Be entertained - Be inspired!
The people of Portland sure know how to pull out all the stops when it comes to entertaining.
Using some of the best talent from across the area, Portland can boast some great events. Whether it's theatre, live music or film showings, it all happens right here.
Portland is famed for being used as the filming location for such movies as The boat that rocks, starring Bill Nighy. Two of the most famous films of the war years were shot around Portland. 1954's The Dam Busters features scenes around the Fleet where the revolutionary bombs were tested.
Noel Coward, John Mills, and Richard Attenborough starred in the wartime drama In Which We Serve in 1942 with scenes filmed around Portland.
From local festivals and events ranging from tribute shows, food tasting events, celebrations of different culture and film nights, there's something for everyone - all year round. What's more, there's a great range of accommodation available too, meaning when you're finished partying, there's a room for you within easy reach. Check out our accommodation section for details.
There's a wealth of events and festivals happening throughout the year on Portland. Take a look at just some of them using the link below.
The people of Portland sure know how to pull out all the stops when it comes to entertaining.
Using some of the best talent from across the area, Portland can boast some great events. Whether it's theatre, live music or film showings, it all happens right here.
Portland is famed for being used as the filming location for such movies as The boat that rocks, starring Bill Nighy. Two of the most famous films of the war years were shot around Portland. 1954's The Dam Busters features scenes around the Fleet where the revolutionary bombs were tested.
Noel Coward, John Mills, and Richard Attenborough starred in the wartime drama In Which We Serve in 1942 with scenes filmed around Portland.
From local festivals and events ranging from tribute shows, food tasting events, celebrations of different culture and film nights, there's something for everyone - all year round. What's more, there's a great range of accommodation available too, meaning when you're finished partying, there's a room for you within easy reach. Check out our accommodation section for details.
There's a wealth of events and festivals happening throughout the year on Portland. Take a look at just some of them using the link below.
SPIRIT OF PORTLAND
Please note that this information is from the 2018 Spirit of Portland event.
It's here for reference purposes only. The latest 2019 edition will be published in due course.
It's here for reference purposes only. The latest 2019 edition will be published in due course.
Disclaimer: The link below to ' Other forthcoming events & festivals' takes you to 'visit-dorset.com'.
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This page is not maintained by Portland Toruism. No liability can be accepted for any errors or inaccuracies when visiting sites out of our control.
