What's On Portland - April 2026
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🗓️ FRIDAY 3
🔷 Forget Them Not Easter Fayre
St George’s Church
📍 St George’s Church, Portland
St George’s Church will be holding an Easter Fayre with a large chocolate tombola featuring over 80 chocolate treats, a raffle with Easter prizes from M&S and others, and a wide range of local artisan and craft stalls. Activities include church and churchyard tours, a photography competition, children’s games, candle making with Dorchester and Weymouth Beekeepers Association, and more. ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 🪙 Free
🔷 Sidebar: Quiz at the BlueFish
BlueFish Cafe & Restaurant
📍 17A Chiswell, Portland
The monthly quiz-social-party at the BlueFish. Bar open to all from 6 PM, quiz (bookings usually necessary) at 7.30 PM. Not your usual quiz. Book via Insta @sidebar.popup Facebook Sidebar Popup Email sidebar.popup.uk@gmail.com ⏰ 7:30 – 10:30 PM / Bar 6:00 – 11:30 PM 🪙 £5pp & optional Play Your Cards Right raffle £1 per ticket
🔷 Jordan Watts (live music)
New Star Inn
📍 Fortuneswell, Portland
Jordan Watts is playing live. ⏰ 8:00 PM 🪙 Free
🗓️ WEDNESDAY 8
🔷 Sidebar: Work From Home Wednesdays at the BlueFish
BlueFish Cafe & Restaurant
📍 17A Chiswell, Portland
We’re taking over the BlueFish for a few trial daytimes. Currently Wednesdays in April. Coffee, big tables, wifi and Vietnamese-style noodle bowls (till they run out!). Come take your time! ⏰ 09:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ WEDNESDAY 15
🔷 Sidebar: Work From Home Wednesdays at the BlueFish
BlueFish Cafe & Restaurant
📍 17A Chiswell, Portland
We’re taking over the BlueFish for a few trial daytimes. Currently Wednesdays in April. Coffee, big tables, wifi and Vietnamese-style noodle bowls (till they run out!). Come take your time! ⏰ 09:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ FRIDAY 17
🔷 Sam Kelly’s 30th
New Star Inn
📍 Fortuneswell, Portland
Sam Kelly’s 30th birthday celebration with Pete Bun singing. ⏰ Evening
🗓️ SATURDAY 18
🔷 Lawn Bowls Open Day
Portland Borstal Officers Bowling Club
📍 Far end of Grove Road, past HMP Portland (turn right, right again, then left down the lane)
Come along and try lawn bowls in a friendly, relaxed setting. All ages and abilities welcome, no experience needed. Free taster sessions, equipment provided, guidance from members, and refreshments available (licensed bar). ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🗓️ SUNDAY 19
🔷 Lawn Bowls Open Day
Portland Borstal Officers Bowling Club
📍 Far end of Grove Road, past HMP Portland (turn right, right again, then left down the lane)
Come along and try lawn bowls in a friendly, relaxed setting. All ages and abilities welcome, no experience needed. Free taster sessions, equipment provided, guidance from members, and refreshments available (licensed bar). ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🗓️ WEDNESDAY 22
🔷 Sidebar: Work From Home Wednesdays at the BlueFish
BlueFish Cafe & Restaurant
📍 17A Chiswell, Portland
We’re taking over the BlueFish for a few trial daytimes. Currently Wednesdays in April. Coffee, big tables, wifi and Vietnamese-style noodle bowls (till they run out!). Come take your time! ⏰ 09:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ SATURDAY 25
🔷 April Open Studios at St George’s
St George’s Studios
📍 St George’s Studios, Reforne, Portland, DT5 2AN
Open studios event at St George’s Studios with artists and makers showcasing their work and creative processes. Visitors can explore studios and see a range of work including paintings, prints, jewellery, objets d’art, and wood craft. ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🔷 Ultimate Quiz Night
New Star Inn
📍 Fortuneswell, Portland
Quiz night. ⏰ 7:30 PM 🪙 Entry fee payable
🗓️ SUNDAY 26
🔷 April Open Studios at St George’s
St George’s Studios
📍 St George’s Studios, Reforne, Portland, DT5 2AN
Open studios event at St George’s Studios with artists and makers showcasing their work and creative processes. Visitors can explore studios and see a range of work including paintings, prints, jewellery, objets d’art, and wood craft. ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🗓️ WEDNESDAY 29
🔷 Sidebar: Work From Home Wednesdays at the BlueFish
BlueFish Cafe & Restaurant
📍 17A Chiswell, Portland
We’re taking over the BlueFish for a few trial daytimes. Currently Wednesdays in April. Coffee, big tables, wifi and Vietnamese-style noodle bowls (till they run out!). Come take your time! ⏰ 09:00 AM – 7:00 PM