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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  • Fern Identification

    Kingcombe Visitor Centre Lower Kingcombe, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester

    Ferns are a group of vascular plants that reproduce by spores. They do not have seeds, nor do they flower, making them a fascinating group of plants to learn about. […]

    £40

  • 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

  • “Winter Gardens” – A talk by James Cross

    The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

    A talk by James Cross, Head Gardener at The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells. Raffle * Refreshments Entrance £3, VGC Members Free

    £3.00

  • Wildlife Photography Exhibition

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    This exhibition proudly presents a selection of stunning photos from our annual wildlife photography competition, celebrating the extraordinary talent and creativity of local photographers. Nature photography plays a crucial role […]

    Free

  • Free Lunchtime Concert

    St Peter's Church Dorchester 26 High East Street, Dorchester

    Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 20th September between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music given by jazz […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    £12.00

  • Concerts in the West – Mitsu Trio

    Bridport Arts Centre South Street, Bridport

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

    £16

  • 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

  • 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

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