Dorset Events Calendar - Festivals, Exhibitions & Things to Do

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Our Dorset events calendar lets you easily browse and filter upcoming events in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wareham, Swanage, Studland, The Purbecks, Dorchester, Bridport, and across the county.

From major annual festivals to smaller local exhibitions, live shows, and community events, we’ve got all the inspiration you need for your visit, or to enjoy what’s happening near you if you live here.

Stay up to date with the best events in Dorset by checking our calendar regularly, and never miss out on what’s happening in and around the county.

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Mon 16 Nov

8 results

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16

Nov 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

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16

Nov 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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16

Nov 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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16

Nov 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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16

Nov 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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16

Nov 26

Get quizzical at The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Every Monday at 7.30pm they host their very own quiz at The White Hart.

Weekly Event

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16

Nov 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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16

Nov 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

Tue 17 Nov

8 results

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17

Nov 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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17

Nov 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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17

Nov 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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17

Nov 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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17

Nov 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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17

Nov 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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17

Nov 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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17

Nov 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

Wed 18 Nov

9 results

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18

Nov 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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18

Nov 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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18

Nov 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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18

Nov 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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18

Nov 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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18

Nov 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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18

Nov 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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18

Nov 26

Paul Smith: HAPPY

Location: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth

Time: From 8.00pm

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Paul Smith brings the HAPPY tour to Bournemouth with fast-paced stand-up, crowd work, true stories and audience interaction.

Recurring Event

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18

Nov 26

The Archers: Live at 75

Location: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth

At: Bournemouth International Centre

The Archers celebrates 75 years with a special live stage event set at the Ambridge Flower & Produce Show, featuring ...

Thu 19 Nov

10 results

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19

Nov 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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19

Nov 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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19

Nov 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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19

Nov 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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19

Nov 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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19

Nov 26

French Evenings at St Tropez Lounge

At: St Tropez Lounge

The French nights are very lively, you are in for something special!

Recurring Event

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19

Nov 26

Rock Stars After School Club

At: The Bournemouth Pier

Get ready for 12 weeks of climbing, confidence-building, and teamwork with the RockReef Rockstars!

Weekly Event

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19

Nov 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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19

Nov 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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19

Nov 26

Yacht Lounge at Guildhall Tavern

Time: From 15:00

At: Guildhall Tavern

Relax and enjoy masterfully created cocktails, specially selected wines by the glass or bottle, prestige spirits, bougie bar snacks and ...

Weekly Event

Fri 20 Nov

11 results

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20

Nov 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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20

Nov 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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20

Nov 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

view event

20

Nov 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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20

Nov 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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20

Nov 26

Live music at The Britannia Parkstone

At: The Britannia

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The Britannia?

Weekly Event

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20

Nov 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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20

Nov 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

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20

Nov 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

Postnatal Pilates with Shauni at Vagabond Pilates

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20

Nov 26

Postnatal Pilates with Shauni at Vagabond Pilates

Time: From 10:30am

At: Vagabond Pilates – Blandford & Lytchett

A supportive 5-week postnatal Pilates course designed to help new mums rebuild strength and reconnect with their bodies.

Weekly Event

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20

Nov 26

Yacht Lounge at Guildhall Tavern

Time: From 15:00

At: Guildhall Tavern

Relax and enjoy masterfully created cocktails, specially selected wines by the glass or bottle, prestige spirits, bougie bar snacks and ...

Weekly Event

Sat 21 Nov

10 results

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21

Nov 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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21

Nov 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

view event

21

Nov 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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21

Nov 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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21

Nov 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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21

Nov 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

view event

21

Nov 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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21

Nov 26

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Location: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth

Time: From 3.00pm

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bill Bailey brings Vaudevillean to Bournemouth, a live show celebrating the tradition of vaudeville through comedy, music and storytelling.

Recurring Event

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21

Nov 26

Yacht Lounge at Guildhall Tavern

Time: From 15:00

At: Guildhall Tavern

Relax and enjoy masterfully created cocktails, specially selected wines by the glass or bottle, prestige spirits, bougie bar snacks and ...

Weekly Event

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21

Nov 26

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Location: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth

Time: From 3.00pm

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bill Bailey brings Vaudevillean to Bournemouth, a live show celebrating the tradition of vaudeville through comedy, music and storytelling.

Recurring Event

Sun 22 Nov

9 results

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22

Nov 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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22

Nov 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

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22

Nov 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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22

Nov 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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22

Nov 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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22

Nov 26

Sunday Lunch at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

The Priory's traditional Sunday lunch with all the trimmings as you would expect, is one of your favourites.

Weekly Event

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22

Nov 26

Afternoon Tea at The Priory

At: The Priory Hotel Wareham

As the afternoon arrives, why not indulge in our exquisite and ever popular Afternoon Tea.

Daily Event

view event

22

Nov 26

Room on the Broom Trail

Time: From 9:00

At: Moors Valley Country Park & Forest – A Family-Friendly Outdoor Adventure

Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Moors Valley Country Park.

Daily Event

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22

Nov 26

Quiz Night at The Britannia Parkstone

Time: From 18:30

At: The Britannia

Get your thinking caps on and your pints at the ready for The Britannia’s bi-weekly pub quiz, as we’ll be ...

Weekly Event

Mon 23 Nov

5 results

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23

Nov 26

BABYBALLET at Noisy Lobster

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

Award-winning babyballet holds classes on a Friday morning at the Noisy Lobster for little girls and boys aged between 18 ...

Daily Event

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23

Nov 26

Runtribe

Location: Noisy Lobster

At: The Noisy Lobster

RunTribe Mudeford is a welcoming, social running group for all abilities — whether you're just getting started or already love ...

Daily Event

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23

Nov 26

Adult Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They teach a range of adult classes including Heels, Commercial, Beginner & Intermediate Ballroom & Latin, One-to-One Tuition & Wedding ...

Daily Event

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23

Nov 26

Kids' Dance Classes at Dance Majic

Location: Dance Majic

At: Dance Majic

They offer lots of dance classes suitable for kids, from Mini Movers, pop, lyrical, ballroom and latin, freestyle, Acro, competition ...

Daily Event

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23

Nov 26

Live Music at The White Hart Lymington

Location: The White Hart Lymington

At: The White Hart Lymington

Is it even Friday if you aren’t at The White Hart?

Daily Event

Fostering South West (2026 Campaign - Animated Ad)

The Dolphin Shopping Centre (Animated Ad)