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 27 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

Retro Rewind 80's & 90's Disco at Village Bournemouth

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Mar 26

Retro Rewind 80's & 90's Disco at Village Bournemouth

At: Village Hotel

Join Village Hotel Bournemouth for their Retro Rewind disco!

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Mar 26

Spring Steam Gala

At: Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway's Spring Steam Gala will return between Friday the 27th and Sunday the 29th of March, an event which ...

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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Sat 28 Mar

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Mar 26

Muddy Dog Dash

Location: Upton Country Park, Poole

At: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

For the first time, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s paws-itively popular Muddy Dog Dash is coming to Upton Country Park on 28th ...

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Mar 26

Spring Steam Gala

At: Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway's Spring Steam Gala will return between Friday the 27th and Sunday the 29th of March, an event which ...

Daily Event

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Mar 26

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2026

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Farmer Palmer's have got you sorted over the Easter Holidays! But hurry…tickets are limited and already selling as quickly as ...

Daily 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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28

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

Free Easter Live Music on Bournemouth Pier

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Mar 26

Free Easter Live Music on Bournemouth Pier

Time: From 6:30pm

At: The Bournemouth Pier

Celebrate Easter with FREE live music at Key West Coastal Restaurant & Entertainment on Bournemouth Pier.

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Mar 26

Fish and Chips Cruise

Time: From 19:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Fish and Chips Cruise around Poole Harbour across the Easter holidays!

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Sun 29 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

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2026

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Farmer Palmer's have got you sorted over the Easter Holidays! But hurry…tickets are limited and already selling as quickly as ...

Daily Event

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Mar 26

Spring Steam Gala

At: Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway's Spring Steam Gala will return between Friday the 27th and Sunday the 29th of March, an event which ...

Daily Event

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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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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 30 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

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2026

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Farmer Palmer's have got you sorted over the Easter Holidays! But hurry…tickets are limited and already selling as quickly as ...

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 31 Mar

4 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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Mar 26

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2026

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Farmer Palmer's have got you sorted over the Easter Holidays! But hurry…tickets are limited and already selling as quickly as ...

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 1 Apr

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Apr 26

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks throughout Summer and Winter.

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Apr 26

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st April ...

Daily Event

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Apr 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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Apr 26

Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole / Swanage Sightseeing Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st ...

Daily Event

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Apr 26

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2026

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Farmer Palmer's have got you sorted over the Easter Holidays! But hurry…tickets are limited and already selling as quickly as ...

Daily Event

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Apr 26

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise around Poole and The Jurassic Coast across the 1st ...

Daily Event

Thu 2 Apr

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Apr 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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2

Apr 26

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 1st April ...

Daily Event

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Apr 26

Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Harbour & Islands Circular Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks throughout Summer and Winter.

Daily Event

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Apr 26

Easter at Farmer Palmer’s 2026

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Farmer Palmer's have got you sorted over the Easter Holidays! But hurry…tickets are limited and already selling as quickly as ...

Daily Event

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2

Apr 26

Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise

Time: From 11:45

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Coastal Cruises Poole Ltd are running their Swanage Jurassic Circular Cruise around Poole and The Jurassic Coast across the 1st ...

Daily Event

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Apr 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

Individuality Swimming & Fitness (Animated Ad)