What's On: Entertainment
Event types
Entertainment
21 upcoming events
Jul 2026
Friday Sessions: DJ & Cocktails
Friday Sessions at The King's Arms
Fri 24th Jul - 6:00pm
and 22 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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Handcrafted Afternoon Tea: Every Saturday 12-5 at The Kings Arms
Handcrafted afternoon teas at The Kings Arms
Sat 25th Jul - 12:00pm
and 26 future schedules
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Hardy’s Women: Double Bill
FULLY BOOKED: Best-selling author Paula Byrne followed by Caroline Butler & Dave Townsend of the Mellstock Band
Sat 25th Jul - 8:00pm
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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 26th Jul - 10:00am
and 3 future schedules
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Mayhem of Mad4Animals
Snakes ready to charm. Geckos ready to pose. The tenrec ready to act like the boss again.
Mon 27th Jul - 8:00am
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The Trumpet Major at Poxwell Manor
Tim Laycock and Friends recreate scenes from Hardy's Oxwell Hall
Mon 27th Jul - 6:30pm
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Spoken Word Night
Spoken Word Night at The Poet Laureate!
Tue 28th Jul - 7:00pm
and 3 future schedules
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A Hardy Quiz & Buffet
How much do you know about Thomas Hardy and Wessex?
Tue 28th Jul - 7:00pm
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£4 drinks – Thursday Happy Hour
£4 drinks at The Kings Arms! Every Thursday 4pm-7pm.
Thu 30th Jul - 4:00pm
and 4 future schedules
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Max Gate House & Gardens Tour
Marking the Centenary of Virginia Woolf's visit to the Hardys
Fri 31st Jul - 1:30pm
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Aug 2026
Groove & Grill
A new Sunday experience on the terrace at The Kings Arms, the first Sunday of the month.
Sun 2nd Aug - 4:00pm
and 1 future schedules
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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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Young Jurors: A Victorian Courtroom Experience
An exciting, immersive courtroom experience for families with young people aged 10+
Wed 12th Aug - 1:30pm
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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.
Thu 13th Aug - All day
and 4 future schedules
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Dorchester Inflatable Theme Park
We’ve got giant castles, super slides, obstacle courses and our ever popular 'Blob'! And we don't forget the little ones - we have a dedicated under 5's area as well
Thu 20th Aug - All day
and 1 future schedules
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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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