What's On: Entertainment
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Entertainment
14 upcoming events
Sep 2026
Pumps, Pipes and Privies: A Talk by Philip Browne
The introduction of clean drinking water and a sewerage system to Dorchester in the 1850s.
Thu 10th Sep - 7:00pm
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Celebrating William Barnes, Poet and Priest at Whitcombe Church
Celebrate Whitcombe Church and William Barnes with a recital of his work!
Fri 11th Sep - 3:00pm
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Friday Sessions: DJ & Cocktails
Friday Sessions at The King's Arms
Fri 11th Sep - 6:00pm
and 15 future schedules
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Handcrafted Afternoon Tea: Every Saturday 12-5 at The Kings Arms
Handcrafted afternoon teas at The Kings Arms
Sat 12th Sep - 12:00pm
and 19 future schedules
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Isaiah Dreads + Friends: Seaside Rap 2 @ Vinyl Van
First live performance of Seaside Rap 2. JORB on decks, live performances from friends.
Sat 12th Sep - 7:00pm
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Thought Control: A Tribute to Pink Floyd
Thought Control brings their tribute to Pink Floyd to Dorchester Arts
Fri 18th Sep - 7:30pm
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Country in the Square
Grab your Cowboy Boots. Country music is taking over Brewery Square for a full day of live tracks, cold drinks, and open-air dancing.
Sat 19th Sep - 1:00pm
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Pam Ayres: Doggedly Onward – A Life in Poems
Pam Ayres comes to Dorchester's Hardye Theatre to talk about her latest book, Doggedly Onwards, A Life in Poems
Sun 20th Sep - 5:00pm
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Spoken Word Night
Spoken Word Night at The Poet Laureate!
Tue 22nd Sep - 7:00pm
and 1 future schedules
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24K Magic
Join Multi-award winning magician Danny Lee Grew in his mind-boggling one man show 24k Magic!
Fri 25th Sep - 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 27th Sep - 10:00am
and 1 future schedules
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La Grande Vadrouille – Dorchester-Bayeux Society Film
A totally hilarious Franco-British comedy film
Tue 29th Sep - 7:30pm
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Oct 2026
Talk: The Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings
Military historian James Porter speaks about the Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings with images describing the epic battle.
Wed 14th Oct - 7:30pm
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Jun 2028
Thomas Hardy Victorian Street 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 4th Jun - 11:00am
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