11th September 2025 -
14th September 2025
Welcome to The Fringe...
Take a look at all the FRINGE 2025 events!
So many different types of art, craft and installations from open studios, live music to window and garden displays, there is bound to be something you like the look of, and there are definitely some wonderful artists and makers to meet!
Look out for FRINGE signs all over the island and discover some hidden and not-so-hidden creative gems on your travels.
FRINGE EVENTS
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Other Events in The Big Weekend
CLick here to discover all the events which are not part of the ‘Fringe’ in the B-SIDE Big Weekend.
Fringe 2025 Events...
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
4 Isle of Portland Artists
Emma Bradley Glass
A mix of different media, all with an environmental twist.
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
The Tiny Gallery Portland Circus Extravaganza
The Beehive Cafe
The Tiny Gallery welcomes you to ‘The Tiniest Show on Earth’ Circus extravaganza
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
YollandeDoodles Open Studio
St Georges Centre
Printmaking and 3D work using found objects.
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Penny & Spike Piddock with Sylvia Clayden
Beach Huts out at Portland Bill
Photograpjy and oil paintings.
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Test Space Maritime Mini Crazy Art Golf
Test Space Maritime
A miniature golf course. Clubs and balls provided.
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Bridget Rose Jewellery
117 Weston Street
A showcase of all of my handmade jewellery.
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Caro Lester’s Open Studio: Printmaking, Drawing and Sketchbooks
Studio 2, St George’s Studios
Open Studio & Seaside Sketchbook Club at St George’s Studios.
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Happy You and Mee
117 Weston Street
Open studio and free ceramic workshops to book.
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
West Weares Artists Outdoor Gallery
Stonehall
An exhibition and sale of Paintings, Postcards, Prints and Lithographs.
Fringe 25
11th - 13th September 2025
Amanda Wallwork & Christopher Stocks
Ranters Lodge
A collaborative exhibition between artist Amanda Wallwork and writer Christopher Stocks
Fringe 25
11th September 2025
Jacqueline Kirby-Outdoor Gallery
Jacqueline Kirby
Small outdoor gallery of paintings and drawings, viewed from the road.
Fringe 25
11th - 13th September 2025
Podi Lawrence
Serra Properties
POP UP – EXHIBITION AND DEMONSTRATIONS of work by Podi Lawrence. A display of paintings in the…
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Contemporary Analogue Photography, plus “Book a Portrait” and Polaroid Emulsion Lifts
131 High Street
Exhibition of photography featuring the rural and industrial landscape with a look at local mythology…
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Bibby Boys
b-side 77
Bibby Boys documents the stories of the men seeking asylum aboard the Bibby Stockholm barge
Fringe 25
12th - 13th September 2025
Carrie Mason – Open Studio
7 Page Drive
Exhibition of drawings , printmaking and fibre sculpture . Handprinted Port ♥️ Land postcards
Fringe 25
12th September 2025
Kate Arbon Jewellery Making Demonstration
St Georges Centre
Jewellery making demonstration
Fringe 25
13th September 2025
Almost Synchro performance
Black Barge Beach
Almost Synchro open water synchro team are back, with three new dazzling routines.
Fringe 25
13th September 2025
Almost Synchro – Synchro workshop
Black Barge Beach
Join Almost Synchro for a synchro workshop.
Fringe 25
13th - 14th September 2025
Magda Malak Gallery and Live Demonstration
37 Haylands
See my latest artworks, and I will be painting my newest collection.
Fringe 25
13th September 2025
Stephen Yates – Helping Hands
Portland Community Venue
Exhibition/installation of ceramics/ short dance/movement performance /projection of work by Stephen Yates (Ceramics) Sarah Colwell…
Fringe 25
13th September 2025
Rhyme and Reason: A Towns of Culture Poetry Showcase
Royal Manor Theatre
Rhyme and Reveal: A Towns of Culture Poetry Showcase
Fringe 25
14th September 2025
Pyrography Workshop
85 Fortuneswell
I will be running a pyrography workshop, come and have a go!
Fringe 25
14th September 2025
The Iguanodon Restaurant
Easton Gardens
Brought to you by Emerald Ant, this show will delight all ages