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01 July 2025
Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh - Poets & Lovers (E
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 1 July, 6pm
(Age rating: 12A)
All tickets £15
200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery, London is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.
This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s ...
30 Jun 2025 to 03 Jul 2025
Hallow Road (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 30 June, 9pm AND
Thursday 3 July, 2pm
(Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £8
When their teenage daughter calls in a panic after a fatal accident on a remote forest road, parents Maddie (Rosamund Pike) and Frank (Matthew Rhys) leap into their car and race through the night to reach her. As they speed toward the scene, the couple is forced to confront their own secrets and moral dilemmas, while unsettling revelations suggest they may not be alone on Hallow Road. Told in real time and ...
28 Jun 2025 to 03 Jul 2025
Karate Kid (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 28 June 2pm & 5pm AND 3 July 6pm
(Age rating: 12A)
All tickets £5
A teen and his mother relocate to New York City to start a new chapter in this US action drama; his dreams of becoming a kung fu master are reawakened when he's challenged to compete against a local champion.
Age rating: 12A - contains violence, injury detail and language
Duration: 94m
04 July 2025
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £37 & £43
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. A Manford All Seasons. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
‘Starstruck’ (ITV1), ‘First & Last’ (BBC ...
05 July 2025
East Dorset Museum Summer Fete
Museum of East Dorset,
Wimborne, Dorset
Join us on 5th July at our annual Summer Fete; a fun-packed day for the whole family. There will be a whole host of games and stalls, plants and produce from our own garden, second-hand books and jigsaws, and live performances from some local musical groups.
Kids can unleash their creativity in our craft zone and create their mini-masterpieces.
Try your luck at our toy and bottle tombolas, and don’t forget to get your raffle tickets to be in with a chance to win fantastic ...
05 July 2025
Gracie and Pedro: Mission Impossible (Kids Club Fi
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 5 July, 10am
(Age rating: PG)
All tickets £5
Meet Gracie and Pedro, two family pets who couldn’t be more different. Gracie is a purebred pampered pooch, whilst Pedro is a brazen, rescue cat, and their brawling is about to have disastrous consequences!
Left stranded in an unfamiliar land after a mishap at the airport separates them from their family, the four-legged pair face the seemingly impossible challenge of finding their own way home. What follows is a daunting quest, ...
05 July 2025
Omniverse Poetry Workshop - Towns of Culture
Weymouth, Dorset
OmniVerse Poetry Workshops
For Weymouth and Portland's marginalised communities
All are welcome, even if you have not explored writing or poetry before.Our workshops create a supportive space specifically designed for people whose voice has been historically underrepresented in our communities.
We believe these diverse voices are essential to creating a rich, authentic portrait of Weymouth and Portland through poetry.
There will be an opportunity to share your words at Spoken Word ...
28 Jun 2025 to 06 Jul 2025
Beaminster Festival
Beaminster, Dorset
Set amidst the rolling hills of West Dorset, very near the Jurassic coast, the small but vibrant town of Beaminster plays host to the annual Beaminster Festival of music, theatre, literature and art.
Performers include those of international standing as well as young artists, early in their careers. We try to involve all the community, young and old, in a wide range of events.
03 Jul 2025 to 07 Jul 2025
Dangerous Animals (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Thursday 3 July, 9pm
Monday 7 July 2pm
(Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
Haunted by her past, Zephyr retreats to Australia’s Gold Coast in search of peace. But after a brief connection with local surfer Moses, her escape takes a dark turn — she’s abducted by Tucker, a shark-obsessed killer who stages horrific murders at sea for his own twisted amusement.
Trapped and terrified, Zephyr must outwit her captor and survive the nightmare unfolding around her. As hope fades, a chance at ...
05 Jul 2025 to 08 Jul 2025
F1 (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 5 July 6pm & 9pm, Monday 7 July 6pm & 9pm, Tuesday 8 July 2pm, 6pm & 9pm
Age rating: TBC
All tickets £5 & £8
Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 driver whose career was cut short by a catastrophic crash in the 1990s. Years later, he’s pulled back into the fast-paced world of racing by ex-teammate turned team owner Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem) to help mentor an ambitious young rookie (Damson Idris) and revive a struggling team.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski ...
