What's On: Arts
Event types
Arts
11 upcoming events
Aug 2026
Treasure! Lost and Found Exhibition
The Treasure! Lost and Found exhibition reveals the stories of objects once treasured, buried for centuries, then rediscovered – celebrating our fascination with uncovering the past.
Fri 14th Aug - All day
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Circus Cortex
For five days only, the Big Top will arrive at The Great Field, bringing one of the UK's most exciting live family entertainment experiences to Dorset.
Fri 14th Aug - All day
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What Survives – Iryna Yermolova
I paint to understand what words cannot express.
Fri 14th Aug - 10:00am
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Roman Dorchester Tour
Join our trained guides to step back in time and immerse yourself in the historic Roman town of Durnovaria.
Sat 15th Aug - 10:30am
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Knit and Natter
Bring your knitting, crochet, sewing or any crafty project and join us for a relaxed morning of stitches and chat!
Mon 17th Aug - 10:00am
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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 19th Aug - 2:00pm
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Paint in the Park
Come and join the Family Friendly Dog Show and paint a pet or the scene to be "Best in Show".
Sun 23rd Aug - 10:00am
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Sep 2026
Poetry and Writing Workshop
Unlock Your Creative Voice – Writing Workshop
Wed 9th Sep - 10:30am
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Monochrome Photography Exhibition and Sale: Wessex
This year, the Dorset Monochrome Collective's photography exhibition theme is "Wessex seen through the eyes of 10 photographers".
Mon 14th Sep - 10:00am
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Oct 2026
The Script’s The Thing!
The Script’s The Thing will take place on 10th and 11th October, and is a celebration of new writing for theatre, TV, film, radio and all performance.
Sat 10th Oct - All day
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Dorchester Literary Festival
Whether you’re interested in fiction, crime, science, history, politics, the natural world, health, music, walking, biography or cosy crime, there will be plenty to tempt you to join us in October.
Sat 17th Oct - All day
and 7 future schedules
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