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Dorchester
The Enchanted Night Garden at Minterne House
Date: 6th December 2024 - 4th January 2025
Event Information: The magical Enchanted Night Garden comes to Minterne House and Gardens this Christmas. Come and see this beautiful stately home lit like you have never seen it before. The gardens will come alive with stunning woodland creatures, even fairies, sprites and the odd dragon are dotted around the stunning light displays to excite and delight all the family.
Price: £17 Adult, £8.50 Child
Bournemouth
Skate Bournemouth
Date: 14th November until 3rd January 2025
Location: Lower Gardens, Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AH
Event Information: Skate Bournemouth is back and they're excited to get their huge real ice rink and Moguls Alpine Bar to Bournemouth's Lower Gardens! Skate Bournemouth is returning to Bournemouth's Lower Gardens from 14th November until 3rd January 2025. They'll be open from 10.30am until 11.00pm with last entry at 9.30pm.
Poole
Unique Events at Isabel's Brasserie
Date: Various monthly, check here.
Location: 127-129 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9LY
Event Information: Isabel's Brasserie serve up some of Poole's finest mouth-watering French and English dishes. But not only are they a go-to stop for a romantic meal, Isabel's Brasserie host some of the town's more exciting events.
- Cabaret & Burlesque Supper Nights - These nights include delicious food, and dazzling performances from their Caberet and Burlesque performers.
- Wine & Food Pairing Evenings - Experience some of the season's finest and freshest ingredients in a themed wine pairing night, monthly.
- Cocktail Making & 2-Course Lunch Events - Enjoy an interactive cocktail masterclass, alongside a magnificent 2 course lunch.
Weymouth
Chase The Pudding 2024
Date: 22nd December from 11am - 1pm
Location: Weymouth Beach, Weymouth, DT4 8EA
Event information: This festive season you can sign up to this year's Chase the Pudding on Sunday 22nd December. Sign up and run in a Santa Suit! The 5km is from the Pavilion end of Weymouth Beach to the stones at Greenhill and back.
Dorset
Diverse Abilities 2024 Events
Date: Various
Event Information: Diverse Abilities is Dorset's disability charity, supporting both children and adults with physical and learning disabilities, as well as providing advice and support to their families.
They run various events throughout the year that help raise money for the disability charity. You can view all their upcoming events below:
Verve Festival 2024
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Date: 21st-22nd September 2024
Location: Hatch House, West Hatch, Salisbury, SP3 6PA
Event Information: Verve Festival is a wellness festival that takes place at Hatch House on the 21st-22nd of September 2024.
There’ll be 5 stages of breathwork, meditation, yoga, drumming, and fitness classes plus expert talks on everything from sober curiosity to sustainable eating.
Booking: Book here.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth Air Festival 2024
Date: 2025 Dates TBA - Below info based on 2024 event.
Location: Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
Event Information: It’s time to look to the skies as The Bournemouth Air Festival returns to Dorset again in 2025 as an array of fighter jets, war-time planes, and aviation demonstrations take place in the skies off Poole and Bournemouth. Bournemouth Air Festival is the UK’s biggest free aviation festival and is a great way to see out the end of summer as high-flying edge-of-your-seat aerial action keeps you and the kids entertained all day long.
Check out our Snapped Gallery from the Bournemouth Air Festival HERE to see what you’re in store for this year.
Price: Free
Sandbanks
Sandfest 2024
THIS EVENT HAS FINISHED for 2024, PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR 2025 INFO
Date: Sunday 14 July 2024
Location: Sandbanks Beach, 1A Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PS
Event Information: You will get to party on the golden shores of the internationally famous Sandbanks. Be among five thousand party people who gather to indulge in sand, sun, fun and seriously good music! SandFest is a boutique beach festival like no other.
Sandfest 2024 Line-Up:
- Headliner: Dizzee Rascal
- Sigma DJ Set
- D.O.D
- Kojo Funds
- Charlotte Plank
- DJ Luck & McNeat
More coming soon...
Price:
- Second Release Single ticket General Admission - £50.00 + £5 fees
- VIP Upgrade Ticket Single Ticket - £40.00 + £4.00 fees
- VIP Ticket Single Ticket - £80.00 + £8.00 fees
- VIP Table of 10 - £1,200.00 + £120.00 fees
Final Release Tickets are going on sale soon...
- General Admission Single Ticket: £60 +£6.00 fees
- VIP Single Ticket: £90.00 +£9.00 fees
Dorset
Rustic Stomp Festival 2024
THIS EVENT HAS FINISHED FOR 2024, PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR 2025 INFO
Date: 12th-15th July 2024
Location: Pikes Farm, Organford Lane, Dorset, BH16 6ES
Event Information: Dorsets very own Alternative Americana Roots Festival is back again with over 60 acts playing 4 stages. Celebrating the best of Americana music and culture from all around the world, bringing together talented artists and fans for an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a fan of folk, jazz, country, blues, rock, or any other Americana music, you’re sure to find something that speaks to you.
