Events and what's on in Dorset
There's never a dull moment here! With a huge choice of events in Dorset taking place throughout the year, you'll be entertained no matter when you visit.
You'll find tasty food festivals like the award-winning SEAFEAST - The Dorset Seafood Festival, red arrows and other spectacular flying displays at the Bournemouth Air Festival, fireworks aplenty, music festivals such as the Wessex Folk Festival, some fantastic theatre productions, comedy shows and of course some slightly quirkier events to enjoy (Bridport Hat Festival we're looking at you!)
Dorset County Show and Melplash Show are just two of many events giving you the chance to discover rural life in Dorset.
Whatever your interests, you'll find details of what's on in Dorset on this page. Use the tabs to browse events today, this weekend, this week or next week - or just use the calendar to find out what's on when you're visiting.
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The next 60 events in Dorset appear below.
21 February 2025
Jason Donovan - Doin' Fine 25
Poole, Dorset
Jason Donovan’s Doin' Fine 25 tour, is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason’s energetic and unique live performance style.
Jason Donovan, has delighted audiences worldwide with his versatility as an actor, singer and all round entertainer. He has amassed a rich catalogue of hits, and Doin’ Fine 25 is set to be a sensational culmination of his ...
21 February 2025
One Night of Elvis - Lee Memphis King
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £28 & £33, £3 off the first 100 tickets booked!
There are Elvis tributes..... and then there’s Lee Memphis King.
Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance.
Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his ‘One Night of Elvis’ he has picked up numerous accolades and has headlined ...
21 Feb 2025 to 22 Feb 2025
Christchurch Scout and Guide Gang Show
Christchurch, Dorset
What is a Gang Show you may ask? Well, it’s a variety show put on by local members of Scouts and Guides that aims to entertain the local community whilst also providing a unique experience and development opportunities for all our young people in Scouting and Girl Guides.
There will be a variety of numbers with songs, comedy, dance, traditional Ralph Reader material, a journey through the seasons, a colourful number and a festival to name but a few.
With something for everyone it ...
22 February 2025
Ocean Brunch with Moana and Ariel!
Upwey Wishing Well and Tea Rooms,
Weymouth, Dorset
Moana and Ariel Brunch!
Calling all little mermaids, pirates, and adventurers!
Dive into ocean-themed fun with Moana & Ariel at our splash-tacular brunch! A morning filled with exciting activities, dancing, and plenty of singing! Let your imagination swim free as you explore a world of bubbles, capture magical memories with photo ops, and get ready for a fun-filled time with your favourite characters!
Each child will also take home a special goodie bag!
When: 22nd February 2025 | ...
20 Feb 2025 to 22 Feb 2025
Shrek The Musical
Bournemouth, Dorset
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
Based on the Oscar-winning animated film, "Shrek The Musical" is the Tony Award-winning, adventure-filled production brought to you by the highly acclaimed ‘Swish’, known for their innovative and captivating performances.
Join the unlikely hero, Shrek, the big, green, and lovable Ogre, on a life-changing ...
22 February 2025
So True - The 80s Party Night
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Members presale: Friday 11 October, 10am
General sale: Monday 14 October, 10am
So True - The 80s Party Night is the dance party celebration of the decade that gave us some of the greatest music in history. A brand-new UK tour that's packing out theatres and venues, this immersive experience brings the best of the 80s through 100% live music, performed by top-class musicians who deliver hit after hit from the most iconic artists of the era.
What makes this show ...
22 Feb 2025 to 23 Feb 2025
Community Weekend
Swanage Railway,
Swanage, Dorset
On Saturday 22nd February and Sunday 23rd February 2025, there will be a rare opportunity to peek behind the scenes of a working heritage railway.
The Swanage Railway team will be opening the doors on a wide range of areas often not seen or accessible by visitors, making a different and interesting day out for all the family.
Volunteering at the award-wining heritage railway is a great way of meeting new people and constructively assisting in community projects.
