Upcoming Dorchester Events

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SOLD OUT: Dylan Moran, David Arnold & Tom Glover | Dorchester Comedy Club

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm The Hardye Theatre

Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 2026

 Fri, 17 Jul at 10:00 am Dorchester Road, DT2 7EH Tolpuddle, United Kingdom

Marcus Brigstocke & Paul Foot with Rich Wilson | Dorchester Comedy Club

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm The Hardye Theatre

Dorchester Kite Festival - Let's Go Fly

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am The Great Field Poundbury

Sky Safari Night Glow Comes To - Dorset

 Sat, 04 Jul at 12:00 pm Dorchester Showground

Bredy Rewired

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 am Bredy Farm

Peter Vadiveloo at Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival (Dorset, UK)

 Sat, 18 Jul at 10:00 am The Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival

Lil Giant Fest

Fri, 14 Aug at 12:00 pm Cerne Abbas Brewery

This Ain't Texas Festival - Dorset

 Fri, 03 Jul at 04:00 pm Dorchester Showground

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Dorchester Register to Ride NOW

 Sun, 17 May at 10:15 am DT1 3RT

Classic Car Show

Mon, 04 May at 11:00 am Brewery Square

The King's Singers in Dorchester

 Sun, 03 May at 07:30 pm

John Rutter in Dorchester

 Sun, 31 May at 10:00 am

One World Festival 2026

 Sat, 08 Aug at 11:00 am The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset

Dorchester Vegan MegaMarket

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Maumbury Rings

NTLIVE: The Playboy Of The Western World

 Tue, 02 Jun at 05:00 pm 31-32 Trinity St , DT1 1TT Dorchester, United Kingdom

Hardy Half and Half Hardy Half

 Sun, 10 May at 10:00 am Dorchester Rugby Club

Bredy Reunion

 Thu, 09 Jul at 09:00 am Bredy Farm

Dorchester Prison Ghost Hunt

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 pm Dorchester Prison Events and Experiences

FamFest Live - Dorset

 Sun, 05 Jul at 12:00 pm Dorchester Showground

Athelhampton Spring Market

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom

Dorchester: HENDRIX, CLAPTON & CREAM Fans!

 Sat, 23 May at 07:30 pm Dorchester Arts

MUTT Retriever Day!

 Sun, 10 May at 04:00 pm Brewery Square, Dorchester

O'Driscoll Collective: Something OUTTA Nothing

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset

Bridport Big Band @ Swingtime in the Gardens

 Sun, 05 Jul at 12:00 pm The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset

Athelhampton Summer Market

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom

The Club House Garden BBQ

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm The Club House, West Bexington

Dorset Care Awards 2026

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm George Albert Hotel and Spa

MUTT Spaniel Day!

 Sun, 24 May at 04:00 pm Brewery Square, Dorchester

5th Dorset Chopper Show

 Sat, 08 Aug at 12:00 pm The Red Lion, Winfrith

Thomas Hardy Victorian Street Fair 2026

 Sun, 31 May at 11:00 am South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1, United Kingdom

The Jungle Book - Outdoor Theatre

 Sat, 27 Jun at 05:00 pm Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom

Dorchester Prison Ghost Hunt

Sat, 05 Sep at 09:00 pm Dorchester Prison Events and Experiences

Athelhampton Autumn Market

 Sat, 17 Oct at 10:00 am Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:30 pm Dorchester Arts

Romeo & Juliet - Outdoor Theatre

Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom

Area 17 Championship Weekend - Moreton

 Fri, 17 Jul at 06:00 pm + Moreton Equestrian Centre

Luke Wright - Pub Grub

 Wed, 08 Jul at 08:00 pm The Gaggle of Geese Pub

DORSET ART WEEKS 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am Dorset

Mayhem of Mad4Animals the Great Field Poundbury

 Mon, 27 Jul at 10:30 am The Great Field Poundbury

Personal Tours at Minterne House & Gardens

 Wed, 07 Oct at 10:00 am Minterne Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU Dorchester, United Kingdom

The Big Dorset May Day Ceilidh

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm The Thomas Hardye School

Beating the Bounds

Sun, 10 May at 03:00 pm Roman Town House, Dorchester

Maiden Castle Guided Tour

 Sun, 26 Apr at 10:30 am Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

MUTT Frenchie Day!

 Sun, 17 May at 04:00 pm Brewery Square, Dorchester

FILM + FIZZ: Moulin Rouge!

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:45 pm 31-32 Trinity St , DT1 1TT Dorchester, United Kingdom

🤩Junior End of Season Awards & Family Fun Day! 🤩

 Sat, 16 May at 09:45 am Surcouf Park, Coburg Road, Dorchester

BABY FRIENDLY SCREENING - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

 Thu, 30 Apr at 11:15 am 31-32 Trinity St , DT1 1TT Dorchester, United Kingdom

DGR Dorchester Sunday 17th May 2026

Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am The Duchy of Cornwall

MUTT Cockapoo Day!

 Sun, 26 Apr at 04:00 pm Brewery Square, Dorchester

BeCider Seaside 22

 Fri, 28 Aug at 09:00 am Bredy Farm

Dorset Magical Conference

 Sat, 03 Oct at 09:00 am The Corn Exchange, Dorchester GBP 25 to 150

Dorset Chamber Orchestra May Concert

 Sat, 09 May at 07:30 pm St Mary's Dorchester

Gagglefest 2026

 Sat, 25 Jul at 12:00 pm Buckland Newton, DT2 7BS Dorchester, United Kingdom

Roman Dorchester Tour

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:30 am 66 High West Street, DT1 1XA Dorchester, United Kingdom

The Big Brewery Square Dog Social

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am 3 Copper Street, DT11GH Dorchester, United Kingdom

MUTT Corgi Day!

