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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Easter Egg Hunt on Brownsea Island

Easter Egg Hunt on Brownsea Island

Dates: Sun, 20th April 2025 - Mon, 21st April 2025
Times: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Studland

Easter Egg Hunt on Brownsea Island

Easter Egg Hunt on Brownsea Island

Dates: Mon, 21st April 2025 - Tue, 22nd April 2025
Times: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Brownsea Island, Studland

Deadly games in Roman Dorchester? Gladiator shows and beastly spectacles in Britannia

Deadly games in Roman Dorchester? Gladiator shows and beastly spectacles in Britannia

Dates: Thu, 24th April 2025
Times: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Dorset Museum, Dorchester

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 27th April 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Raku Workshop – 2 Day Make Glaze & Fire: April/May 2025

Raku Workshop – 2 Day Make Glaze & Fire: April/May 2025

Dates: Sun, 27th April 2025
Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Sandy Hill Arts, Corfe Castle

Swing from Paris at Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis

Swing from Paris at Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis

Dates: Sun, 27th April 2025
Times: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: The Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis

Stitches – a monthly sewing evening

Stitches – a monthly sewing evening

Dates: Wed, 30th April 2025
Times: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Sandy Hill Arts, Corfe Castle

Dorset Team Spring Fair 2025

Dorset Team Spring Fair 2025

Dates: Sat, 3rd May 2025
Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Allendale Centre, Wimborne Minster

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 4th May 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Dorchester Walking Festival 2025

Dorchester Walking Festival 2025

Dates: Sat, 10th May 2025 - Sun, 18th May 2025
Times: All Day
Location: Various Location in Dorchester, Dorchester

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 11th May 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival 2025

Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival 2025

Dates: Sat, 17th May 2025 - Sun, 18th May 2025
Times: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Next To Hurn Airport, Hurn

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 18th May 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Purbeck Art Weeks 2025

Purbeck Art Weeks 2025

Dates: Sat, 24th May 2025 - Sun, 8th June 2025
Times: All Day
Location: Rollington Barn, Corfe Castle

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 25th May 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 1st June 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2025

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2025

Dates: Fri, 6th June 2025 - Sun, 8th June 2025
Times: All Day
Location: Wimborne Minster, Wimborne Minster

Balloons and Tunes Dorset 2025

Balloons and Tunes Dorset 2025

Dates: Fri, 6th June 2025 - Sun, 8th June 2025
Times: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 8th June 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The Purbeck Piddler 2025

The Purbeck Piddler 2025

Dates: Sat, 14th June 2025
Times: 6:45pm - 10:15pm
Location: Swanage Railway, Swanage

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 15th June 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Car Boot Sale at Poole Stadium

Dates: Sun, 22nd June 2025
Times: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Poole Stadium, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Roads to Rail Steam Rally 2025

Roads to Rail Steam Rally 2025

Dates: Fri, 27th June 2025 - Sun, 29th June 2025
Times: All Day
Location: Norden Halt Station, Corfe Castle

Raku Workshop – 2 Day Make Glaze & Fire: June/July 2025

Raku Workshop – 2 Day Make Glaze & Fire: June/July 2025

Dates: Sat, 28th June 2025
Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Sandy Hill Arts, Corfe Castle

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