b-side 2024

One amazing island, 1000 stories from around the corner to across the globe.

Love new experiences, exploring rugged landscapes, breath-taking coastlines and contemporary art in unexpected places? Join b-side on an unforgettable journey exploring stories of migration –  walks, talks, incredible artworks and experiences created by artists who bring a fresh outlook to how we see ourselves and each other.

EVENTS + EXHIBITIONS

What will your b-side look like this year? Get planning

all b-side 24 events

Plan Your Visit

check out our guide to visiting the island, enjoying the festival, accessibility and more!

Plan your Festival!

FRINGE

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Event

Festival 2024 Launch Event

Thursday is b-side launch party night at SALT - BOOK NOW!
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Event

The Nettle Dress

Stunningly filmed by award-winning documentary, a modern-day fairytale and hymn to the healing power of…
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News

2024 festival headline sponsor announced

Portland Marina becomes Headline Sponsor for b-side Arts Festival 2024
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Opportunity

Join the Festival Team

Come and join the b-side team and be at the heart of the festival
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Opportunity

Join in with b-side Fringe 2024

Join in with the b-side fringe festival and show off your creative talents
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Project

Who Do We Think We Are? b-side festival 2024

1 Amazing Island - 1000 stories from around the corner to across the globe
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    SLIDES

  • "Thank you so much for bringing something new to Portland. My daughter and I had lots of fun and everyone was extremely friendly."

    Visitor

  • “In its every breath it has everything to do with the place and people”

    Visitor

  • “b-side festival never disappoints, it surprises and delights. We explore the unknown and the unseen.”

    Festival Visitor

GET INVOLVED

Feeling creative?

There are lots of ways you can get involved in b-side’s work, whether you’re an artist, young person or just eager to be part of what we do.

Get Involved

Current Programme

Common Lands

Using the Isle of Portland as a microcosm ‘Common Lands’ will explore our relationship to and with land – both here and elsewhere. Common Lands will explore the physical and environmental context: climate change, biodiversity and erosion together with the human context: migration, displacement, land ownership, and rights through community-led research, workshops, seminars and discussion events, artist bursaries, residencies and commissions.

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SUPPORT US

We’re proud of the wide range of art we’ve been bringing to Dorset since 2008. Help us to keep wowing you.

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