B-Side Arts Festival
internationally recognised and locally loved arts organisation
b-side has a year-round programme of projects and events.
Events are the beating heart of b-side. Below you can find all of our current and future events and also explore all the incredible, wonderful, varied, inspiring, intriguing and ground-breaking events that have gone before.
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All Upcoming Events
Event
31st August 2025
Boats of Dreams Workshop
Portland Community Venue
Boats of Dreams workshop for the Portland Parade!
Big Weekend 25
11th September 2025
Batik Wax Imprints
Royal Manor Theatre
Join artist Ria Ekasari from Jakarta, Indonesia, for a hands-ons exploration of Batik.
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.
Big Weekend 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Excess Baggage
High Angle Battery
A video and sound installation exploring the overlooked stories of military families.
Big Weekend 25
11th - 14th September 2025
The Portland Dress
Old Engine Shed
Come and see The Portland Dress - a public debut
Big Weekend 25
11th September 2025
Held by Threads – the final stitches
Old Engine Shed
Come and see The Portland Dress - a public debut
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
Big Weekend 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Voice Siren Walk 12pm
High Angle Battery
Join Concrete artists for The Siren Walk.
Big Weekend 25
11th - 14th September 2025
Voice Siren Walk 4pm
High Angle Battery
Join Concrete artists for The Siren Walk.
Fringe 25
11th - 14th September 2025
ICA Community Crafters: Woolly Wonders Yarn Bomb
Easton Gardens
Organised by Island Community Action (ICA), the Community Crafters: Woolly Wonderland Yarn Bomb Festival has…
Big Weekend 25
12th September 2025
Green Apples
Portland Amateur Boxing Club
A powerful duet performed in a boxing ring.
Big Weekend 25
12th September 2025
Green Apples Dance Workshop
Portland Amateur Boxing Club
A powerful duet performed in a boxing ring.
Big Weekend 25
12th September 2025
Section 28 and Me (the b-side edition)
Royal Manor Theatre
A playful, honest, and heartfelt portrait exploring the legacy of Section 28
Big Weekend 25
12th September 2025
Excess Baggage Talk
Kimberlin Club
Film-maker Kevin Cameron talks about his project ‘Excess Baggage’.
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
Big Weekend 25
13th September 2025
Pub Grub
Royal Manor Theatre
Fun + filthy poems from someone who knows what they’re doing. If there were any…
Event
13th September 2025
History Tour
High Angle Battery
A walk with Dorset Council’s Senior Archaeologist, Steve Wallis
Big Weekend 25
13th September 2025
Super 8 Caffeinated Magic
Portland Marina
Join film-maker Kevin Cameron to shoot and hand process Super 8 film.
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
13th September 2025
Open Studio & Bakery
51 High Street
Modern Folk Studio & Bakery will be open on Saturday, 13 September from 8:30am-3pm. Come…
Fringe 25
14th September 2025
Pyrography Workshop
85 Fortuneswell
I will be running a pyrography workshop, come and have a go!
Big Weekend 25
14th September 2025
Potty for Portland!
Royal Manor Theatre
Pots ‘N’ Pints is back for a potty and creative, hands-on pottery workshop.
Event
14th September 2025
Portland Parade 2025
Easton Gardens
Register here to take part in a celebratory parade through the streets of Portland
Fringe 25
14th September 2025
The Iguanodon Restaurant
Easton Gardens
Brought to you by Emerald Ant, this show will delight all ages
Big Weekend 25
14th September 2025
Sound and Form with Luke Wright
Royal Manor Theatre
Poet Luke Wright leads an engaging, fast-paced poetry workshop
Explore our past events
25 August 2025
Big Flinger – Aug 25thRepeating Event
High Angle Battery, High Angle Battery, New Ground, Portland, UK
24 August 2025
Big Flinger – Aug 24thRepeating Event
High Angle Battery, High Angle Battery, New Ground, Portland, UK
23 August 2025
Archaeology Walk Sold Out
High Angle Battery, High Angle Battery, New Ground, Portland, UK
17 August 2025
Boats of Dreams Workshop
Portland Marina, Portland Marina, Hamm Beach Road, Portland DT5 1DX, UK
16 August 2025
Riso Club – AugustRepeating Event Sold Out
b-side 77, 77 Fortuneswell, Portland DT5 1LY, UK
09 August 2025
History TourRepeating Event
High Angle Battery, High Angle Battery, New Ground, Portland, UK
09 August 2025
History TourRepeating Event Sold Out
High Angle Battery, High Angle Battery, New Ground, Portland, UK
30 July 2025
LGBT+side – Between the Lines: a Poetry Reveal
BNB-side, 77A Fortuneswell, Portland DT5 1LY, UK
27 July 2025
Herbal Walk Last Few Tickets
High Angle Battery, High Angle Battery, New Ground, Portland, UK
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