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B-side Fringe Festival 2026

Discover a celebration of creativity across Portland, featuring open studios, live music, art installations, craft displays, and beautiful window and garden exhibits. Follow the FRINGE signs to uncover hidden creative gems and meet talented local artists and makers.

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Festival theme - That Other Place

B-side festival 2026: That Other Place

This year’s festival theme, That Other Place, reimagines the spirit of Portland Fair through a programme of creative events, exhibitions, and artist projects across the island. Explore local stories, celebrate creativity, and discover Portland from a fresh perspective

Take a look at the festival programme

For journey and access information click HERE

Date and times

Events

Two of the events showcase projects supported by the Dorset National Landscape Community Access Fund. We’re proud to support initiatives that help people connect with nature and their local community, and we encourage you to visit and find out more.

  • 11th September – Community Allotment Morning Tea & Tour – B-Side Arts Festival   Tour the Portland Community Allotments and discover how local people are growing food, supporting nature, and building community through a range of inclusive projects at Grove Allotments.
  • 13th September – Whispers from the Wood  is a collaborative project by artist Liz Lake and young women from Portland, exploring connections with nature, creativity, and place through making with reclaimed natural and found materials from France Quarry.
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