Events and what's on in Christchurch
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03 October 2025
Old Time Sailors
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 3 October, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £25, Members £21
Ahoy there shipmates! The Old Time Sailors are setting sail for a venue near you… This year, UK audiences are invited to jump aboard the good ship The Sailorette and join the raggle taggle band of sea gypsies for an adventure on the high seas; time travel, theatre, and roaring tunes!
An all senses interactive experiential show that pulls out all the stops, you're invited to find your sea legs, sing and dance along and join ...
03 October 2025
Oktoberfest Party Cruise
Coastal Vibes Cruises,
Weymouth, Dorset
7-10pm. Over 18s only. Tickets £30.
Get ready to trade beer tents for boat decks as we set sail for the ultimate 3-hour Oktoberfest celebration on the water! This is no ordinary cruise – it’s a full-throttle fusion of traditional Bavarian festivity and full-on party vibes, all with unbeatable views and flowing steins.
Whether you’re a hardcore beer lover, a bratwurst connoisseur, or just here to dance under the stars, this trip brings together the best of brats, bier, beats, and the ...
04 October 2025
The Phantoms starring Lee Mead
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 4 October, 7:30pm - Theatre
Adults £36, Concessions £34, Members get £2 off tickets
In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take us on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera.
Featuring former Phantoms direct from the West End production of “The Phantom of the Opera” alongside West End and TV ...
04 October 2025
Gillingham Carnival
Gillingham, Dorset
Starting with a morning duck race, followed by a children's procession, funfair and evening illuminated procession, there's something happening all day here in Gillingham.
04 October 2025
Pirates of Coastal Vibes Party Cruise
Coastal Vibes Cruises,
Weymouth, Dorset
7-10pm. Over 18s only. Tickets £30.
Keep the festival spirit alive and step aboard for a 3-hour Party Cruise in the heart of the breathtaking Jurassic Coast. With live music from The Wilkinsons to set the mood, a fully licensed bar, and unbeatable sea views, it’s the perfect way to carry on the excitement of Weymouth’s Pirate Fest.
Whether you dress the part or just come ready to enjoy yourself, this unique experience promises great atmosphere, plenty of fun, and unforgettable memories ...
05 October 2025
Jumanji - 30th Anniversary Release (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
10am
All tickets £5
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this fantasy adventure unleashes jungle chaos into the real world. When siblings Judy and Peter discover a mysterious board game, they free Alan Parrish - trapped inside for decades - along with stampeding animals, giant insects, and a relentless hunter. Joined by Alan’s childhood friend Sarah, they must finish the game to undo the mayhem.
Age rating: 12A - contains moderate threat
Duration: 104m
05 October 2025
Pirates of Coastal Vibes
Coastal Vibes Cruises,
Weymouth, Dorset
10am-12pm. Tickets £15. Infants £10. Family Ticket £50.
Climb aboard for a high-seas family adventure like no other! Continue the celebrations of Weymouth Pirate Fest with the Pirates of Coastal Vibes – a 2-hour voyage of fun and fantasy in the heart of the breathtaking Jurassic Coast.
Fancy dress is highly encouraged – so bring your best pirate hat, eye patch, or hook and show off your seafaring style!
Take in the stunning coastal views, enjoy family-friendly pirate entertainment ...
03 Oct 2025 to 05 Oct 2025
Weymouth Pirate Festival
Weymouth, Dorset
AHOY! Weymouth Pirate Fest 2025
Weymouth will be taken over by pirates once more as The Dolmen present Weymouth Pirate Fest 2025 — a weekend of live music, parades, and family fun across the town, proudly sponsored by We Are Weymouth (BID).
When: 3–5 October 2025
Where: Various venues across Weymouth Harbour and town
Highlights include:
Friday night launch: The Dolmen live aboard the historic galleon Nao Victoria and The Old Time Sailors at the Pavilion Theatre
Tall ships in ...
