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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  • “Winter Gardens” – A talk by James Cross

    The Pamela Hambro Memorial Hall West Street, Winterborne Stickland

    A talk by James Cross, Head Gardener at The Bishop's Palace and Gardens, Wells. Raffle * Refreshments Entrance £3, VGC Members Free

    £3.00

  • Wildlife Photography Exhibition

    The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre Portland

    This exhibition proudly presents a selection of stunning photos from our annual wildlife photography competition, celebrating the extraordinary talent and creativity of local photographers. Nature photography plays a crucial role in conservation work by raising awareness of our wild places, shining a light on the species which call them home, and rallying support for protecting […]

    Free

  • Free Lunchtime Concert

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

    Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 20th September between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music given by jazz pianist, Sam B Hanson. Alongside his programme of jazz classics, Sam will be taking requests for improvisations from the audience! Admission is free and all […]

    Free

  • To Yollow Autumn Turn’d – Tim Laycock & Alastair Braidwood

    Mill House Cider Museum 33 Moreton Road, Owermoigne, dorset, United Kingdom

    Dorset folk singer Alastair Braidwood is joined by his friend and mentor, esteemed and respected folk musician Tim Laycock, for an evening of words and music relating to the turning of the year towards Autumn: the harvest, countryside ways and, most importantly, cider! Alastair and Tim are both actors and storytellers, as well as musicians […]

    £12.00

  • Concerts in the West – Mitsu Trio

    Bridport Arts Centre South Street, Bridport

    Concerts in the West presents rising stars Mitsu Trio in an exciting tour featuring Classical and Romantic repertoire.

    £16

  • Arts by the Sea 2025

    Arts by the Sea Festival returns this September from Friday 26 - Sunday 28th as The South West's biggest celebration of art, culture, people and place. This year's theme, WE ARE HERE, is a bold celebration of community, creativity and the power of place as the festival amplifies homegrown talent and those who call Bournemouth, […]

    Free

  • Concerts in the West – Mitsu Trio

    Ilminster Arts Centre East Street, Ilminster

    Concerts in the West presents rising stars Mitsu Trio in an exciting tour featuring Classical and Romantic repertoire.

    £20

  • Concerts in the West – Mitsu Trio

    Ilminster Arts Centre East Street, Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom

    Concerts in the West presents rising stars Mitsu Trio in an exciting tour featuring Classical and Romantic repertoire.

    £20

  • Big Green Day

    Beaminster School Newtown, Beaminster

    A day showcasing a wide variety of environmental groups - wildlife, energy, recycling, grow your own, sustainable living etc. Lots of friendly and useful information and advice! Plus live music, children's activities, delicious refreshments.

    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 September at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music includes Grieg’s ‘Ave maris stella’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Bernard Rose, Dyson’s ‘Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D’ and Balfour Gardiner’s ‘Te lucis ante terminum’. Admission is free and […]

    Free

  • Springhead Open Gardens Day, Sunday 28th September 2025

    Springhead Gardens Mill Street, Fontmell Magna

    Explore the lakeside gardens at Springhead on Sunday 28th September from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Entry is free; donations towards the upkeep of the garden are welcome. Teas, coffees, […]

  • Swap and Style. Sustainable Fashion Week.

    Hawkers Farm Stour Provost, Gillingham

    As part of Sustainable Fashion Week, reclaim fashion and rejuvenate your wardrobe at our clothes swap hosted by Defashion Dorset. Styling advice on hand. Bring up to 5 items in […]

    Free

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