Towns of Culture - Reveal Portland & Weymouth
17 March 2025
Portland & Weymouth Revealed!
Reveal - Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 is a celebration of the vibrant cultural scene in Portland and Weymouth. Showcasing the rich tapestry of artistic expression, local talent, and diverse events that define the two towns. Join in, exploring the unique stories, traditions, and creativity that make Portland and Weymouth the cultural gems of 2025.
What to expect!
Thanks to funding from the Arts Development Company, Portland and Weymouth will see a host of events popping up throughout the two towns over 2025, providing visitors and locals with entertainment throughout the year.
The launch event planned for Portland is not to be missed taking place on 26th and 27th April (2pm – 7pm), a dynamic and bespoke sound and light installation – ‘State of Alarm’ by Mark Anderson and Liam Walsh. All will be revealed at the fascinating tunnels and chambers of the historic High Angle Battery – which has only just reopened after years of closure. Immerse yourselves in this remarkable site, a treat for all the senses.
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The launch event for Weymouth kicks off with a celebratory party at St Nics that you wont want to miss! Featuring the vinyl van and guest DJs, the evening promises great sounds to get you on your feet. The Friendly Society of Artistic Labourer's will take over the gallery and create a inspiring space filled with music and art. Find St Nics at 11 St Nicholas Street, Weymouth - DT4 8AA.
Head to Weymouth town centre on the Saturday 26th April (11:30 and 14:30) for the second part of the launch of Towns of Culture.
TRUTH is a co-production between outdoor arts troublemakers Ramshacklicious & inclusive theatre makers Hijinx - an ensemble of playful performers create a unique, inclusive, partly improvised, people focussed outdoor theatrical happening.
You Can’t Stop the Beat by Remix - The Remix is an inclusive youth performance company open to young people aged 12 to 17, both disabled and non-disabled from across Dorset. This dynamic and inclusive musical performance guaranteed to bring energy and rhythm to the streets.
FREE - Wheelchair and family friendly.
If you would like to find out more from about Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture, please contact the organisers to learn how you can be part of Reveal!
As we receive more info on events linked to REVEAL – Towns of Culture, we will share them with you below – bookmark this page and come back soon.
Weymouth’s cultural year opens with a high-energy launch party at St Nics gallery, paying homage to Weymouth’s vibrant music scene. Featuring The Vinyl Van and guest DJs, the night will deliver an eclectic mix of sounds to set the dancefloor alight. Meanwhile, The Friendly Society of Artistic Labourers will transform St Nic’s Gallery into a dynamic creative space filled with art, music, and ...
Ramshacklicious & Hijinx Present: TRUTH!
An interactive, outdoor street performance bringing together a playful ensemble of mischief-makers. TRUTH! is a theatrical exploration of power, control, and collective joy – a quiet rebellion that invites audiences to take part in a unique, evolving spectacle.
You Can’t Stop the Beat by Remix
The Remix is an inclusive youth performance company open ...
A pulsing, gorgeous and threatening world woven out of sound sculptures and beautiful, rhythmic notes”
Come and experience this incredible installation in the historic High Angle Battery by Mark Anderson and Liam Walsh.
A captivating sound-world that comes alive through an ensemble of visually striking ‘instruments’ – gongs, bells, whistles and explosive events. ‘State of Alarm’ gives a ...Please share or leave a comment
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