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Hire a entertainer in Portsmouth

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Entertainers available in Portsmouth

Wedding Magic, Music & DJ Packages — entertainer in Portsmouth
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Wedding Magic, Music & DJ Packages
by Graham Webber
New
Replies in 2h
From £500
Award-Winning Close-Up Magician — entertainer in Portsmouth
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Award-Winning Close-Up Magician
by MATTHEW GARRETT
New
Usually within 2 Hours
From £500
Award-Winning Magician & Event Entertainer — entertainer in Portsmouth
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Award-Winning Magician & Event Entertainer
by MATTHEW GARRETT
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Usually within 2 Hours
From £498
Adrian Salamon - Yorkshire Close-Up Magician — entertainer in Portsmouth
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Adrian Salamon - Yorkshire Close-Up Magician
by Adrian Salamon Magic
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Within 2 hours
From £350
Adrian Salamon - Yorkshire Close-Up Magician — entertainer in Portsmouth
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Adrian Salamon - Yorkshire Close-Up Magician
by Adrian Salamon Magic
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Within 2 hours
From £350
Professional Mentalist & Mind Reader — entertainer in Portsmouth
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Professional Mentalist & Mind Reader
by MATTHEW GARRETT
New
Usually within 2 Hours
From £550
Paul Preager — entertainer in Portsmouth
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Paul Preager
by Paul Preager Magic Up Close
5.0(2)
From £350
Arcade Machine Hire for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events — entertainer in Portsmouth
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Arcade Machine Hire for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events
by MATTHEW GARRETT
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Usually within 2 Hours
From £850

Hiring a entertainer in Portsmouth: what to know

For events in Hampshire, Portsmouth is hard to beat: naval-history venues and harbourside hotels, with the South Downs a short drive north. Entertainers working in Portsmouth are regularly booked at venues like Portchester Castle, Royal Marines Museum and Old Thorns.

Typical pricing for a entertainer in Portsmouth sits around £200–£800 for a 2–3 hour set. Most of the variation comes down to performance type, set length, group size and any custom material.

Popular magicians and close-up performers book 2–3 months ahead for weekends. Weekday corporate bookings are often available with 2–4 weeks' notice. If your Portsmouth date falls on a bank-holiday weekend, treat it like peak season and enquire early.

If your event is at a venue like Old Thorns, mention it in your brief — pros who've worked the room before can plan setup, sound and timings without a site visit. And Portsmouth pricing sits close to the UK average, which makes quotes easy to benchmark.

Finding the right entertainer in Portsmouth

Book magicians, comedians, caricaturists and performers for any event across the UK. Free quotes from trusted entertainers.Whether you're planning a wedding, private party, corporate event or one-off shoot in Portsmouth, Bookt gives you a shortlist of vetted entertainers without the back-and-forth of cold-emailing portfolios.

Every entertainer on Bookt is reviewed by real customers. Prices are shown up-front and deposits are held securely. Refund policy: if your event is more than 30 days away, cancel within 30 days of booking for a full refund; if your event is within 30 days, cancel any time before the event. After that, refunds are per the entertainer's own cancellation policy.

To get started, tell us the date and type of event you're booking for. We'll share your brief with matching entertainers in Portsmouth who quote back within minutes.

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Entertainers in Portsmouth — FAQs

How much does a entertainer in Portsmouth cost?

There's no fixed rate — each entertainer quotes your specific brief. In Portsmouth, expect roughly £200–£800 for a 2–3 hour set. Send one request through Bookt and you'll get personalised quotes back, usually within hours, free and with no obligation.

How far in advance should I book a entertainer in Portsmouth?

Popular magicians and close-up performers book 2–3 months ahead for weekends. Weekday corporate bookings are often available with 2–4 weeks' notice. The best-reviewed entertainers in Portsmouth take summer Saturdays first, so the earlier you enquire the more choice you'll have.

Which Portsmouth venues do Bookt entertainers work at?

Entertainers on Bookt regularly work across Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area, at venues like Portchester Castle, Royal Marines Museum, Old Thorns as well as private homes, marquees and corporate spaces. Name your venue in the quote request — pros who already know it can quote more accurately.

Are the entertainers on Bookt verified?

Yes. Every entertainer listed on Bookt is reviewed before publishing — we check their portfolio, real client reviews and insurance. Verified pros carry a ✓ Verified badge on their listing.

How does payment and cancellation work?

You pay a deposit when you book through Bookt, held securely until the job is done. The balance is released to the entertainer after the event. If plans change, our cancellation policy is published on each listing — no chasing the pro for a refund.

Do Bookt entertainers travel outside Portsmouth?

Most entertainers listed in Portsmouth also cover surrounding towns and travel across the UK for bigger bookings. Add your venue address to your quote request and we'll filter to pros who cover it.