09 July 2025
Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered Live
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £32 - £67, VIP Meet & Greet Add-On £103
Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive.
Following his sell-out 2024 tour and hot off the release of his latest book, Unfiltered, Formula 1’s favourite underdog is back on the road for his biggest tour ever as he takes us into the pit lanes ...
10 July 2025
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
All tickets £38 - £48
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
“An extraordinary emotive ...
11 July 2025
Lost in Music - One Night at the Disco!
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
8pm
All tickets £30 & £25
Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s. Our world class band and dazzling vocals are set to transport you straight to the heart of disco fever.
Get ready to re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.
Dress to impress in your most fabulous disco attire as we pay homage to the golden age of disco. From the irresistible beats of “Never Can Say Goodbye” to the pulsating ...
13 July 2025
200% Wolf (Kids Club Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 13 July, 10am
(Age rating: U)
All tickets £5
Prepare for a howling good time in this fun-filled cosmic adventure, 200% Wolf.
Heroic poodle Freddy Lupin thinks he has everything it takes to lead his werewolf pack, but earning the respect of his packmates proves to be a challenge. If only he were more… wolfish. But when a wayward wish transforms him into a werewolf and deposits a mischievous moon spirit on earth, Freddy must restore the cosmic order before it’s too late. With ...
13 July 2025
Model Building Day
Wimborne, Dorset
Ever wondered how the model of the model town in Wimborne was made?
Join us at Wimborne Model Village to see how our amazing volunteers have made the dream become reality.
13 July 2025
SandFest
Poole, Dorset
On Sunday 13th July, Sandfest returns for its 8th instalment.
Party like never before on the golden shores of the glamorous and internationally famous Sandbanks beach. Be among five thousand party people who gather to indulge in sand, sun, fun and seriously good music!
11 Jul 2025 to 13 Jul 2025
Swanage Jazz Festival
Swanage, Dorset
Established and popular mixture of old friends and new faces, over 40 bands and artists from across most of the spectrum of jazz.
Various venues throughout the town.
11 Jul 2025 to 14 Jul 2025
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 11 July 11am AND
Monday 14 July, 11am
(Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
Agathe, hopelessly clumsy yet charming, and full of contradictions, dreams of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel. Instead she finds herself stuck in desperate singlehood, spending her days working in the legendary British bookshop Shakespeare & Co in Paris rather than pursuing her own ambitions of becoming a novelist. But when an unexpected invitation to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in ...
14 July 2025
The Last Musician of Auschwitz (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 14 July, 2pm
(Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
The Last Musician of Auschwitz tells the extraordinary story of cellist Anita Lasker-Wallfisch who played and created music amidst the terrors of the Holocaust.
An interview with the 99-year-old Lasker-Wallfisch, the only living survivor to have played in one of the camp orchestras, frames the documentary.
The film highlights the stories of three other musicians from all over Europe: showcased in a series of powerful ...
13 Jul 2025 to 15 Jul 2025
28 Years Later (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 13 July 2pm & 6:30pm
Monday 14 July 6:30pm & 9pm
Tuesday 15 July 11am & 6:30pm
(Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
The wait is over.
From visionary director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, 28 Years Later marks the long-anticipated return to the groundbreaking world of rage-infected horror.
Set nearly three decades after the original outbreak, the world has changed — but the terror has not. As new survivors emerge in a Britain still scarred by devastation, a terrifying ...
16 July 2025
Songs of Stone
Portland Museum,
Portland, Dorset
Songs of Stone, part of Reveal - Portland and Weymouth.
July 16th and 13th August
Portland Museum
Dorset, DT5 1HS
A Summer series of oral history and heritage community conversations in partnership with Portland Museum, to share memories and stories of Portland stone and quarries, life in lived memory and the heritage of this unique natural and industrial landscape.
FREE ENTRY
Funded by Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025
17 July 2025
Omniverse Spoken Word Night - Towns of Culture
Weymouth, Dorset
Revealing Our Poetic Voices
Caffeine 44 The Esplanade, Weymouth
Thursday 17th July 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Join us for an electrifying evening of poetry and spoken word as we unveil the hidden voices of Weymouth. Our open mic night creates a platform where every voice matters, featuring poets from our diverse communities sharing their unique perspectives and experiences.
