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.
21 August 2025
Fantastic Four (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 21 August 11:30am
All tickets £5
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed RichardsMister Fantastic, Sue StormInvisible Woman, Johnny StormHuman Torch and Ben GrimmThe Thing as they face their most daunting challenge yet.
Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from ravenous space god ...
21 August 2025
Melplash Show
Bridport, Dorset
The Melplash Agricultural Society Show is one of the South West’s premier agricultural exhibitions and is held at The West Bay Showgrounds, Bridport, Dorset on the last Thursday before the August Bank holiday.
There really will be something for everyone at our show. The show is packed full of exhibits including livestock, horses, homecrafts and horticulture. There are over 400 trade stands selling everything from locally produced food to tractors….and plenty in between!
21 August 2025
Poole Quay Summer Fireworks
Poole, Dorset
Get your groove on for the Poole Quay Summer Fireworks as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Quay this summer!
The event brings a party atmosphere to Poole’s continental quayside with live music, entertainment and family fun before finishing with a summer firework finale over the largest natural harbour in Europe at 10PM!
Entertainment will include live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities for the family to enjoy in the lead ...
21 August 2025
The Magic of the Beatles
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £31
Come together, right now - it’s time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year.
The sensational The Magic of the Beatles features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that same, famed incredible excitement that was the trademark of the greatest group the world has ever seen – with the Fab Four’s unique sense of humour thrown in for good measure too.
Enjoy She Loves You, A Hard Day’s ...
22 August 2025
Bournemouth Friday Fireworks
Bournemouth, Dorset
Be prepared to be dazzled by these much loved Summer Bournemouth Friday Firework displays!
Bournemouth Seafront (east of Bournemouth Pier) – fireworks every Friday at 10pm from Friday 25th July til Friday 29th August 2025.
Bournemouth seafront will light the skies up. Pull up a chair at your favourite spot across our beautiful coastline and watch the gorgeous pyrotechnic delights!
Why not make a night of it and enjoy some food & drink in one of our many restaurants and bars in the ...
19 Jun 2025 to 22 Aug 2025
Free Live Summer Music on Bournemouth Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Live Music This Summer At Key West
Relax and unwind with Live Music this Summer at one of the most beautiful venues in Bournemouth.
Come down, enjoy some tasty food, wonderful cocktails surrounded by spectacular sea views and great music.
22 August 2025
Hits Out Of Hell - The Meatloaf Songbook
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 22 August, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £31.50
Maet LIVE (formerly Maet Loaf) & The Never Neverland Express were formed over 12 years ago shortly after lead singer, Dead ringer for Meat Loaf Craig Halford appeared on ITV’s Stars in Their Eyes, as well as Channel 4's 'The Last Leg'
Since then the band has gone from strength to strength, headlining festivals and top venues around the UK and Europe.
Maet LIVE successfully mix album tracks with exciting live performances with as ...
22 August 2025
Live music & Meal - The Hooked - Chesil Beach Cafè
Chesil Beach Cafe,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
Join us for an evening with 'The Hooked' - a band from Dorset bringing the Golden Age of Rock and Roll into the 21st Century. Dubbed to be the next Leggomen!
As a 4-piece made up of piano, drums, bass and guitar, these guys blend 50s boogie blues with the raw power of 70s rock. Their unique sound resonates across generations.
Oh yeah the stones on Chesil will be jumping!
The Hooked will be playing from 6pm until 10.30pm.
To enquire about tickets, please email us. This event is ...
23 August 2025
Goldbeak (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 23 August, 10am
Raised by chickens and told he’ll never fly, young eagle Goldbeak has always felt out of place. But when a hidden truth about his past begins to surface, he sets off with his fearless sister Ratchet on a daring journey to Bird City.
Age rating: PG - contains mild bad language, violence, threat
Duration: 94m
23 August 2025
Goldbeak (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 23 August, 10am
All tickets £5
Raised by chickens and told he’ll never fly, young eagle Goldbeak has always felt out of place. But when a hidden truth about his past begins to surface, he sets off with his fearless sister Ratchet on a daring journey to Bird City.
Age rating: PG - contains mild bad language, violence, threat
Duration: 94m
23 August 2025
Jim Davidson - The New Chapter (18+)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £30.50
Age Restriction: 18 years plus please.
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, ...
24 August 2025
Big Flinger
Portland, Dorset
Watch out! Emerald Ant performers have taken over the High Angle Battery. Guests are invited to join in fun training exercises with a purpose-built cannon, leading to an exciting High Angle Adventure!
