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.
Have an eventful visit!
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The next 60 events in Dorset appear below.
18 October 2025
A Night Sea Shanty - Chesil Beach Café
Chesil Beach Cafe,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
The Dorset Mutineers will be entertaining us all with their sea shanty songs! After the recent successful performance from local band, 'The Hooked' rocking on chesil beach, the Dorset Mutineers promise to be in full swing and passing the rum. It'll be an evening of fun, singing and Jack Sparrow will also be in attendance too! No tickets required, this is a free evening to attend, just give us a heads up if you're coming via social media or email so we can cater to numbers. Our banging ...
18 October 2025
Bingoing Mad
Coastal Vibes Cruises,
Weymouth, Dorset
6:30-10:30pm. Over 18s only. Tickets £30.
All aboard for 4 hours of wave-rocking fun at the ultimate bingo party where the numbers are hot, the drinks are cold, and the fun is never-ending.
Your host for the night is the one and only DJ Steve Mullins – serving up bingo with a bang and prizes galore. When the bingo’s done, Steve keeps the party alive, hitting the decks with his signature tunes and infectious energy.
Fuel the fun with a tasty selection of food available on board – ...
18 October 2025
Corpse Bride - 20th Anniversary (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 18 October, 11am - In the theatre (Age rating: PG)
All tickets £5
Marking its 20th anniversary, this stop-motion gothic fantasy from Tim Burton follows a timid young man who, while practising his vows in the woods, accidentally finds himself married to a bride from the land of the dead. Swept into a surreal underworld of skeletons and spirits, he’s caught between two very different worlds - and two very different brides.
Age rating: PG - contains mild violence, threat, scary ...
18 October 2025
ELO Again
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 18 October 2025, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £29
The Ultimate Tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra
ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, the whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show ...
18 October 2025
Geofest!
Dorchester, Dorset
A festival celebrating Geoscience: Fossils, Rocks and Earth Science. Discover the fascinating world of dinosaurs! A special display will feature posters, photographs, scale models, and even a real 125-million-year-old dinosaur footprint fossil. Younger visitors (and the young at heart) can also enjoy free dinosaur colouring sheets to take home. A fun and educational experience for all ages.
18 October 2025
Moretallica - A Tribute to Metallica
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £27
Moretallica are the most exciting Metallica Tribute in the UK, delivering an authentic performance and the most energetic show! Formed in 2012, and determined to perform the music of heavy metal legends Metallica to the highest standard, Moretallica is at the top level of UK tribute bands.
A Moretallica show includes songs from every era of Metallica’s career and is the most hard-hitting spectacle and display of high quality musicianship, as you’d expect from a band ...
18 October 2025
Romance Writing Festival
Bournemouth, Dorset
A must-do for all romance writers!
Join us for talks, walks, panels, workshops and networking events by the sea in Bournemouth.
Plus, an exclusive VIP package to supercharge your romance writing!
11 Oct 2025 to 18 Oct 2025
Wimborne Green Festival
Wimborne, Dorset
Come along to Planet Wimborne's annual Green Festival to meet local groups and hear about all the great environmental activities going on in the town and surrounding area.
The Festival is going from strength to strength and we believe we have something for everyone: from the Minster Fair on the first Saturday to craft workshops and talks spread throughout the week. (Some of the events are ticketed, even though all except one are free - see links on their web page for the tickets to ...
19 October 2025
Singin' In The Rain (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 19 October, 2pm - In the theatre (Age rating: U)
All tickets £5
A timeless classic, Singin’ in the Rain is a dazzling musical comedy set during Hollywood’s transition from silent films to the talkies. Don Lockwood, a charismatic silent film star, enjoys fame alongside his on-screen partner Lina Lamont, whose grating voice threatens to derail their careers in the sound era. When their latest film flounders in early sound tests, aspiring actress Kathy Selden steps in to dub Lina’s ...
19 October 2025
Steve (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 19 October 4:30pm and Wednesday 22 October 7pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15 tbc)
All tickets £5
Set in the mid-90s, Steve is a reimagining of Max Porter's Sunday Times bestseller Shy. The film follows a pivotal day in the life of headteacher Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school amidst a world that has forsaken them. As Steve fights to protect the school’s integrity and impending closure, we witness him grappling with his own mental health. In parallel to ...