The railways team ...
30 Nov 2024 to 23 Feb 2025
Cool Coast Ice Rink
Bournemouth, Dorset
Cool Coast Ice Rink is the largest indoor ice skating rink on the South Coast. Located in Bournemouth International Centre from November to February, it’s the perfect winter activity with friends and family. Enjoyed by so many every year, it’s even a great way to stay fit and active over the wintery months. At Cool Coast you can enjoy a fun filled ice skating session regardless of the weather outside and being indoors, we’ve always got you covered - literally!
Ice skating session times ...
15 Feb 2025 to 23 Feb 2025
Half Term: Camouflage in Combat
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
This February half term, the Tank Museum is exploring Camouflage in Combat.
Enjoy family activities investigating how tanks kept themselves hidden on the battlefield, from WWI to the present day.
Experience the biggest day out in history with interactive exhibitions, 300 tanks, kids’ activities, and more at Dorset’s largest indoor attraction.
From using leaves and branches to complicated paint patterns, find out about the crazy history of camouflage through interactive fun.
15 Feb 2025 to 23 Feb 2025
Hands-on History
Beaulieu,
New Forest, Dorset
Join us at Beaulieu between 15 – 23 February and step back in time as history comes to life across the attraction with exciting historical hands-on activities!
Explore the attraction and keep an eye out for living history characters who might need your assistance with engaging hands-on activities.
09 Feb 2025 to 23 Feb 2025
Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury’s snowdrop season is one of the biggest events of its type in the country and the town’s free snowdrop walks, including wheelchair and pushchair accessible routes, can be enjoyed by all, including dogs.
One of the highlights will be the return of the Snowdrop Study Day on Sunday 9th February with guest speakers at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
15 Feb 2025 to 23 Feb 2025
World War II Week at Nothe Fort
Weymouth, Dorset
World War II Week at Nothe Fort for Half-Term
Sat 15th Feb - Sun 23rd Feb 10:30am - 4:00pm
Nothe Fort Needs You!
As part of our WWII Week, complete five jobs to help the war effort:
• Junior Assault Course Training
• Adventure Cave - Thursday 20th Feb, helmets provided and suitable for all ages.
• Abseil Descent Training - 17th Feb
• Soldier School (dates to be confirmed)
• Royal Observer Corps 15th-16th Feb
• ARP Warden
• Fire Warden
• Motorbike Dispatch Rider
• Search Light ...
25 February 2025
The Irish House Party
Poole, Dorset
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no flat caps or twee costumes here. Instead, you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting.
The live music, Irish dancing and banter is infectious and enters the psyche in seconds. The show itself features All Ireland champion musicians and dancers who combine a unique blend of ...
26 February 2025
Quirky Bridport
West Bay, Dorset
Talk: 'Some Quirky stories from around West Bay'. From the author of Quirky Bridport by Tegwyn Jones.
What have The DIY Sailor, the Bomber on the Beach, and a disappearing MP got in common?book online at any time.
They are all stories from around West Bay that appear in a new book from Bridport Museum and feature in this illustrated talk by Quirky Bridport author Tegwyn Jones.”
Date, 26th February 2025
Time, 2-3.30pm
Salt House, West Bay
28 February 2025
Boogie Bingo on Bournemouth Pier!
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Have the time of your life as you play bingo and dance ‘All Night Long*’ (*until 11:30pm) at the Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier. Get ‘Into the Groove’ and come dressed in your best (or original) 80s outfits and costumes. Shell suits, legwarmers and big hair strongly encouraged.
Plus, you’ll have the chances to win fabulous prizes throughout the evening!
Food will be available before the start of Boogie Bingo from 5:30pm. Over 18s only.
So ‘Let’s Dance’ and play ...
28 February 2025
Country Roads - One Night of Country Classics
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £30 & £25,
Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics!
Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only – we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music.
Brand-new for 2024, from hit producers Entertainers. . . this is the Lost in Music of Country!
