Find events in Dorset, from village fêtes and jumble sales to the county’s biggest shows, alongside theatre, live music, exhibitions, markets, talks, walks and family days out. The Dorset Life What’s On calendar brings together things to do across the county, with dates, locations and details to help you plan.

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  • Aethereus Presents: Spring Awakening

    The Bake Barn The Bake Barn, Chicklade

    Aethereus Events invites you for an evening of culture, performance, live entertainment and a few surprises along the way at our Spring Awakening party set in the idyllic rolling chalk downs of South West Wiltshire. March 25th, 5:00 PM – March 26th, 12:50 AM The Bake Barn, Chicklade, Wiltshire SP3 5SY, UK “The owl of […]

    £60 – £108
  • Tea in the Garden at The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard

    The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard, DT10 2BG The Old Rectory, Stock Gaylard

    “ Come and have Tea in the Garden” on Saturday 29 June 2-5 pm at The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard, DT10 2BG. Admission including Tea £5 , Children under 12 free, […]

    £5
  • Artisan Craft Fair

    Wonderful, Christmas Artisan Craft Fair, with over 20 stall-holders, selling a huge range of unique, festive gifts all under one roof. Delicious cakes and jacket potatoes for sale, as well […]

    Free
  • Sturminster Newton Chocolate Fair

    Railway Garden Station Road, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    The inaugural Chocolate Fair is expected to become a cherished addition to Sturminster Newton’s tradition of engaging community events, offering residents and visitors a unique opportunity to indulge in chocolate delights and celebrate the Easter season.

  • Hatch House Open Garden 2025

    Hatch House West Hatch, Tisbury, United Kingdom

    Join us for the much-loved Annual Open Garden at Hatch House on Saturday 6th September, in support of Salisbury Hospice Charity. Set in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, […]

    £2
  • Big Green Day

    Beaminster School Newtown, Beaminster

    A day showcasing a wide variety of environmental groups - wildlife, energy, recycling, grow your own, sustainable living etc. Lots of friendly and useful information and advice! Plus live music, […]

    Free
  • The Effortless Spring Table: Live Cookery & Dinner at Studio Sherborne

    Studio Sherborne Unit 15, The Old Yarn Mills, Westbury, Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom

    A Live Cookery Evening & Shared Dinner Thursday 30 April | 5.30–8.30pm | Studio Sherborne, Unit 15, The Old Yarn Mills, Sherborne DT9 3RQ Spring deserves an unforgettable evening table. […]

    £60.00