Pop-Up Pride Dorchester
Dorchester is celebrating diversity & inclusion with a programme of joyous events and exhibitions this June.
Take a look at our 2026 Pop-Up Pride line-up below…
Pop-Up Pride Events
In Conversation with Matt Cain MBE
Celebrating stories, resilience, and LGBTQ+ joy!
Wed 3rd Jun - 7:00pm
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‘Bohemia in East Chaldon’ Pop-Up Pride
A fascinating exploration of the bohemian enclave of writers and artists who made Chaldon Herring their home during the 1920s and 1930s.
Sat 6th Jun - 11:00am
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Proud Poems (Workshop)
Join local queer poet, Naomi Wilcox-Lee for the very first Proud Poems workshop!
Sun 7th Jun - 10:00am
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Writing and Poetry Workshop: Exploring the writing of Sylvia Townsend Warner & Valentine Ackland
Sharing and discussing a selection of poetry from Sylvia Townsend-Warner and Valentine Ackland.
Wed 10th Jun - 10:30am
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Dorset County Hospital Mini Pride
We welcome our staff, families, patients and community into their hospital during Pride Month to have fun, ask questions, experience and learn about LGBTQIA+ in a safe space. Highlighting our local community groups such as Space Youth Project and This is Me Dorset helping to provide your essential pride themed items (17th June). Finishing with the fantastic inspired tunes from Vinyl Van (24th June).
Wed 10th Jun - 12:00pm
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Pint & Paint with Pride
Come along for a queer creative drop-in!
Wed 10th Jun - 6:00pm
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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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Cut & Paste for Pride
Celebrating diversity and self-expression through the art of collage.
Fri 12th Jun - 7:00pm
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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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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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Pride Walk: Be Queer – Get Outside!
Join fellow LGBTQ+ folk for a ramble to proudly enjoy Dorchester's beautiful countryside.
Sun 21st Jun - 11:00am
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Open Mic Night Celebrating Our Local LGBTQIA+ Community
Join us for a warm and inclusive evening of poetry and spoken word.
Tue 23rd Jun - 7:30pm
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The Pride We Write: Crafting LGBTQIA+ Narratives
Come and explore queer representation in fiction.
Sat 27th Jun - 10:30am
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Throughout the month of June, visitors are invited to peruse fantastic exhibitions and displays and get involved in trails around Dorchester…
Explore Pride book displays at Dorchester Library, Weldmar Bookshop, and Teasel & Skylark.
Join in with the Pride Colours Trail at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, see if you can find 13 artworks in the Museum’s galleries that features the colours of the Progress Pride Flag.
Search around Dorchester to complete our special Pop-Up Pride Trail!
Pop-Up Pride Exhibitions/Trails
Pride Book Display at Dorchester Library
This June, we’re is proud to celebrate Pride month with a vibrant display highlighting stories of acceptance, equality, and inclusion.
Mon 1st Jun - All day
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Pride Colours Trail
Join our colourful trail this Pride Month!
Mon 1st Jun - All day
and 29 future schedules
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Pride Booksale at Weldmar Bookshop
Weldmar Bookshop will be stocking a great selection of LGBTQIA+ books for the duration of June.
Mon 1st Jun - All day
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LGBTQIA+ Writers Display
Check out our lovely window display of books from classic and contemporary LGBTQIA+ writers.
Mon 1st Jun - All day
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Pop Up Pride Pop Up Gallery
Come along to see the wonderful Tiny Art Gallery along with other pieces from Dorchester’s LGBTQ+ artists and creatives.
Tue 2nd Jun - 10:00am
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Pop-Up Pride Dorchester is proudly supported by Dorchester Town Council, RiskSTOP Ltd, Vinyl Van, Dorset Council, and Unison. PUPD could not happen without them!