Join us for a very special evening, celebrating country superstar royalty.
Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk ...
01 March 2025
Bobby Davro - Everything Is Funny If You Can Laugh
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Following a series of sell-out shows at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival last summer, comedy legend Bobby Davro hits the road for his first tour in over a decade.
'Everything Is Funny If You Can Laugh At It' is a masterclass in stand-up from one of Britain’s best loved comedians at the top of his game.
“…a polished performance of predictably old-fashioned but expertly delivered gags.” - The List
"If more modern comedians had a fraction of his showmanship, the circuit would be a jollier ...
27 Feb 2025 to 01 Mar 2025
Earnest?
Poole, Dorset
The Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit …Earnest? arrives at Lighthouse following rave reviews ahead of an eagerly awaited West End run.
When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue and an actual audience member is chosen to star in the show.
What follows is a madcap medley of impromptu games and spontaneous solutions as the desperate director does his best to keep ...
01 March 2025
Theatre: The Three Little Pigs
Bridport, Dorset
There’s a wolf coming - but for now, The Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he’ll huff and he’ll puff and we all know how that ends…
On the run and with the need to build a strong shelter, our three problem-solving pigs call on you to save their bacon. Be blown away by the world of Stuff and Nonsense in this joyful retelling of a classic tale. Told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets, this is high-octane family theatre that will make you ...
02 March 2025
Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £65, £46 & £35
After mesmerising audiences across Europe and the USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the UK and Ireland once again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music ...
05 March 2025
Slinky Machine Live
Bridport Historic Street Market,
Bridport, Dorset
Part of
BRIDPORT - Birth of the Cool
An evening of live Jazz Fusion with an introduction from Kevin Long
Plus support – classic vocal Jazz with Jess Hill
7.30pm
Clocktower Records
St. Michael's Estate, Bridport
DT6 3RR
Tickets £10 from Bridport Tourist Information Centre or click below
06 March 2025
Ronnie, Reggie and Me - with Fred Dinenage
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tickets: £27.50
7:30pm - Theatre
The definitive insight into the real life of Britain's most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer. For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came crashing to an end when in 1969 both Ronnie and Reggie Kray were given life sentences by a judge at the Old Bailey. Reggie went on to serve decades in some of the toughest prisons in the country, while Ronnie ...
07 March 2025
Gareth Gates presents A Tribute to Frankie Valli
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Gareth Gates presents A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Friday 7 March 2025, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £38, VIP Meet & Greet £68
Members presale: Friday 11 October, 10am
General sale: Monday 14 October, 10am
Gareth Gates, along with a stellar cast of West End performers, pay tribute to those four boys from Jersey with their unmistakable high pitched vocals and promises to be an electrifying homage to the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
With ...
08 March 2025
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
The End of the Night Anthems Show
Saturday 8 March, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £32.50
One way, or another, nothing’s gonna stop us now. . . the brand-new, feel-good show of the year guarantees a crazy, crazy night of non-stop, singalong favourites.
It’s the night out you have been waiting for – from the producers of smash hit show, Lost in Music – the boys and girls are well and truly back in town.
And this time, live on stage, they’re breathing life into the music of Bryan ...
08 March 2025
The Mayor's Quiz Night
Bridport Historic Street Market,
Bridport, Dorset
Join us at Bridport Youth & Community Centre for our annual quiz night.
Always great fun and in a good cause too!
Tickets are £5 per person for teams of up to 6 players.
The event starts at 7.00pm.
Great prizes - raffle - bar
Prize for best decorated table, the theme is "Spring"
Book your place at Bridport Tourist Information Centre.
09 March 2025
Anton Du Beke at the Musicals
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
5pm - Theatre
All tickets £51.50 & £47.50
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025.
With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter.
Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals.
Expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows.
Plus, behind the scenes stories from his time on Strictly Come Dancing that will have you laughing out ...
