10th September 2026 -
13th September 2026
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FRINGE 2026 events coming soon!
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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Fringe 2026 Events...
Fringe 26
Landsat vs Attenborough
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
63 Easton Street
An astronomy themed window on behalf of Weymouth Astronomy Club
Fringe 26
Happy You And Mee – Mini Ceramics workshops and sculptures exhibition
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
117 Weston street
Ceramic exhibition and workshop
Fringe 26
Tiny Gallery Portland : a tiny fairground
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
Lerret Road, Portland, UK
Come and see the tiniest Fairground
Fringe 26
Portland Wind Phone
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
telephone box
The first wind phone in Dorset
Fringe 26
Peculiar to Portland
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
A poem based on things that are peculiar to Portland
Fringe 26
4 Isle of Portland Artists
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
4 Castle Road Open Studio
Open Studio
Fringe 26
Window display
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
121 High Street
Window art work portland life.
Fringe 26
Field of Vision
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
Beach Huts out at Portland Bill
Come to a hut on Portland Bill to view a series of prints inspired by…
Fringe 26
Pyrography and wizard wand making
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
85 Fortuneswell
Woodwork, pyrography, wizard wand maker
Fringe 26
Eye spy Glass.
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
Site specific installations of small contemporary stained glass
Fringe 26
Proud Poems pop-up
10th September 2026
Lerret Road, Portland, UK
A special pop-up gathering at the Sea of Flags installation
Fringe 26
96 Flags
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
St John the Baptist Church
St John the Baptist Church in Fortuneswell is showing 96 flags outside said church. They…
Fringe 26
Podi Lawrence Open Studio
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
3D Guernsey street
Podi Lawrence will have a selection of work in progress alongside a wide range of…
Fringe 26
Memories and Moments in a Pink Hut
10th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
Portland Bill Beach Huts
Pictures taken on Portland to bring back memories of events and situations . You are…
Fringe 26
Our view
10th September 2026
Multiple dates
10 Ventor Road
Paintings and photographs of Portland and further afield
Fringe 26
Community Allotment Morning Tea & Tour
11th September 2026
The Grove Allotments
Tour the Portland CommUnity Allotments. Enjoy the attractive, welcoming nature friendly spaces with a cuppa…
Fringe 26
Qi Gong rise with the sunshine
11th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
Portland Bill Car Park
A gentle ancient range of movements to help opening the flow of energy in the…
Fringe 26
Open studio and ceramics shop
11th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
Tiffany Scull ceramics
Ceramic Studio and shop with workshops.
Fringe 26
Experimental Printmaking Workshop
11th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
Beach Huts
On Portlands west weares hillside at hut number 31 we will be hosting two creative…
Fringe 26
Art of Wellbeing
12th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
Unit 4 Black barge mulberry Avenue
A heart opening Ceremonial grade Cacao ceremony
Fringe 26
Outdoor Gravel Gallery
12th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
Stonehall
Lithographs, linoprints, posters and postcards for sale
Fringe 26
Music and comedic poetry with Smudge and Judy
12th September 2026
Portland Social CLub
Live music by local musicians and composers
Fringe 26
Portal to Poetry
12th September 2026
Hotel Aqua
Enter a Portal to Poetry! Join Love Large Print Project/Love Live Performance LLPP for an…
Fringe 26
Photography and Drawing Exhibition
12th September 2026
Multiple dates
131 High Street
Exhibition of analogue photography and mixed media.
Fringe 26
Open Studio & Bakery
12th September 2026
Modern Folk Studio & Bakery
Community pop-up bakery and antiques studio
Fringe 26
Art, Sparkles & Merry-go-Rounds
12th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
St. George's Studios
St. George's Studios Festival Fringe Fun
Fringe 26
Art, Sparkles & Merry-go-rounds – Yollande and Georgie
12th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
St George’s Studios
Festival Fringe Fun with artists Yollande Doodles and Georgie Moore.
Fringe 26
Art, Sparkles and Merry-go-rounds – Sea & Silver Jewellery School Collective
12th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
St George’s Studios
St. George’s Studios for Festival Fringe Fun!
Fringe 26
Carrie Mason Open Studio
12th - 13th September 2026
Multiple dates
7 Page Drive, Portland, UK
Open studio - woven textile sculpture, drawing, handmade cards and postcards.
Fringe 26
The Dippers
12th September 2026
Multiple dates
Black Barge beach
An immersive free outdoor performance
Fringe 26
Print and Be Damned
12th September 2026
Multiple dates
Studio 7
Roll up! Roll up to St George's Studios for Festival Fringe Fun.
Fringe 26
Drawn To Everything
12th September 2026
Atlantic House
An exhibition-workshop with artist and coach Amalia Savinesc
Fringe 26
A short recital of classical songs and arias
13th September 2026
Stonehall
An hour of classical songs and arias
Fringe 26
Pottery and Prosecco
13th September 2026
Chesil Earthworks
A mindful, relaxing pottery workshop with a glass of prosecco or a pint
Fringe 26
Wild Chesil Bird Walk
13th September 2026
Dorset Wildlife Trust Wild Chesil Centre
Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon are internationally important areas for nature conservation, supporting a great…