Calendar of Events in Dorset

Looking for events in and around Dorset? You've come to the right place! On our Dorset events calendar, you will find and be able to filter through event listings in Poole, Bournemouth and the surrounding areas from all the big annual events to smaller festivals, exhibitions and more...

If you're looking for some inspiration for your visit to Dorset or if you live here and are keen to find all the hot events near you in Dorset then keep checking our events calendar to keep up to speed with what's on in and around Dorset.

Here we list events from around the county including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wareham, Swanage, Studland and The Purbecks across to Dorchester and Bridport.

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Sat 17 Jan

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

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Sun 18 Jan

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

Mon 19 Jan

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

Evolve Advisory offers free business workshops in Weymouth

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Jan 26

Evolve Advisory offers free business workshops in Weymouth

At: Evolve Advisory

A new series of business workshops is being offered to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Weymouth.

Recurring Event

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

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Jan 26

Acro Dance Classes with Dance Majic

Time: From 16:45

At: Dance Majic

This dynamic progressive program from Acrobatic Arts blends acrobatics and dance to help children build strength, flexibility, and coordination.

Weekly Event

Tue 20 Jan

4 results

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Wriggle & Rhyme in Poole

Time: From 9:30

At: The Dolphin Shopping Centre Library

Wriggle and Rhyme are free 30-minute interactive sessions for babies, toddlers under 2 years old and their parents or carers, ...

Every Tuesday

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

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Jan 26

Folk Sessions at The Old Thatch

Time: From 20:00

At: The Old Thatch

Murphy's Lore Trio invite you to join them for a good old folk session!

Every second Tuesday of the month!

Wed 21 Jan

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

Thu 22 Jan

3 results

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

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Jan 26

Wareham Business Awards

Time: From 12:00

At: Marketing West Local Business Awards

Welcome to the Wareham Business Awards, formerly part of the Purbeck Business Awards with Swanage but both now have their ...

Fri 23 Jan

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Steak Night at Guildhall Tavern

At: Guildhall Tavern

Guildhall Tavern will be hosting their Steak Night every Friday!

Every Friday

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event