouth and Southsea railway station. It is opposite the council offices and at the top of guildhall walk. It is situated near to many pubs and a few nightclubs which are popular with local students. There are three halls of residence within a few minutes walk.

In 2002 the who played two shows at the venue as a warmup to there Royal Albert Hall shows. The first of the shows is the last time to date that Pete Townshend has destroyed a guitar on stage in the UK. The second show is the last time John Entwistle ever played Magic Bus live.

Recent acts to have appeared live at the Guildhall have been The Mighty Boosh and the NME Awards Tour 2006, which featured Maxïmo Park and The Arctic Monkeys.