Perform
Volunteer to play a solo, accompany someone else, sing or take part in chamber music. There is no obligation to perform at every meeting.
Play · Listen · Share
A friendly musical community in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Piano Circle brings adult pianists and other musicians together every four to six weeks to perform for one another, listen and enjoy music in a relaxed, supportive setting.
About the circle
A place to play, listen and share music
Portsmouth Piano Circle is a friendly group of adult musicians who meet regularly to perform for one another and enjoy live music in an informal setting.
Most of us are pianists, but singers, instrumentalists and chamber musicians are warmly welcomed. Our meetings bring together people with a wide range of experience—from confident performers to those playing in front of others for the first time.
The focus is not on competition or perfection. It is about sharing music, building confidence, meeting other local musicians and enjoying a varied programme together.
How it works
What happens at a meeting?
Each meeting offers an encouraging space to perform, listen or simply meet other local musicians.
Listen
Audience members are always welcome. Programmes vary widely and include music from different eras, styles and combinations of performers.
Connect
Meet musicians from across Portsmouth, find collaborators and enjoy relaxed conversation around a shared love of live music.
Regular meeting contributions
No annual membership fee
Contributions are paid on arrival and help us cover the cost of holding each meeting.
Performers£5
Audience£2
First time?
Please contact us before attending so we can plan the programme and manage numbers.
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Upcoming events
Join us for live music
August Piano Circle meeting
Come along to perform, listen and meet other local musicians in a relaxed and supportive setting.
- Time
- 11:00–14:00
- Venue
- The Menuhin Room, Portsmouth Central Library
- Contribution
- Performers £5 · Audience £2
Free-Entry Classical Recital
- Date
- Saturday 12 September 2026
- Time
- 12:30–15:00
- Venue
- The Menuhin Room, Portsmouth Central Library
Programme includes Franck’s Violin Sonata, Chopin’s Ballade No. 1, a piano transcription of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, Beethoven’s Tempest Sonata and Addinsell’s Warsaw Concerto.
Free entry — donations in aid of charity.
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Where we meet
The Menuhin Room
Our regular meetings and public recitals take place at Portsmouth Central Library, close to Guildhall Square and Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The Menuhin RoomPortsmouth Central Library
Guildhall Walk
Portsmouth PO1 2DX Open in Google Maps →
Join us
Interested in attending?
Get in touch before your first meeting. You can ask about performing, coming as a listener, finding collaborators or hearing about future concerts.
Who can attend?Adults aged 18 and over
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