06 October 2025
Caught Stealing (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 6 October 4pm and Tuesday 7 October 1pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
Hank Thompson was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl, tends bar at a New York dive, and his favourite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbour Russ asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening ...
06 October 2025
The Roses
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
The Roses (Film)
Monday 6 October 1pm, Tuesday 7 October 4pm and Wednesday 8 October 1pm
All tickets £5
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing - as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. THE ROSES is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, ...
06 Oct 2025 to 07 Oct 2025
Caught Stealing (Film)
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £5
Monday 6 October 4pm and Tuesday 7 October 1pm
Hank Thompson was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl, tends bar at a New York dive, and his favourite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbour Russ asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; ...
07 October 2025
Caught Stealing (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Caught Stealing (Film)
Monday 6 October 4pm and Tuesday 7 October 1pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+
All tickets £5
Hank Thompson was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl, tends bar at a New York dive, and his favourite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbour Russ asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley ...
07 October 2025
Love Never Dies (Event Cinema)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 7 October, 7pm
All tickets £15
Love Never Dies continues the story of The Phantom of the Opera. Featuring one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest musical scores performed by a 21 piece orchestra, a stunning cast of 36 including Ben Lewis and Anna O'Byrne, over 300 incredible costumes and a magnificent set illuminated by over 5000 dazzling light bulbs.
The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in ...
07 October 2025
The Roses (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 6 October 1pm, Tuesday 7 October 4pm and Wednesday 8 October 1pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+)
Open captions version on Wednesday 8 October 7pm
All tickets £5
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing - as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. THE ROSES ...
08 October 2025
On Swift Horses (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 8 October, 4pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee's charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms. When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he's fallen for, Muriel's longing for something more propels her into a secret ...
08 October 2025
The Roses (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 6 October 1pm, Tuesday 7 October 4pm and Wednesday 8 October 1pm - In the theatre (Age rating: 15+)
Open captions version on Wednesday 8 October 7pm
All tickets £5
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy and Theo: successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing - as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. THE ROSES ...
09 October 2025
Sounds of the 60's - Hosted by Tony Blackburn OBE
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £43 & £33
An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn OBE.
Every week, listeners across the UK tune into BBC Radio 2 to hear the legendary Tony Blackburn play the greatest songs of the 60’s. Now, the legendary DJ will be taking his Sounds of the 60’s show on the road, for a UK tour celebrating the music of this much-loved decade.
Featuring stories and songs from perhaps ...
10 October 2025
The Drifters
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 10 October, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £36
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the Movies', ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more!
The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of the United States and listed among the Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stone ...
10 October 2025
Neon Nights 80s Party Cruise
Coastal Vibes Cruises,
Weymouth, Dorset
7-10pm. Over 18s only. Tickets £30.
Step back in time and set sail on the ultimate 80s party cruise! For three hours, we’ll take you on a totally rad journey, with DJ Steve Mullins blasting the biggest 80s anthems all night long.
Hit the dance floor and show off your best retro moves. Whether you’re rocking the neon, busting out the moonwalk, or just soaking up the electric atmosphere, this is a party you won’t want to miss!
Get ready to rock the boat 80s style – big hair, bold ...
11 October 2025
A Night at the Tank Museum
Tank Museum,
Wareham, Dorset
What’s included?
👣 Live History Trail – Explore the museum like never before, guided by characters from the past. Meet soldiers, wardens, and civilians who will share their stories and challenge you with tasks along the way.
🍽 WWII Themed Meals – Enjoy a WWII themed dinner and breakfast, with hot and cold drinks included.
🎥 Tank Movie Screenings – Settle in and enjoy wartime films in a WWII themed Briefing room.
🔦 Trenches After Dark Tour – Brave the eerie night-time ...
11 October 2025
Autumn Market - Saturday 11th October 2025
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset
We have invited a host of Dorset producers, growers and makers to sell their produce on Athelhampton's West lawn. The market is free to attend and is open to all to allow everyone the chance to purchase the finest products Dorset has to offer. Athelhampton House & Gardens will be open as well (normal admission charges apply).
