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10th September 2026 - 13th September 2026

Welcome to The Fringe...

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.

 

 

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Fringe 2026 Events...

Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Landsat vs Attenborough

63 Easton Street
An astronomy themed window on behalf of Weymouth Astronomy Club
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Towers

4 Officers Field
Installation in a front garden.
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Happy You And Mee – Mini Ceramics workshops and sculptures exhibition

117 Weston street
Ceramic exhibition and workshop
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Tiny Gallery Portland : a tiny fairground

Lerret Road, Portland, UK
Come and see the tiniest Fairground
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Portland Wind Phone

telephone box
The first wind phone in Dorset
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Peculiar to Portland

Royal Manor Theatre
A poem based on things that are peculiar to Portland
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

4 Isle of Portland Artists

4 Castle Road Open Studio
Open Studio
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Fringe 26
10th September 2026

Qi Gong rise with the sunshine

Portland Bill Car Park
A gentle ancient range of movements to help opening the flow of energy in the…
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Window display

121 High Street
Window art work portland life.
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Field of Vision

Beach Huts out at Portland Bill
Come to a hut on Portland Bill to view a series of prints inspired by…
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Pyrography and wizard wand making

85 Fortuneswell
Woodwork, pyrography, wizard wand maker
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Eye spy Glass.

Royal Manor Theatre
Site specific installations of small contemporary stained glass
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Emma Bethan Phillips

Royal Manor Theatre
Exhibition of digital artworks
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Fringe 26
10th September 2026

Proud Poems pop-up

Lerret Road, Portland, UK
A special pop-up gathering at the Sea of Flags installation
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

96 Flags

St John the Baptist Church
St John the Baptist Church in Fortuneswell is showing 96 flags outside said church. They…
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Podi Lawrence Open Studio

3D Guernsey street
Podi Lawrence will have a selection of work in progress alongside a wide range of…
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Fringe 26
10th - 13th September 2026

Memories and Moments in a Pink Hut

Portland Bill Beach Huts
Pictures taken on Portland to bring back memories of events and situations . You are…
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Fringe 26
11th September 2026

Community Allotment Morning Tea & Tour

The Grove Allotments
Tour the Portland CommUnity Allotments. Enjoy the attractive, welcoming nature friendly spaces with a cuppa…
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Fringe 26
11th - 13th September 2026

Open studio and ceramics shop

Tiffany Scull ceramics
Ceramic Studio and shop with workshops.
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Fringe 26
11th September 2026

Experimental Printmaking Workshop

Beach Huts
On Portlands west weares hillside at hut number 31 we will be hosting two creative…
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Fringe 26
12th September 2026

Art of Wellbeing

Unit 4 Black barge mulberry Avenue
A heart opening Ceremonial grade Cacao ceremony
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Fringe 26
12th September 2026

the rave machine

The Royal Portland Arms
i have a machine that generates music
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Fringe 26
12th - 13th September 2026

Outdoor Gravel Gallery

Stonehall
Lithographs, linoprints, posters and postcards for sale
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Fringe 26
12th September 2026

Music and comedic poetry with Smudge and Judy

Portland Social CLub
Live music by local musicians and composers
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Fringe 26
12th September 2026

Portal to Poetry

Hotel Aqua
Enter a Portal to Poetry! Join Love Large Print Project/Love Live Performance LLPP for an…
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Fringe 26
12th September 2026

Photography and Drawing Exhibition

131 High Street
Exhibition of analogue photography and mixed media.
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Fringe 26
12th September 2026

Open Studio & Bakery

Modern Folk Studio & Bakery
Community pop-up bakery and antiques studio
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Fringe 26
12th September 2026

Almost Synchro

Black Barge beach
Almost Synchro return!
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Fringe 26
12th - 13th September 2026

Art, Sparkles & Merry-go-Rounds

St. George's Studios
St. George's Studios Festival Fringe Fun
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Fringe 26
12th - 13th September 2026

Art, Sparkles & Merry-go-rounds – Yollande and Georgie

St George’s Studios
Festival Fringe Fun with artists Yollande Doodles and Georgie Moore.
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Fringe 26
12th - 13th September 2026

Art, Sparkles and Merry-go-rounds – Sea & Silver Jewellery School Collective

St George’s Studios
St. George’s Studios for Festival Fringe Fun!
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Fringe 26
12th - 13th September 2026

Carrie Mason Open Studio

7 Page Drive, Portland, UK
Open studio - woven textile sculpture, drawing, handmade cards and postcards.
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Fringe 26
12th September 2026

The Dippers

Black Barge beach
An immersive free outdoor performance
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Fringe 26
12th - 13th September 2026

Print and Be Damned

Studio 7
Roll up! Roll up to St George's Studios for Festival Fringe Fun.
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Fringe 26
12th September 2026

Drawn To Everything

Atlantic House
An exhibition-workshop with artist and coach Amalia Savinesc
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Fringe 26
13th September 2026

A short recital of classical songs and arias

Stonehall
An hour of classical songs and arias
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Fringe 26
13th September 2026

Pottery and Prosecco

Chesil Beach, near Quiddles DT5 1LN
A mindful, relaxing pottery workshop with a glass of prosecco or a pint
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