Events and what's on in Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis is home to, well... Its great location on the Jurassic coast, its history and heritage, its popular beach and promenade, its narrow streets surrounded by individual shops and its admirable gardens.
Because of this, Lyme Regis attracts visitors that find it difficult to stay away. This creates a perfect environment for a range of events.
No events were found in Lyme Regis, but please check out these other events nearby.
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 ...
06 July 2025
Beach Yoga & Brunch - Chesil Beach Café
Chesil Beach Cafe,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
🌊 Salty Stretches & Brunch with Francesca Yogini!
A Sunday Morning Beach Yoga & Brunch Gathering Ease into your Sunday with a slow and soulful morning by the sea…
🌿 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 ...
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.
06 July 2025
Chillout Sounds Sundays - Chesil Beach Café
Chesil Beach Cafe,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
Join us for laid back daytime chillout sounds every Sunday this Summer! Bloody Mary's, Sunday Newspapers, whilst eating delicious and fresh seafood by the beach. What's not to like?!
09.30am - 16.30pm
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 ...
12 July 2025
Let's Dance - Broadcast to Broadway
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 12 July, 7:30pm - Theatre
Adults £15, Concessions £14
The cast of Let’s Dance brings you an evening full of dance & song in our brand new show, ‘Broadcast to Broadway’!
Join us as we step into the world of entertainment, performing to hits from tv, film and radio through a magical story!
Dancers from age 3 and upwards to adults, will be taking to the stage - so sit back and enjoy the delights of music from a wide range of genres, with something for everyone!
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 ...
19 Jul 2025 to 20 Jul 2025
Razzamataz - As Seen On Screen
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 19 July, 2pm (Razz Inters) and 7:30pm (Razz Seniors) AND Sunday 20 July, 11am (Razz Minis) and 6pm (Razz Juniors)
Adults £16.50, Concessions £14.50 (Under 14s and over 60s)
Come and join the talented students from Razzamataz Weymouth and Dorchester as they present their annual summer showcases! A celebration of all things from the worlds of TV and film.
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
Friday 25 July, 7:30pm - Theatre
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 ...
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
The Magic of Motown
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 26 July, 7:30pm - Theatre
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 ...
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 ...
27 July 2025
Bye Bye Baby
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 27 July 7:30pm - Theatre
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, ...
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.
27 July 2025
Song Fest - Singing Workshop and Concert
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Sunday 27 July, 1:30pm - 5:30pm - Ocean Room
Adults £10, Children under 16 £3
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.
Sponsored by Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 and 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!
30 July 2025
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Wednesday 30 July, 7pm AND 9:30PM - Theatre (Not suitable for under 16s)
All tickets £38
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.
Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets.
Jokes attract people, but they can also repel.
Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them.
But if it's the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind ...
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
Summer Musical Theatre Showcase
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Saturday 2nd August, 6pm - Theatre
All tickets £13
This special one-off performance is by the children who have completed our week-long Summer Musical Theatre Workshop.
Enchanted Entertainment have been teaching performance techniques to a group of young people, between the ages of 8 and 18, over the previous week. They have been working on songs and musical theatre routines from the best-known and most-loved of West End and Broadway musicals.
Now they put their hard work into ...
02 August 2025
Live Music 'Loose Rock' & Meal - Chesil Beach Café
Chesil Beach Cafe,
Abbotsbury, Dorset
Get your dancing shoes on for an evening of singing and stomping to Loose Rock by the sea! A 4 piece band formed of 2 electric guitars, bass and drums playing Indie, Rock and Pop!
We will be serving up a feast from 6pm and Loose Rock will be playing their first set at 7.45pm, followed by a second set at 9.15pm.
Final menu details tbc (the menu may be susceptible change due to seasonality and availability).
To enquire about tickets, please email us. This event is going to popular so ...
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
Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live!
Weymouth Pavilion,
Weymouth, Dorset
Friday 8 August, 12:30pm & 3:30pm - Theatre
Adults £19.50, Child £18.50 & Family of Four (2 adults & 2 children) £65
For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour!
Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure ...
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
Saturday 9 August, 7:30pm - Theatre
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 ...
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15 May 2025
So, it’s the May half term and you may be wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained!
Well don’t worry, whether you are local resident or are staying in Dorset on a break, there’s lots to do throughout the half term holidays. If you're looking for things to do in Dorset we have found lots of Dorset events to keep you entertained. Our Resort family has children of different ages, here are some of the things we plan to enjoy during the ... Read more...
7 Apr 2025
Dorset’s Egg-stravaganza of Easter Activities!
The Easter holidays are upon us! Whether you’re visiting Dorset for a holiday or live here and want to explore more of your county, there’s never a shortage of places to go and activities for the kids – and big kids! – to get involved in. But what’s on?
Dorset is chock full of family-friendly attractions, and many will be hosting Easter Egg Hunts or other fun activities for kids to enjoy over ... Read more...
3 Apr 2025
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A Trunkload of Fun!
Have you ‘herd’ about the trunkload of fun that's stampeded to West Dorset this spring?
To support the brilliant Weldmar Hospicecare, local businesses have kindly sponsored an exciting and eye-catching art sculpture trail of 59 beautifully decorated elephants, individually and uniquely designed by local & national artists. Small and giant elephant sculptures can be found at coastal locations and in historic towns until 27th May in West ... Read more...
8 Apr 2024
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Walking
The Jurassic Coast is constantly eroding. This erosion has created the beautiful coastline that we see today, but it’s important to remember that rock falls and landslides are part of this process. Although they are more likely to occur after heavy rainfall or ... Read more...
5 Apr 2024
Operation Overlord – D-DAY 80th Anniversary 6TH June 1944 – 6th June 2024.
This year sees the 80th anniversary of D-Day, and in commemorative events across the county, Dorset will be paying homage to the incredible bravery of allied troops who left South Coast ports and airfields for France on 6th June 1944.
On this momentous day, over 5,000 ships and landing craft carrying more than 150,000 troops descended on five Normandy beaches. The landings saw the start of ... Read more...
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