What's On: Arts
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Arts
17 upcoming events
Mar 2025
The Magic of Middle-Earth
Journey to Middle Earth at the Shire Hall Museum. Go beyond the books to explore J. R. R. Tolkien's artistic legacy through this exciting exhibition.
Sat 29th Mar - All day
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Mother’s Day Crafts
Mother’s Day Crafts at Brewery Square! ???? Saturday 29th March | 11am – 3pm Get creative and make something straight from the heart! Join us for a fun filled Mother’s Day card making session, where the little ones can decorate their very own special card for Mum, Nan, or any loved one! ✂️ It’s free, it’s fun and it’s the perfect activity to do the day before Mothers day. P.S There are limited craft spaces! First come, first served!
Sat 29th Mar - All day
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Arthur Neal in the East Wing Gallery at Athelhampton House
Arthur Neal Exhibition in the East Wing Gallery at Athelhampton House
Sun 30th Mar - All day
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Apr 2025
Roman Dorchester Walk
Join our trained guides to step back in time and immerse yourself in the historic Roman town of Durnovaria...
Tue 1st Apr - 10:00am
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Bunting Workshop
Come along to our workshop on the 17th April and make some bunting decorations for this year’s VE Day 80th anniversary celebration. Don’t restrict yourself to red, white & blue! Why not use your imagination and experiment with different colours and patterns.
Thu 17th Apr - 11:00am
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Store Tour
Join our Collections Team for an opportunity to explore behind the scenes in Dorset Museum & Art Gallery's Collections Discovery Centre.
Wed 30th Apr - 2:00pm
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May 2025
The Script’s The Thing! 2
The Script’s The Thing 2 will take place on Saturday 3rd May 2025, and is a celebration of new writing for theatre, TV, film, radio and all performance.
Sat 3rd May - All day
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Poundbury Unwrapped 24th May to 1st June 2025
Art exhibition in Jubilee Hall Poundbury (Around the corner to Waitrose Poundbury). everyone welcome. Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June 10am to 4pm everyday.
Sat 24th May - 10:00am
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Thomas Hardy: Justice of Peace
Saturday 31st May 2025 from 2pm. Join Mark Damon Chutter, Chairman and Academic Director of the Thomas Hardy Society to find out more about Hardy's Justice of the Peace role.
Sat 31st May - 12:00am
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Art in the Park 2025
We are thrilled to announce the date for Art in the Park 2025 – Saturday 31st May 2025 10am to 4pm
Sat 31st May - All day Saturday 31st May 10am to 4pm
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Jun 2025
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night – The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men will return to Dorchester Arts next June to perform Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in the gardens of Athelhampton House
Thu 5th Jun - 7:00pm
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Stampede by the Sea – Farewell Event
West Dorset's sculpture trail comes to Dorchester in a special exhibition!
Sat 14th Jun - All day
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Stampede by the Sea – Auction
West Dorset sculpture trail will be auctioned to raise funds for Weldmar Hospicecare!
Thu 19th Jun - All day
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Aug 2025
Thomas Hardy: The Novels, The Novelist and Dorchester
Saturday 2nd August 2025 from 2pm at Shire Hall. Join Alban O'Brien for this evocative talk which will take you on a Journey through Hardy's Dorchester and his novels.
Sat 2nd Aug - 2:00pm
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The Big Bad Wolf – Outdoor Theatre at Athelhampton House
The Big Bad Wolf - a rock and roll musical for the whole family following the scheming life of Fairytale Land’s most notorious baddy... The Big Bad Wolf
Sat 16th Aug - 5:00pm
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Oct 2025
Athelhampton’s Tudor Living History Week
Visit Athelhampton, one of England's finest Tudor Manor Houses surrounded by stunning architectural gardens with the bonus of being able to join in this special Half Term Event
Mon 27th Oct - All day
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