Are visitors and their teddies made of the “Right Stuff”? Those less brave can still come, watch, and cheer!
FREE TO WATCH
TEAM TICKETS £3.50 – Booking essential, one ticket per family/team
Performances at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm. Each show lasts 40 minutes. Dates and times ...
24 August 2025
Castletown at War
Castletown D-Day Centre,
Portland, Dorset
Our popular Castletown at War event is back here at Castletown D-Day Centre.
With wartime vehicles, displays, trade stalls, live music and more. Step back in time and witness reenactors, authentic wartime scenes and more in the place where thousands left for the beaches of Normandy.
24 August 2025
The Magic of the Bee Gees
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £32 & £25 Weymouth Pavilion Members £2 off
Direct from London’s West End. . .
Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, the Bee Gees.
With a brand-new show for 2024-25, complete with stunning light and video show, prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the ...
25 August 2025
The Bad Guys 2 (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 25 August 11am
All tickets £5
Who’s badder than The Bad Guys? The Bad Girls. Of course. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.
Duration: 104m
Age rating: PG - ...
25 August 2025
The Legend of Ochi (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 25 August 1:30pm
All tickets £5
In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy girl is raised to fear the elusive creatures known as the Ochi. But when she finds a wounded baby Ochi left behind, she flees her home to return him to his kind. Along the way, she forges an unlikely bond with these mythical beings, learning their lost language and secrets of survival in the wild. As she ventures deeper into untamed lands, she uncovers forces that threaten both their world and ...
25 August 2025
Anonymous Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
Anonymous Festival is back with a fun-filled day of incredible live music from local young bands, amazing food, and stalls.
More details will be on their website in due course.
Venue: Borough Gardens, 11am to 5pm.
25 August 2025
Six The Musical (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 25 August, 7pm
All tickets £15
Winner of over 35 awards, experience the best of British Musical HER-story in a live capture of the must-see musical sensation, SIX the Musical. The original West End cast reunite at London’s Vaudeville Theatre in front of a sold-out audience to strut their stuff and re-write their Tudor traumas in an unmissable cinematic recording of the show packed full of style, sass, and sensational songs.
The show tells the extraordinary story of the six ...
25 August 2025
The Naked Gun (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 25 August 4pm
All tickets £5
Get ready for absurd laughs and over-the-top action in this riotous return to one of comedy’s most beloved franchises. Liam Neeson steps into the chaotic world of law enforcement as Frank Drebin Jr., the clueless but well-meaning son of the legendary detective. Tasked with solving a high-stakes case that spirals wildly out of control, Drebin Jr. stumbles through car chases, conspiracies, and plenty of flying objects, all while trying to live up to ...
25 August 2025
Weymouth Summer Fireworks
Weymouth, Dorset
Come and enjoy Weymouth Town Council's summer fireworks display.
Make the most of the seafront attractions and local hospitality before the free firework display takes place across Weymouth Bay at 9.30pm.
26 August 2025
The Bad Guys 2 (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 30 August 10am
All tickets £5
Who’s badder than The Bad Guys? The Bad Girls. Of course. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.
Duration: 104m
Age rating: PG - ...
26 August 2025
The Legend of Ochi (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 26 August 1:30pm
All tickets £5
In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy girl is raised to fear the elusive creatures known as the Ochi. But when she finds a wounded baby Ochi left behind, she flees her home to return him to his kind. Along the way, she forges an unlikely bond with these mythical beings, learning their lost language and secrets of survival in the wild. As she ventures deeper into untamed lands, she uncovers forces that threaten both their world and ...
26 August 2025
The Legend of Ochi (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 26 August 4pm
All tickets £5
In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy girl is raised to fear the elusive creatures known as the Ochi. But when she finds a wounded baby Ochi left behind, she flees her home to return him to his kind. Along the way, she forges an unlikely bond with these mythical beings, learning their lost language and secrets of survival in the wild. As she ventures deeper into untamed lands, she uncovers forces that threaten both their world and ...
26 August 2025
Weapons (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 26th August, 7pm
All tickets £5
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Age rating: 18 - Contains strong bloody violence and gore
Duration: 128m
27 August 2025
Nanny Mcphee + The Big Bang (Kids Club Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 27 August, 11am
All tickets £5
Magic is back - and it’s just in time. In Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, Emma Thompson returns as the mysterious nanny who appears when she’s needed most. This time, she arrives at a chaotic farm where frazzled Mrs. Green struggles to care for her children while their father is away at war. With a tap of her stick and a dash of magic, Nanny McPhee helps the children - and their mischievous city cousins - discover teamwork, bravery, and a few ...
