b-side 2018, Portland, Dorset

One amazing island

b-side celebrated 10 years in 2018 and our biennial festival returned to Portland in September to showcase the very best in contemporary art, made in response to this beautiful, intriguing and extraordinary island. Over 15,000 visits were made to the b-side this year our biggest Festival yet.

“WOW!! Makes you stop and think. ART AT ITS BEST.”

Comment by festival visitor 2018

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Festival Guide 2018

The 2018 Guide can be viewed online with our interactive reader. You can also download a PDF copy at the link below. The Festival Guide will be available to pick up for free at various locations around Portland before and during the festival, including Outpost and White Stones Cafe.

Download Festival Guide 2018 PDF (3.1MB)