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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  • Creative workshop: Stencil printed daisy tote bag

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Join us for a morning of floral creativity with Melanie Ward in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Learn how to print onto fabric, using pre-mixed […]

    £55

  • Marvellous moths and beautiful butterflies

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Discover an array of moths and butterflies in the beautiful surroundings of Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone, Dorset. Moth expert Jack Oughton, will open the moth traps set out around […]

    £10

  • Marston Magna Midsummer Fair

    Traditional village fair that starts with the Dick Race at 1pm. The fair is in the Moat Field from 1:30pm with BBQ, bars, teas and cakes. stalls and entertainment for […]

    Free

  • 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 June at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Rachmaninov’s ‘Bogoroditse Devo’, Stanford’s […]

    Free

  • Outdoor Theatre – Peter Pan at Athelhampton House

    Athelhampton House & Gardens Athelhampton, Dorchester

    Saturday 22nd June - Outdoor Theatre - Peter Pan at Athelhampton House. Gates open from 5pm for picnics, performance starts at 6pm. Filled with catchy music, heaps of audience interaction, […]

    £10.00

  • Canzonetta Summer Concert

    st Nicholas church Studland Church Lane, Syudland

    Canzonetta’s summer concert will take place at St Nicholas Church, Studland BH19 3AT at 3pm. Join us for an hour of close harmony singing and enjoy a programme of madrigals, […]

    Free

  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No […]

    Free

  • Symposium & Lecture Recital

    Bournemouth University Fern Barrow, Wallisdown, United Kingdom

    In partnership with University Music Bournemouth, The Open University Literature and Music Research Group present a symposium and lecture-recital on the theme of Words, Music and Silence at Bournemouth University on Friday 28th June. During the day, nine academic papers will be presented by scholars with backgrounds in composition, literature, musicology, creative writing and film. […]

    Free

  • Woodlands Flower and Art Festival

    Woodlands Flower and Arts Festival Exhbition of flowers, arts and crafts at Church of the Ascension BH21 8LN Teas and stalls at Village Hall BH21 8LJ Bring beauty to the village whilst raising funds to maintain the historic church

    Free

  • Tea in the Garden at The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard

    The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard, DT10 2BG The Old Rectory, Stock Gaylard

    “ Come and have Tea in the Garden” on Saturday 29 June 2-5 pm at The Old Rectory,Stock Gaylard, DT10 2BG. Admission including Tea £5 , Children under 12 free, well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Stalls ,Tombola and Raffle. Parking. All proceeds towards the Lydlinch Bells Fund.” We look forward to seeing you there”

    £5

  • Afternoon Tea in Enmore Green, Shaftesbury

    AFTERNOON TEA IN ENMORE GREEN Where:                   St. John’s Church Hall, top of Church Hill, Enmore Green £6.00 Per person.      All welcome. If you would like to join us please contact Jo Churchill on 01747 850432 or [email protected] Tables of 4 – 6 can be reserved and there will be two sessions for these. […]

    £6.00

  • Semley Music Festival

    Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

    Starts 7.00pm Friday 5th July & from noon - midnight Saturday 6th July A two day community festival in the heart of our village. Hours of live music, a wide range of stalls offering food, drink and crafts with lots of free activities for children.

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