19 October 2025
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary (
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 19 October, 7:30pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 12A)
All tickets £5
Sweethearts Brad Majors and Janet Weiss find themselves stranded when their car breaks down during a storm. Seeking help, they stumble upon a mysterious castle inhabited by a bizarre group of characters led by the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a self-proclaimed ""sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania."" Frank-N-Furter is unveiling his latest creation: a muscular, artificial man named Rocky.
As the ...
20 October 2025
National Theatre Live: Inter Alia (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 20 October, 7:30pm - In the Theatre (Age rating: 15)
All tickets £15
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?
Writer Suzie Miller and director ...
21 October 2025
Some Like It Hot (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 21 October 7pm - In the theatre (Age rating: U)
All tickets £5
In celebration of Jack Lemmon’s centenary, Some Like It Hot remains one of the greatest screwball comedies of all time. Starring Lemmon alongside Tony Curtis, this timeless classic follows two musicians who witness a mob hit and, to escape danger, disguise themselves as women in an all-female band. As they navigate their new identities, they both fall for the same woman, played by the iconic Marilyn Monroe. With its ...
22 October 2025
Steve (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Steve (Film)
Sunday 19 October 4:30pm and Wednesday 22 October 7pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15 tbc)
All tickets £5
Set in the mid-90s, Steve is a reimagining of Max Porter's Sunday Times bestseller Shy. The film follows a pivotal day in the life of headteacher Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school amidst a world that has forsaken them. As Steve fights to protect the school’s integrity and impending closure, we witness him grappling with his own mental health. In ...
23 October 2025
Queenz - Drag Me To The Disco
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 23 October 2025, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £26 & £28, Members £24 & £26
Direct from London’s West End and following their sensational Las Vegas debut, these fearless and fabulous Queenz are bringing their electrifying live vocal drag-stravaganza to the stage. Get ready for a night where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide, delivering the ultimate celebration of pop royalty through the decades.
Not just glitz and glamour - Drag Me To The Disco is packed with undeniable ...
24 October 2025
Lewey's Trick or Treat Party
Poole, Dorset
Head to Lemur Landings on Friday 24th October for their Spooky Themed Family Fun Party Session, with a DJ and Disco for fun and games Get Up and Groove. All the usual play and climbing fun will be included. An extra long session, fun and games with Get Up & Groove, and all included in the normal admission.
Excited to Dress Up? Turn up in your favorite HALLOWEEN COSTUME! (Please note: No loose straps, capes, or accessories that can get caught up!)
24 October 2025
Moretallica - A Tribute to Metallica
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 24 October, 8pm - Ocean Room
All tickets £27
Moretallica are the most exciting Metallica Tribute in the UK, delivering an authentic performance and the most energetic show! Formed in 2012, and determined to perform the music of heavy metal legends Metallica to the highest standard, Moretallica is at the top level of UK tribute bands.
A Moretallica show includes songs from every era of Metallica’s career and is the most hard-hitting spectacle and display of high quality ...
24 October 2025
The Shires
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 24 October 2025, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £38 & £42.50
The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2025. The two of us tour will see Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes tour the length and breadth of the UK performing all their classic tracks.
The Shires achievements speak for themselves: three consecutive UK Top 3 albums, four #1 UK Country albums, 100 million+ streams, two Gold-certified records, and countless sold-out headline ...
25 October 2025
ABBA GOLD
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 25 October, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £30.50
Abba Gold come to Weymouth for the first time, expect a sensational 2 hr live show packed with all the hits and classics to get you on your feet. Abba Gold have been performing for over 25 years and played more than 3500 shows to over 2.5 million people in over 50 countries ! as well and appearances on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky, Abba Gold are a truly well loved international act and a must for any Abba fan!
