Events and what's on in Dorchester
The historical town of Dorchester has built a range of strong communities over the years, and is now home to many fun and interesting events. Shows, fairs, music festivals and historical events regularly occur in Dorchester.
Dorchester welcomes the ever-popular Dorset County Show on an annual basis, an event certainly worth going to.
For most Dorset towns and villages, Dorchester is relatively easy to get to, so take a look at the upcoming events below.
View Dorchester Events by Date:
The next 13 events in Dorchester appear below.
14 May 2022 to 29 May 2022
Dorset Art Weeks
Dorchester, Dorset

31 May 2022
Age UK: The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Tea
Dorchester, Dorset

02 June 2022
Jubilee Family Fun Day
Dorchester, Dorset

30 May 2022 to 04 Jun 2022
May Half-Term: Shire Hall Detectives
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset

18 June 2022
D-Day Festival
Dorchester, Dorset

25 June 2022
Outdoor Performance: Rapunzel's Musical
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset

26 June 2022
Dorset Youth Pride at Shire Hall
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset

24 Jun 2022 to 26 Jun 2022
Music by the Lake
Dorchester, Dorset

13 August 2022
Outdoor Theatre: Romeo & Juliet
Athelhampton House & Gardens,
Dorchester, Dorset

25 August 2022
‘You the Jury Day’ with Diane Janes.
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset

29 Apr 2022 to 02 Sep 2022
Agatha Christie Exhibition
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum,
Dorchester, Dorset

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