Pickle Night 2026
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Pickle Night is back for 2026!
Step aboard the mighty HMS Warrior at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for an extraordinary after-hours experience.
On Friday 6th November 2026, you are invited below decks for an unforgettable night of immersive theatre, historic dining, and true naval camaraderie - commemorating the legendary HMS Pickle and her crucial role in the Battle of Trafalgar.
What to Expect
After a sell-out year, Pickle Night returns on 6th November 2026 for another unforgettable evening. Guests will celebrate the HMS Pickle’s role in the Battle of Trafalgar through an immersive below-decks experience featuring traditional mess-table dining, sea shanties, lively naval banter, and enthusiastic audience participation.
Dining and Drinks
Guests will enjoy a hearty two-course meal, choosing between a beef or vegetarian stew served with crusty bread, followed by the classic British dessert Spotted Dick with custard. A welcome drink will be provided at the start of the evening. Throughout the night, a pop-up bar and shop will be available for additional refreshments and keepsakes.
Join the Crew
Your Master at Arms, Martin Jakeman, will lead proceedings, bringing the stories, etiquette, and humour of the lower deck to life. Guests are organised into Gun Crews at each table, with individual roles assigned to give everyone a taste of life as a sailor.
Check out the crew roles here.
Tickets and Dress code
- Tickets: Individual tickets are £80, or book a full mess table of 10 for £750.
Dress code: White trousers, striped top, and straw boater hat
Pickle Night is back!
FAQs
Please note, that Pickle Night is designed for participants aged 18 and over
Dining will be a choice of veggie or beef stew, followed by spotted dick and custard. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know on the ticket order form where our caterers will be able to accommodate accordingly.
Not at all! The dress code is encouraged but entirely optional.
We welcome all guests onboard and have taken steps to make the experience as safe and accessible as possible. However, as a historic ship, there may be some challenges for certain visitors.
If you have any accessibility concerns, please reach out to our Events Team at specialevents@nmrn.org.uk. They can offer guidance, and we can arrange additional on-site support if needed.
Unfortunately, our event tickets are non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend or family member if you are unable to attend. Please notify us of any changes so we can update the attendee names for security at Victory Gate. To make updates, contact us at specialevents@nmrn.org.uk
If you purchase a mess table, your group of 10 will be seated together at one table. If you book individual tickets, you may be seated with another group.
If you and your friends or family have purchased tickets separately but would like to sit together, please contact us at specialevents@nmrn.org.uk, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.