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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  • The Healing Parcel launch event

    Forum cafe, Blandford Forum, DT117PR Forum Cafe, Blandford Forum

    Wine and mini charcuterie boards available to purchase on the night launch of The Healing parcel, a new range of beautifully created Crystals gift boxes to support life’s journey Tarot […]

    Free
  • Take 3 Artists

    Shaftesbury Arts Centre 13 Bell St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Dick Hewitson - Barbara Davis - Joan Scott Three artists whose individual styles complement each other creating an exciting mix of work Displaying framed artwork in oils, acrylic and mixed […]

    Free
  • Dementia Friendly Singing group

    Come and have a sing a long with tea and biscuits. £5 per person. Cash on the door. Sign up in advance. Details all on the poster.

    £5
  • “A Glimpse Behind Bars”

    Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    Come and see what goes on at Guys Marsh Prison. You might be surprised @ Friday 29th August - The Exchange,  Sturminster Minister Newton Free entry: Welcome drink.

    Free
  • Blokes Play Blues

    henstridge recreation ground 10 playfield close, Hesnstridge, dorset, United Kingdom

    🎸 Blokes Play Blues – Live in Henstridge! 🎶 Saturday from 4pm | Music from 5pm Get ready for an evening of toe-tapping tunes and good-time vibes! 🌤️ Outdoors on Henstridge Rec (weather permitting) 🏠 Inside the Village Hall if not – the music goes on! 🎷 Blokes Play Blues hit the stage at 5pm […]

    Free
  • The Shillingstone Station Stomp

    Shillingstone Station St Patricks Industrial Estate, Station Rd, Shillingstone,, Blandford Forum

    Live boogie woogie music plus tea and cakes at the station in Shillingstone. Entry is free but cash contributions towards the costs at the event are welcome.

    Free
  • Bere Marsh Farm Farmers’ Market

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    We're really excited to reveal our first farmers' market will take place at Bere Marsh Farm, Shillingstone, on September 6 from 10am to 4pm. Look forward to seeing you there! […]

    Free
  • Hatch House Open Garden 2025

    Hatch House West Hatch, Tisbury, United Kingdom

    Join us for the much-loved Annual Open Garden at Hatch House on Saturday 6th September, in support of Salisbury Hospice Charity. Set in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, […]

    £2
  • Kington Magnafest 2

    Kington Magna Music Field Church Hill, Kington Magna, Gillingham, Dorset, United Kingdom

    A village music festival with a sideshow of vintage tractors, three live bands, line dancing, cider and cocktail bars, pizza/fish and chips/BBQ, artisan coffee and cakes, ice cream and a […]

    £10 – £12
  • The Gents of St John’s in Concert

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

    Internationally-renowned vocal ensemble, The Gents of St Johns, will be performing at St Peter’s Church Dorchester (High West Street, DT1 1XA) on Saturday 6th September at 7pm. A septet of […]

    £18
  • Choral Eucharist

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

    You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 7th September at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Tavener’s ‘Mother of God here […]

    Free
  • Choral Eucharist

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

    You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 7th September at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Tavener’s ‘Mother of God here […]

    Free