What to Expect:
Powerful Performances: Experience authentic spoken word performances from local marginalised voices, ...
17 July 2025
Rhod Gilbet & The Giant Grapefruit
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
8pm
All tickets £37.50
Age Restriction: 16 years plus please.
When life gives Rhod lemons…
In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour… But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty.
Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs...with a ...
19 July 2025
Thatchfest
Wimborne, Dorset
Thatchfest Chapter 4 is coming, the 19th July!
Tickets on sale now!
Following the huge success of last year’s festival, the team behind Thatchfest is back and going even bigger. The theme for this year? More! More acts, more activities, and most importantly, more stompin’!
QUINNS QUINNEY - MISHA & HIS MERRY MEN - VANILLA RADIO - SOULHOLE - WE AFRO TALLAWAH - MATT GRIFFITHS & AIMEE KNIGHT – and more to be announced!
Chapter 4 kicks off with crowd favourites returning to the Bear Island ...
18 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025
Shaftesbury Fringe
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury Fringe is back from the 18th to 20th July 2025!
We’ll have music, comedy, dance, theatre, poetry and everything in between! Our venues range from historic churches to cosy cafes and local pubs.
18 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
There has been an annual gathering to mark the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs since 1930s. It began as a Sunday afternoon event with wreaths laid on the grave of James Hammett, followed by a procession of banners and speeches. Today, the annual event sees thousands of trade unionists from around the UK and the world descends on the small village of Tolpuddle in Dorset to celebrate the memory of the Tolpuddle Martyrs and the legacy they left behind.
The Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival ...
22 July 2025
DAWN OF IMPRESSIONISM, Paris 1874 (Event Cinema)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 22 July, 6:30pm
(Age rating: PG)
All tickets £15
The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.
What led to that ...
30 Jun 2025 to 22 Jul 2025
The Phoenician Scheme (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Monday 30 June 2pm and 6pm,
Tuesday 1 July 9pm,
Wednesday 2 July 2pm & 6:30pm and
Tuesday 22 July 2pm
(Age rating: 15+)
All tickets £5
Wes Anderson returns with The Phoenician Scheme, a stylish espionage comedy that delves into the complexities of family, legacy, and ambition. Set against the backdrop of 1940s Europe, the film follows Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), one of the continent's wealthiest industrialists, who, after surviving multiple assassination attempts, appoints ...
23 July 2025
Badness: Madness Tribute on Bournemouth Pier
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
On Wednesday 23rd July, come and celebrate the start of the Summer Holidays with us!
Kicking off the Summer madness is Badness! The Tribute band is back by popular after a sold out show in 2024, Badness return to celebrate outside on the terrace with panoramic sea views!
“BADNESS” formed in July 1994 and quickly became one of the top Madness tribute bands & Ska / 2Tone revival bands in the country. Within six months the band were selling out various venues across the UK. & ...
01 Jul 2025 to 23 Jul 2025
The Salt Path (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Tuesday 1st July 2pm &
Wednesday 23rd July, 2pm
Age rating: 12A)
£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 ...
24 July 2025
Makings of a Murderer 2
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £30 & £25
Age Restriction: 18 years plus please.
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!
Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.
Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil ...
25 July 2025
Amy - A Tribute to Amy Winehouse
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £29.50
Come and celebrate with us the life and music of one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time, Amy Winehouse.
This authentic and respectful tribute is the only show worldwide to be endorsed by both of Amy‘s parents, Janis & Mitch Winehouse.
Taking songs from the multi-platinum selling albums Frank Back To Black and Lioness: Hidden Treasures, world-renowned tribute artist, Laura Jane Butler, recreates the distinctive sound and heartfelt performances ...
26 July 2025
Milton Abbas Street Fair
Blandford, Dorset
The Villagers of Milton Abbas invite you to their 18th Century Street Fair. Whatever the weather, we hope you join in the fun of our Street Fair. We have tried to recreate the flavour of a country occasion using costume, rural crafts, entertainment and craft demonstrations. We expect to have over 100 stalls, with food and drink venues throughout The Street and Lake Field.
