EnLanguage Selector

Events and Festivals in Blandford

Blandford Forum is a town of history, arts and fantastic local food and drink. And the events and festivals which take place here during the year are fun for all ages, whatever your interest and budget.

Culture and the arts

Performing arts comes to the small stage in Dorset’s countryside. Usually set within local village halls, all ages can watch fantastic live performances at affordable ticket prices.

The ArtsReach charity not only supports local venues but also local performers too and brings music, theatre and dance to rural Dorset.

Teddy Rocks Festival

Created in 2010 to raise money for children's cancer charities, the annual Teddy Rocks Festival is now firmly on the Blandford Forum events calendar. 

Taking place each year over the early May bank holiday weekend, there's always a great line-up of acts including tribute bands as well as local talent. Day tickets, weekend tickets and camping can all be booked online.

Brewery Tours

The Hall and Woodhouse Brewery has been brewing real ales since 1777 and include the interestingly named Fursty Ferret, Hopping Hare and Cranborne Poacher – all part of the Badger Beer brand.

As well as taking a brewery tour and sampling some of the creations, there are also many Hall and Woodhouse pubs all over Dorset where you can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner and stay overnight.

Music Festivals

We Out Here Festival returns for another year in August, just a 15 minute drive out of town. Across four days, enjoy the biggest names in Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop, Brazilian and sounds from across the globe, and at night, dance to some of the scene's most exciting DJs. Alongside the music, there'll be a wellness programme (yoga, breathwork, massage, dance and more), a Talks Tent, Roller disco, and independent Record Fair.

In June, the two day family friendly DorsetFest is set in the heart of the Dorset National Landscape. Enjoy a fantastic range of music, entertainment and food stalls. There's even the option the camp to make the most of the weekend.

Christmas in Blandford

The annual Yuletide Festival is a sight to behold. On one evening in December, Blandford is alive with carol singers, a lantern parade, street theatre, music and dancing. Father Christmas also pays a visit and the shops and streetside stalls are open late for those looking for unique and unusual Christmas presents.

During December, shops windows are decorated with Christmas scenes, Market Place is home to a huge Christmas trees and carol services take place at the parish church.

Events coming soon

Blandford Forum Farmers and Makers Markets Apr 28

Blandford Forum Farmers and Makers Markets

Blandford Forum Farmers & Makers Markets 2024. The market will return this year, and they are planning for the following dates that fall on a Sunday: 24 March, 28 April, 26 May, 23 June, 28 July,...

Paul Young Behind The Lens May 01

Paul Young Behind The Lens

He's been a major star for four decades. Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)....

Moth Survey at Kingston Lacy May 02

Moth Survey at Kingston Lacy

Get ready to fall in love with flying beauties. Join a ranger for a morning of moth surveying in the Kingston Lacy woodland. You'll be identifying and recording species, discovering why these...

Teddy Rocks Music Festival May 03

Teddy Rocks Music Festival

The festival purpose is to raise money and awareness for children's cancer and is in memory of Ted Newton, who lost his fight to cancer aged 10, in June 2010. Every penny raised from tickets,...

The Ghost Train May 03

The Ghost Train

Amature dramatic performance of The Ghost Train. Set in a haunted railway station in the 1920s, strangers are thrown together in this thriller with a twist. Ideal for adults looking for a period fun...

Sturminster Newton Car and Bike Enthusiasts May 04

Sturminster Newton Car and Bike Enthusiasts

Very popular, family-friendly car and bike event on the first Saturday of every month between 9am and 12pm on the Sturminster Newton Recreation Ground (Location - What3words - rests.raves.aimlessly,...

Thanks for the Memories May 08

Thanks for the Memories

Join Neil Sands for his brand new matinee show. as he brings back more musical memories. The Fabulous 40's, The Rocking 50's, The Swinging 60's and The Sensational 70's. In fact,...

Fairytales for Grown Ups: Love Rites May 11

Fairytales for Grown Ups: Love Rites

In a field in Dorset there is a hill with a door. This is the Earthouse, a 250-seat fire-lit theatre, where audiences sit on wooden benches, under an earth roof, held up by 21 huge oak tree trunks....

Plan Your Visit

Search Curve
Footer Curve