What's On: Entertainment
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Entertainment
24 upcoming events
May 2026
Thomas Hardy Victorian StreetFair
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
Plaza Cinema Pride Screenings
Enjoy two special screenings at the Plaza for pride month!
Wed 3rd Jun - 5:00pm
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£4 drinks – Thursday Happy Hour
£4 drinks at The Kings Arms! Every Thursday 4pm-7pm.
Thu 4th Jun - 4:00pm
and 12 future schedules
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Friday Sessions: DJ & Cocktails
Friday Sessions at The King's Arms
Fri 5th Jun - 6:00pm
and 29 future schedules
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Justice on Trial – Fundraising event for Shire Hall Museum
Drama and Dining! A lively and immersive fundraising evening where you will enjoy a delicious summer buffet before stepping into the shoes of an 1830s jury.
Fri 5th Jun - 7:00pm
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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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Handcrafted Afternoon Tea: Every Saturday 12-5 at The Kings Arms
Handcrafted afternoon teas at The Kings Arms
Sat 6th Jun - 12:00pm
and 33 future schedules
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Dorchester Lions Summerfest 2026
Dorchester Lions present Summerfest 2026!!
Sun 7th Jun - 12:00pm
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Groove & Grill
A new Sunday experience on the terrace at The Kings Arms, the first Sunday of the month.
Sun 7th Jun - 4:00pm
and 3 future schedules
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Quiz Night @ Tom Browns
Join our popular monthly quiz with Kirsty!
Tue 9th Jun - 7:30pm
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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.
Thu 11th Jun - 5:30pm
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Sashay & Sing with Ms Cassidy
A night full of laughs, feel good vibes and fabulous fun!
Sat 13th Jun - 9:00pm
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Teasel & Skylark’s Great Big (ever-so-slightly) Bookish Quiz Night
A fun, friendly night of quizzy goodness, prizes, silliness and (just a touch of) bookish brilliance, raising money for the fantastic Mid Dorset Mencap in Trinity Street!
Wed 17th Jun - 7:00pm
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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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Spoken Word Night
Spoken Word Night at The Poet Laureate!
Tue 23rd Jun - 7:00pm
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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 28th Jun - 10:00am
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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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Thomas Hardy Week
The 27th International Thomas Hardy Conference and Festival
Sat 25th Jul - All day
and 7 future schedules
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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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