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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One of the most important parts of Lorraine Gibson’s research for Elvis: The King of Fashion was staying in Memphis to soak up the atmosphere and visit the locations in the city where Elvis lived, worked, and first found fame. Come and hear more about this extraordinary research into Elvis Presley and his fashions.
We invite you to visit and walk through our Gardens and grounds open in aid of Julia's House Hospice. Admire the views of the Blackmore Vale, take in the peaceful and secluded features and enjoy afternoon tea with us.
To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Maumbury Rings. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]
Stalbridge History Society presents a NEW exhibition ‘Stalbridge Sold- A town under the hammer’, at Stalbridge Hall from Friday 13th June to Sunday 15th June 2025 We invite you to join us for a trip back to 1918. Our main exhibition illustrates what life was like for Stalbridge residents during a time of turmoil. The […]
Saturday 14 June and Sunday 15 June 11am til 5pm Free parking, admission £7, under-16s free Refreshments available all day In aid of church and local charities
Tisbury is buzzing with excitement as preparations are underway for the big Tisbury Village Fete, set to bring the community together for a fantastic day of entertainment, laughter, and local […]
Join us the Tarrant Gunville Church Fete on Saturday 14th June at 2.15pm. Renowned for its amazing Tea and Cake stall, not to mention all the fun of a traditional […]
light-hearted music with complimentary canapés and pay-bar in the extended interval, to round off performances in their 35th year George Shearing: Songs and Sonnets from Shakespeare John Rutter: The Sprig […]
To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]
To celebrate their 20th year, the New Hardy Players bring Thomas Hardy’s famous series of short stories to Minterne House. Dorset's most celebrated author’s answer to ‘The Canterbury Tales’, this is a series of comic and tragic stories, with small scenes of village gossip from 200 years ago, told by an ensemble of authentic Dorset […]
Rockwater Branksome is hosting an exclusive one-night-only rooftop takeover by Brighton’s Helm Gallery on Wednesday, June 18th. The evening will showcase thought-provoking prints and original works from over 10 different […]
A spectacular evening of popular music by the HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band in the beautiful setting of Henstridge Church. The HMS Heron Band is a concert band whose […]
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