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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  • West Somerset Railway

    Church House Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port

    Joe is the author of ‘Tithe Barns’ and ‘Railway Enthusiasm in Twenty-first-century Britain’ and conducts talks on railways and the railway hobby. His railway experience comes from over a decade […]

    £5

  • Pot Licker

    Pot licker Written and Directed by Ed Viney Thursday 20 March, 7:30pm. Halstock Village Hall. 01935 891744. £12.50, £6 u18s When teachers Rich, Kris and Zara discover a bag of […]

    £6 – £18

  • Choral Evensong

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

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 22nd March at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Purcell’s ‘Thou knowest Lord’, […]

    Free

  • Military Wives Choirs – Yeovilton

    Marston Magna Village Hall

    A performance by the fabulous military wives choirs Yeovilton. Tickets include glass of wine or soft drink. In support of Marston Magna Village Hall and Marston Magna Village Fair

    £12

  • Charity Race Night for Julia’s House

    Child Okeford Village Hall Child Okeford

    All the thrills of a day at the races on a big screen with guests betting on the outcome! Bar, silent auction and raffle £15 to include light two course […]

    £15

  • A Unique Showcase of Digital Art and Oil Painting

    Christchurch Ducking Stool Lane, Christchurch, United Kingdom

    Christchurch Dorset – Prepare to be captivated by a blend of digital art and traditional oil painting as two local artists, Phill and Richard, come together to showcase their unique […]

    Free

  • Charity Concert

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    The Phoenix Cafe Orchestra plays music of the 1920s and 1930s.  In aid of Read Easy Blackmore Vale North, the charity supporting adult literacy in the local area.

    £10.00

  • Meet the Maker – creative entrepreneur Sonnaz

    Walford Mill Crafts Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, Wimborne

    Don’t miss Sonnaz, upholstery expert on BBC’s The Repair Shop, speaking about her work, interior business, and the importance of creativity. Join us at Walford Mill, Wimborne for an inspiring […]

    £17.50

  • Zumba Fundraiser GLOW IN THE DARK CLASS & separate Coffee Morning

    dt10 1ew Sturfit Leisure Centre, Sturminster Newton

    SATURDAY 29TH MARCH 10-11.30am At Sturfit Leisure Centre DT10 1EW Raising monies for the Sturfit Community Fund we are hosting a fun fitness class 10-11am; coffee and cake 10-11.30am And […]

    £6

  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and join us for the first of our Artisan Makers Markets for 2025 here at Wimborne Community Centre.  We will have a wide array of beautiful art and […]

    Free

  • South West Really Useful Family History Show

    Kinson Community Centre Millhams Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset Family History Society is excited to announce they have been working in partnership with Devon Family History Society and the Family History Federation to host the South West Really Useful Family […]

    Free

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