What's On: Music
Event types
Music
22 upcoming events
Sep 2026
Friday Sessions: DJ & Cocktails
Friday Sessions at The King's Arms
Fri 4th Sep - 6:00pm
and 16 future schedules
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Siglo de Oro in concert at St Peter’s Church Dorchester
Siglo de Oro Chamber Choir In Concert
Fri 4th Sep - 7:00pm
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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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Ansell & Gretel Playing at the Convivial Rabbit
Ansell and Gretel playing at the Convivial Rabbit
Sat 5th Sep - 7:30pm
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Dr Beatroot
Dr Beatroot have the pleasure of returning to Tom Browns in Dorchester for a night of Skifflegrass fun.
Sat 5th Sep - 9:00pm
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Summer Sessions: Live Music in Borough Gardens presents Tony Lowe
Join us at the Bandstand for an easy-listening afternoon of classics, courtesy of the ever-popular Tony Lowe. Enjoy covers of hit songs by some of the biggest names in music. We're delighted to say that Tony will take to the Bandstand on four Sundays this summer: 12 July, 2 August, 6 September and 14 September - all from 2-4pm. The event is free for all to attend with no booking required.
Sun 6th Sep - 2:00pm
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Pop-Up Choir
Join residents and staff from local care homes as they ‘Pop Up’ on The Great Field to perform a selection of songs.
Tue 8th Sep - 2:30pm
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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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Summer Sessions: Live Music in Borough Gardens presents Tony Lowe
Closing out our Summer Sessions line-up this year is Tony Lowe, who will perform a selection of dearly-loved classics for everyone at the Bandstand. Expect a bit of Bublé and a dash of Diamond through a set that will take in a number of the all-time greats! The event is free for all to attend with no booking required.
Sun 13th Sep - 2:00pm
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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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Barleycorn (Riddlestick Theatre)
A new musical comedy inspired by English Lore, folk horror and 'wyrd' 1970s TV!
Sat 19th Sep - 7:30pm
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What The Phunk! Live
This band really are quite inspiring and features some of the best musicians and musical directors in the Southwest.
Sat 19th Sep - 9:30pm
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Mi Flamenco – Umbra
In their new touring production, Umbra, the Mi Flamenco ensemble bring powerful, rich flamenco interspersed with their signature theatrical twists.
Sat 26th Sep - 7:30pm
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Imaginary Landscapes – Chris Tutton and Tara Minton
Poetry and harp come together for a spellbinding performance.
Sun 27th Sep - 2:30pm
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