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 Talk from Litter Free Dorset at Sherborne Library

    Sherborne Library Sherborne Library, Hound street, Sherborne

    Emma and the team are running multiple litter-free projects across Dorset - find out more and how you can get involved!

    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 24 September at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. Music includes: Victoria ‘O quam gloriosum’, Noble ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in B minor’, Smith ‘Preces & Responses’ and Howells ‘O pray for the peace of Jerusalem’. Chris Dowie is at the […]

    Free

  • Share the Magic featuring Apollo5

    Layard Theatre Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne

    Join Rising Voices Wessex and Apollo5 for an evening of fun vocal music celebrating the joys of singing. The international award-winning British vocal ensemble Apollo5 delights audiences with versatile and engaging performances on the concert platform, singing repertoire ranging from renaissance, classical and contemporary choral music to folk, jazz and pop. Rising Voices Wessex community […]

    £20

  • LiveWell Dorset Health MOT

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    The LiveWell Dorset team are coming to Shaftesbury Library to offer FREE Health MOTs. Spend just 20 minutes with a member of our team to discover how making small changes can make a big difference to your health and well being.

    Free

  • MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING

    Gillingham Methodist Church High St, Gillingham, United Kingdom

    MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gillingham in the Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Gillingham on Friday 30th September from 10.30am. Coffee, cake and conversation £5.00, in a very good cause. Everyone welcome.

    £5.00

  • Life Drawing Sessions

    Marnhull Village Hall Burton St, Marnhull

    Friendly life drawing sessions, all abilities welcome. At Marnhull Village Hall 10.30am - 12.30pm Last Friday of each month. £8 per session Contact Katie on 07766 311 810

    £8

  • Macmillan Coffee Morning

    Oborne Village Hall Oborne, Nr Sherborne

    Coffee morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

    Free to enter

  • ALL FLOYD 2022 TOUR comes to the Barrington Theatre on 1st October 2022

    The Barrington Theatre Penny's Walk, Ferndown

    "All Floyd's 2022 tour brings more of the classic Pink Floyd anthology to shows throughout the year, all faithfully recreated in the meticulous detail now expected by All Floyd fans. Delivered with stunning visuals and world-class sound system, this is a show not to miss, a spectacular and honest display of Pink Floyd's rich musical […]

    £19.50

  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Do you enjoy a good story and would you like to discover poetry without the need to read ahead? Join Shaftesbury Library's Shared Reading Group. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 6 October to15 December 2022 1.45pm - 3.15pm

    Free

  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Do you enjoy a good story and would you like to discover poetry without the need to read ahead? Join Shaftesbury Library's Shared Reading Group. Fortnightly on a Thursday from 6 October to15 December 2022 1.45pm - 3.15pm

    Free

  • Gala Ball ‘Mission Possible’

    DT2 8TQ Ilsington House, Puddletown

    GALA BALL - LAST REMAINING TICKETS - SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER 2022 Join us for an unforgettable night of dining and dancing to live music raising funds for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance at the beautiful Ilsington House at Puddletown. 6.30pm - Sparkling reception 1am Carriages Black tie - Only £90 per tickets Contact - […]

    £90

  • Shaftesbury Indoor Market

    Shaftesbury Town Hall High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Shaftesbury Indoor Market! Various small businesses selling their products: Decoupage & cards FM Fragrances and dietary supplements The Body shop Photography Pet clothing, blankets, Hunan gloves Bunting, scrunchies, small bags and more Toys, books, knitted cardigans, various cards Jewellery - Gem Stone Pre loved house hold items Fairy houses, crafted hearts, wood items Outside Stalls […]

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