What's On: Entertainment
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Entertainment
20 upcoming events
Oct 2024
A Courtroom Opera – Trial of lago
Destination:Opera presents…
Thu 10th Oct - 6:30pm
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Friday Sessions: DJ & 2 for £15 Cocktails
Friday Sessions at The King's Arms: DJ & 2 for £15 cocktails
Fri 11th Oct - 6:00pm
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Dorchester Literary Festival
Annual Dorchester Literary Festival.
Sat 12th Oct - 12:00pm
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Autumnal Colours By The Lakes – Photography Workshop With Scott Macintyre
Scott Macintyre is delighted to deliver his latest series of photography workshops here, at Sculpture by the Lakes. Winner of the Historic England category for Historical Photographer of the year 2023. Scott loves to immerse himself into woodlands, landscapes, coastal regions, and amongst wildlife. Capturing authentic beautiful atmospheric images, which remain natural and true to the subject.
Fri 25th Oct - 9:00am
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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 Oct - 10:00am
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Ghoulish Gathering
GHOULS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN! Spook-tacular week of Halloween events, headlined by an audacious attempt to break the world record for the largest ghost gathering!
Mon 28th Oct - All day
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Ghost Trail at Brewery Square
Keep your eyes peeled for QR codes hiding in the shadows around Brewery Square!
Mon 28th Oct - All day
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Film night: Le Diner de Cons
A comedy/farce film with the Dorchester Bayeux Twinning Society.
Tue 29th Oct - 7:30pm
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Nov 2024
Museums After Dark
Discover three incredible museums on one unforgettable night. You can visit Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, The Keep Military Museum and Shire Hall Museum with just one ticket!
Fri 1st Nov - 5:00pm
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Halloween Party
Come dressed to impress, for the spookiest or most clever of all guests will win a prize to die for.
Sat 2nd Nov - 8:00pm
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Culture Club | Thomas Hardy: In Words and Music
Immerse yourself in Hardy's musical world through an evening of readings and music with the Hardy Annuals, and delve deeper with a visit to our Thomas Hardy gallery.
Thu 7th Nov - 6:30pm
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SILENT DISCO AT DORCHESTER PRISON
Join us as we once again transform HMP Dorchester into a silent disco dance floor like no other!
Fri 8th Nov - 7:00pm
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Talk: Pomp, Politics & Power: The Peculiar Tale of ‘Squire’ Drax
Join Luke Mouland at Shire Hall Museum to explore the life of John Erle-Drax, one of 19th century Dorset's most notorious characters.
Sat 9th Nov - 2:00pm
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If Music be the Food of Love
A unique opportunity to experience the magic of Shakespeare's world brought to life through music and storytelling.
Thu 14th Nov - 7:30pm
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Billy Hutchinson In The Opium Lounge
Billy Hutchinson Live in the Opium Lounge
Fri 22nd Nov - 8:00pm
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Dec 2024
Talk: 150 Years of Courtroom Drama
Join Shire Hall Museum's Learning Manager Anne Brown to explore the fascinating stories of people taken through our historic courtroom.
Sat 7th Dec - 2:00pm
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Club Night In The Opium Lounge With DJ Mark Ado
Club Night With DJ Mark Ado! Free Entry! Join us on the 7th of December for a party to kickstart your festive plans for December 2024! Everyone is welcome! Tap the link to book - bit.ly/DrgnflyDorchester or contact the team on 01305594000
Sat 7th Dec - 9:00pm
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Dorchester Christmas Cracker
The Dorchester Christmas event on Sunday 15 Dec 2024 from 11am-4pm. Loads to see and do in the Corn Exchange, the Cornhill, South Street, Trinity Street and High West Street.
Sun 15th Dec - 11:00am
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Jan 2025
Exhibition: Gladiators of Britain
A British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Colchester + Ipswich Museums will delve into the lesser-known history of gladiatorial contests in Roman Britain. Launching at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery in January 2025, the exhibition will tour four UK venues, tracing the footsteps of gladiators who once fought in Britain’s amphitheatres.
Sat 25th Jan - All day
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