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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Join us at St Peter's Church Dorchester on Saturday 13th December between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free Christmas lunchtime concert. This is a performance of Benjamin Britten's 'A Ceremony […]
Join us (and escape the crazy Christmas crowds!) for a hands-on fungi workshop led by our brilliant and passionate mushroom expert, Andy Knott of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms! You’ll learn the […]
A fabulously festive market, full of local artists, food and drink and more. Come and find a gift for a loved one and treat yourself to the hustle and bustle […]
Step into the magic of the season at Happy River and enjoy a day of creativity, connection and celebration of nature at this festive time of year. We’ll begin the […]
You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 14th December at 10.30am in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Judith Weir's ‘Drop down ye […]
The BSO Brass Ensemble takes a festive frolic from days of old, through favourites from near and far, and over into contemporary cinema soundtracks. Settle into the seasonal spirit in […]
You are warmly invited to our service of Nine Lessons & Carols on Saturday 20th December at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. You can expect gorgeous choral settings, traditional […]
Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT11 7AG Book free tickets online for either 10:30am-11:15am OR 11:45am-12:30pm. […]
Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum. Dorset. DT11 7AG. Book tickets online for either 10:30am-11:15am OR […]
Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT11 7AG Book tickets online for either 10:30am-11:15am OR […]
Gather with us for a festive afternoon of music, warmth, and community spirit. We’ll be outside the pub singing classic carols together, accompanied by a live saxophone player — the […]
You are warmly invited to our service of Choral Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December at 11.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The setting is Charpentier's ‘Messe de […]
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