PORTICO Blog

Michael McHale & Friends' weekend mini-festival: a trio of BBC Radio 3 concerts being recorded at Portico Friday 31 Jan & Saturday 1 Feb. Plus a special deal...

Lots! Check out this very short video to find out what we achieved with your help.

This year the festival will run through the whole of March - yes, that's FIVE WEEKENDS - when we will awaken your senses and stir your soul!

Who or what would you like to see at Portico?

We are delighted to be working with the BBC again on the recording of three classical concerts for BBC Radio 3. And even happier to be offering a special deal where you can buy a ticket to all three concerts for the price of just two. 

Works do? Seasonal get together? Family fun?

From the international choral sensation Sjaella or exquisite Calidore Quartet to the inimitable Red Priest, we've got an enviable season of classical awesomeness!

Health & Safety work on the slipways in both Strangford & Portaferry is taking place which has required the cancellation of the CAR FERRY Service until the 18th November. There is a replacement DAYTIME ONLY PASSENGER SERVICE in operation. 

Last Friday we devoted an evening to thanking all our lovely volunteers and friends for everything they do for Portico.

Now what would be a good way to do that? 

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and councillors Pete Wray and Joe Boyle joined local community leaders in Portaferry on Saturday to launch a new festival celebrating Portaferry’s abundance of heritage - built, cultural and natural.