27 August 2025
The Legend of Ochi (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 27 August 1:30pm
All tickets £5
In a remote village on the island of Carpathia, a shy girl is raised to fear the elusive creatures known as the Ochi. But when she finds a wounded baby Ochi left behind, she flees her home to return him to his kind. Along the way, she forges an unlikely bond with these mythical beings, learning their lost language and secrets of survival in the wild. As she ventures deeper into untamed lands, she uncovers forces that threaten both their world ...
27 August 2025
The Naked Gun (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 27 August 4pm
All tickets £5
Get ready for absurd laughs and over-the-top action in this riotous return to one of comedy’s most beloved franchises. Liam Neeson steps into the chaotic world of law enforcement as Frank Drebin Jr., the clueless but well-meaning son of the legendary detective. Tasked with solving a high-stakes case that spirals wildly out of control, Drebin Jr. stumbles through car chases, conspiracies, and plenty of flying objects, all while trying to live up to ...
27 August 2025
Wareham Wednesday
Wareham, Dorset
A team of friendly and dedicated volunteers hold FREE family-friendly summer events on the picturesque quay in Wareham every Wednesday in August.
From 6pm until 10pm there will be live music, local food, licensed drinks and refreshments available, plus fairground-style stalls and small children's rides. Public and accessible toilets can be found on the Quay.
All events have a firework display at 9.45pm and the events finish at 10pm.
27 August 2025
Weapons (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 27th August, 7pm
All tickets £5
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Age rating: 18 - Contains strong bloody violence and gore
Duration: 128m
28 August 2025
A Tribute to the Corrs - Performed by Breathless
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 28 August, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £25, Members £23
Three sisters and their father recreate the The Corrs beautiful harmonies and look. They are said to be the No. 1 tribute to The Corrs, as they entertain audiences with the amazing
songs of this iconic band.
Beth, Livvy and Natalie have been singing, playing and dancing from a young age in their professional family band. They work worldwide at events, festivals, entertainment venues and at corporate engagements. Beth ...
28 August 2025
Field Trip: Walking with Dinosaurs Guided Walk
Swanage, Dorset
Dorset Geologist’s Association Group (DGAG) will host a Field Trip on the Thursday 28th August 2025.
Meet at 10 am Worth Matravers village car park of Wood Henge fame.
The car park is at BH19 3LE or muscular.snuggled.resist (what3words).
Please note that there is a car park honesty box (£3). The DGAG guided walk is free to members, and a £1 fee for non-members. All ages welcome.
Booking: Email Andy Melrose at wamelrose@gmail.com to register your interest and attendance for this ...
28 August 2025
Poole Quay Summer Fireworks
Poole, Dorset
Get your groove on for the Poole Quay Summer Fireworks as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Quay this summer!
The event brings a party atmosphere to Poole’s continental quayside with live music, entertainment and family fun before finishing with a summer firework finale over the largest natural harbour in Europe at 10PM!
Entertainment will include live music, family street entertainment, and some rides and activities for the family to enjoy in the lead ...
28 August 2025
Summer Tasting Tables
Symondsbury Estate,
Bridport, Dorset
This summer, we're excited to bring you a taste of Dorset and beyond with our Symondsbury Summer Tasting Tables. Join us on three Thursdays during August for a unique food and drink experience showcasing some of the best local producers in the area. Whether you're a foodie, a wine lover, or simply passionate about supporting local businesses, these events are the perfect opportunity to sample incredible products and hear the stories behind them.
Event Details:
Thursday, 28th August – ...
29 August 2025
Bournemouth Friday Fireworks
Bournemouth, Dorset
Be prepared to be dazzled by these much loved Summer Bournemouth Friday Firework displays!
Bournemouth Seafront (east of Bournemouth Pier) – fireworks every Friday at 10pm from Friday 25th July til Friday 29th August 2025.
Bournemouth seafront will light the skies up. Pull up a chair at your favourite spot across our beautiful coastline and watch the gorgeous pyrotechnic delights!
Why not make a night of it and enjoy some food & drink in one of our many restaurants and bars in the ...
29 August 2025
Country Superstars Theatre Tour - Dolly Parton and
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 29 August, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £28 & £30
Endorsed by Dolly Parton on BBC' The One Show stating “I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long”.
The world’s biggest Country Music Tribute Touring Show is coming with an award-winning cast, as seen in London’s West End Leicester Square Theatre, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville’s Broadway.
