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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“NOT SO SILENT!” EXPLORING PLACES OF DELIGHT A series of talks to be given by art historian Sara Radice. In her first talk Sara will be looking at works of art across the ages, making connections between them and sharing her thoughts on how artists convey their stories. It will also consider works of art […]
Join Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC at the Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5RP for a whole weekend of heritage textile skills. Our experts are: Vanessa Bunton -Puku B Historic Experiences Sally Pointer - Sally Pointer Heritage Education Nicole De Rushie - Grounded History Jalea Ward - Slightly Warped Looms You will have 4 […]
Flower and Arts Festival across 3 venues in Woodlands, Dorset BH21 8LJ and BH21 8LN. Flowers, arts and crafts at Church of the Ascension. Stalls and teas at Village Hall. Art and stalls at Methodist Church. Free event.
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 30th may at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Gibbons’s ‘Come, Holy Ghost’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Martin Neary, Blair’s ‘Evening Service in B minor’ and Elgar’s ‘The spirit of the Lord’. Admission is free and there […]
The Shaftesbury Branch of Save the Children will be holding its 25th Anniversary Fun Fair & Fun Dog Show on Sunday, 31st May at Upper Leigh Farm, East Knoyle, SP3 […]
Alistair McGowan – Thursday 4 June 7.30pm – Dinton Hall, Wilts. SP3 5EB – £30/45 www.cherubimtrust.org/events TV’s Impressionist Alistair McGowan is one of the country’s top comedy geniuses, long been known for his pin-sharp characterisations. Recently he branched out as a pianist with a #1 hit in the classical charts on Sony, founded the […]
A new music festival featuring The Wurzels, Hayseed Dixie, Foo Farmers plus guest appearances from Kaleb Cooper, Olly Harrison and the Red Shepherdess alongside a large tractor and steam vehicle […]
St Mary’s Church, Motcombe is organising an Open Gardens event on Saturday 6th June from 12.30-6pm as their latest fundraiser. Villagers from Motcombe and North End have been encouraged to participate, with a minimum of ten gardens to view. Entry is by ticket available on the day from St Mary’s Church, Motcombe at a cost […]
This year's Tarrant Gunville Fete will take place on Saturday 6th June at 2.15pm in the glorious gardens of historic Gunville Manor. There will be tea and homemade cakes, produce […]
Step into a world of calm, connection, and community at The Sacred Showcase, a brand new annual fundraising event hosted by The Strange Apothecary Foundation CIC. Discover a vibrant mix […]
Wimborne-based award-winning choir, Vivamente Voices, are delighted to be performing a lunchtime concert in the glorious setting of Sherborne Abbey on Saturday 13th June at 12.30pm. The choir love to […]
Saturday 4th July 2026, 11am–4pm The Langton Arms, Tarrant Monkton, Blandford Forum, DT11 8RX Join us for a summer artisan and makers market set in the beautiful village of Tarrant […]
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