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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Sun 12 Jul

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Jul 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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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 26

SandFest 2026

Location: Sandbanks Beach, 1A Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PS

Time: From 12.00pm

Sandfest returns in 2026, promising an even bigger dose of excitement than ever before!

Mon 13 Jul

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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 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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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 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.

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Tue 14 Jul

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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 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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Jul 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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Jul 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 ...

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Wed 15 Jul

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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 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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Jul 26

Farmer Palmer's Car Boot Sales

Time: From 7:00am

At: Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Find something for you at Farmer Palmer's Car Boot Sale.

Every Tuesday

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Jul 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 ...

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Thu 16 Jul

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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 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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Jul 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 ...

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Fri 17 Jul

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Jul 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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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 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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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 26

Tribute to the 80’s Cruise

Time: From 19:00

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Step back in time with the iconic duo, Darren & Ruebeun. Known for reviving nostalgia with their captivating performances they ...

Sat 18 Jul

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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 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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Jul 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 ...

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Jul 26

Murder Mystery Dinner – Parqueboat Theft

Time: From 18:30

At: Coastal Cruises Poole

Step aboard for an evening of intrigue, suspense and murder! You will become part of a captivating whodunit all whilst ...

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Jul 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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