Described by Kenny Rogers as “Europe’s leading Dolly and Kenny impersonators” – this truly unique ...
29 August 2025
Riley's Masquerade Ball
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
The Masquerade Balll is being organised in memory of Riley Blaker who was only four when diagnosed with a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) in September 2015. DIPG is a malignant brain tumour, primarily diagnosed in children aged 5-9 and tragically is terminal upon diagnosis. Riley was a precious little boy who inspired so many with his courage and joy for life. It is incredibly important to his family and loved ones to keep his memory alive through community and personal fundraising ...
30 August 2025
Summer Silent Disco
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Celebrating Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025, Shush Events are back with the Fort's Silent Disco on Saturday 30th August.
The Inferno Sisters are returning for another flaming hot performance!
Enjoy an evening of summer anthems, dancing as day turns to night in a spectacular venue like no other.
Food and drink will be available at the event, including Nothe Fort’s bar, pizzas and more!
Make an evening of it!
Please note, no alcohol will be permitted through ...
30 August 2025
The Ed Sheeran Experience
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 30 August, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £29.50
Experience the magic of Ed Sheeran like never before with the Ed Sheeran Experience, a captivating live show featuring the heartfelt ballads, infectious beats, iconic ginger charm, and mesmerizing loop pedal artistry—now enhanced with a live band!
Fronted by the incredibly talented Jack Shepherd, the Ed Sheeran Experience has been wowing audiences worldwide since 2014, earning its place as the most renowned Ed Sheeran tribute act ...
18 Jul 2025 to 30 Aug 2025
Wild Days
Symondsbury Estate,
Bridport, Dorset
Wild Days Are Coming! Your Kids’ Summer Adventure Starts at Symondsbury Estate!
From 18 July to 30 August, we’re inviting families to dive into the joy of Wild Days – our brilliant summer programme packed with FREE outdoor fun, magical adventures and enough fresh air to wear everyone out (in the best way).
Whether you’re bringing the kids or the grandkids, you’ll find plenty to keep them busy – and plenty of ways to relax while they’re off exploring. Think woodland games, wild ...
31 August 2025
Give Me Moore - A tribute to the Music of Gary Mo
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 31 August 2025, 7:30pm
All tickets £24
The Gary Moore Tribute Show is not just a concert; it’s a journey through the illustrious career of one of rock and blues’ most revered guitarists. From the raw energy of “Wild Frontier” to the soulful yearning of “Still Got the Blues,” the band performs a carefully curated set list that spans Moore's prolific career. Each performance is a heartfelt homage, designed to transport audiences back to the days when Gary Moore reigned supreme on ...
31 August 2025
Abbotsbury Gardens Plant Fair
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
Over 30 specialist nurseries, growers, and knowledgeable plants people all in one place.
This one-day event, welcomes many members of Plant Heritage Dorset to the Subtropical Gardens, known for being a treasure trove of exotic and unusual plants, a date in the diary for gardener and plants people. Held on the West Lawn, this event includes reduced entry to the Gardens.
13 Jul 2025 to 31 Aug 2025
Chillout Sounds Sundays - Chesil Beach Café
Chesil Beach Cafe,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
Join us for laid back daytime chillout sounds, happening every Sunday this Summer! Bloody Mary's, Sunday Newspapers, whilst eating delicious and fresh seafood by the beach. What's not to like?!
31 August 2025
Gentle Beach Yoga & Brunch
Chesil Beach Cafe,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
Ease into your Sunday with a slow and soulful morning by the sea… everyone welcome, just have a go!
8:30am – Arrival & Herbal Tea
Gather with a warm cup of herbal tea, soak up the sea air, and get ready for a mindful morning together.
🌾 9:00am – Gentle Yoga & Mindfulness on the Beach
A nourishing, inclusive practice with gentle stretches, mindful movement, and simple breathwork to ground and soothe. We’ll finish with a guided relaxation, letting the sound of the waves wash over ...
29 Aug 2025 to 31 Aug 2025
Portland Rocks Festival
Portland, Dorset
Join us on August the 29th to the 31st for 3 days of Music and family fun at our very own Portland Rocks music festival at a stunning location on our beautiful rock!
Come and enjoy the live music and entertainment and learn all about Portland and its myths and legends.
01 Jul 2025 to 31 Aug 2025
Summer Fun at Monkey World
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre,
Wareham, Dorset
It’s the start of the summer holidays!
