Calendar of Events in Dorset

Looking for events in and around Dorset? You've come to the right place! On our Dorset events calendar, you will find and be able to filter through event listings in Poole, Bournemouth and the surrounding areas from all the big annual events to smaller festivals, exhibitions and more...

If you're looking for some inspiration for your visit to Dorset or if you live here and are keen to find all the hot events near you in Dorset then keep checking our events calendar to keep up to speed with what's on in and around Dorset.

Here we list events from around the county including; Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wareham, Swanage, Studland and The Purbecks across to Dorchester and Bridport.

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Sat 24 Jan

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

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Sun 25 Jan

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

Mon 26 Jan

4 results

Evolve Advisory offers free business workshops in Weymouth

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Jan 26

Evolve Advisory offers free business workshops in Weymouth

At: Evolve Advisory

A new series of business workshops is being offered to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Weymouth.

Recurring Event

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

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Jan 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 27 Jan

3 results

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 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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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

Wed 28 Jan

3 results

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Shen Yun

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Experience China Before Communism. The moment the curtain opens, you enter a wondrous dream.

Daily Event

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

Thu 29 Jan

3 results

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Jan 26

Shen Yun

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Experience China Before Communism. The moment the curtain opens, you enter a wondrous dream.

Daily Event

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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

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Fri 30 Jan

5 results

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Jan 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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Jan 26

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

From Saturday 10th January 2026 to Sunday 22nd February 2026

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Jan 26

Shen Yun

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Experience China Before Communism. The moment the curtain opens, you enter a wondrous dream.

Daily Event

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Jan 26

Cool Coast Ice Rink in Bournemouth

Time: From 09:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth International Centre's indoor ice skating rink has returned for 2025/26!

Daily Event

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Jan 26

An Evening with The Fast Show

Time: From 19:30

At: Bournemouth International Centre

Fans of the The Fast Show are in for a real treat as Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Paul ...

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