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 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

  • Dawn chorus with breakfast

    Bere Marsh Farm Newman's Drove, Shillingstone, Blandford

    Set your alarm early and get ready to enjoy the dawn chorus at Bere Marsh Farm, on our guided tour led by birding expert John Lockwood. Immerse yourself in the […]

    £10

  • Creative Textiles Workshop: Coil Pots

    Shaftesbury

    Upcycle lustrous sari silks and other fabrics to create a colourful coiled pot. This 3 hour workshop will be held at The Art Shed, my purpose built garden studio in […]

    £30

  • Eurovision Final Village Party

    Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall Greenhayes, Blandford forum

    Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall, Greenhayes, DT11 0RE. Join the party of other Eurovision fans for a fun filled evening with a prize for the best costume (Not compulsory), prize raffle […]

    £2.50

  • Mental Health Awareness Week Drop in

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Mental Health Awareness Week. Do you or anyone you care about feel anxious about the cost of living crisis, or have any other worries and concerns regarding mental health? Meet […]

    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

  • CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON

    Guggleton Farm Arts Station Road,, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

    CLAYSON SINGS CHANSON has been on the road since the beginning of 2011 to tie-in with the most recent edition of Alan Clayson's  Jacques Brel biography, La Vie Bohème - and it will […]

  • Poyntington May Fair

    Poyntington Manor House Poyntington, Sherborne, United Kingdom

    Something for everyone - a village fair with external stallholders and village stalls, the Wessex Morris Men, live music, activities for children including a Fancy Dress Competition for best book […]

    Free

  • Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church, Dorchester on Saturday 18th May between 12.30 and 1pm for our monthly lunchtime concert given by trumpeter, Winston Leese, and organist, Ian Davis. Their […]

    Free

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