Price: Various, find full information here.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth 7s
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Date: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th May 2024
Location: Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapel Gate, East Parley, Christchurch, BH23 6BL
Event Information: Bournemouth 7s Festival is the world's largest sports and music festival. Amidst the sport, the main festival arena boasts 12 uniquely themed festival arenas, as well as numerous experiences such as Bingo Lingo, foam parties, a silent disco, a funfair and more. In regards to sport, get ready to watch Rugby, Dodgeball, Hockey and much more!
Price:
- Camping Weekend - £219
- VIP and Camping Weekend - £259
- V.VIP Glamping - £359
Weekend Non-Camping
- V.VIP - £139
- Adult - £109
- Student - £89
Day Non-Camping
- V.VIP - £109
- Adult - £89
- Student - £79
SHAKE & STIR VINTAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Date: Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd June 2024
Location: Southbourne Overcliff Dr, Bournemouth, BH6 3
Event Information: The Shake & Stir festival has been revving up fans of vintage and retro music, vehicles, dancing, fashion, and lifestyle living for many years now.
2 days and nights of fabulous live music from the 20s-70s! Plus it's right by the sea!
Price: FREE
Ashley Cross
Grooves On The Green
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Date: Friday 21st June to Sunday 23rd June 2024
Location: Ashley Cross Green, Poole, BH14 8UF
Event Information: Grooves on the Green is a family-friendly festival that occurs across 3 days and is full of live music and entertainment on two stages with loads of other attractions including top quality local food and drink; Kidzone with face painting, magicians, and inflatables; a Nerf battle arena; clothing and craft stalls and more.
Price: Various prices - click here to view them.
Poole
Poole Goes Vintage
THIS EVENT HAS FINISHED FOR 2024, PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR 2025 INFO.
Date: Sunday 21st July 2024
Location: Poole Quay
Event Information: This great summer event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things vintage here in Poole!
Poole Goes Vintage offers a rare chance to revel in music, dance, fashion, memorabilia, entertainment, and classic cars on a 1940–60s theme!
Price: FREE
Diverse Abilities Neon Run
INFO BELOW FROM 2024, 2025 TBC
Date: Saturday 22nd April 2024
Location: Poole Park, Poole, BH15 1TU
Event Information: Dorset Neon Run is a really fun event. It isn’t time chipped so you can run, jog, walk, or dance at your own pace around the course.
There’ll be plenty of entertainment on the night to keep the atmosphere pumping. On the night, registration for the Family Fun Run 2k opens from 5pm, and registration for the main event is open from 7.30pm, and runners will set off by 8.30pm.
Price: From £15
Bournemouth
World of Love Festival
THIS EVENT HAS ENDED FOR 2024, 2025 INFO TBC SO PLEASE CHECK BACK.
Date: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th August
Location: Kings Park, Bournemouth
Event Information: Join Dorset’s most diverse festival for authentic international experiences. A vibrant weekend filled with a kaleidoscope of international wonders, all taking place in one venue!
Price: Various Prices Available, can view them here.
Poole
Poole Harbour Festival 2024
Finished for 2024, 2025 info tbc
Date: 26th-28th July 2024
Location: Baiter Harbourside Park Poole, BH15 1UY
Event Information: Across 3 days your get to hear from over 50 acts across 3 different stages.
2024 Poole Harbour Festival Line-Up:
- Razorlight
- The Coral
- Reef
- The South
- Toploader
- Artful Dodger
- Ferocious Dog
- Dr Meaker
- And more...
This familly event holds activities your kids will love such as:
- Circus Workshops
- Street Performers
- Magicians
- Animal Shows
- The Amazing Dinosaur Show
An array of delicious street food, tasty desserts, an even better selection of local ales and ciders, and plenty of craft and design stalls will be available too!
Price: Various
Dorset Street Food Festival
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Date: 28th to 30th June 2024
Location: Baiter Park, Poole
Event Information: Dorset Street Food Festival 2024 will showcase 20 of the best street food traders from across the UK who will be gathering together to create a culinary storm that will tantalise your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
From Greek to Afghan, Uzbek to Italian, there is something for everyone. Their fully stocked bars will be ready to quench your thirst whether you're looking for a crisp pint of lager, a fruity cocktail, or soft drinks for the kids.
There will also be an entertainment stage with a fabulous variety of live music.
Price: Various prices
Upton House Food & Music Festival 2024
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Date: 14th-16th June 2024
Location: Upton House, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
Event Information: Upton House Food & Music Festival 2024 is a brilliant family festival that provides the perfect day out full of high quality street food traders that offer various cuisines, divine selection of artisan and local produce from Dorset's best suppliers, and stalls from rum, gin and wine producers that give you the chance to visit some exceptional beer tents, prosecco and cocktail bars.
If you're a foodie then this festival is for you! From mouth-watering Spanish Tapas, and traditional English classics, to popular Greek dishes, there is something for everyone at Upton House Food & Drink Festival.
Price:
Weekend Tickets
- Family Launch Offer - £29
- Family Final Release - £43
- Adult Launch Offer - £13
- Adult Final Release - £16
- Child Launch Offer - £4
- Child Final Release - £7
Day Ticket
- Family Launch Offer - £8
- Family Final Release - £16
- Adult Launch Offer - £3
- Adult Final Release - £6
- Child Launch Offer - £1
- Child Final Release - £3