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

  • Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading Group

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No […]

    Free

  • All about UK reptiles

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Come to Bere Marsh Farm and learn all about the 6 species of native reptile found in the UK, with the CRT's in-house reptile expert - Nick Dobbs. Nick will […]

    £5 – £10

  • Jumble and Plant Sale

    Melbury Abbas village hall Melbury Abbas, Shaftesbury

    Jumble, Plants, Vintage, Books, Home made Cakes Drop in the cafe for coffee and cake! Declutter your cupboards and bring your items to the Village Hall on Friday 19th afternoon. […]

  • Earth Day Craft

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Earth Day craft for children. Recycle your empty cardboard tubes and create cute minibeasts to take away. Saturday 20 April 11:00am - 12 midday Suitable for children up […]

    Free

  • SchoolReaders

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    School Readers Shaftesbury Library Tuesday 23 April 10.00am to 12 midday Do you love books? Enjoy working with children? You could become a School Readers volunteer! Find out what it […]

    Free

  • “Come and Sing” Workshop and Concert

    Thornford Village Hall Pound Road, Thornford, Sherborne

    An enjoyable day of singing along with expert tuition, the programme features Songs from the Shows, and Music from the Movies and includes a medley from “Les Misérables”, songs from […]

    £20

  • Wimborne Community Centre Artisan Makers Market

    Wimborne Community Centre 41 - 44 King Street, Wimborne

    Come along and enjoy our April Artisan Makers Market here at Wimborne Community Centre. We will have beautiful pieces from many talented, local artists and crafts people to browse and […]

    Free

  • Dorset Cream Teas

    The Old School 174 Church Street, Sturminster Marshall

    Sturminster Marshall Evening WI fundraising event. Cream teas.

    Free

  • 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 27th April at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music, which commemorates 100 years since […]

    Free

  • Dorset Cream Teas

    The Old School 174 Church Street, Sturminster Marshall

    Sturminster Marshall Evening WI fundraising event. Cream teas.

    Free

  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Shaftesbury Library Shared Reading group brings people together and books to life. Join us to hear short stories and poems, then discuss them in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. No […]

    Free

  • Milborne Port History Day

    Various locations in Milborne Port

    A celebration of the rich cultural, social, architectural and industrial history of our lovely village to celebrate Somerset Day. A village-wide programme of history and heritage-based activities at various locations […]

    Free

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