08 Mar 2025 to 09 Mar 2025
Science Weekend at Nothe Fort
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Explore Science and Inventions at the Nothe Fort in celebration of British Science Week!
Join us in celebrating British Science Week as Nothe Fort will be hosting a fun and immersive Science Weekend, full of activities and demonstrations for all the family to enjoy.
Saturday 8th March
“Fantastic Forces at the Fort” – by Fun Science Dorset
Demonstrations at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
Featuring fun science activity tables and outdoor demonstrations.
Bookable at the Shop Desk on ...
13 March 2025
Money For Nothing - A Dire Straits Tribute
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Early Bird Offer! Book before 10 November 2024 to get £3 off tickets!
Members Pre-Sale: Friday 11 October, 10am
General Sale: Monday 14 October, 10am
Money for Nothing are back after their success last year. Celebrating 25 years of performing their tribute to legendary rockers Dire Straits.
Having toured the world with their fully-live two-hour show and tipped as the world’s number one Dire Straits tribute, join them for a night of classic Dire Straits hits ...
14 March 2025
That'll Be The Day
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets: Standard £32 & £29, Child £21.50 (Under 16's only)
Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock 'n' roll, pop, and comedy with That'll Be The Day, the UK's longest-running theatre show. Experience a captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, filled with electrifying performances and iconic tunes.
This unforgettable show combines talent, energy, passion, and nostalgia, allowing you to sing, laugh, and dance along to the greatest hits of the past. ...
15 March 2025
Key West Presents… Comedy on Bournemouth Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Key West Presents… Comedy on Bournemouth Pier with Jongleurs
Jongleurs Comedy is bringing a hilarious line-up to Key West on Bournemouth Pier on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Saturday 15th March 2025!
This is your chance to enjoy a night full of laughs with some of the top comedians!
Here’s the knockout line-up for the night:
Comedian & Impressionist Joseph Wilson – MC
Joseph Wilson is a dynamic and multifaceted entertainer who has established himself as a powerhouse in the world ...
14 Mar 2025 to 15 Mar 2025
Theatre: Pot Licker
Dorchester, Dorset
When teachers Rich, Kris and Zara discover a bag of drugs in school lost property, they should report this straight away. But as the school faces imminent closure, is there another way to deal with the bag?
This brilliant new dark comedy looks at what happens when worlds collide, and lines of responsibility get blurred.
Writer/director Ed Viney has worked with theatres across the South West and nationally, including the RSC, Bath Theatre Royal and Bristol Old Vic. He recently received ...
19 March 2025
MJB – Earthrise
Bridport Historic Street Market,
Bridport, Dorset
Part of
BRIDPORT - Birth of the Cool
A curated celebration of jazz
7.30pm
Clocktower Records
St. Michael's Estate, Bridport
DT6 3RR
£10 from Bridport Tourist Information Centre or click below.
19 March 2025
The Mersey Beatles
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four.
The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
The band – who clocked up more than 600 appearances in a 10-year residency at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club – brilliantly exude the inner and outer spirit of the original Fab Four.
From ...
20 March 2025
Killer Couples - Featuring Emma Kenny
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30.50
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant 'The Serial Killer Next Door' tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK's foremost crime presenters. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of "Killer Couples."
"Killer Couples" is not just another true crime show; it's a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. ...
21 March 2025
Supreme Queen
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29.50
Surely one of the most recognisable Tribute Bands in the world, the incomparable SUPREME QUEEN pay homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever.
Musically brilliant, the production features some of the finest and most recognisable Queen tribute performers in the world, and is of course complimented by the stunning production values: Authentic stage settings and specialist sound and lighting effects, that are all designed to provide the most ...
22 March 2025
Jim Davidson - The Next Chapter (18+)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30.50
In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, Jim Davidson OBE remains a best-seller, writing new chapters of hilarity that captivate capacity audiences year after year. Despite the relentless attempts of a woke minority to pen his comedic demise, Davidson's narrative continues to thrive, his fans- the silenced majority - turning every show into a page-turning success.
