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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Thu 19 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

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

Fri 20 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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20

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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20

Mar 26

Dorset GrowthCLUB

Time: From 09:00

At: ActionCOACH

GrowthCLUB is a 90-Day Business Planning Workshop Giving expert advice to help write a focused business plan for the second ...

Recurring 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 ...

Weekly Event

Sat 21 Mar

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Mar 26

The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons - Starring Peter Andre

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Starring Peter Andre - The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of ...

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21

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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21

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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21

Mar 26

Murder Mystery Dinner – The Pullman Blackmailer

Time: From 18:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Join Coastal Cruises for a night of Murder and Mystery!

Sun 22 Mar

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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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22

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

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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22

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 23 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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23

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 24 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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24

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

Wed 25 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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25

Mar 26

Bournemouth Business Expo

Location: AFC Bournemouth Vitality Stadium Dean Court Kings Park BH7 7AF

Time: From 10.00am

At: B2B Expos

Connect, Network and Grow at Bournemouth's Largest Business Expo!

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