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Upcoming Events...
Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May
Family Fest - The Meadows, Julians Road, WImborne
There’s craft, food and small business traders, 3 days of live music on the main stage, children's shows, family shows and activities, mascot appearances, bars, fabulous foods, and lots more.
Saturday 30th May - 1 to 3pm (Donation drop off from 12 to 1pm)
Give And Take - The Henry Brown Centre, Cunningham Crescent, Bournemouth
Reduce, reuse and recycle. There will be clothing, shoes, toys, baby equipment, linen, kitchenware, homeware, pet items, small working electrical items and more. Free entry with disabled access.
Saturday 30th May - 10am to 1pm
Valuation Fundraiser - Colehill Village Hall, Cannon Hill Road, Wimborne
Professional valuer and fine arts expert Max Beaumont will be on hand to appraise your treasures, including jewellery, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and collectables. You can even bring photos of larger items for Max to review. No appointment is needed, and a small valuation fee of £5 per item is made - with all profits going to the charity which runs Colehill Village Hall. For more information, search for 'Colehill Village Hall'.
Saturday 30th May
The Great Out Dorset - Upton Country Park, Poole Road
A free family event, celebrating Dorset's countryside and coast. There will be a dog show, live music, arts and crafts and lots more.
Friday 5th June - 6 to 10pm
Country Roots - The Treehouse, Diverse Abilities, Opposite Bournemouth Airport
An evening of all things country, raising funds for Diverse Abilities. With live music, line dancing, food stalls, a bar and much more. Search for 'Diverse Abilities Country Roots' for ticket details.
Friday 5th June
Ladies Of The Night - Palace Court Theatre, Bournemouth
Autumn, alongside some University colleagues, is hosting a burlesque/cabaret evening which will be raising money for Breast Cancer Now. Their event 'Ladies of the Night' is completely planned and organised by the students, as their final major event to end their three years studying at Bournemouth Arts University. They'll have five different performers from cabaret, burlesque, an aerialist and a 1920s themed cabaret singer, and there will be a bar and a charity auction. Search for 'Ladies Of The Night Palace Court' for ticket details.
Saturday 6th June - 12:30pm to 6pm
West Moors Farm Fest - Gullivers Farm, Station Road, West Moors
Bringing together live music from a fantastic line-up of artists, and the chance to enjoy organic farm food freshly prepared by their chefs from the award-winning Gullivers Farm Shop & Kitchen, alongside a handpicked selection of award-winning street food vendors. There’s plenty to explore beyond the food and music too, with an exciting mix of family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the event. Whether you’re coming for the atmosphere, the flavours, or the entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday 6th June - from 12noon
Poole Pride - The Lighthouse, Poole
This years Poole Pride is bright, beautiful, and bursting with creativity - a day of family friendly entertainment celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the arts. The line-up includes cabaret, live music, drag performances, talks, a poetry slam, creative workshops and a silent disco. Plus there are many different stalls and the chance to meet fantastic local organisations championing and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Entry operates on a pay-what-you-can basis, but you'll need a ticket to join the festivities. Search 'Poole Pride 2026' for more details
Saturday 6th June - 10am to 4pm
Open Day - Bournemouth Crown Court, Deansleigh Road
You'll be able to go behind the scenes and see mock trials, explore the court cells and a prison van, see how finger printing works and find out more about how local justice works. Plus you'll be able to learn about careers in criminal justice too. Search for 'Bournemouth Crown Court Open Day' for more details.
Saturday 6th June - 11am to 4pm
Summer Fayre - Talbot Heath School, Rothesay Road, Bournemouth
A fantastic family day out including giant inflatables, climbing wall, live entertainment, baking competition, circus workshop, ferret racing and a talent show. Entry ticket details available by searching for 'Talbot Heath School Fayre'
Sunday 7th June
Life Festival - The Triangle, Bournemouth
You'll be able to experience the magic of coming together with like-minded individuals, to honour and appreciate all life forms. Enjoy live music, delicious food, and activities that promote harmony and connection with the world around us. There's free entry too. Search for 'Bournemouth Life Festival' for more.
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June
Wimborne Folk Festival - Around Wimborne Town
Wimborne plays host to this folk festival with live music, dancing, stalls, and children’s activities. The majority of events across the town are free, however some headline acts are ticketed. Search for 'Wimborne Folk Festival' for more details.
