b-side Unveils Full Programme for That Other Place 2026 Festival on Isle of Portland
b-side has revealed the full lineup for its festival, That Other Place, scheduled on the Isle of Portland from September 10 to 13, 2026, with a launch celebration on September 9. This complimentary event is part of the six-year Common Lands initiative. Attendees can expect fifteen commissioned artists, a nighttime trail, a closing parade across the island, and a Fringe program featuring over 40 events. Key contributors include Jim Chuchu, Rory Pilgrim, Jamal Sterrett, and Diverse City. The Royal Manor Theatre will host 'Iris on the Move' presented by the Iris Prize. Local acts include Paul Le Keux's 'Royal Mannerisms' and LGBTQ+Side's 'Sea of Flags.' The festival wraps up on September 13 with the Portland Parade, led by Tongues of Fire.
Key facts
- Festival runs 10-13 September 2026, launch party on 9 September
- Part of b-side's six-year Common Lands project
- Free festival on Isle of Portland
- Fifteen commissioned artists plus over 40 Fringe events
- Jim Chuchu's works held by Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
- Rory Pilgrim returns 'Go Find Miracles' to quarry
- Diverse City marks 20th anniversary
- Iris Prize brings 'Iris on the Move' to Royal Manor Theatre
- After-dark trail on 11-12 September with Light Space Colour
- Portland Parade on 13 September led by Tongues of Fire
Entities
Artists
- Jim Chuchu
- Rory Pilgrim
- Jamal Sterrett
- Paul Le Keux
- David Palmer
- Liz Lake
- Dawn Parsonage
- Peter Hudson
- Rocca Holly-Nambi
Institutions
- b-side
- Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
- Turner Prize
- HMP/YOI Portland
- Diverse City
- Iris Prize
- Royal Manor Theatre
- LGBTQ+Side
- Light Space Colour
- Tongues of Fire
- Café Ope
Locations
- Isle of Portland
- Portland
- United Kingdom
- Chiswell
- Fortuneswell
- Easton
- Dorset
- Brooklyn
- United States