The Guildhall Trust manages Portsmouth Guildhall and delivers a range of inspirational opportunities for the community.

The Guildhall Trust is an independent charity that manages Portsmouth Guildhall and delivers a range of inspirational opportunities for the community.

Our core purpose is to provide creative opportunities, thereby encouraging both individuals and communities to engage with culture to inspire, entertain and transform lives. Our ‘Get Involved’ programmes provide a range of workshops and activities for all ages, allowing people to develop their passion for music and the arts.

For many people there are very real barriers to accessing creative arts and culture. Your support can help to remove these barriers and make music and the arts accessible to all, regardless of age and background.

The Guildhall Trust is funded entirely by our charitable activities, and we rely on the support of people like you – people who understand the joy and power of live performances.

Find out more about the many ways to support us at The Guildhall – and thank you.

Myth: Portsmouth Guildhall gets lots of money from selling tickets

Fact: Ticket prices are set by agents and promoters and we only get a small percentage of this price.


Myth: Portsmouth Guildhall gets lots of money from booking fees

Fact: Booking fees are set by our ticketing system partner, Ticketmaster, to cover the cost of the computer systems, people and processes involved in selling tickets. We get a small percentage of this fee which goes towards covering our own operational costs.


Myth: Portsmouth Guildhall is run by and gets lots of money from the City Council

Fact: Portsmouth City Council own the building which is leased to The Guildhall Trust. We are very grateful for the grant funding we receive but this is less than ¼ of what is needed to operate on a daily basis and will not cover the major investment that is now needed to secure the future of the Guildhall.

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