Music Festivals in Dorset
26 June 2019
Edging closer to summer, we all know the one that’s thing for sure in England – the warm weather doesn’t last forever. That’s why going to a music festival during the summer is something many of us Brits take advantage of. They’re fun, you get to soak up the sun (most of the time), you get to watch some cracking music and enjoy lots of fantastic food and drink.
If you’re a festival go-er, Dorset has something for you. We’ve got larger festivals such as Camp Bestival and Sandfest that welcome some worldwide artists, whilst many towns and villages within Dorset host smaller festivals on their home ground. There’s lots of local festivals across Dorset that offer a variety of genres including Rock, Jazz and Folk where you can witness some of the best talent in the South West.
Live Music Events
03 May 2024 to 05 May 2024
Blandford, Dorset
Family rock festival raising money for Teddy20, a children's cancer charity.
Camping available.
All details on the website.07 Jun 2024 to 09 Jun 2024
Wimborne, Dorset
In the second weekend of June, we will be bringing the town alive with an exciting mix of music & dance.
You can wander through Wimborne and enjoy any of the free shows, or buy tickets to see one of our headline acts.12 Jul 2024 to 14 Jul 2024
Bridport, Dorset
Jurassic Fields will be showcasing the best music, comedy, food and entertainment the local area has to offer as well as having some well known artists perform and little gems we have found around the country.
Venue Askers Meadow12 Jul 2024 to 14 Jul 2024
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.25 Jul 2024 to 28 Jul 2024
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.
26 Jul 2024 to 28 Jul 2024
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shaftesbury Fringe is back from the 26th to 28th July 2024!
We’ll have music, comedy, dance, theatre, poetry and everything in between! Our venues range from historic churches to cosy cafes and local pubs.Please share or leave a comment
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