Portland
5th September 2024 -
8th September 2024
Explore 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.
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b-side Festival 2024 Events
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5th - 8th September 2024
The Red Dress
St Georges Centre
An incredible globetrotting artwork created by artist Kirstie Macleod
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5th - 8th September 2024
The Portland SIM Project
St Georges Church
Exhibition by artist and anthropologist Liz Hingley with Frank Menger and Egemen Kizilcan
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5th - 8th September 2024
The New Union Flag Rules the Waves
Unit 9
The New Union Flag re-imagines the Union Jack by artist Gil Mualem-Doron
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5th - 8th September 2024
House of Weaving Songs
Old Engine Shed
A multisensory tribute to Somali heritage in the face of climate collapse by Dhaqan Collective.
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5th - 8th September 2024
Dream of the sea
Chiswell Community Garden
Beautiful Persian inspired artworks by Mohammad Barrangi.
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5th - 8th September 2024
Meet the Artist: Mohammad Barrangi
Chiswell Community Garden
Pop by and say hello to Mohammad Barrangi
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5th - 8th September 2024
Eau de Portland
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Miss High Leg Kick presents a brand-new fragrance inspired Portland.
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5th - 8th September 2024
If These Walls Could Talk
St Georges Centre
A site responsive paste up by artist Deborah Bowness
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5th - 8th September 2024
Festival Lounge and Shop
Royal Manor Theatre
Plan your b-side journey and enjoy a cup of something in our community cafe.
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7th September 2024
Have a go textile art – drop in
St Georges Centre
Drop in and have a go at textile art with artist Antje Rook.
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7th September 2024
Artist Talk: Liz Hingley
St Georges Church
Talk by artist and anthropologist Liz Hingley
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7th September 2024
Face Value
Whitestones Cafe
A very different type of street portrait drawing by artist Harald Smykla
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7th September 2024
Eau de Portland Perfume Launch
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The official launch soirée of Eau de Portland
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7th September 2024
Seaweed Explorations
Unit 9
Join artist Maddison Collymore at Black Barge beach for some seaweed explorations
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7th September 2024
Archaeology Walks
St Georges Centre
Take a stroll back through time with archaeologist Andrea Frankham-Hughes
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7th September 2024
Acts of love and solidarity: Practice sharing with Dhaqan Collective and Counterpoints Arts
Old Engine Shed
A collaboration with Counterpoints Arts for womxn artists, practitioners, researchers, producers and educators
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8th September 2024
Face Value
Tesco
A very different type of street portrait drawing by artist Harald Smykla.
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8th September 2024
b-side Accessible Bus Tour 2024 – Underhill
Portland Marina
FREE ACCESSIBLE BUS TOUR
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8th September 2024
Walk and Talk
St Georges Centre
Enjoy a guided walk around some of the festival sites with b-side
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8th September 2024
Islands of Imagination – Portland Parade 2024
Easton Gardens
Register here to take part in a celebratory parade through the streets of Portland
Plan Your Visit
Time to get practical – let us help you plan your b-side getaway from one day to a long weekend in this glorious place, experiencing incredible artwork and making new friends. Here’s some information on how to get here and some ideas on where to stay too.