We hope that you will join in the spirit of the day and spend your money freely in support of local good causes which ...
26 July 2025
The Magic of Motown
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £35
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2025 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert ...
25 Jul 2025 to 27 Jul 2025
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender
Bournemouth, Dorset
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender is an independently run 3-day unique occasion to celebrate the diverse African-Caribbean culture and heritage in Bournemouth through Reggae music with a full range of entertainment and traditional activities that supports creative arts and performing artists through music, poetry, storytelling, and dance workshops.
The event also hosts an array of artisan traders, and craft stands including traditional wooden art, African clothing and kente designs. The ...
27 July 2025
Bye Bye Baby
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £27
Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Enjoy a night to remember with incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto and energetic and stylish choreography, all backed by their excellent 4-piece band. Includes over 30 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way ...
26 Jul 2025 to 27 Jul 2025
Frampton Arms Ale and Cider Festival
Dorchester, Dorset
This July, mark your calendar for a weekend packed with live music, great food, and a buzzing festival atmosphere. Taking place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July, this two-day event promises to be one of the highlights of the summer!
Over the weekend, enjoy a carefully curated lineup of local and regional bands performing throughout the day. Whether you're into upbeat folk, rock, or soulful acoustic sets, there’s something for everyone.
Saturday 26th July
Milk & Two – 1:00 PM to ...
27 July 2025
Song Fest
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Join The Quangle Wangle Choir in a harmony singing workshop led by Dan Pate (Bristol Riff Raff Choir). All welcome, from seasoned singers to nervous newbies. Together we'll raise the roof, and feel joyful in the process! The afternoon will end with a short concert from local choirs.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Adults £10, Children under 16 £3
Funded by Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 and sponsored by Nantes solicitors.
18 Jul 2025 to 27 Jul 2025
Wareham Carnival
Wareham, Dorset
Friday is music night on the Rec followed by an afternoon of music on the Saturday.
Sunday is Carnival Procession Day when a parade of floats and bands make their way through the town.
Check out the website for full details.
01 Jul 2025 to 29 Jul 2025
Wildlings Parent & Toddler Group
Symondsbury Estate,
Bridport, Dorset
Join us every Tuesday in July at 9:30am on the Top Lawn for joyful sessions full of sensory discovery, nature art, planting, songs and community building. We use sustainable, eco-friendly materials to care for the environment as we learn and play together.
Suitable for children from walking age (approximately 18 months) up to 4 years old.
Book the full course - get your last session free! Younger siblings join free, and grown-ups enjoy 10% off tea and coffee at the deli on session days!
31 July 2025
Luke Combs UK! With support - Amy Jo Clough
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £28 & VIP Meet & Greet £43
Join us for an amazing night of live country music with Luke Combs UK! The world’s leading tribute act to country mega star Luke Combs. Get ready to sing along to all your favourite hits in person! This is a can't-miss event for country music fans in the UK. If ‘Beer Never Broke Your Heart’ and you’re ready to get ‘Beautiful Crazy’ , purchase your tickets now as they will sell fast!
⭐LIMITED VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE ...
01 Jul 2025 to 31 Jul 2025
Soar Into Summer for £20 at PierZip
RockReef,
Bournemouth, Dorset
FLASH DEAL ALERT! PierZip for just £20 this July!
Ready to soar over Bournemouth Beach? Starting July 1st, you can experience the incredible PierZip at Bournemouth Pier for ONLY £20!
This is a super limited-time offer, so don't miss your chance to zip from the pier to the sand for an amazing price!
Book your unforgettable adventure now before this deal flies away! Offer ends July 31st 2025!
01 August 2025
80s Live
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £30 & £25
You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up!
Get ready as we bring you - direct from The Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End - the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK - 80s Live!
We will make you feel shiny and new as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night out you have been dreaming of – put your hands together and get into the groove as our live ...