25 October 2025
Bluey & Wednesday Brunch
Upwey Wishing Well and Tea Rooms,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 25th October | 10am–12pm
Bluey & Wednesday Brunch
🎭 Fancy dress competition
🍽️ Brunch included
🍬 Candy hunt
£15 per child | Payment required on booking
25 October 2025
Dora: Magic Mermaid Adventures (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 25 October and Wednesday 29 October 11am - In the theatre (Age rating: U TBC)
All tickets £5
Dive into a majestic mermaid world with Dora! After playing a magical charango, Dora and Boots turn into mermaids and go on a series of mer-mazing underwater adventures with their new friend Marisol the Mermaid and her dolphin bestie Rosa!
Age rating: U - contains very mild threat TBC
Duration: 55m TBC
18 Oct 2025 to 25 Oct 2025
Dorchester Literary Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
The Dorchester Literary Festival is an exciting cultural event for a town rich in literary associations. Picturesque Dorchester and the unspoiled countryside and dramatic coastal scenery surrounding it has inspired many of Britain’s best loved writers, including Thomas Hardy, T E Lawrence, William Barnes, Ian McEwan and Tracy Chevalier.
With a programme of events highlighting the latest books by today’s most original authors our festival warmly welcomes book-lovers to this beautiful ...
25 October 2025
West Bay Fireworks
West Bay, Dorset
Bonfire Night (with Fireworks) by the Beach
Saturday, 25th October, 4:00pm onwards
There will be a bonfire with fireworks for the whole family to join in. Fireworks will commence at 8:00pm. There will be a bar, family entertainment, hot food and live music. The evening is free of charge with any profits going towards the Christmas Tree on Harbour Green and to support local charities and groups working for the benefit of the local community.
25 October 2025
Zombie Trail - A Grimm Scary-tale (LIVE actors)
Weymouth, Dorset
25th October ONLY 10am-1pm- Ticketed EVENT - Last year sold out so do book soon to avoid disappointment!
This Halloween, old fairy tales awaken as familiar faces, like Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and more, find themselves hunted down and cast out from their homes by the most evil villains of story and song, from Prince UNCharming to the Wickedest Stepmother of all!
How will they triumph in the face of such darkness?
They surely need some brave champions to ...
26 October 2025
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 26 October 7pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
What if you could open a doorway and walk through it to re-live a defining moment from your past? Sarah and David are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to ...
26 October 2025
Apple Day
Symondsbury Estate,
Bridport, Dorset
Apple Day Returns to Symondsbury Estate
Sunday 26th October, 11am to 2pm
After last year’s fantastic turnout, Apple Day is back – and it’s going to be even more fun for the whole family! Join us on Sunday 26th October, from 11am to 2pm, for a lively celebration of apples, harvest and community spirit.
There will be delicious seasonal treats like Dorset Apple Cake, toffee apples, and freshly pressed apple juice from our own Estate orchards, alongside local cider and more mouthwatering ...
25 Oct 2025 to 26 Oct 2025
Autumn Colours Weekend
Sherborne Castle,
Sherborne, Dorset
Autumn Colours Special Weekend - Reduced price entry to the gardens.
Brush away the cobwebs and enjoy a bracing walk around acres of magnificent garden surrounding the lake. Relax and marvel at the glorious colours of autumn reflected in the lake.
Dogs are welcome on short leads.
Children's Autumn Pumpkin Trail
Join our family fun trail in the garden.
Follow the trail discovering pumpkins.
Solve clues along the way.
PRIZES AVAILABLE FROM THE VISITOR ENTRANCE
FANCY DRESS IS VERY ...
26 October 2025
Hotel Transylvania (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 26 October, 11am - In the theatre (Age rating: U)
All tickets £5
An animated comedy set in a lavish monster resort hidden from the human world. Dracula has built it as a safe haven for his daughter and their monstrous friends - but when a carefree human stumbles in and befriends her, chaos follows. The much-loved first film in the franchise, it’s a vibrant comedy that proves even monsters have a soft side.
Age rating: U - contains mild scary scenes and rude humour
Duration: ...
26 October 2025
The Smashing Machine (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 26 October 4pm and Monday 27 October 4pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
Dwayne Johnson stars as MMA legend Mark Kerr in this gripping biographical drama from Benny Safdie. Charting Kerr’s rise in the brutal world of mixed martial arts, the film captures both his triumphs in the ring and his struggles outside it - from addiction and physical tolls to the pressures on his personal life. Co-starring Emily Blunt, The Smashing Machine is a powerful portrait of ...
