What's On: Entertainment
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Entertainment
22 upcoming events
Mar 2026
Susie Dent: Word Perfect
A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with ‘Britain’s best-loved wordsmith’.
Sun 8th Mar - 3:30pm
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Live Audiobook: Far from the Madding Crowd
A live reading of Thomas Hardy's famous work, in a relaxed setting, over the course of 7 evenings!
Tue 10th Mar - 7:00pm
and 3 future schedules
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Live Audiobook: Far From the Madding Crowd
A live audiobook of Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd
Tue 10th Mar - 7:00pm
and 3 future schedules
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Howl Open Mic
All are welcome to perform, or just listen in!
Thu 12th Mar - 8:30pm
and 2 future schedules
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Family Science Day 2026
Come and meet a real scientist! Get involved with some fascinating hands-on learning and experiments. Lots of experts on hand to ask those tricky science questions.
Sat 14th Mar - 11:00am
and 1 future schedules
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Night Falls
Riding Lights Theatre Company are proud to present Night Falls, a new passion play by Paul Birch.
Tue 17th Mar - 7:00pm
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Film night – Potiche
A clever and witty comedy starring Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Dépardieu.
Tue 17th Mar - 7:30pm
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The Dorchester Artisan Market
Dorset Artisan Markets are bringing a fabulous collection of over 200 artisan traders to the streets of Dorchester!
Sun 22nd Mar - 10:00am
and 7 future schedules
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Spellbound At Kingston Maurward: The Great Dragon Egg Quest
A magical Easter adventure awaits at Kingston Maurward
Sat 28th Mar - All day
and 29 future schedules
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Apr 2026
An Evening Under The Sun with Mi Flamenco
A radiant festival evening celebrating all things sunshine, taking place under Helios.
Wed 1st Apr - 7:00pm
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Scripts Under The Sun
An evening of script in-hand performance inspired by Helios.
Thu 2nd Apr - 7:30pm
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Dorchester Comedy Club
Dorchester Comedy Club is having a night of laughter and brilliant entertainment!
Sat 25th Apr - 7:30pm
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May 2026
Film Night – La Vie en Rose
A musical/drama film with the Dorchester-Bayeux Twinning Society.
Tue 5th May - 7:30pm
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Street in the Park 2026
Street In The Park is back! Get ready to witness epic DJ sets, creative street dance and amazing graffiti.
Sat 9th May - 2:00pm
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Thomas Hardy Victorian Fair
Dorchester's Victorian Street Fair to celebrate the birthday of one of Dorchester's most famous residents, Thomas Hardy. This will be a fun filled day for all the family with an incredible array of Victorian and Thomas Hardy themed activities and demonstrations.
Sun 31st May - 11:00am
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Jun 2026
Let’s Go Fly! Dorchester Kite Festival
A new festival is coming to Dorchester on Saturday 6th June 2026. Let’s Go Fly! Kite Festival is being hosted on The Great Field between 11 am and 4:30 pm.
Sat 6th Jun - 11:00am
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Jul 2026
Aug 2026
One World Festival
The Dorset One World Festival is a free local event to celebrate the diversity of cultures in Dorchester through music, dance, food and activities.
Sat 8th Aug - 11:00am
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Festival of Palestinian Culture
Join us for a full day of Palestinian culture in Dorchester's beautiful Borough Gardens.
Sat 22nd Aug - 11:00am
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Sep 2026
Dorset County Show
Celebrating Dorset Agriculture, Countryside and rural life. Acting as Dorset’s end of harvest celebration.
Sat 5th Sep - All day
and 1 future schedules
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