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June
Upton House Food And Music Festival - Upton Country Park, Poole Road
Set in the beautiful grounds of Upton Country Park, the music festival has 3 days of live music, street food, and children’s entertainment. Under 5's go free. Search for 'Upton House Food And Music Festival' for ticket details.
Saturday 13th June - Procession starts at 1pm
Corfe Mullen Carnival
The street procession is from 1 till 2pm, followed by the Carnival Day Dog Show at the showground. Registration is from 2pm, with events starting at 3pm. There's prizes for the cutest puppy, golden oldie (over 8 years old) and more. Search for 'Corfe Mullen Carnival' for more info.
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June
Highcliffe Food And Arts Festival - Highcliffe High Street And Recreation Ground
It's a free event, which celebrates local produce, crafts and cookery. You’ll find artisan stalls, street food, celebrity chefs, cookery demonstrations, live music, children’s entertainment and much more. Search for 'Highcliffe Food And Arts Festival' for more.
Sunday 14th June - 12noon to 3pm
Bourne Free Dog Show - The Triangle, Bournemouth
Expect waggy tails, fabulous fur and a whole lot of canine love! Categories will include Best Dressed, Best Oldie and Pride Spirit. It's a free event for humans and a small fee per category for the dogs. Search for 'Bourne Free Dog Show' to find out more.
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June
Swanage Fish Festival - Sandpit Field, Shore Road, Swanage
It's a free event, which showcases Purbeck businesses with delicious food, drinks and crafts, plus entertainment for the whole family. Search for 'Swanage Fish Festival' to find out what's happening and when.
Friday 19th June - Starts at 3:15pm
Summer Fair - Kinson Academy, School Lane
There will be stalls, a tombola and plenty more!
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June
Dorset Bikefest - Wooders Campsite, Wareham
They'll be raising funds for the Docbike charity, while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike! Join them for a thrilling celebration of the biker lifestyle in the beautiful Dorset countryside. Search for 'Dorset Bikefest' for more.
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June
Grooves On The Green - Ashley Cross Green, Poole
Enjoy live music and family entertainment with local food stalls and bars. They'll be lots of family-friendly tunes, and enjoy a variety of entertainments that cater for all ages. Kids under 3 go free. For more details, search for 'Grooves On The Green'.
Saturday 20th June
Taste Of Caribbean Food And Drink Festival - Muscliff Park, Shillingstone Drive
This vibrant family-friendly event is the ultimate foodie fiesta, celebrating the colorful flavours and rich traditions of the Caribbean islands. You'll find aromatic spices, infectious music, and the warm hospitality that makes Caribbean culture so special. Under 14's go free, and for ticket details search for 'Bournemouth Taste Of Caribbean Food And Drink Festival'.
Saturday 20th June
Dorset Mela Festival - Poole Park, Parkstone Road
With free entry, the Dorset Mela is a vibrant and culturally enriching event that celebrates the diversity of South Asian heritage, arts, music, and cuisine. Search for 'Dorset Mela Festival' to find out more.
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June
Beautiful World Festival - Kings Park, Bournemouth
The chance to experience and enjoy many different cultures, with global street food, sports performances from around the world, free yoga and dance workshops, a live stage all day, and kids under 15 go free. Search for 'Beautiful World Festival' for ticket details.
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June - 10:30am to 7pm (Saturday) and 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
Shake And Stir Armed Forces Weekender - Fisherman's Walk, Southbourne
A free community event, with live music, vintage traders, military and heritage vehicles, cadet and veterans' parades and much more. Search for 'Armed Forces Weekend Southbourne' for more details.
Friday 3rd And Saturday 4th July
Upton Country Park Festival - Upton Country Park, Poole Road
Bring your own food and drink, or enjoy the food stalls and bar on site, and enjoy some of the best tribute bands and artists. Infants 2 and under go free. Search for 'Upton Country Park Festival' for ticket details.
Saturday 4th July
Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike
Hike a full or half marathon along the stunning Jurassic Coast, or choose from 11 other locations across the UK. Get your friends and family together and take on a Macmillan Mighty Hike this summer. Together, we can improve cancer care for everyone in the UK. At your Mighty Hike you'll receive a Macmillan hiking top, free event photos, plenty of snacks, a delicious lunch and hot dinner, and a finisher's medal and bubbly. Search for 'Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike' to see how you can get involved and to sign up for the event.
