Part of Summer Sessions: live music in Dorchester’s Borough Gardens. Visit here to see all other events taking place at Borough Gardens
Durnovaria Silver Band – Entertaining the local community for over 90 years
A much-loved fixture of Dorchester's summer returns on Sunday 5 July! Enjoy an afternoon of music, classic cars, refreshments and stalls and take part in the Grand Raffle, with prizes of £100 and £50 to be won! All proceeds raised are for Fortuneswell Cancer Trust. Music line-up: - Bridport Big Band - Moonlight Swing Band - Dr. Jazz From 12pm onward.
Sun 5th Jul - 12:00pm
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Ever-popular singer Tony Lowe will glide through the classics of the golden years and covers songs from Tom Jones, Michael Bublé and Neil Diamond, to name but a few. 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 12th Jul - 2:00pm
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Covering everything from hits from the eighties to well-known musical classics, Damaris & Rick return to Borough Gardens for an afternoon of toe-tapping tunes and mellow music. Free for all to attend, no booking required.
Sun 19th Jul - 2:00pm
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For this weekend's Summer Sessions performance, we're delighted to welcome back Fluke, who will be bringing us a joyous summer afternoon of pop, rock, funk and soul. Enjoy well-known classics and contemporary covers courtesy of these acclaimed South West musicians. Free for all to attend, no booking required.
Sun 26th Jul - 2:00pm
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Tony Lowe returns to the Bandstand for another summer afternoon of golden years classics, covering a host of popular songs by music legends. 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 2nd Aug - 2:00pm
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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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Join us at the Bandstand for a special midweek concert with the Daytime Community Brass Band, who will be performing a vibrant set that celebrates the joy of brass music. Free for all to attend, no booking required.
Tue 11th Aug - 2:00pm
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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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Join us for a full day of Palestinian culture in Dorchester's beautiful Borough Gardens.
Sat 22nd Aug - 11:00am
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Free music festival supporting a range of young local musicians, playing live music and DJing.
Mon 31st Aug - 11:00am
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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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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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