26 October 2025
Thunderbirds 4K Restoration Double Bill: Trapped i
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 26 October, 1:30pm - In the theatre (Age rating:U)
All tickets £5
Bursting with action, suspense, and Gerry Anderson’s groundbreaking Supermarionation, these fan favourites showcase International Rescue at its very best - combining daring rescues, stunning model work, and unforgettable characters.
Trapped In the Sky
The first episode of Thunderbirds series 1. Master criminal The Hood plants a bomb on board the new atomic-powered airliner Fireflash before it departs on its ...
13 Apr 2025 to 26 Oct 2025
West Bay SUNDAY Car Boot Sale
Bridport Historic Street Market,
Bridport, Dorset
West Bay Car Boot Sale is back for 2025!
Every Sunday, from 13th April through to 26th October.
Traders can arrive from 6.30am to set up.
Open to the public from 7.30am to around 11.30am
27 October 2025
Billy Elliot - 25th Anniversary (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 27 October, 1pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15)
All tickets £5
Celebrating 25 years, Stephen Daldry’s award-winning Billy Elliot remains one of the most uplifting British films of its era. Set against the backdrop of the 1984–85 miners’ strike, it tells the story of 11-year-old Billy (Jamie Bell), who unexpectedly discovers a love of ballet that challenges the expectations of his working-class family and community.
With unforgettable performances from Jamie Bell, Julie ...
27 October 2025
Creepy Critter Creations
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Let's get spooky and crafty with our Halloween Crafts event, where creativity meets the spirit of the season!
Join us for some Creepy Critter Crafting on Monday, 27th October.
Session times are 10 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Each slot will last one hour, and children will have a selection of at least four crafts to get creative with.
27 October 2025
Halloween Spooktacular
Wimborne, Dorset
This Halloween, get ready for a spine-tingling adventure packed with hilarious comedy, toetapping
tunes, and jaw-dropping magic as Halloween Spooktacular comes to town!
Kirsty, Jake, and Melissa have been sent on work experience at the eerie Blackdown Castle—and
they’re not happy about it. Boring! But when they arrive, things take a spooky turn! The castle’s
mysterious curator, Ramsley, isn’t too keen on visitors, and when the trio starts hearing bumps in
the night, their adventure ...
27 October 2025
One Battle After Another (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 27 October 7pm, Tuesday 28 October 3:30pm and Wednesday 29 October 1pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+ )
All tickets £5
Paul Thomas Anderson returns with a powerful new drama that examines the struggles - big and small - that define our lives. One Battle After Another follows a web of interconnected characters, each grappling with conflicts that range from the intimate to the universal. Through Anderson’s trademark blend of piercing dialogue, layered storytelling, and striking ...
28 October 2025
Ellis Park (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 28 October, 1pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+ )
All tickets £5
A key member of iconic bands The Dirty Three and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, multi-instrumentalist and renowned film composter Warren Ellis has cut a brilliant and unorthodox figure in music for over three decades. Far from the international concert halls in which he has plied his craft lies a very different passion project: a wildlife sanctuary in the forests of Sumatra. Co-founded by Ellis and spearheaded by ...
28 October 2025
Hotel Transylvania 2 (Kids Club Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 28 October, 10:30am - In the theatre (Age rating: U)
All tickets £5
The monster crew is back in this hilarious, heartwarming sequel! Dracula is now a doting grandfather to Dennis, the half-human, half-vampire son of Mavis and Johnny. But when little Dennis shows no signs of his vampire side, Drac secretly rounds up Frankenstein, Wayne, Murray, and Griffin for a crash course in “monster training.”
As Mavis wonders if life might be safer in the human world, an old threat looms - ...
28 October 2025
National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren's Profession
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 28 October, 7pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 12A TBC)
All tickets £15
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Filmed ...
28 October 2025
One Battle After Another (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 27 October 7pm, Tuesday 28 October 3:30pm and Wednesday 29 October 1pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+ )
All tickets £5
Paul Thomas Anderson returns with a powerful new drama that examines the struggles - big and small - that define our lives. One Battle After Another follows a web of interconnected characters, each grappling with conflicts that range from the intimate to the universal. Through Anderson’s trademark blend of piercing dialogue, layered storytelling, and striking ...