As we turn to this brand-new chapter for 2025, Jim invites you to join him for ...
22 March 2025
Kanekt
Bridport Historic Street Market,
Bridport, Dorset
As part of Bridport - Birth of the Cool, Clocktower records presents
Kanekt
A special panel event with Jon Newey (Jazzwise), Kevin Long + others discussing some of the most
critical jazz albums ever made and telling the stories behind them.
Followed by live Indo Jazz Fusion by Kanekt
Clocktower Records, St Michaels Estate, Bridport, DT6 3RR
£10.00 from Bridport Tourist Information Centre or click below to book.
23 March 2025
Bournemouth Bay Run
Bournemouth, Dorset
The Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run will take place on 23rd March 2025 . Whatever your running ability – fun or competitive, there’s a race for you. Set against the backdrop of Bournemouth’s famous seven-mile stretch of golden sand choose from a variety of distances and enjoy the fantastic views as you walk, jog or run along the South’s premier coastline!
There's a kids' fun run, 5k and 10k chip-timed, and a half marathon to choose from. Check out the website for more details and to sign up.
19 Mar 2025 to 23 Mar 2025
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Bournemouth, Dorset
A brand-new production of this much-loved family favourite stars Charlie Brooks(EastEnders) as The Childcatcher, Ore Oduba (Pretty Woman, Strictly Come Dancing winner, The Rocky Horror Show) as Caractacus Potts and Liam Fox (Emmerdale) as Grandpa Potts. Directed by Thom Southerland (Titanic, Parade), choreographed by Karen Bruce (BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, The Bodyguard) and designed by Morgan Large (Newsies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat), this ravishing award-winning ...
15 Feb 2025 to 23 Mar 2025
February Half Term at RockReef
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Exciting things to do in Bournemouth whatever the weather!
Family Fun Awaits This February!
Are you a Bournemouth local searching for ways to keep the kids entertained, rain or shine? Or perhaps you’re visiting and looking for thrilling activities along the Bournemouth seafront?
Look no further! Book your adventure online today and enjoy discounted ticket prices. Experience the perfect blend of fun and excitement with activities that will challenge and inspire you this February half ...
22 Mar 2025 to 23 Mar 2025
Victorian Children Weekend
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Step back in time for Victorian Children Week!
Had enough of screen time? Bring your family to the Fort for some good old fashioned fun!
Journey back in time and experience life as a Victorian child with games & discipline activities! Punch & Judy, storytelling, and more.
This event is covered by your Annual Pass/General Admission ticket price. Bring the whole family!
26 March 2025
Macbeth
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £19 - £26, Schools £12
A full-scale production set in the murky Dark Ages where love, politics and witchcraft collide.
A warworn Macbeth is told by three sisters that he is fated to become King of Scotland so beginning a series of events that lead to the destruction of Kings, friends and souls as he, and his Lady, try to cling to the tainted crown. Enjoy this classic tale as portrayed by William Shakespeare with sorcery, ghostly apparitions and spectacular sword ...
27 March 2025
An Evening with Jimmy White, Ken Doherty & John Vi
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
VIP £73, standard £35.50
Join us for An Evening With ‘’The Whirlwind’’ Jimmy White! Hosted by none other than the voice of world snooker, Mr John Virgo, plus an exclusive trick shot masterclass from the man himself. Also joined by special guest snooker commentator and 1997 world champion Ken Doherty, this is a night snooker fans don’t want to miss!
On the night Jimmy & Ken will play a few frames and talk us through their illustrious career both on and off the table ...
27 March 2025
Theatre: Far From The Madding Crowd
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece about love, class and gender roles is set against the rural landscape of Victorian England and is thrillingly brought to life in a new adaptation by the acclaimed Conn Artists Theatre Company, performed by an ensemble cast accompanied by music and songs of the period.
