Hotwalls Studios are excited to be hosting the first of our curated Creative Markets for the year on the Parade Ground, featuring the work of over 30 bespoke crafters and artists, ranging from ceramics to jewellery, and printmaking to glasswork on Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th April 2026, 10:00-16:00.
The Canteen will be open as usual, plus there will be live music, and public access to all 13 artist studios – a half-term treat with something for everyone!
Careful consideration will be taken in setting up the event to cause minimal disturbance to our neighbours. The set-up for the market will take the following schedule:
- From 06:00-08:00 on Saturday 11th April, gazebos will be erected on the Parade Ground and will be removed no later than 19:00 on Sunday 12th April.
- Across both days of trading, traders will arrive no earlier than 08:00 where they will be greeted by Hotwalls management and directed to their pitch. The Hotwalls Studios team will conduct a Health and Safety inspection before opening to the public.
- The markets will be open to the public from 10:00-16:00 daily.
- Live music will be played in two two-hour sets between 10:00-16:00 each day and the Hotwalls team will be responsible for continuous noise monitoring.
- Please note, overnight security will be onsite between days of trading.
Further information can be found on our website www.hotwallsstudios.co.uk and for more in depth information please contact hotwallsstudios@portsmouthcc.gov.uk