It’s the perfect opportunity to shop for a wide selection of delicious products and artisan crafts. Grab a bite to eat and enjoy a tipple as you shop with local ...
11 October 2025
Fleetwood Shack: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Bou
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
Fleetwood Shack Tribute comes to Bournemouth Pier! 🎵🎤
On Saturday 11th October 2025, We welcome Fleetwood Shack as Fleetwood Mac!
Prepare to be transported on a remarkable musical journey as FLEETWOOD SHACK delivers an extraordinary performance, featuring an impressive repertoire of the biggest and most beloved Fleetwood Mac hits. From the anthemic “Don’t Stop” to the soulful “Go Your Own Way,” the infectious “Little Lies,” the enchanting “Everywhere,” the haunting “Landslide,” the ...
12 October 2025
Coldplace - A Tribute to Coldplay
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 12 October 2025, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £28.50
Get set for the brand new production for 2022 from Coldplace, the world’s leading tribute to Coldplay, on their biggest UK tour to date. Transporting you to another solar system created by Chris Martin, Coldplace will be lighting up the skies with their confetti canons and full laser show, and also asking the audience to join in with their Xylobands which are given out at the start of the performance.
If you thought their ...
13 October 2025
Pack Monday Fair
Sherborne, Dorset
Pack Monday is a street fair full of stalls selling a bewildering variety of commodities including clothes, jewellery, food and household goods, all erected in The Green, Cheap Street, Abbey Road, Half Moon Street, Digby Road, and into Pageant Gardens.
16 October 2025
The Sound of Springsteen
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 16 October, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £32.50
Celebrate 40 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with the world-class theatre production The Sound of Springsteen.
Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings from Asbury Park to 2020’s Ghosts via the legendary hits Born in the USA and Born to ...
17 October 2025
Lipstick On Your Collar
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 17 October, 7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £29
Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, ...
17 October 2025
Biofluorescence in Nature - Night Guided Walk
Wareham, Dorset
Arne Nature Reserve - Friday 17 October 2025 - 18:30
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders. To enable you to connect with nature in this unique and exciting way, join us for an exclusive tour of Arne. This nocturnal tour is not to be missed!
Discover an invisible natural world on a nighttime adventure and experience nature in a whole new light. We’ll explore and discover a different perspective on nature as it glows in the dark creatures under the light of a UV torch. ...
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.
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
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
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 ...
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The latest Christchurch articles from Resort Dorset are previewed below.
1 Oct 2025
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 you’re after family-friendly ... 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...
1 Sep 2025
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Extraordinary Events in Extraordinary Places: Inside Out Dorset Returns for 2025!
Photo credits - from left to right, top to bottom - Martynas Pelpys, Thames festival Trust, Toc de Fusta, Jayne Jackson, Attakkalari, Radical Ritual, We Fear, Cie D'es Tro
With event titles like River of Hope, Sonnet of Samsara, Poi, and Canopy, curiosity is guaranteed, and so it should be.
This much-loved bi-annual festival transforms Dorset into a stage for unusual and creative ... Read more...
17 Jul 2023
Top things to do in Dorset this Summer!
Here is a snapshot of some of the great things to do taken from Resort Dorset.
1. Hop on the Swanage Railway, sit back and let your senses take you back in time!
2. Take a break from the beach and visit one of Dorset’s delightful gardens, Sherborne Castle, Mapperton Estate, Athelhampton and Abbotsbury Gardens have some of the most beautiful grounds. Take a leisurely stroll and build up the appetite for tea and cake!
3. For ... Read more...
9 May 2022
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with us here in Dorset. Dress for the occasion in red white and blue and join in the fun to be had at events right across the county (scroll down for events listings).
Little ones can dress up as princes and princesses and head for Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park where, as well as all the animals to see, there’ll be cream teas to enjoy – just be sure to pre-book!
Fancy a celebratory picnic lunch with sea views? Then ... Read more...
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