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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Dorset Tractor Fest 2026
5 June @ 5:00 pm – 6 June @ 11:00 pm
A new music festival featuring The Wurzels, Hayseed Dixie, Foo Farmers plus guest appearances from Kaleb Cooper, Olly Harrison and the Red Shepherdess alongside a large tractor and steam vehicle show. Plenty of fun for the whole family with Bolddog FMX, wrestling shows, agricultural activities, lawn mower racing, eating contests, funfair and much more plus Great British food and drink.
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