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  • The North Dorset A Capella Choir free concert

    St Eustace Church, Ibberton DT11 0EN Ibberton, Ibberton, United Kingdom

    Come and enjoy a Summer Concert by The North Dorset A Capella Choir Including music by Handel, Purcell, Morley and Rachmaninov directed by James Crawshaw on Wednesday 23rd July in St Eustace Church, Ibberton DT11 0EN @ 7 pm Free entry but a donation to the fabric fund would be gratefully received Drinks and food […]

    Free
  • A Folk Song Walk

    John's Pond and Watermeadow Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join local folk singer Alastair Braidwood for walks in the countryside close to Dorchester, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore a beautiful part of the county, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. Walks are about 3 miles and take roughly 2 hours. Bring your […]

    £10
  • Blokes Play Blues

    henstridge recreation ground 10 playfield close, Hesnstridge, dorset, United Kingdom

    🎸 Blokes Play Blues – Live in Henstridge! 🎶 Saturday from 4pm | Music from 5pm Get ready for an evening of toe-tapping tunes and good-time vibes! 🌤️ Outdoors on Henstridge Rec (weather permitting) 🏠 Inside the Village Hall if not – the music goes on! 🎷 Blokes Play Blues hit the stage at 5pm […]

    Free
  • The Shillingstone Station Stomp

    Shillingstone Station St Patricks Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Shillingstone,, Blandford Forum

    Live boogie woogie music plus tea and cakes at the station in Shillingstone. Entry is free but cash contributions towards the costs at the event are welcome.

    Free
  • EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester, No.28

    The Brownsword Hall Pummery Square, Poundbury

    Join us for another friendly evening of French and Euro dance and music in Dorchester; a chance to dance to fine live music, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring a partner, an instrument, or just yourself and enjoy some Balfolk tunes and dances. As ever, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band (new […]

    £12
  • EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester, No.28

    The Brownsword Hall Pummery Square, Poundbury

    Join us for another friendly evening of French and Euro music and dance in Dorchester; a chance to dance to fine live music, and enjoy simple comforts in company. Bring a partner, an instrument, or just yourself and enjoy some Balfolk tunes and dances. As ever, musicians are welcome to join the scratch band (new […]

    £12
  • To Yollow Autumn Turn’d – Tim Laycock & Alastair Braidwood

    Mill House Cider Museum 33 Moreton Road, Owermoigne, dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset folk singer Alastair Braidwood is joined by his friend and mentor, esteemed and respected folk musician Tim Laycock, for an evening of words and music relating to the turning of the year towards Autumn: the harvest, countryside ways and, most importantly, cider! Alastair and Tim are both actors and storytellers, as well as musicians […]

    £12.00
  • Arts by the Sea 2025

    Arts by the Sea Festival returns this September from Friday 26 - Sunday 28th as The South West's biggest celebration of art, culture, people and place. This year's theme, WE ARE HERE, is a bold celebration of community, creativity and the power of place as the festival amplifies homegrown talent and those who call Bournemouth, […]

    Free
  • Concerts in the West – Mitsu Trio

    Ilminster Arts Centre East Street, Ilminster

    Concerts in the West presents rising stars Mitsu Trio in an exciting tour featuring Classical and Romantic repertoire.

    £20
  • Concerts in the West – Mitsu Trio

    Ilminster Arts Centre East Street, Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Concerts in the West presents rising stars Mitsu Trio in an exciting tour featuring Classical and Romantic repertoire.

    £20
  • A Little Stand Up and A Little Sit Down – Chris Difford

    Thomas Hardye School Queen's Ave, Dorchester, dorset, United Kingdom

    Chris Difford is a Grammy nominated and double Ivor Novello Award winning lyricist who has brought us characters and sketches from everyday life, and has successfully turned the mundane into the beautiful, the urbane into the exquisite, for over 40 years. As part of the legendary Squeeze, Chris has co-written some of the most enduring […]

    £25.00 – £27.00
  • Serenade Big Band

    Saint Nicholas Church Henstridge Church St, Henstridge, dorset, United Kingdom

    🎷 Serenade Big Band live in Henstridge! 16 musicians + 2 singers will light up St Nicholas Church with swing, jazz & modern favourites. 📅 Sat 25 Oct | ⏰ 7pm for 7:30 start 🎟 Tickets £15 – Henstridge Post Office or online (Ticket Tailor CLASH)https://buytickets.at/clashcommunitylegalactionforsafetyinhenstridge/1799433 🍷 Refreshments available ✨ Don’t miss the power of […]

    £15