02 August 2025
Jane Eyre - Chapter House Theatre Company
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset
Young governess Jane Eyre arrives at the mysterious Thornfield Hall deep in the Yorkshire Moors and meets her enigmatic new employer Mr Rochester. Sparks fly between the pair, but when a terrifying secret from the past returns to haunt them, can Jane and Rochester’s passion survive the forces that might tear them apart forever? Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company as we bring the windswept moorland of Brontë’s masterpiece to life in Athelhampton's stunning gardens.
Running time: Approx. 120 ...
02 August 2025
Midsummer Musicals
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Join Wessex Musical Theatre for an evening of delightful songs from the stage and screen in their latest summer showcase!
An evening bursting with songs from the stage and screen – something to get everyone’s toes tapping!
Featuring stunning solo performances set alongside amazing ensemble numbers that will get the whole venue singing along! Songs from popular musicals and more will be sung for your entertainment!
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ambience in the historic venue that is ...
26 Jul 2025 to 02 Aug 2025
Swanage Carnival
Swanage, Dorset
Swanage Carnival is run by volunteers and is an annual eight-day event held in the picturesque coastal town of Swanage.
Known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse entertainment, and community spirit, the carnival attracts visitors from near and far, offering something for everyone to enjoy and supported by voluntary contributions.
This year the organisers are thrilled to welcome the Red Arrows who will put on an unforgettable air display on Saturday 26th July, mark your calendars and ...
27 Jul 2025 to 02 Aug 2025
Weymouth Lifeboat Week
Weymouth, Dorset
Weymouth Lifeboat Week - 27th July to 2nd August 2025
Activities going on throughout the week in and around the harbour - we hope you will join us for as many of them as you can.
03 August 2025
Beautiful Trauma - The Ultimate P!NK Experience
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
Adult £28, Senior £26
International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage, with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, to recreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend and inspiration she has come to be known as.
Experience the energy and fun as P!nk’s biggest hits are replicated with a full dedicated light show, authentic replica costumes, props and motion backdrops and a full production to ‘Get The Party Started’
Sing ...
31 Jul 2025 to 03 Aug 2025
Camp Bestival
Lulworth, Dorset
Camp Bestival will once again take place at the majestic Lulworth Castle, set against the backdrop of England’s dramatic Jurassic coastline in Dorset.
With music to tickle all taste buds and much much more, stand up comedy, DJ sets, and a fantastic line up for the little ones this is a festival not to be missed.
02 Aug 2025 to 03 Aug 2025
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
Sherborne, Dorset
We are delighted to be back at the Stock Gaylard Estate on 2nd & 3rd August 2025. We'll have another great weekend for chilli enthusiasts, food lovers and families. We're lining up a glorious weekend of “chilli fiesta”, with stalls selling all things chilli, from pepper plants to cayenne condiments; seeds to ceramics; artisan food producers; music; chilli eating competitions; spicy street food; local ice creams to cool the mouth; local beers to slake the thirst.
We have some of the most ...
27 Jul 2025 to 07 Aug 2025
How To Train Your Dragon (Kids Club Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 27 July 10am
Monday 28 July 2pm & 6:30pm
Wednesday 30 July 10am
Tuesday 5 August 2pm
Thursday 7 August 2pm
(Age rating: PG)
All tickets £5
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.
On the island of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been enemies for ...
08 August 2025
Outdoor Theatre: Pride & Prejudice
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
Critically acclaimed theatre company This Is My Theatre brings Jane Austen’s classic to life in a stunning one-act adaptation to celebrate the author’s 250th anniversary year.
Packed with rivalries, regrets and, of course, plenty of romance, our production is sure to spread joy this summer!
At least one of the Bennet sisters must marry well in order for the family to avoid destitution upon the death of Mr Bennet and so the task of finding suitable matches begins. But, as is always the ...
09 August 2025
Queen Rhapsody
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm
All tickets £32
Relive the magic of a majestic Queen concert with Queen Rhapsody.
Queen Rhapsody faithfully recreates the energy, excitement, and emotion of a classic Queen concert! An authentic tribute, the four-piece band delivers powerful vocals, driving rock anthems and flamboyant showmanship.
The band have been touring Britain and Europe captivating audiences with their nostalgic tribute show!
