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 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 22nd July at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music for includes: Duruflé ‘Ubi caritas’, […]

    Free

  • Miss Popplewell’s Garden

    Child Okeford Recreation Ground Station Road, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Acrobatic, colourful, musical, comical and poignant outdoor theatre.

    £23

  • 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 craft of beekeeping. Open a beehive to see the bees at work.......and take home a souvenir jar of honey to enjoy! For more information, see […]

    £60 – £100

  • Paper Windmills Craft Activity

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Make beautiful windmills, capture the wind and watch them rotate! Shaftesbury Library Monday 24 July 11:00am - 12:00noon. Please contact Shaftesbury Library for further information 01747 852256. Booking advised through […]

    Free

  • Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends

    Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends - 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th July 2023. Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends at Hatch House in Wiltshire over four nights […]

    £185

  • Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends

    Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends - 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th July 2023. Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends at Hatch House in Wiltshire over four nights […]

    £185

  • Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends

    Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends - 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th July 2023. Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends at Hatch House in Wiltshire over four nights […]

    £185

  • Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends

    Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends - 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th July 2023. Étoiles of Paris Opera Ballet & Friends at Hatch House in Wiltshire over four nights […]

    £185

  • Cup and Ball Game Making Craft Activity

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Cup and Ball Game Making Craft Activity! Create and decorate your own ball game. Shaftesbury Library Saturday 5 August 11:00am - 12:00 noon. For further information please call Shaftesbury Library on 01747 852256. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

    Free

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