 Sun, 03 May at 04:00 pm Brewery Square, Dorchester

Maddison Mae Organisation Family Festival

Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Cerne Abbas Brewery

DGR Dorchester Returns To Poundbury Sunday 17th May 2025

 Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am Poundbury Farm Way, Dorchester, DT1 3, United Kingdom

Dorchester Prison Ghost Hunt

Sat, 11 Jul at 09:00 pm Dorchester Prison Events and Experiences

Finding Peace Nervous System Reset Yoga Retreat in Dorset

 Fri, 15 May at 04:00 pm Lower Watercombe, Dorchester, United Kingdom

FILM + FIZZ: The Devil Wears Prada

 Fri, 01 May at 07:45 pm 31-32 Trinity St , DT1 1TT Dorchester, United Kingdom

The Hanging Judge - Baron Jeffreys

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm The Town Pump GBP 10

Poundbury Bike Night at The Duchy Of Cornwall Wednesdays

Wed, 22 Apr at 05:00 pm Queen Mother Square Duchy Of Cornwall Inn

Little Monsters Dorchester Market

 Sun, 17 May at 10:30 am St Osmund's Sports Centre

Bike Night - At The Duchess Of Cornwall - Poundbury Dorchester

Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm Queen Mother Square

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Dorchester 2026

 Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am The Duchy of Cornwall

Cerne Abbas Giant circular - Dorset - 9 miles

 Sun, 10 May at 09:00 am Minterne House car park, Dorchester DT2 7AU, DT2 7AU

Dorchester Duck Race and Fun Day

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm 47 High East Street, DT1 1HU Dorchester, United Kingdom

Younger Age Home Education Meet at Dorchester Youth Centre

 Thu, 23 Apr at 12:00 pm Dorchester Youth Centre, DT1 1NJ Dorchester, United Kingdom

Roma History Day

 Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset

Personal Tours at Minterne House & Gardens

 Tue, 12 May at 10:00 am Minterne Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU Dorchester, United Kingdom

SHINEFEST 26!

 Sun, 16 Aug at 11:00 am Kingston Maurward House

St George's Day Fair

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm St George's Church, Fordington High Street, DT1 1LB Dorchester, United Kingdom

ST GEORGE'S ALL ENGLISH ROCK AND ENGLISH LATE BREAKFAST!

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm White Horse Inn

Arise From Within - Meditation & Energy Workshop

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre GBP 40

Emblem Elegance Tour - Saturday 6th June

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Came House GBP 651

Practice Ride DGR Dorchester 2026 DT1 3RT The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

 Sun, 26 Apr at 11:00 am The Duchy of Cornwall

CERNE ABBAS BREWERY OKTOBERFEST 2026

 Sat, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm Chescombe Barn, Barton Meadows Farm. Dorchester Rd , Cerne Abbas, DT2 7JS Dorchester, United Kingdom

Jazz at the Three Compasses - MONTHLY JAZZ JAM SESSION!!

 Wed, 20 May at 08:00 pm The Three Compasses, 9 The Square, Charminster, DT2 9QT Dorchester, United Kingdom

Dorchester Literary Writers

 Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm The Town Pump GBP 10

The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny

 Fri, 14 Aug at 02:30 pm Maumbury Rings

Clear Round Show Jumping (outdoors)

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Kingston Maurward College, DT2 8PY Dorchester, United Kingdom

Thomas Hardy's Dorchester

 Thu, 07 May at 02:00 pm Dorset Museum & Art Gallery GBP 5

Copy of Subterranean Dorchester

 Wed, 06 May at 06:00 pm The Town Pump GBP 10

MOVIE MOMENTS - The Magic Faraway Tree

 Thu, 21 May at 10:45 am 31-32 Trinity St , DT1 1TT Dorchester, United Kingdom

The Moule Family of Fordington

 Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am The Town Pump GBP 10

Beltane Celebration Sound Bath with Saira in Dorset £18

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Moreton Village Hall

Unaffiliated Show Jumping (outdoors)

 Sun, 03 May at 10:00 am Kingston Maurward College, DT2 8PY Dorchester, United Kingdom

Dorset Cycling Weekend 2026

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Cattistock

Dorchester Fire Station Openday

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Dorchester Fire Station

Men’s

 Wed, 22 Apr at 05:00 pm Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre

A Walk through 17th Century Dorchester

 Sun, 03 May at 02:30 pm The Corn Exchange, Dorchester GBP 5

Blossom and Bloom Retreat 🌼

 Sun, 10 May at 04:00 pm Moreton Village Hall

Fawlty Towers Comedy Dinner Show

 Sat, 23 May at 06:30 pm Kingston Maurward House

Copper Street Beer Festival

Fri, 01 May at 04:00 pm 8 Copper Street, Brewery Square, Dorchester

Awakening Rebirth - Transform the Way You Experience Your Relationships

Sat, 25 Apr at 02:30 pm Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre

Fundraising Day at Puddletown Village Hall

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Puddletown Village Hall

The Rise From Within 3 Hours Of Bliss

 Sun, 26 Apr Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre

EuroBal Wessex: Dorchester, No.32

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm The Brownsword Hall - Poundbury Village Hall
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