Saturday 4th July - 11am to 7pm
Foodie Fest - Muscliff Park, Shillingstone Drive
Bring your friends and family to enjoy a day of great food, drinks and entertainment, with free entry. Search for 'Muscliff Foodie Fest' to find out more.
Sunday 5th July
Country In The Park - Upton Country Park, Poole Road
Featuring the best of country music, together with southern state USA activities, vehicles, stalls, food and drink for the ultimate celebration of Americana. Children 2 and under go free, and for ticket details search for 'Upton Country In The Park'.
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July
Dorset Volksfest - The Showground, Worgret Road, Wareham
Family friendly weekend of live entertainment, beer, great street food, and VWs! Children aged 11 and under go free. Search for 'Dorset Volksfest' for ticket info.
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July
Bourne Free Pride - Meyrick Park, Bournemouth
This year the event is celebrating over 3 days! On the Friday evening they have the first ever 18+ Opening Party followed on the Saturday by the Pride Parade through Bournemouth, finishing at the festival in Meyrick Park and Sunday is the Family Day. All three days include great acts, stalls, fun fair & food and drink. For ticket information search 'Bourne Free 2026'
Saturday 11th July - 12pm to 4pm
Westival - Fryer Field, West Moors
Featuring live music, mountain bike stunt shows, kids’ magic and entertainment, creative kids’ crafts, spectacular birds of prey flying displays, small animal petting, a car show, a climbing wall and bouldering cave, stalls, and also food and drinks. It's a free event, and search for 'West Moors Westival' to find out more details.
Thursday 16th Sunday 19th July
Summer Camp Out - Pilford Farm, Pilford Heath Road, Wimborne
A weekend featuring a full-on ska explosion. There’s 40+ bands and DJ’s over the weekend, local food and drink, plus family friendly activities for all ages. Kids under 5 go free, and for ticket details search for 'Pilford Farm Summer Camp Out'.
Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July
Wareham Carnival Weekend - Wareham Recreation Ground
Starting with a music night on the Friday, followed by a music afternoon and fun on the rec on the Saturday, finishing with a vibrant procession on the Sunday. The theme is "Your Natural World" and the event includes live music, family-friendly entertainment, and stalls across all three days. Search for 'Wareham Carnival Weekend' for more details.
Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July
The Rustic Stomp - Knoll Farm, Soldiers Road, Wareham
A family-friendly, roots-driven music festival, where you'll be able to enjoy three days of Americana, folk, blues and alternative music across four unique stages. Children under 16 go free, and search for 'Wareham Rustic Stomp' for the ticket details.
Friday 17th to Sunday 19th July - 4pm to 11pm (Friday), 11am to 11pm (Saturday), 11am to 8pm (Sunday)
Christchurch Music Festival - Christchurch Quay
Christchurch Music Festival has been part of the town’s story for over 30 years – and now, it’s stepping into an exciting new era. The 2026 festival promises a vibrant weekend of world-class entertainment, street food, drinks, and community spirit, all set against the stunning backdrop of Christchurch Quay. The line up includes The Real Thing and Heatwave on the Friday, Toploader and Another Level on Saturday, and Jon and Jo from S Club on Sunday. Search for 'Christchurch Music Festival' for ticket details.
Saturday 18th July - 10am to 4pm
Muscliff Family Fun Day - Muscliff Park, Shillingstone Drive, Bournemouth
Fun for all the family, with live music, charity stalls, pizza, a BBQ, pancakes, bubble tea, facepainting, crazy golf and much more. There's free entry, and it's in partnership with the 10th Bournemouth Scouts. Search for 'Muscliff Family Fun Day 2026' for more.
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender - King's Park, Bournemouth
Celebrating the diverse African-Caribbean culture and heritage in Bournemouth, with reggae music and a full range of entertainment and traditional activities, including music, poetry, storytelling, and dance workshops. Under 18's go free, and search for 'Bournemouth Reggae Festival' for full ticket details.
