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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  • Earth Day

    The Great Field, Poundbury Peverell Avenue East, Dorchester

    Earth Day is a positive event, celebrating what is already being done to help the environment and what we can do next! There will be local groups, sustainable sellers, yummy […]

    Free

  • Earth Day

    Earth Day is a positive event, celebrating what is already being done to help the environment and what we can do next! There will be local groups, sustainable sellers, yummy […]

    Free

  • “Come and Sing” Classical Choral Concert

    St. Mary's Church Bradford Abbas Church Road, Bradford Abbas

    An evening concert of classical choral pieces including Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Handel’s “Messiah” under the expert musical direction of Alice Dicker BMus(Hons) DipABRSM(perf) and with accomplished organist Kris Emmett BA(Hons) […]

    Free

  • CRESS African-themed Fundraising evening

    Coombe Bissett Village Hall Shutts Lane, Coombe Bissett

    CRESS UK is hosting an inspirational African evening of information and anecdote, sharing African refugee stories by Zoom, highlighting the life changing impact of CRESS funding. This event will take […]

    £20

  • CONCERT FOR UKRAINE

    Athenaeum Centre, Warminster 18-20 High Street, Warminster

    A fundraising concert for the people of Ukraine

    £10

  • Cattistock in Concert

    Cattistock Church Cattistock

    The inaugural “Cattistock in Concert” will take place in our beautiful Parish Church on Saturday 23 April 2022. This is a very exciting new project to bring back classical music […]

  • Murder at Checkmate Manor

    Murder at Checkmate Manor returns Quotes from the audience: Absolutely hilarious – loved every minute of this very professional production. The Group never fail to provide a totally entertaining event. […]

    £7 – £10

  • Teddy Rocks Festival 2022

    Teddy Rocks Festival Charisworth Farm Cottage, Blandford Forum

    Teddy Rocks is a 3 day family-friendly rock music event in Blandford, Dorset, UK - Home to some of the biggest acts in the UK. Teddy Rocks Festival started with […]

  • Teddy Rocks Festival 2022

    Teddy Rocks is a 3 day family-friendly rock music event in Blandford, Dorset, UK - Home to some of the biggest acts in the UK. Teddy Rocks Festival started with […]

  • 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

  • Murder at Checkmate Manor

    Murder at Checkmate Manor returns Quotes from the audience: Absolutely hilarious – loved every minute of this very professional production. The Group never fail to provide a totally entertaining event. […]

    £7 – £10

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