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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  • Choral Eucharist

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

    You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 14th January at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Victoria’s ‘Missa O magnum […]

    Free
  • Sturminster Newton’s first Menopause Café

    Thyme after Time Cafe Unit 6, Spire Hill Business Park, Thornhill Rd, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom

    Join us for an informal gathering at the very first Menopause Café in Stur! A safe space to share experiences and increase awareness of the impact of menopause. Come along […]

    Free
  • All Things Shaftesbury with Cllr. Derek Beer

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Cllr. Derek Beer will be holding a community drop-in information and guidance session on all things Shaftesbury, from social wellbeing and loneliness to housing and highways, and to hear other […]

    Free
  • ** CANCELLED** Willow Bird Feeder Making Workshop

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    ** CANCELLED** Come and see a professional willow weaver in action and book a place to make your own bird feeder. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 20 January 11:00am - 12 midday […]

    Free
  • Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 20th January between 12.30 and 1pm for a lunchtime concert given by clarinettist Natalie Burton and pianist Rob Taylor. Their programme […]

    Free
  • Community Policing Drop-In Surgery

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    PCSO 5382 Leatt will be at Shaftesbury Library to offer crime prevention advice and leaflets, and to hear any local concerns. Shaftesbury Library Thursday 25 January 10:00am - 11:00am Thursday […]

    Free
  • Astronomy Presentation and Exhibition

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club will be delighting us with a presentation, slideshow, and exhibition that is sure to excite stargazers and astrophotographers. This presentation was incredibly busy last year, so […]

    Free
  • Choral Evensong for Epiphany

    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 27th January at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music for Epiphany includes Poulenc’s ‘Videntes […]

    Free
  • Time to Talk Day Shaftesbury Library

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    "Not too bad" sometimes means we're hiding how we really feel. Join us this Time to Talk Day, Shaftesbury Library Thursday 1st February 10.00am to 2.00pm. Time to Talk Day […]

    Free
  • PETER OBORNE – TALK

    "The Assault on Truth, Threat to Parliamentary Democracy" at Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. 7.00 for 7.30 - Tickets: £15.00 from Winstones Bookshop or Mary [email protected] 01963 251255 or […]

    £15
  • Macramé Workshop

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Macrame workshop Hobby season We are delighted to have Anita from Kit and Kaboodle in Shaftesbury join this year’s Hobby Season. Make a macramé keyring fob to take home. Shaftesbury […]

    Free
  • Military ‘Question Time’ Event

    Sherborne Girl's School Bradford Rd, Sherborne

    The Sherborne joint school CCF have chosen to raise funds and awareness for the following worthwhile organisations: Royal Naval Association, Royal Marines Charity and the Army Benevolent Fund. These charities […]

    £15