Venue: Marine Theatre
28 March 2025
The Story of Guitar Heroes
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £29.50
Hailed as the UK’s leading guitar-fest, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to the most iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
Featuring world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art video projection, this epic concert journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era.
Renowned for recreating the ...
29 March 2025
Mother's Day Weekend: Take That Tribute
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Let It Shine: Take That Tribute comes to Bournemouth Pier!
On Saturday 29th March 2025, We welcome Let It Shine as Take That!
TICKET ON SALE NOW!
The South West’s finest tribute to Take That, Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams!
Let it Shine is the number 1 Take That Tribute act in the South West and they are coming to Key West at Bournemouth Pier for Mother’s Day Weekend. You will hear all of Take That’s biggest hits including Greatest Day, Back For Good, Shine and Rule the ...
29 March 2025
Re-Take That
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Take That's Greatest Hits Live on Stage
All tickets £30 & £35
Members Pre-Sale: Friday 1 November, 10am
General Sale: Monday 4 November, 10am
Jason Orange calls the show “brilliant”. Dec of Ant and Dec says it’s “the best Take That tribute act you’ll ever see”...
Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the world’s biggest boy band’s greatest hits to life – live on stage.
The stars are coming out tonight, and lighting up the sky tonight for you as, for one ...
03 April 2025
One Night in Dublin
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £26
Members presale: Wednesday 16 October, 10am
General sale: Friday 18 October, 10am
The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show!
Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicians and great song choices, Middi and
his award winning tribute band cover all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics including
Galway Girl, Tell me ma, The Irish rover, Dirty old town, Whiskey in the jar, The Wild Rover, Black velvet band and many many more.
Performed by "The best ...
04 April 2025
Arsenal Legends in Conversation
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Starring Ray Parlour, Paul Merson & Perry Groves
Friday 4 April 2025 ,7:30pm - Theatre
Standard £40, VIP Meet & Greet £72.50
Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends are coming to town to talk about their action-packed football careers.
Ray Parlour, Paul Merson & Perry Groves will discuss the games, dressing room and training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a ...
05 April 2025
Wimborne Model Town Re-Opens!
Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne, Dorset
The Wimborne Model Town and Gardens re-opens for the 2025 season on 5th April.
We look forward to welcoming visitors, and will have face painters, balloon modeling and music to entertain, not forgetting the model town, gardens and bears!
05 Apr 2025 to 06 Apr 2025
WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
Swanage Railway,
Swanage, Dorset
Come and meet everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler at Harmans Cross on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April.
You must purchase a timed event ticket to meet Bluey - so why not have a family fun filled day out on the Railway. Our railway attraction operates full- size steam and diesel passenger trains along the five and a half miles of line from Norden to Corfe Castle and down to the Victorian seaside town of Swanage. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a great family day out on Dorset’s Jurassic ...
12 Apr 2025 to 13 Apr 2025
Dorchester Roman Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
Experience Roman life (and death?!) in a real Roman Amphitheatre!
Imagine sitting in a real Roman amphitheatre, hearing the roar of the crowd around you, and witnessing Roman gladiators fighting in the area.
You can experience this for free this Easter at Dorchester’s spectacular Roman Festival on Saturday 12th and 13th April 2025 from 10:30 am to 4 pm each day.
This amazing, unmissable new festival will be hosted in the iconic Roman amphitheatre of Maumbury Rings, visitors of all ages ...
16 April 2025
Rude Science
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Adults £20, Children £18, Family of Four (2 adults & 2 children) £72. Groups 1 in 10 go free!
MEMBERS PRESALE: Friday 1 November, 10am
GENERAL SALE: Monday 4 November, 10am
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the ...
17 April 2025
The Mumford and Sons Story
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £28
The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that in 2009, took the world by storm. Four musicians come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons' iconic music and their explosive rise to fame.
“SOUNDED JUST LIKE THEM!” - Hereford
After a debut hit tour in 2024, This spectacular 4 piece band is back bigger and better than ever. With beautiful vocal harmonies, and ...
