What's On: Entertainment
Event types
Entertainment
19 upcoming events
Jun 2026
£4 drinks – Thursday Happy Hour
£4 drinks at The Kings Arms! Every Thursday 4pm-7pm.
Thu 18th Jun - 4:00pm
and 10 future schedules
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Friday Sessions: DJ & Cocktails
Friday Sessions at The King's Arms
Fri 19th Jun - 6:00pm
and 27 future schedules
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Step Back in Time: Armour & Embarkation 2026
Step back in time: Featuring the armour & embarkation convoy!
Sat 20th Jun - 11:00am
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Handcrafted Afternoon Tea: Every Saturday 12-5 at The Kings Arms
Handcrafted afternoon teas at The Kings Arms
Sat 20th Jun - 12:00pm
and 31 future schedules
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Dorset County Hospital Pride Film Nights
We welcome our staff, families, patients and community into their hospital to share LGBTQIA+ themed films.
Tue 23rd Jun - 5:30pm
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Spoken Word Night
Spoken Word Night at The Poet Laureate!
Tue 23rd Jun - 7:00pm
and 4 future schedules
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Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals
Sat 27th Jun - 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 28th Jun - 10:00am
and 4 future schedules
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Jul 2026
Dorset Archives Trust Summer Gala
All are welcome to join us at the Dorset Archives Trust Summer Gala for 2026
Thu 2nd Jul - 6:00pm
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Groove & Grill
A new Sunday experience on the terrace at The Kings Arms, the first Sunday of the month.
Sun 5th Jul - 4:00pm
and 2 future schedules
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Thomas Hardy Week
The 27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
Sat 25th Jul - All day
and 7 future schedules
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Let’s Go Fly! Dorchester Kite Festival
A new festival is coming to Dorchester on Saturday 25th July 2026. Let’s Go Fly! Kite Festival is being hosted on The Great Field between 11 am and 4:30 pm.
Sat 25th Jul - 11:00am
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Hardy’s Women: Double Bill
Best-selling author Paula Byrne followed by Caroline Butler & Dave Townsend of the Mellstock Band
Sat 25th Jul - 8:00pm
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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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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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