What's On: Music
Event types
Music
20 upcoming events
Jun 2026
Colten Care Pop Up Choir
Join our residents and staff from our local homes as we 'Pop Up' at The Great Field to perform a selction of songs.
Wed 24th Jun - 2:30pm
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Friday Sessions: DJ & Cocktails
Friday Sessions at The King's Arms
Fri 26th Jun - 6:00pm
and 26 future schedules
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Legends of Motown
Celebrate all of the magical hits of Motown with UK based live tribute show Legends of Motown!
Fri 26th Jun - 7:30pm
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A Celebration of American Music: Open Rehearsal
We will be performing a wonderful collection of short, tuneful, choral pieces with an American theme in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Sat 27th Jun - 10:30am
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A Celebration of American Music: Concert
We will be performing a wonderful collection of short, tuneful, choral pieces with an American theme in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
Sat 27th Jun - 5:30pm
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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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Jul 2026
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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Milly Riquelme
Milly Riquelme is a Cuban pianist, composer and singer, who began her musical journey at the age of two!
Wed 8th Jul - 7:30pm
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Music at the Pavilion
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of live music in the beautiful outdoors 🌞
Sat 18th Jul - 12:00pm
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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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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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Cider Festival
Celebrating the region's finest cider producers, with great food and live music throughout the day.
Sat 15th Aug - 2:00pm
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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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Anonymous Festival 2026
Free music festival supporting a range of young local musicians, playing live music and DJing.
Mon 31st 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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