19 April 2025
The Counterfeit Stones
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £29
Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when for a fraction of the price you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of the Counterfeit Stones - described as a Rolling Stones’ hooky masterpiece. Their latest fast shuffle promises yet another night of utter Copy-Rock. Now in their 33rd year, these fraud-stars continue to deliver the best “mock ‘n’ roll” show on the circuit. Packed with big hits, retro fashion, vintage guitars and a huge dollop of “Spinal Tap” ...
20 April 2025
Easter Bonnet Parade
Lyme Regis, Dorset
Lyme Regis will be aglow with colour and creativity as paradegoers gather to show off their fancy hats and beautiful bonnets in the Easter Bonnet Parade.
Come along and take part or just watch the wonderful and extravagant creations parade through the town.
The event is open to all ages with prizes awarded for the most creative bonnets in each age category (0-5, 6-10, 11-16 and adults).
Grab the glue and get your creative juices flowing. You have until 2.15pm on Easter Sunday to ...
20 April 2025
Simon and Garfunkel: Through The Years
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30 & £25,
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply breath-taking’.
Performing the songs in a truly captivating way, against a backdrop of iconic imagery, their delicate recreation of the unmistakable sound of the American folk-rock duo is ...
18 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
Easter Bonnet Parade at Wimborne Model Town
Wimborne Model Town,
Wimborne, Dorset
Join us at Wimborne Model Town for an Easter Bonnet Parade, crafts, quiz and Easter activities!
21 April 2025
Giovanni - The Last Dance
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm 2025
All standard tickets £46.50 & £49.50, VIP Meet & Greet £130
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour ‘The Last Dance’.
The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers.
Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage in ‘The Last Dance’, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance.
With a career rooted in ...
06 Apr 2025 to 21 Apr 2025
Spring Family Fun at Lulworth
Lulworth, Dorset
We have some extra family fun for you at Lulworth Castle this Spring Holiday.
Visit us from Sunday 6th April to Monday 21st April (Sundays – Thursdays only) and enjoy our trails, games, hunts & crafts all included in the usual admission price.
Spend the day exploring the Castle, climb the tower, visit our Peacock Park woodland playground and enjoy some tea and cake in the Castle Tearoom or why not book a lunch at the nearby Weld Arms Pub.
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome in the ...
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13 Feb 2025
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7 Feb 2025
Monkey World and the UK Primate Pet Trade
For more than 30 years, Monkey World has been battling the legal UK primate pet trade! Since the park opened, as well as dealing with the worldwide illegal wildlife trade, Monkey World needed the UK government to address the home-grown issue of legal pet primates.
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7 Feb 2025
Dorset Celebrates its Stars!
Dorset tourism businesses this week celebrated the much-anticipated Dorset Tourism Awards at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth.
Five months of independent judging led to 61 winning trophies being presented to fantastic tourism businesses across the area.
Resort Dorset is proud to support the awards again this year, supporting the Large Attraction category which saw some of Dorset’s biggest and best attractions come together for an ... Read more...
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A Drop of Snow to Herald Spring
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Whilst meteorological spring doesn’t start until 1st March this year, the first sight of snowdrops, which bravely push their way up through the cold ground in January and February, can certainly put a spring in our step! Determined to put on one of the first flower shows of the year, these hardy white blooms are a welcome reminder that warmer days are just around the corner.
Galanthus nivalis (snowy milk flower) ... Read more...
27 Jan 2025
Durdle Adore!
Love is in the air, everywhere I look around…
Yes, Valentine’s Day is back and whether you love it or hate it, it’s time to show that special someone how much you care. But what if you’re not into the commercialised slush with the oversized card, doe-eyed teddy bear and terribly-written poem? Fear not, for we are at hand to tell you of the many wonderful alternative options available to you in Dorset.
One option is to spend time ... Read more...
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