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!
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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
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
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...
The Stylistics Greatest Hits
The Stylistics are known instantly for their many recognisable hits such as the Grammy-nominated 'You Make Me Feel Brand New' plus numerous classics including 'Can't Give You Anything...
Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways
The impact of Bob Dylan cannot be overstated. Nobody else so revolutionised the way we think about singing, song writing, music as protest and the very definition of folk music, all in their first...
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Steve Mitchell as George Michael Tribute returns to Bournemouth Pier!
Steve Mitchell returns to Key West's stage again as George Michael on Saturday 2nd November 2024. Mitchell's musical talents will entertain Bournemouth Pier as he sings George Michael &...
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...
Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, alongside long-time members of George Michael's original band, the show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their...
The Kings Voice Gordon Hendricks As Elvis
Little did he know then that his performance in his potteries home would lead to a phenomenal career impersonating The King, working with his legendary musicians in years to come. Karaoke led to...
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
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...
Culture Club Thomas Hardy In Words and Music
For November's Culture Club, we're joined by the Hardy Annuals for an evening of Thomas Hardy in Words and Music. Come and enjoy readings from Hardy's poems and novels, interspersed with...
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
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...