September events for Portsmouth freelancers & creatives
Last modified: September 15, 2025
Looking to meet other freelancers, business owners, and creatives in Portsmouth this September? From networking mornings to relaxed creative meetups, here are a few events to add to your diary.
Wednesday 3rd September
Portsmouth Business Exchange
Where: Spark Community Space, Portsmouth
When: 3rd September, 9-10:30am
Price: £10
Type of meetup: A great way to meet local businesses and professionals in an informal setting. Attendees give a quick intro to themselves, then there’s a 30 min talk by a guest speaker. Includes free tea/coffee and a cheese toastie!
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Thursday 4th September
Sketchy Southsea
Where: The Lawrence, Southsea
When: 4th September, 6-9pm
Price: Free
Type of meetup: A relaxed “Drink & Draw” evening. Bring your sketchbook or iPad and join other local creatives for some sketching and socialising.
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Thursday 11th September
Portsmouth Freelancers Meet
Where: The Sir Loin of Beef, Southsea
When: 11th September, 6:30-9pm
Price: Free
Type of meetup: Monthly networking meetup for freelancers and creatives. This month we’re introducing short talks alongside the usual relaxed networking. Free entry, all welcome.
Shaping Portsmouth
Where: Upper 2nd Floor, Portsmouth Guildhall
When: 11th September, 10:00-13:00
Price: Free
Type of event: Lead Generation Masterclass: Understand Your Market, Set Your Strategy, and Start Winning Sales. These workshops are designed to help businesses of all sizes overcome common challenges such as visibility and lead generation.
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Thursday 18th September
South Coast Digital Marketing
Where: Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth
When: 18th September, 18:30 – 21:00
Price: Free
Type of event: Talks by local marketing experts, networking and complimentary drinks.
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Thursday 25th September
Inclusion In The Arts
Where: Portsmouth Guildhall
When: 25th September, 10:00 – 17:00
Type of event: A day dedicated to championing inclusion and collaboration for the city’s cultural sector. The conference will feature panel talks that will explore subjects such as Working with Learning Disabled Artists and How we Make Governance Accessible.
Price: Free
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Friday 26th September
Last Friday Club
Where: Rume2, Chichester
When: 26th September, 08:30 – 10:00
Price: Free
Type of event: Friday morning networking in Chichester – a short talk by a local business person, 7 word intros to the other attendees, free tea, coffee & snacks.
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Got an event you want to let our network know about?
We’re always happy to share other local events that fit our community ethos. Email hello@pfmeet.co.uk with details of what you’ve got coming up.