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 24 September at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. Music includes: Victoria ‘O quam gloriosum’, Noble […]

    Free

  • Share the Magic featuring Apollo5

    Layard Theatre Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne

    Join Rising Voices Wessex and Apollo5 for an evening of fun vocal music celebrating the joys of singing. The international award-winning British vocal ensemble Apollo5 delights audiences with versatile and […]

    £20

  • LiveWell Dorset Health MOT

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    The LiveWell Dorset team are coming to Shaftesbury Library to offer FREE Health MOTs. Spend just 20 minutes with a member of our team to discover how making small changes […]

    Free

  • MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING

    Gillingham Methodist Church High St, Gillingham, United Kingdom

    MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gillingham in the Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Gillingham on Friday 30th September from 10.30am. Coffee, cake and conversation £5.00, in […]

    £5.00

  • 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

  • Macmillan Coffee Morning

    Oborne Village Hall Oborne, Nr Sherborne

    Coffee morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

    Free to enter

  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Do you enjoy a good story and would you like to discover poetry without the need to read ahead? Join Shaftesbury Library's Shared Reading Group. Fortnightly on a Thursday from […]

    Free

  • Shared Reading

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Do you enjoy a good story and would you like to discover poetry without the need to read ahead? Join Shaftesbury Library's Shared Reading Group. Fortnightly on a Thursday from […]

    Free

  • Gala Ball ‘Mission Possible’

    DT2 8TQ Ilsington House, Puddletown

    GALA BALL - LAST REMAINING TICKETS - SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER 2022 Join us for an unforgettable night of dining and dancing to live music raising funds for the Dorset & […]

    £90

  • Shaftesbury Indoor Market

    Shaftesbury Town Hall High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Shaftesbury Indoor Market! Various small businesses selling their products: Decoupage & cards FM Fragrances and dietary supplements The Body shop Photography Pet clothing, blankets, Hunan gloves Bunting, scrunchies, small bags […]

  • Mermaid Tales At Shaftesbury Library

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Mermaid Tales with Mermaid Nerissa at Shaftesbury Library. A REAL LIVE MERMAID will be making a Splash at Shaftesbury Library with Mermaid Tales, Entertainment and fun Activities.

    Free

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