28 October 2025
Pumpkins
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth-based award-winning theatre company Brave Bold Drama are delighted to be bringing their family sketch show PUMPKINS to St Nics,
Weymouth for two performances on 28 October 2025.
Gourdon and Melonie are activist pumpkins on a mission!
Disturbed that so many of their fellow pumpkins end up in bins every Halloween, they are on a mission to change hearts and minds and improve human/vegetable relations for all time.
Armed with a hand-drawn presentation, a ukulele and a really ...
29 October 2025
A House of Dynamite (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 29 October 4:30pm & 7:30pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
Age rating: 15+ - contains strong language, threat
Duration: 112m
29 October 2025
Halloween Phaser Night
Poole, Dorset
Radio Alert... It's another Lunar Landings meteoric event... The Asteriod Trunkesar will pass closer to the earth than any of our satelites.. We believe this is a desparate plan to mask an alien invasion... can you help Captain Lewey Hoops stop them?
Join the crew aboard the SS Clash Landings for an exciting evening of phaser tag! Whether you come alone or bring your friends it's sure to leave you feeling like a lunar lemur!
The battle will commence once the teams have been formed, ...
29 October 2025
Harvest Supper
Symondsbury Estate,
Bridport, Dorset
Symondsbury Estate Harvest Supper
Date: Wednesday 29th October
Time: 6.30pm til late
Location: Tithe Barn, Symondsbury Estate
Tickets: £35 per person — includes welcome drink, canapé, two-course supper & guest talk
Celebrate the changing season, this year’s harvest and the deep connection between land, food and community at our Harvest Supper, a special evening set in the beautiful surroundings of our 14th-century Tithe Barn.
Decorated with twinkling lights and wild flowers ...
29 October 2025
One Battle After Another (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 27 October 7pm, Tuesday 28 October 3:30pm and Wednesday 29 October 1pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+ )
All tickets £5
Paul Thomas Anderson returns with a powerful new drama that examines the struggles - big and small - that define our lives. One Battle After Another follows a web of interconnected characters, each grappling with conflicts that range from the intimate to the universal. Through Anderson’s trademark blend of piercing dialogue, layered storytelling, and striking ...
30 October 2025
50 Years of Fender
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 30 October 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £24.50
Described as INNOVATIVE, 50 Years of Fender is a new and unique show that tells the fascinating story of the iconic Stratocaster across it’s most 5 important decades 1950's - 2000's. This fully live and commercial show takes audiences through an incredible journey of how the world's most recognisable guitar became the iconic instrument we all know and love - told through the songs and the players that made it such an important ...
26 Oct 2025 to 30 Oct 2025
Autumn Fun
Lulworth Castle & Park,
Lulworth, Dorset
This autumn half term holiday Sunday 26th to Thursday 30th October, enjoy a host of fun and a charming day out at Lulworth Castle & Park – Dorset’s finest castle.
Seek out the pumpkins and find the funny bones on the autumn trails as you explore the Park. Practice your sporting skills with the themed pitch’n’putt and traditional lawn games. Get crafty at the activity table and complete your quizbooks for a prize.
Spend the day exploring the Castle, climb the tower, visit our Peacock ...
30 October 2025
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (Kids Club F
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 30 October, 11am - In the theatre (Age rating: U)
All tickets £5
Drac and the gang are back - but this time they’re trading the hotel for the high seas! To give her dad a break, Mavis surprises Dracula with a monster family cruise. Joined by Frankenstein, Murray, Wayne and the rest of the crew, Drac braces himself for some much-needed relaxation.
But when he unexpectedly “zings” with the ship’s captain, Ericka, things get complicated - especially since she’s secretly the ...
30 October 2025
Spooks by the Sea - Parade & Trunk or Treat
Weymouth, Dorset
Thu 30th Oct, 4.30 - 8pm Starting at Millenim Square (outside The Range)
Get ready to haunt the town! Whether you're a ghoul, witch, zombie, vampire, or something delightfully spooky, we want YOU to join the Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat in full costume!
