Music events in Dorset

If you seek laid back jazz, lively bands, quirky folk music or chart topping hits, we’ll get your feet tapping in Dorset.

Whatever your taste in music, we can guarantee there will be a musical event that you’ll being queuing to get tickets for.

Now, who said Dorset was quiet?

Music to your ears

We've got festivals and music events for all tastes, whether you like a bit of folk, reggae, pop or perhaps classical or more up your street, Dorset has it all....and in some of the most wonderful settings!

From stunning abbeys to picturesque castle grounds you will be in tune with your sense with music in your ears and a beautiful sight for your eyes.

Kick back with a cocktail and listen to some smooth jazz

Dorset is no stranger to the odd jazz festival or two!  With festivals featuring bands from across most of the spectrum of jazz, from New Orleans to contemporary sounds, with lots of leading names as well as new faces you're sure to find one to tap along to.

What better than to spend a weekend on the coast, listening to your favourite melodies played by some of the country’s best talent and soaking up the atmosphere and entertainment?

Raise your hands in the air for Camp Bestival!

Camp Bestival's live music selection covers all bases from rock to pop and way beyond, with brilliant and diverse headliners each year.

This festival has families at it's heart and there's loads for everyone to enjoy whatever age.

Past line ups have included Jess Glynne, Fatboy Slim, Beckie Hill and Blondie plus the very best in new music and lots of sing-along favourites too.

Whether you're young or just young at heart, there's a live act that will get you jumping, so we'll see you down the front!

Partied out?

If you’re dancing the night away, then you’ll need a place to stay.

We can help you find accommodation in Dorset whether you need a hotel for the night or a cottage for the week.

Music eventscoming soon!

Free Guided Tours 2024 Oct 31

Free Guided Tours 2024

Until Friday 29 November 2024, we offer free guided tours lasting approximately 45 minutes to an hour, on Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 10.30am and Wednesday & Friday afternoons at 2.00pm. In...

Ghoulish Gathering Oct 31

Ghoulish Gathering

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun Promises to be a hauntingly good time for families, friends and Halloween enthusiasts alike. The highlight of the week is set for Thursday 31st October, when hundreds of...

Showstopper The Improvised Musical Oct 31

Showstopper The Improvised Musical

Spontaneous musical comedy at its finest, this is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award. For those who haven't yet...

Radio GaGa Nov 01

Radio GaGa

Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun and showmanship of Queen's touring days. Playing all your...

The Tannahill Weavers Nov 01

The Tannahill Weavers

Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals and songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional Scottish material and...

An Evening with Stephen Fearing Nov 02

An Evening with Stephen Fearing

A phenomenal performer and one of Canada's greatest musical storytellers, Stephen Fearing returns to one of his favourite performance venues for an intimate evening of lyrical songs and guitar...

Durufle Requiem for All Souls Day Nov 02

Durufle Requiem for All Souls Day

Music at St Peter's presents the Duruflé Requiem for All Souls Day on Saturday 2nd November at 5pm in St Peter's Church, Dorchester. The performance is offered as a reflective act of...

Focus  Hocus Pocus Nov 02

Focus Hocus Pocus

The band from the 60s that just keeps giving. Featuring Thijs Van Leer, Pierre Van Der Linden, Menno Gootjes and Udo Pannekeet, Focus return to European concert stages during 2023/24. Fresh from the...

Near Liam Gallagher in Weymouth Nov 02

Near Liam Gallagher in Weymouth

With his unmistakable swagger and raw vocal prowess, Liam Gallagher rose to fame as the charismatic frontman of Oasis before embarking on a successful solo career. Following Oasis's breakup,...

Wheel of the Year launch 2 Samhain Nov 02

Wheel of the Year launch 2 Samhain

IDean Carter in support of the 4th album in two years, WHEEL OF THE YEAR, the instrumental suite themed around just that very idea and concept, I am aiming at a performance of the album live...

Choral and Orchestral Concert Nov 06

Choral and Orchestral Concert

University Music Choir and Orchestra present their Autumn term concert on Wednesday 6th November at 7.30pm in Christchurch Priory (BH23 1BU). The programme includes Haydn's 'Nelson Mass',...

Allison Lupton, Shane Cook and Kyle Waymouth Nov 07

Allison Lupton, Shane Cook and Kyle Waymouth

Award-winning folk musician Allison Lupton hails from the heart of rural Ontario, Canada, where her love for music took root. From playing for community dances to soloing with orchestras, Allison has...

Allison Lupton, Shane Cook and Kyle Waymouth Nov 08

Allison Lupton, Shane Cook and Kyle Waymouth

Award-winning folk musician Allison Lupton hails from the heart of rural Ontario, Canada, where her love for music took root. From playing for community dances to soloing with orchestras, Allison has...

The Magic of Motown Nov 08

The Magic of Motown

Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take...

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