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.

Hosting an event in Dorset? Add it to the calendar for free and share it with Dorset Life readers.

Please note: inclusion in the online calendar does not guarantee inclusion in the magazine, though a selection of events is featured each month.

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Marston Magna Midsummer Fair

    Moat Field Marston Magna

    This established village fair starts with a Duck Race at 1pm which starts from outside the Mill in Rimpton Road. We then open the Fair at 1.30 in the Moat […]

    Free

  • Empire of Light (15)

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

    Tuesday Matinee film showing at 2pm "An achingly lovely film - the best Sam Mendes has yet made" - Vanity Fair Hilary, a depressed cinema manager marvellously played by Olivia […]

    £5

  • SUMMER SOLSTICE VINTAGE VEHICLE GATHERING

    Gillingham Vicarage School Rooms, GILLINGHAM

    An informal afternoon and evening meeting in daylight of vehicles all driven to the event, from the first to today, to show to those who want to view. this event […]

    £5

  • An Evening of Sea Shanties in aid of the RNLI

    Join us for an entertaining concert by two of our local Sea Shanty choirs, The Navy Larks and All At Sea, directed by Kate Edgar, musical director of many Salisbury […]

    £20

  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and enjoy our June Artisan Makers Market. Held 8 months of the year on a Saturday from 10am till 3pm, we welcome an array of local talent who […]

    Free

  • Armed Forces Day 2023- Free Open Day!

    The Keep Military Museum Barrack Road, Dorchester

    Join us at The Keep Military Museum on the 24th of June to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2023, with FREE admission to the Museum! Armed Forces Day is a chance […]

  • 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 24th June at 4.30pm. The music includes: Gibbons ‘Almighty and everlasting God’, Reading ‘Preces & Responses’, […]

    Free

  • Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall BBQ

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Saturday 24th June 7 - 8.30 pm £8 Adult Ticket / £4.50 children Licence Bar Raffle Advance bookings [email protected] text 07771561099 Gift aid form available http://www.ibbertonvillagehall.co.uk/GiftAidDonations/ All Welcome

    £8

  • Beekeeping Experience

    Have you ever wondered what goes on inside a beehive? Well, now’s your chance to find out! Spend an afternoon with experienced beekeepers, learning about the Honey Bee and the […]

    £60 – £100

  • Bollywood Night

    Motcombe Village Hall The Street, Motcombe, Dorset

    « Pop on your posh frocks and join us from 6pm to a Bollywood Night. Welcome cocktails and canapés will be served while watching the fantastic professional dancers. Then on […]

    £30

Don’t forget to sign up to receive the monthly Dorset Life here .