Halloween Parade - 4.30pm, starting at Millenium Square
Trunk or Treat 6-8pm, Melcombe Regis Car Park
Join the reimagined Halloween Parade through town, ending in a Trunk or Treat extravaganza at Melcombe Regis Car Park! ...
31 October 2025
A Spooktacular Night at Lyme Regis Museum
Lyme Regis, Dorset
This Halloween, step into the shadows of Lyme Regis Museum… where fossils, ghostly tales, and ghoulish fun await! Get ready for a frightfully fun evening this Halloween!
Join us for:
Spooky Stories
Creepy Crafts
Freaky Face Painting
A Torchlight Trail through 200 million years of history
Unlucky Dip for the brave!
Perfect for families, our Spooktacular promises a night of thrills, giggles and ghoulish fun. Don’t miss out, spaces are limited and this event is always ...
04 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Bincombe Bumps Pumpkins
Bincombe Bumps Pumpkins,
Weymouth, Dorset
Pick Your Own Pumpkin Farm
Don your wellies and come for a lovely autumnal day out:
– Pumpkin Picking
– Haunted House
– Trick or Treat
– and lots lots more…
Free to enter pumpkin patch
Dogs on leads welcome
4/5th, 11/12th, 18/19th. 25-31st October.
31 October 2025
Boos and Booze Party Cruise
Weymouth, Dorset
Step aboard… if you dare!
Join us for a 3-hour Halloween Party Cruise in the heart of the stunning and mysterious Jurassic Coast. The boat will be transformed with spooky décor, eerie lighting, and chilling surprises around every corner.
Fancy dress is highly encouraged – so bring your best costumes, from ghouls to glam! With a live DJ or band keeping the decks alive, expect nothing less than the ultimate Halloween party vibes on the open water.
Get ready for a night of dancing, ...
30 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Creative Workshops
Poole, Dorset
🌟Half term creative workshops for ages 7-14 🌟
Join our friends at Activate Performing Arts for two fun-packed days of writing and performing workshops led by ethnically diverse professional writers, performers and musicians.
When? Thursday 30th and Friday 31st October 2025, 10am-3.30pm (with optional extension sessions 9am-4pm)
Where? Lighthouse, Poole
You’ll have the chance to:
💃Dance with amazing choreographers including Vrushali Harihar
🎤Create and perform your own rap ...
11 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Dewlock Farm Pumpkins
Dorchester, Dorset
Weekends in October - 11th &12th 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th and 30th & 31st!
Pumpkins and Fun on the Farm.
Lots to do and the ticket includes bouncy castle, face painting, maze, the animal barn, also available landies to drive, BBQ to munch and cafe is open.
31 October 2025
Family Halloween Party at Sticks & Bones
Sticks & Bones,
Weymouth, Dorset
🎃 Halloween at Sticks & Bones 🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular day and night at Sticks & Bones this Halloween!
🧡 Family Friendly Fun (3–6pm)
Bring the little monsters along for a Halloween party packed with crafts, games, face painting and a fancy dress competition with prizes for the best costumes. Perfect for kids and families looking for some daytime frightful fun!
🕷️ Trick or Treat Evening (from 7pm)
As darkness falls, things get a little more mysterious. Paul's Voodoo Vinyl DJ ...
31 October 2025
Forever Jackson - The Legacy of a Legend
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 31 October, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £28.50 & £30.50
Forever Jackson is the world’s premiere MJ production, setting the industry alight with critically-acclaimed sell-out shows around the world. Awarded ‘No.1 UK Michael Jackson Tribute Show’, the show has since become one of the most in-demand in the country while headlining high profile events in Dubai, India, Crete, Turkey, Spain, France, Mexico, South Africa, Egypt and many more.
Robin Parsons has honed his MJ homage to ...
28 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Frights & Fun at Brewery Square
Dorchester, Dorset
Half term just got a whole lot spookier! Tuesday 28th - Friday 31st October, bring the family to Brewery Square for our Halloween Trick or Treat Trail.
Grab your map from the Concierge Office, follow the clues around the Square and collect treats along the way.