“We are very proud of our show, and put all of our energy into making the ...
10 August 2025
Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
3pm & 7pm
Adults £31 - £37, Children £27 - £31
Cirque - The Greatest Show has been Reimagined and is back for 2025—bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever!
Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights.
Experience iconic West End showstoppers paired with awe-inspiring circus acts showcasing their breathtaking feats of agility.
This all-new production ...
01 Aug 2025 to 13 Aug 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth (Film)
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 1 August 11am
Monday 4 August 11am & 2pm
Tuesday 5 August 6:30pm, Wednesday 6 August 11am and 2pm, Thursday 7 August 6:30pm, Wednesday 13 August 9pm
(Age rating: 12A)
All tickets £5
Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, dinosaurs are no longer roaming the planet - at least, not freely. Most have vanished, and the few that remain survive in remote, tropical pockets of the world.
When a powerful new drug with life-saving potential is traced back to the DNA of the three ...
13 August 2025
Songs of Stone
Portland Museum,
Portland, Dorset
Songs of Stone
13th August
Portland Museum
Dorset, DT5 1HS
A Summer series of oral history and heritage community conversations in partnership with Portland Museum, to share memories and stories of Portland stone and quarries, life in lived memory and the heritage of this unique natural and industrial landscape.
FREE ENTRY
Funded by Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025
13 Aug 2025 to 14 Aug 2025
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Medieval and modern horsepower are coming together this summer to bring two spectacular acts to the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show on 13th and 14th August.
Making its first ever appearance in Dorset, one of the country’s most thrilling theatrical horse show spectaculars will thrill visitors with mounted medieval knights battling against each other in an incredible jousting tournament.
The Knights of Albion have rapidly established themselves as one of the UK's premier jousting teams. ...
14 August 2025
The Rocket Man - A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
7:30pm - Theatre
All tickets £32 & £25, Weymouth Pavilion Members £2 off
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!
The Rocket Man is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world and we are delighted to announce our UK tour for 2025.
So, catch a star if you can, and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for love?
No one else recreates the ...
15 August 2025
ABBA Angels: Live on the Terrace
Key West,
Bournemouth, Dorset
ABBA Angels return for Summer live on Key West’s Terrace!
One of the UK’s premier Abba Tribute Bands have been established since 2000
On Friday 15th August, ABBA Angels return to Bournemouth Pier for some Summer fun! – An outstanding, exciting tribute to one of the worlds’ greatest and most iconic groups.
Featuring some incredibly talented singers and musicians they offer one of the most captivating and authentic tributes to one of the most iconic bands of all time.
They have ...
15 August 2025
Omniverse Poetry Workshop - Towns of Culture
Portland, Dorset
Revealing Our Poetic Voices
Royal Manor Theatre Fortuneswell, Portland
Saturday 15th August 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Join us for an electrifying evening of poetry and spoken word as we unveil the hidden voices of Portland.
Our open mic night creates a platform where every voice matters, featuring poets from our diverse communities sharing their unique perspectives and experiences.
What to Expect:
Powerful Performances: Experience spoken word performances from local marginalised voices, ...
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29 Sep 2024
The October half-term is now synonymous with Halloween and the themed fun that takes place. If you’re out and about in Dorset, you’ll find many a Halloween event happening, so grab your broomsticks, sharpen those fangs, and prepare to have one hell of a good time!
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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...
14 Feb 2020
Monday 17th February marks the start of half-term. Dorset always has so much to offer whenever half-term comes around, whether that involves exploring the countryside and coastline, visiting some of Dorset’s best attractions, or attending local events, you won’t be let down.
We’ve compiled a list of events, including some amazing offers followed by some features that we think can inspire your half-term fun. From visiting the cheeky monkeys at Monkey World or getting ... Read more...
4 Dec 2019
New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration. We raise a glass to the year that’s gone by, everything we’ve achieved, and that glass is also raised to the year ahead.
It is often spent with family and friends, the ones who have been by our side for last 12 months, and the ones we look to spend the next 12 months with.
For many of us, a change is about to happen. We step into the New Year with a fresh vision of exciting things to come.
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