| May 05 ongoing |
Wessex Invaders | |
| Venue | Maumbury Rings | |
| Description | Historical Re-enactment at Maumbury Rings | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| May 14 |
Thomas Hardys Poetry In Pictures | |
| Venue | Dorset County Museum | |
| Description | By Jennifer Martindale | |
| Category | EXHIBITION | |
| May 25 |
Dorset Art Week | |
| Venue | Borough Gardens | |
| Description | Exhibition in Borough Gardens House. | |
| Category | ART CRAFT | |
| Jun 02 |
Archaeology Field Trip | |
| Venue | Dorset County Museum | |
| Description | An archeological field trip to Poole Museum / Scalpens Court | |
| Category | EXHIBITION | |
| Jul 14 ongoing |
Thomas Hardy Festival and Conference | |
| Venue | ||
| Description | Join us for the celebration! | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Jul 15 |
Thomas Hardy Country Fair | |
| Venue | Kingston Maurward | |
| Description | Part of Thomas Hardy Festival | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Jul 26 ongoing |
Camp Bestival | |
| Venue | East Lulworth | |
| Description | Dubbed as The Most Colourful Show on Earth, Camp Bestival is a festival that takes place in an enchanting, wooded country estate on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Jul 28 |
The Creepy Crawly Show | |
| Venue | Brewery Square | |
| Description | From insects to animals, this team really know their stuff, and have a superb hands on, interactive show which is great fun for all the family! | |
| Category | EXHIBITION | |
| Jul 29 |
Warm Festival | |
| Venue | Borough Gardens | |
| Description | There will be live music, food stalls, bar and raffle. So Bring along friends and family and relax on the lovely lawns in borough gardens and listen to bands. | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Jul 30 ongoing |
Jurassic Coast Jewels | |
| Venue | Dorset County Museum | |
| Description | By Louise Fuller | |
| Category | EXHIBITION | |
| Aug 04 |
Dorset Food and Arts Festival | |
| Venue | Queen Mother Square | |
| Description | Come and discover the best of Dorset. | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Aug 11 |
One World Festival | |
| Venue | Borough Gardens | |
| Description | Global food village, Live Music and Dance acts, Workshops, Cultural Exhibitions and Craft stalls | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Aug 13 ongoing |
Art Exhibition | |
| Venue | Borough Gardens | |
| Description | By John Tisley | |
| Category | EXHIBITION | |
| Aug 18 |
Round Table Cider Festival | |
| Venue | Borough Gardens | |
| Description | The annual Dorchester Cider Festival returns to Borough Gardens. | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Aug 23 ongoing |
Great Dorset Stream Fair | |
| Venue | Blandford Forum | |
| Description | The Worlds largest heritage and cultural event, showcasing Great Britain’s National industrial, agricultural and rich leisure history. | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Aug 25 |
Anonymous Music Festival | |
| Venue | Maumbury Rings | |
| Description | The FREE Anonymous festival, now in its ninth year, is a one day family friendly event held at Maumbury Rings in Dorchester | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Sep 01 ongoing |
Dorset County Show | |
| Venue | Cokers Frome Showground | |
| Description | The annual and much loved Dorset County Show! | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Sep 01 |
Gin Festival | |
| Venue | Corn Exchange | |
| Description | Calling all gin lovers! A gin festival... In Dorchester! | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Sep 13 ongoing |
Dorset Architectural Heritage Week | |
| Venue | ||
| Description | Various buildings and sites are open to the public and there are tours and visits to places normally closed to the public. | |
| Category | EXHIBITION | |
| Sep 21 ongoing |
Tango Festival | |
| Venue | Corn Exchange | |
| Description | Following the huge success of the first Dorset Tango Festival, we are delighted to announce the second Dorset Tango Festival! | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Oct 13 |
Ellipse Wine Festival | |
| Venue | Corn Exchange | |
| Description | Fundraising event | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
| Nov 03 |
Autumn Fair in Corn Exchange | |
| Venue | Corn Exchange | |
| Description | Dorchester Rotary Club and Local Charities. | |
| Category | FESTIVAL | |
All Dorchester BID levy payers can add events from their logged in area. Other local organisations can apply to Project Director Phil Gordon on 07799 494886 for a log in that will allow them to add their own events.