The excitement continues on Friday 31st October:
Spooky Face Painting - Become a witch, ghost, monster, or your favourite Halloween character.
Halloween Crafts - Make creepy masks and accessories to take home.
All activities are ...
18 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Halloween Adventure with LaserGuys
Blandford, Dorset
Get spooky this Halloween with exciting activities at Laserguys! Located in Blandford, right in the middle of Dorset. Participants can enjoy a choice of thrilling activities including outdoor laser tag, archery & axe throwing. Perfect for families, kids and adults. These fun Halloween activities are designed to bring excitement for all ages. You can even wear your favourite Halloween costume to make the experience more fun!
27 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Halloween at Farmer Palmers
Farmer Palmer's,
Poole, Dorset
Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October 2025
Join us this October half term at the award-winning Farmer Palmer’s farm park, for a wicked week of fun! With so many activities you’ll be sure to have a ‘fang-tastic’ time! Jump on our Soak-a-spook Tractor Trailer ride, explore the spooky Maize Maze, dance away at ‘Snotbags Disco’, join in our Halloween Hunt, and so much more!
Running from Monday 27th October- Friday 31st October 2025, ‘booook’ your tickets via our website!
31 October 2025
Halloween Fun at Monkey World!
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham, Dorset
Halloween at Monkey World!
FREE entry for children in FULL Halloween fancy dress on 31st October 2025. Free fancy dress competition with prizes, as well as the fun activities for children. Select the Fancy dress option when booking online, on the 31st October only! Have a spook-tacular Halloween at Monkey World!
Monkey World provides sanctuary to over 230 rescued and endangered primates of 25 different species. The expert team of primate care staff rehabilitate and integrate the animals ...
29 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025
Halloween Trail Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Dare to join us for a spooky adventure on our Halloween Trail - get ready for surprises around every corner!
Get ready for thrills and chills because our Halloween Trail is returning, and it's more spectacular than ever!
This year, we’ve completely transformed our stations to deliver an unforgettable experience that’s packed with surprises at every turn. Join us for a trail of eerie excitement and spine-tingling fun—book your spots now and dive into the ultimate Halloween adventure!
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13 Oct 2025
Dorset in Full Colour
Moor Crichel - Scoop of Dorset
It’s that time of year again when nature provides us with that colourful spectacle that never ceases to delight and amaze. As the leaves on the trees take on their yellow, gold, red and bronze hues it’s time to get out in a woodland or garden near you and enjoy the display up close.
We’ve picked out some great places to visit where you can enjoy the splendour of autumn before the winter sets in and spoils ... Read more...
1 Oct 2025
Over 60 Spooktacular Halloween Events!
The October half-term is now synonymous with Halloween and all the spooky fun that comes with it. If you’re planning to celebrate Halloween in Dorset, you’re in for a treat! From ghostly adventures to pumpkin-filled family fun, the county is bursting with events for all ages. Grab your broomsticks, sharpen those fangs, and prepare to have one hell of a good time!
It's scary how much there is to choose from. Whether ... Read more...
24 Sep 2025
As proud sponsor of the Impact Support Category, Resort Dorset is excited to celebrate the incredible finalists announced for the 2025 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) DMB Tourism Awards.
This year’s shortlist reflects the strength, creativity and resilience of our region’s tourism and hospitality sector, with businesses and individuals who are raising the bar for visitor experiences across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Tourist ... Read more...
21 Sep 2025
So, it’s the October half term and you may be wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained!
Well don’t worry, whether you are local resident or are staying in Dorset on a break, there’s lots to do throughout the half term holidays. If you're looking for things to do in Dorset we have found lots of Dorset events to keep you entertained. Our Resort family has children of different ages, here are some of the things we plan to enjoy during the ... Read more...
17 Sep 2025
From Countryside Paths to a Cosy Pub – Langton Herring Awaits
Langton Herring, a village with roots in the early medieval period, takes its name from Old English 'Langton' meaning 'long town' and 'Herring' likely referring to coastal fishing. Today, it’s the starting point for a scenic circular walk that winds through fields, footpaths and along the water's edge, finishing at the community-owned Elm Tree Inn.
For walkers seeking natural ... Read more...
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