Saturday 25th July - 11am to 2pm
Christchurch River Pageant - Tuckton Tea Gardens to Christchurch Town Quay
The event will open from 10.30am with a number of stalls, activities, water safety demonstrations and presentations about the history of Christchurch. Refreshments will be available to purchase from The Tea Gardens. The Pageant will start at 12 noon. The Rotary Clubs of Christchurch and Boscombe & Southbourne have organised this fundraising event, featuring a parade of decorated floats – boats, canoes, SUPs, homemade rafts and more – along the River Stour in Christchurch. The theme for the fancy dress is Christchurch’s rich and varied history – think smugglers, pirates…. The river pageant will be followed by team Dragon boat racing. So if you own a boat, are a canoeist or paddleboarder, or fancy making your own raft then come and join the pageant! Last year one of their entries was a picnic table!! Money raised will go to 3 local charities: The Hengistbury Head Outdoor Centre, Bourne Water Dragons and the Pink Champagne Breast Cancer Survivors’ Dragon Boat Team. Search for 'Christchurch River Pageant' for more details.
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July - 11am to 5pm
Mudeford Arts Festival - Mudeford Quay Green
This event brings together artists, musicians, and craftspeople to showcase their talents. There will be art and sculpture, crafts and jewellery, live music and dance, demonstrations, children's art activities and much more. Search for 'Mudeford Arts Festival' to find out more.
Saturday 1st August - 11:30am to 10:15pm
Stompin' On The Quomps - Christchurch Quay
Presenting a whole day and night of live smooth jazz entertainment for old and young. Now in its 30th year, Stompin’ is an independent, non-profit family-friendly festival – free for everyone to enjoy.
They feature a wide range of the very best Jazz talent from the local area and further afield, playing from noon until 10pm. And as usual they'll have a wide range of food and drink stalls at the event. They'll also be selling raffle tickets on the day with some great prizes on offer. So bring along a blanket or some chairs and settle in for a whole day of top jazz in a picturesque, friendly and welcoming setting. Search for 'Stompin On The Quomps' for more.
Monday 3rd to Saturday 15th August - Performances on 3/4/5/7/8/10/11/12/14/15 (all from 7:30pm, apart from Saturdays with a matinee at 2pm, and evening at 8pm)
The Tempest - Canford School, Wimborne
Tickets are now on sale for Brownsea Open Air Theatre’s 2026 summer production of The Tempest, in the beautiful grounds of Canford School. One of the South’s largest theatrical productions, Brownsea Open Air Theatre (BOAT) will stage Shakespeare’s magical tale of betrayal, power and redemption.. Audiences will be invited to experience open-air theatre in a unique setting, combining Shakespeare’s timeless storytelling with a spectacular outdoor backdrop. Search for 'The Tempest Canford School' for ticket details.
Saturday 9th August - 11am to 4pm
Mudeford RNLI Funday - Mudeford Quay & Green
The annual Funday will include paddleboard races, fun fair, lifeboat displays, food & drink, live music and the famous duck race! Entry is free and proceeds from stalls and activities go towards supporting the local RNLI station.
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August
Christchurch Carnival - Christchurch Quay
Christchurch Carnival is a free community event for you and your loved ones to come together. Their purpose is to raise money for local non-profit organisations and charities, including Julia's House Children's Hospice and the Christchurch Community Partnership. Your contribution makes a real impact to the lives of those in need living locally.
Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd August
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival - Purbeck Valley Farm, Harman's Cross
Featuring a good variety of local music, workshops, a children’s area, crafts, and food and drink. Camping options and day tickets are available, and children 3 and under go free. Search for 'Purbeck Valley Folk Festival' for ticket info.
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August
VDub At The Pub - Julians Field, Julians Road, Wimborne
With live music and DJ’s, stalls, food and drink, sports games, children’s activities and most importantly VW’s. Camping options and day tickets are available. Children 12 and under get entry for only £1. Search for 'Wimborne VDub At The Pub' for ticket details.
Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September
Swanage Folk Festival - Across Swanage
A weekend of music, dance, stalls, and children’s activities around the Swanage, with the majority of events free, however some concerts are ticketed, and search for 'Swanage Folk Festival' for more.
Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th September
Seafood And Sounds - Poole Old Town And Quay
Poole will once again come alive with the sights, sounds and flavours of the coast. The event celebrates Poole’s rich maritime heritage, combining live music, outstanding local seafood and family friendly entertainment. It's a free event, and for more details search for 'Poole Seafood And Sounds'.
Wednesday 18th November
Banff Mountain Film Festival - Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne
Big-screen adventure - incoming! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing a night of inspirational adventure films to venues around Dorset. There's climbing in Patagonia, mountain biking in Nepal and much more. The Banff Mountain Film Festival features cutting-edge expeditions from remote corners of the globe. Search for 'Banff Film Festival' for ticket details and showtimes.