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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  • A Folk Song Walk

    John's Pond and Watermeadow Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join local folk singer Alastair Braidwood for walks in the countryside close to Dorchester, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore a beautiful part of the […]

    £10

  • Shaftesbury Fringe

    Shaftesbury

    For three days,  performers of all stripes will be taking over Shaftesbury - with music, comedy, theatre, dance, cabaret, magicians and more, the town will come alive as a record-breaking […]

  • Yewstock School Summer Fair

    yewstock school Honeymead lane, Sturminster Newton

    Come and join us whilst we raise money for  Friends of Yewstock. We are holding our annual summer fair at the school. There will be a Tombola, Raffle, throw a […]

    Free

  • Milton Abbas Art Group Exhibition

    The Reading Rooms, Milton Abbas The Reading Rooms, The Street, Milton Abbas

    Our annual exhibition is held in the Reading Rooms, directly opposite St James' Church, at the centre of The Street. The iconic cottages and beautiful surroundings add to the quintessential […]

    Free

  • Charlton Marshall Church Fete

    St Mary's Parish Church Bournemouth Road, Charlton Marshall

    Taking place in the Village Garden at the rear of the Charlton Marshall Church beside the river with Classic Cars, BBQ, Pimms, Tea and Cakes, Plants, Tombola, Raffle and so […]

    £1

  • Open Garden Pond Farm Henstridge

    Pond Farm Opposite the Bird IN Hand pub, Henstridge, Dorset, United Kingdom

    🌸 Experience the charm of Pond Farm’s beautiful gardens 🌸 Wander through tranquil surroundings and enjoy a peaceful afternoon in nature. Delicious tea, cake, and light refreshments will be available. […]

    Free

  • Gurston Ascent – AP Automotive Events

    Gurston Down Broad chalke, Salisbury, wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Join us on 20 July 2025 for a show of automotive finery, all built around The Ascent. Watch a stunning array of variety power their way up the hill, all […]

    £22.38

  • ESCAPE THE MATRIX

    The Allendale Centre Hanham Road, Wimborne, United Kingdom

    In this lively interactive presentation – ESCAPE THE MATRIX – Alex Retrov reveals how you are unknowingly controlled by a system the very day the State created a ‘legal fiction’ […]

    £10

  • The North Dorset A Capella Choir free concert

    St Eustace Church, Ibberton DT11 0EN Ibberton, Ibberton, United Kingdom

    Come and enjoy a Summer Concert by The North Dorset A Capella Choir Including music by Handel, Purcell, Morley and Rachmaninov directed by James Crawshaw on Wednesday 23rd July in […]

    Free

  • Summer Season of Plays

    Marine Theatre Church Street, Lyme Regis

    A second Summer Season of Plays, bringing rep theatre to the beautiful Marine Theatre, on the sea front at stunning Lyme Regis, again. Following the successful performances last year, this […]

    £5 – £18

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