If you’re looking for a way to keep your little ones entertained, come and visit your primate cousins!
Throughout the summer we have themed activities, extra trails, 3 play areas, picnic areas and a woodland walk- so plenty to keep you busy.
20 Jul 2025 to 31 Aug 2025
The Sunset Club: Free Ibiza Dance Anthems
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Relax, unwind and dance away at one of the most beautiful venues in Bournemouth.
Come down, enjoy some tasty food, wonderful cocktails surrounded by spectacular sea views and great music.
STARTS EVERY SUNDAY FROM 20TH JULY – FROM 4PM – FREE ENTRY
featuring Hot Radio's very own DJ MARK RUSH PALMER
Local DJ Mark is playing the best fun dance, chilled and everything in between with special guest Vicky B on sax.
01 September 2025
Smurfs (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 1 September 11am
All tickets £5
The beloved blue crew is back in a brand-new animated adventure bursting with magic, mischief, and music! When a daring mission sends Smurfette and friends beyond the village to save Papa Smurf from a mysterious magical threat, it’s up to teamwork, courage, and a sprinkle of Smurf-tastic fun to save the day. Please note that SMURFS contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive ...
01 September 2025
André Rieu’s 2025 Maastricht Concert: Waltz The Ni
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 1st September, 7pm - In the theatre
All tickets £15
Step into a night of music, romance, and celebration with André Rieu’s Waltz the Night Away! An all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in his beloved hometown of Maastricht is coming to cinemas!
Each night, the Vrijthof transforms into a grand ballroom as André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra invite audiences of all ages to waltz under the stars. With timeless melodies and beautiful waltzes, ...
01 September 2025
The Bad Guys 2 (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 1 September 1:30pm
All tickets £5
Who’s badder than The Bad Guys? The Bad Girls. Of course. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.
Duration: 104m
Age rating: PG - ...
02 September 2025
Nobody 2 (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 2 September 1:30pm
All tickets £5
Sometimes the most dangerous place for a dad is a family vacation.
Still paying off a massive debt to the mob, Hutch tries to reconnect with his family on a nostalgic trip to a rundown waterpark. But when a scuffle with local bullies escalates, their quiet getaway turns into a chaotic showdown with a corrupt theme park boss, a crooked sheriff, and a truly unhinged crime lord.
A family trip with plenty of baggage - and bullets.
Age ...
02 September 2025
Nobody 2 (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 2 September 7pm
All tickets £5
Sometimes the most dangerous place for a dad is a family vacation.
Still paying off a massive debt to the mob, Hutch tries to reconnect with his family on a nostalgic trip to a rundown waterpark. But when a scuffle with local bullies escalates, their quiet getaway turns into a chaotic showdown with a corrupt theme park boss, a crooked sheriff, and a truly unhinged crime lord.
A family trip with plenty of baggage - and bullets.
Age rating: ...
02 September 2025
Smurfs (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 2 September 11am
All tickets £5
The beloved blue crew is back in a brand-new animated adventure bursting with magic, mischief, and music! When a daring mission sends Smurfette and friends beyond the village to save Papa Smurf from a mysterious magical threat, it’s up to teamwork, courage, and a sprinkle of Smurf-tastic fun to save the day. Please note that SMURFS contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive ...
23 Jul 2025 to 02 Sep 2025
Summer Holidays at RockReef & PierZip
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Summer Holidays Fun Begins with RockReef & PierZip!
Do you live in Bournemouth and want something to keep the kids entertained over the Summer holidays whatever the weather?
Are you staying in the area and are looking for fun things to do at the Bournemouth seafront?
Book your adventure online today and save money off your ticket price!
Open everyday between Thursday 24th July to Tuesday 2nd September.
21 Jul 2025 to 02 Sep 2025
Summer Holidays at The Tank Museum
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
See live action tank displays this summer holiday, Monday – Thursday at The Tank Museum!
Key Details:
* Tanks in Action Displays from 1pm, Monday to Thursday
* Vehicle rides every day
* STEM-themed activities 21 July – 2 September.
Open daily 9.30am-5pm
Kids’ activities, tours and trails
Allow 4-5hrs for your visit.
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest day out in history with live tank displays, vehicle rides, interactive ...
02 September 2025
The Salt Path (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 2 September 4pm
£5
THE SALT PATH is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing ...
