What's On: Music
Event types
Music
26 upcoming events
May 2026
Street in the Park 2026
Street In The Park is back! Get ready to witness epic DJ sets, creative street dance and amazing graffiti.
Sat 9th May - 2:00pm
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Dorset Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert
Dorset Chamber Orchestra presents three much-loved works.
Sat 9th May - 7:30pm
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The Occasional Singers: Choral Masterworks
The glorious music of Handel, Bach and Mendelssohn!
Sun 17th May - 7:00pm
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Three Missing Chords live
Local acoustic trio playing a mix of popular classics, modern and folk music.
Sat 23rd May - 9:00pm
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9 to 5 the Musical – a Wessex Musical Theatre production
Clock in for a night of laughter and iconic songs!
Wed 27th May - 7:30pm
and 4 future schedules
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Jun 2026
The Joy of Decks – Pride Special!
Pride special celebrating queer artists and music that will fill the dance floor.
Thu 18th Jun - 7:30pm
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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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Jul 2026
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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