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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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Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival 2025

Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival 2025

Sat, 17th May 2025 - Sun, 18th May 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Magic of Thailand Festival in Poole

Magic of Thailand Festival in Poole

Sat, 17th May 2025 - Sun, 18th May 2025
10:00am - 7:00pm
Dorchester Duck Race and Fun Day

Dorchester Duck Race and Fun Day

Sat, 17th May 2025
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Free Lunchtime Concert

Free Lunchtime Concert

Sat, 17th May 2025
12:30pm - 1:00pm
May Day at Dorset Nectar Cider Orchard

May Day at Dorset Nectar Cider Orchard

Sat, 17th May 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Kemp Back to the 80's

Martin Kemp Back to the 80's

Sat, 17th May 2025
7:30pm - 10:30pm
The South at The Bridport Electric Palace

The South at The Bridport Electric Palace

Sat, 17th May 2025
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Sun, 18th May 2025
10:00am - 3:00pm
Dorchester Family Fun Day

Dorchester Family Fun Day

Sun, 18th May 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Waterboys

The Waterboys

Sun, 18th May 2025
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Scissor Sisters

Scissor Sisters

Mon, 19th May 2025
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Embroidery Workshop

Embroidery Workshop

Wed, 21st May 2025
10:30am - 12:30pm
Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

Wed, 21st May 2025
7:30pm - 10:30pm
BeCider Seaside 20

BeCider Seaside 20

Fri, 23rd May 2025 - Mon, 26th May 2025
All Day
Bournemouth 7s Festival 2025

Bournemouth 7s Festival 2025

Fri, 23rd May 2025 - Sun, 25th May 2025
12:00pm - 11:59pm
Pymore May Bank Holiday Cider Festival with live music

Pymore May Bank Holiday Cider Festival with live music

Fri, 23rd May 2025 - Mon, 26th May 2025
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Cursus Festival 2025

Cursus Festival 2025

Fri, 23rd May 2025 - Mon, 26th May 2025
2:00pm - 12:00pm
Crown Fest 2025

Crown Fest 2025

Fri, 23rd May 2025 - Sun, 25th May 2025
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Purbeck Art Weeks 2025

Purbeck Art Weeks 2025

Sat, 24th May 2025 - Sun, 8th June 2025
All Day
Upwey Beer & Cider Festival

Upwey Beer & Cider Festival

Sat, 24th May 2025 - Mon, 26th May 2025
12:00am - 11:00pm
May Half Term: VE Day Stories

May Half Term: VE Day Stories

Sat, 24th May 2025 - Sun, 1st June 2025
9:30am - 5:00pm
Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C - Sculptor - Solo Art Exhibition

Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C - Sculptor - Solo Art Exhibition

Sat, 24th May 2025 - Sun, 1st June 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
May half-term fun at Corfe Castle

May half-term fun at Corfe Castle

Sat, 24th May 2025 - Sun, 1st June 2025
10:00am - 5:30pm
Poundbury Unwrapped

Poundbury Unwrapped

Sat, 24th May 2025 - Sun, 1st June 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Swanage Pirate Festival 2025

Swanage Pirate Festival 2025

Sat, 24th May 2025 - Sun, 25th May 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
Wild wetland bird walk

Wild wetland bird walk

Sat, 24th May 2025
10:00am - 12:30pm
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