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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  • Art Exhibition

    United Reformed Church Hall Cross Steet, Seaton

    53rd Annual Art Exhibition by the Seaton & District Art Society.

    Free

  • Messy Museum Monday: Corn Dolly Workshop

    Sherborne Museum Church Lane, Sherborne

    Join Rebecca and Kitty, who are passionate about reviving this red-listed craft, and learn how to make your very own corn dolly - a wonderful and traditional way of celebrating the harvest. The workshop will be split into two hour-long sessions (11am-12pm and 12pm-1pm). Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Admission: £5 to cover […]

    £5

  • Play Reading evening – ‘Open Doors’: A Music & Drama Group event at Shaftesbury Arts Centre

    Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Back due to popular demand, join us with a play reading evening – part of our MAD About Drama events. 'Open Doors' is an original piece of work and is a fast-paced comedy set in a provincial town in the present. The action takes place inside a self-service storage warehouse involving nine customers and three […]

    Free

  • Tarrant Gunville Horse and Comic Dog Show

    Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville, Nr Blandford, Dorset DT11 8JQ Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville

    A traditional village horse and dog show with fun for all the family.  Food and drinks stands available.  Horses and dogs not essential!  Just come along and enjoy a great day out in the grounds of the beautiful Eastbury Estate.  Raising funds for local amenities, Riding for the Disabled, Veterans with Dogs and Dorset and […]

    £7

  • The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show

    The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

    The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 16th August 2.30 to 4.15 at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, DT11 0NT Raffle ~ Refreshments Entrance 50p, Children Free Schedule and more information at https://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub

  • The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show

    Pamela Hambro Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

    The Valley Gardening Club Summer Show Saturday 16th August 2.30 to 4.15 at the Pamela Hambro Hall, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum, DT11 0NT Raffle ~ Refreshments Entrance 50p, Children Free Schedule and more information at https://sites.google.com/view/valleygardeningclub

  • The Healing Parcel launch event

    Forum cafe, Blandford Forum, DT117PR Forum Cafe, Blandford Forum

    Wine and mini charcuterie boards available to purchase on the night launch of The Healing parcel, a new range of beautifully created Crystals gift boxes to support life’s journey Tarot reading available on the night free entry

    Free

  • Take 3 Artists

    Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dick Hewitson - Barbara Davis - Joan Scott Three artists whose individual styles complement each other creating an exciting mix of work Displaying framed artwork in oils, acrylic and mixed media for sale Browser work, greetings cards and calendars

    Free

  • Dementia Friendly Singing group

    Come and have a sing a long with tea and biscuits. £5 per person. Cash on the door. Sign up in advance. Details all on the poster.

    £5

  • “A Glimpse Behind Bars”

    Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    Come and see what goes on at Guys Marsh Prison. You might be surprised @ Friday 29th August - The Exchange,  Sturminster Minister Newton Free entry: Welcome drink.

    Free

  • 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

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