This reflective exhibition brings together artworks created by 20 participants who spent a year exploring themes around death, dying and grief through stories, poetry, guided imagery and personal experience. Alongside the exhibition, visitors can attend a series of talks and discussions, including the unveiling of Portland’s first Wind Phone for quiet reflection.

• Dates: 17–19 November 2025

• Times: See individual talk listings

• Location: Full venue details on the “Find Out More” button

• Price: Free

Portland Advent(ure) transforms the island into a living advent calendar, with 12 surprise pop-up performances appearing in unexpected locations from pub corners to schoolyards. Each evening features local and visiting artists, including Destination Opera and the Voices Unbound Community Choir, with a final celebratory performance at The Cove House Inn.

• Dates: 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 18th, 19th, 20th December 2025

• Time: 6pm (unless stated otherwise)

• Location: Various locations across Portland (see “Find Out More” for details)

• Price: Free (funded by Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025)

Yule Be Merry is a joyful, family-friendly festive show that offers a shorter and sillier alternative to panto, designed as a pay-what-you-can treat for ages 5 and above. Audiences can also look out for Noel and Holly in Weymouth town centre as they share their Cracking Christmas Tips to help ease seasonal stresses.

• Dates: 21–23 December 2025

• Times: Multiple showtimes available

• Location: St Nic’s Gallery, Weymouth

• Price: Free (funded by Reveal – Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025)