Dorset Events Calendar: What’s On in Dorset

Discover the best events in Dorset with our comprehensive events calendar. Whether you’re visiting Dorset or a local resident, find upcoming events, from Annual Festivals, Family Fun, Music, Arts and Crafts, Courses and much more.

Find inspiration for your Dorset getaway or stay up-to-date with local happenings. Our Dorset events calendar is regularly updated with the latest events across the county. You can easily browse or filter events by location, category, or date to find something that fits your interests.

We feature events throughout Dorset, including: Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wareham, Swanage, Studland and The Isle of Purbeck, Dorchester, Bridport and more.

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Artists in Purbeck: Spirit of Place

Artists in Purbeck: Spirit of Place

Dates: Sat, 12th October 2024 - Thu, 6th March 2025
Times: All Day
Location: Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Men of Iron at The Lighthouse

Men of Iron at The Lighthouse

Dates: Tue, 14th January 2025 - Sat, 22nd February 2025
Times: 10:00am - 8:00pm
Location: Poole Lighthouse, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Gladiators of Britain

Gladiators of Britain

Dates: Sat, 25th January 2025 - Sun, 11th May 2025
Times: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Dorset Museum, Dorchester

Bug Trail at The Walled Garden – February Half-Term

Bug Trail at The Walled Garden – February Half-Term

Dates: Sat, 8th February 2025 - Sun, 23rd February 2025
Times: All Day
Location: The Walled Garden, Moreton

Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival 2025

Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival 2025

Dates: Sun, 9th February 2025 - Sun, 23rd February 2025
Times: All Day
Location: Various Locations in Shaftesbury, Shaftesbury

John Bishop – BACK AT IT

John Bishop - BACK AT IT

Dates: Thu, 13th February 2025 - Fri, 14th February 2025
Times: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth

Valentines Day at The Blue Poole

Valentines Day at The Blue Poole

Dates: Fri, 14th February 2025
Times: All Day
Location: The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms, Wareham

Migration Festival Part 2: Nature on the move at Careys Secret Garden in Wareham, Dorset

Migration Festival Part 2: Nature on the move at Careys Secret Garden in Wareham, Dorset

Dates: Fri, 14th February 2025 - Sun, 16th February 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Careys Secret Garden, Wareham

Illuminate 2025 at The Blue Pool 2025

Illuminate 2025 at The Blue Pool 2025

Dates: Fri, 14th February 2025
Times: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Blue Pool, Nr Wareham

The Mia Mamma Brunch Show

The Mia Mamma Brunch Show

Dates: Fri, 14th February 2025
Times: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Hilton Bournemouth, Bournemouth

February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle 2025

February Half Term Fun at Corfe Castle 2025

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025 - Sun, 23rd February 2025
Times: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Location: National Trust Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle

February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat

February Half Term: Camouflage in Combat

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025 - Sun, 23rd February 2025
Times: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: The Tank Museum, Bovington

Glass Fusion Hearts and Flowers workshop for beginners with Jenny Green – Saturday 15 February

Glass Fusion Hearts and Flowers workshop for beginners with Jenny Green – Saturday 15 February

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025
Times: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Sandy Hill Arts, Corfe Castle

Everybody Chase The Dinosaur

Everybody Chase The Dinosaur

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025
Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Weymouth Beach, Weymouth

The Mia Mamma Brunch Show

The Mia Mamma Brunch Show

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025
Times: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Hilton Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Free Lunchtime Concert – Songs from the Heart

Free Lunchtime Concert - Songs from the Heart

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025
Times: 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Location: St Peter’s Church, Dorchester

Illuminate 2025 at The Blue Pool 2025

Illuminate 2025 at The Blue Pool 2025

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025
Times: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Blue Pool, Nr Wareham

Valentine’s Day: Tom Jones Tribute on the Pier

Valentine’s Day: Tom Jones Tribute on the Pier

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025
Times: 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Location: Key West Bar and Grill, Bournemouth

Jason Fox Life At the Limit

Jason Fox Life At the Limit

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025
Times: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Location: Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth

Dylan Ross presents Sammy Graham

Dylan Ross presents Sammy Graham

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025
Times: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Studland

Bedlam In Bournemouth

Bedlam In Bournemouth

Dates: Sat, 15th February 2025 - Sun, 16th February 2025
Times: 10:00pm - 1:00am
Location: O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 16th February 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Rainbow of Light Holistic Fayre

Rainbow of Light Holistic Fayre

Dates: Sun, 16th February 2025
Times: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Hamworthy Club, Wimbourne

Illuminate 2025 at The Blue Pool 2025

Illuminate 2025 at The Blue Pool 2025

Dates: Sun, 16th February 2025
Times: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Blue Pool, Nr Wareham

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