03 September 2025
Friendship (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 3 September 1pm
All tickets £5
Craig Waterman is perfectly content with his quiet, uneventful life - until Austin, a charismatic weatherman, moves in next door. Mysterious yet welcoming, macho but unexpectedly vulnerable, Austin shakes up Craig’s world in all the right ways. But Craig’s obsessive, childlike streak soon threatens to unravel their bond - and everything else he holds dear. Friendship is a delightfully offbeat comedy-bromance from debut filmmaker Andrew ...
03 September 2025
Friendship (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 3 September 7pm
All tickets £5
Craig Waterman is perfectly content with his quiet, uneventful life - until Austin, a charismatic weatherman, moves in next door. Mysterious yet welcoming, macho but unexpectedly vulnerable, Austin shakes up Craig’s world in all the right ways. But Craig’s obsessive, childlike streak soon threatens to unravel their bond - and everything else he holds dear. Friendship is a delightfully offbeat comedy-bromance from debut filmmaker Andrew ...
03 September 2025
Together (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 3 September 4pm
All tickets £5
Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) decide to leave city life behind for a fresh start in the country. But as they adjust to the unfamiliar and the strain between them grows, they find themselves facing something far darker than they ever expected. A disturbing encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force begins to test their love, their sanity, and even their own bodies. Together is an unsettling, ...
04 September 2025
The Naked Gun (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 4 September 4pm
All tickets £5
Get ready for absurd laughs and over-the-top action in this riotous return to one of comedy’s most beloved franchises. Liam Neeson steps into the chaotic world of law enforcement as Frank Drebin Jr., the clueless but well-meaning son of the legendary detective. Tasked with solving a high-stakes case that spirals wildly out of control, Drebin Jr. stumbles through car chases, conspiracies, and plenty of flying objects, all while trying to live up ...
04 September 2025
The Naked Gun (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 4 September 7pm
All tickets £5
Get ready for absurd laughs and over-the-top action in this riotous return to one of comedy’s most beloved franchises. Liam Neeson steps into the chaotic world of law enforcement as Frank Drebin Jr., the clueless but well-meaning son of the legendary detective. Tasked with solving a high-stakes case that spirals wildly out of control, Drebin Jr. stumbles through car chases, conspiracies, and plenty of flying objects, all while trying to live up ...
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7 Aug 2025
PR Visit: Camp Bestival: A Bubble-Fuelled Family Adventure!
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Bubbles, pyjamas, glow sticks, glitter, sequins, trolleys, dancing kids, sleeping kids… and dancing dads! Camp Bestival had it all - and then some. A weekend of exploring, raving, laughing, and family bonding, and let’s just say... some of us (ahem, early 40s) are still in recovery mode.
It was our first time camping at Camp Bestival, and it definitely ... Read more...
22 Jul 2025
Chesil Beach Café – Abbotsbury Beach
Tucked down a winding lane beyond the subtropical gardens of Abbotsbury, you'll catch glimpses of the legendary Chesil Beach, sometimes hard to tell where the sky ends and the sea begins. Follow the track a little further, and you’ll reach the sweeping stretch of Abbotsbury Beach, well loved by fishermen and walkers - and now, by food lovers too.
Back in 2024, Sally Allan, a familiar face on Dorset’s ... Read more...
22 Jul 2025
Weymouth’s Newest Attraction Is Making Waves
If you’ve been down to Weymouth Harbour lately, near to the Pavilion, you might have spotted a striking new arrival, a beautiful, state-of-the-art passenger vessel that’s already turning heads.
We recently hopped aboard for a sneak preview and… wow. It’s clear that serious thought (and a great eye for design) has gone into every detail. The interiors are sleek, stylish, and surprisingly luxurious, but ... Read more...
21 Jul 2025
Catch a Crab
Crabbing is brilliant traditional family fun; you can spend hours sat on a harbour wall, ice cream in one hand, crabbing net in the other. Where are the best places to catch those crabs? Try Kimmeridge Bay, Mudeford Quay, West Bay Harbour, Poole Quay and Weymouth Harbour all excellent crabbing spots. What will you need to catch them? Use a crabbing net (not a line) plus some bait — they love bacon or smelly fish — and sink the net straight down the ... Read more...
14 Jul 2025
Top Firework Displays in Dorset 2025
1. Bournemouth Fireworks – Friday Night Spectaculars
Location: Bournemouth Beach / Pier
Dates: Every Friday night from 25th July until the end of August
Why Go: Watch spectacular fireworks light up the sky over Bournemouth beach. These displays are set off near Bournemouth Pier and are part of the town’s vibrant summer festivities. Bournemouth Fireworks are free to attend and perfect for families, couples, and ... Read more...
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