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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  • Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall BBQ

    Ibberton, Belchalwell & Woolland Village Hall Ibberton, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

    Saturday 24th June 7 - 8.30 pm £8 Adult Ticket / £4.50 children Licence Bar Raffle Advance bookings [email protected] text 07771561099 Gift aid form available http://www.ibbertonvillagehall.co.uk/GiftAidDonations/ All Welcome

    £8
  • 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
  • Bollywood Night

    Motcombe Village Hall The Street, Motcombe, Dorset

    « Pop on your posh frocks and join us from 6pm to a Bollywood Night. Welcome cocktails and canapés will be served while watching the fantastic professional dancers. Then on to a fabulous authentic Indian meal of Butter Chicken, Vegetable Tikka Masala, Pilau rice, Naan, Papadom, Chutneys and Kachumber followed by Cardamom infused Chocolate Burfi […]

    £30
  • Barn Dance/Ceilidh – Digby Memorial Hall

    Digby Hall Hound Street, Sherborne

    Barn Dance/Ceilidh Digby Memorial Hall Digby Rd Sherborne Saturday 1st July 2023 7.30 - 11pm Ticket £15.00 (inc Ploughmans' supper) Available from Winstones Bookshop Sherborne or Mary 01963 251255 [email protected] Proceeds for Sherborne Douzelage

    £15
  • Reminiscence Afternoon at Shaftesbury Library

    Shaftesbury Library Bell Street, Shaftesbury

    Reminiscence Afternoon at Shaftesbury Library Monday 3rd July 2.30 – 3.30pm. Gold Hill Museum Community Project presents: Technology! Which aspect of technology has changed our lives the most? Talk about the benefits of these developments and share memories of the things we miss. Old gadgets welcome. Tea and cakes will be served. Please book in […]

    Free
  • Semley Music Festival

    Church Green, Semley, SP7 9AS Church Green, Semley

    Semley Music Festival is a not-for-profit community event. The festival runs for one day with a packed programme of musicians, reflecting a wide variety of musical genres from jazz and Brazilian salsa to blues. We are also offering a variety of other entertainment free as part of the ticket price, especially activities for children.

  • Auto Italian

    Henstridge Airfield Marsh Lane, Henstridge

    Auto Italian at Henstridge airfield is an all Italian automotive non profit event raising funds for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance & Parathyroid UK. Being held on a working airfield which will include lots of plane activity and lots of planes on display. Also accompanied by trade stands: Forge Motorsport, August Motors, Auto Lucent […]

    £2
  • 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
  • Exhibition of Calligraphy

    The Blackmore Vale Scribes are holding an exhibition of work in the Lady Chapel of Sherborne Abbey from 11th -24th July.

    Free