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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Fri 13 Mar

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Mar 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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Mar 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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Mar 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 ...

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Mar 26

LOL Comedy Club

Time: From 20:00

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

Recurring Event

Sat 14 Mar

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Mar 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

Mother's Day Free Drink or Dessert on Bournemouth Pier

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Mar 26

Mother's Day Free Drink or Dessert on Bournemouth Pier

At: The Bournemouth Pier

FREE Drink OR FREE Dessert for Mum with every Main Course ordered when you book online*

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Mar 26

Mother's Day at Farmer Palmers

Location: Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset BH16 6EU

Time: From 9.30am

This Mother’s Day weekend, treat someone special to a delicious Afternoon Tea at Farmer Palmer’s, the award winning Farm Park!

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Mar 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

Sun 15 Mar

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Mar 26

Mother's Day Free Drink or Dessert on Bournemouth Pier

At: The Bournemouth Pier

FREE Drink OR FREE Dessert for Mum with every Main Course ordered when you book online*

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Mumma Mia Mother's Day Live Sing-Along Lunch at Village Bournemouth

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Mar 26

Mumma Mia Mother's Day Live Sing-Along Lunch at Village Bournemouth

At: Village Hotel

Channel your inner Dancing Queen and celebrate Mother's Day in fabulous style! The perfect treat for mums and all the ...

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Mar 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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15

Mar 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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Mar 26

Scones & Sparkles on the Maunsells

At: Swanage Railway

A Delightful Journey Through the Isle of Purbeck

Recurring Event

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Mar 26

Mother's Day at Farmer Palmers

Location: Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset BH16 6EU

Time: From 9.30am

This Mother’s Day weekend, treat someone special to a delicious Afternoon Tea at Farmer Palmer’s, the award winning Farm Park!

Daily Event

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Mar 26

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Cruise

Time: From 12:00

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises are running their Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Cruise around Brownsea Island and the charming Purbeck Hills this Mother's Day!

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15

Mar 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 16 Mar

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Mar 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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Mar 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 17 Mar

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Mar 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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Mar 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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Mar 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 18 Mar

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Mar 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

Thu 19 Mar

3 results

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Mar 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

Mar 26

Sturminster Newton Business Awards 2026

Location: The Exchange, Sturminster

Time: From 12:00

At: Marketing West Local Business Awards

Join the Sturminster Newton Business Awards for this event celebrating excellence in Dorset businesses on the 19th March.

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Mar 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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