This year’s seasonal winter event programme offers a series of three, aimed at shining a light on three of our spaces; Thorpe Close, Portobello Arcade and BAY57.

The spirit of winter wonder, curiosity and fantasy inspired a loose Nutcracker theme, which can be seen along the pillars of Thorpe Close, around the front of Portobello Arcade, and across the road in front of Portobello Shack – artworks by Brian Okello (AKA Bamboo Kid).  

See you at Westway Winter Wonder, amongst festive joy and fellow company. 

Three events:

      • Tree Light Gathering on 5 December  
      • Portobello Arcade, A Musical Tour on 12 December 
      • Coats Gown Gala, silent disco on 20 December

 

TREE LIGHTING GATHERING, Thorpe Close 

Event Day: Thursday 5 December
Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm 

Come one, come all, to our Tree Light Gathering, underneath the Westway, along Thorpe Close and in between the PODs. Celebrate the start of the festive period with local performances amongst the fresh, crisp late afternoon air. The 5 December marks the first of three festive events this December, in around and under the Westway.

Featuring:  

Performances by Georgie, Portobello Players, Samba Wednesdays, The Space, Garms Hub and Portobello Shack. 

A MUSICAL TOUR, Portobello Green Arcade 

Event Day: Thursday 12 December
Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm - There will be two running's of the tour. 

Brief: A Musical tour of Portobello Arcade, showcasing the craft, characters and tales of Portobello Road’s most anomalous hidden gem. Starting from the main entrance (8 pillars), local performer, Sharon Harris, will sing the words of the arcade tenants, as she takes audiences on a tour of the arcade. As the tour comes full circle, inside then out passing the art serenaded pillars art, audiences are led back to the main entrance where a performance will commence.  

Featuring: Performances by Sharon Harris, Luke Buckely & Tabitha O’Sullivan and Glissando Steel Orchestra, and in collaboration with Portobello Arcade tenants, Brian Okello, Pleroma Flowers and Our People. 

COAT & GOWN GALA, SILENT DISCO, BAY57 

Event Day: Friday 20 December
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm PM (Kids) & 8.30 - 10.30PM (Adults)  

Buy tickets here

Brief: It’s 20 December, you may or may not have sorted your Christmas shopping (if that’s your thing), BUT it’s silent disco day! Underneath the Westway, across from Portobello Arcade and beside Acklam Square, BAY57 will be opening its orange gates to welcome you to Coat Gown Gala, a silent disco. With Portobello Radio operating the decks, and Portobello Film Festival visuals amongst dazzling lights. Let the festive frenzy out on the dance floor, in your finest winter coat of course, it is a Coat Gala after all. 

Note; 
5.30 – 7.30 PM (Kids) £5 refundable deposit, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 
8.30 – 10.30PM (Adults) £12 entry. 

Featuring: Portobello Radio and Portobello Film.