What's On and Events in Bridport & West Bay
Visiting Bridport and West Bay and wondering if there are any events and festivals to enjoy? Well, you couldn't have picked a better location to visit.
Bridport and West Bay provide a year round events program celebrating everything from history and heritage, arts, food and even hats!
Shows, gigs and performances
Bridport’s network of theatres provide a wonderful opportunity to enjoy live performing arts. From community led projects to productions and gigs performed by some of the UK's most popular acts.
The town has its own arts centre, plus independent cinema and music venue.
Unique events
Bridport plays host to one of the more unique events to be held in Dorset. The Bridport Hat Festival celebrates all things headwear; well, because why not?
For a weekend each September you'll see the folk of Bridport donning their finest headdress and joining in the festival fun. There are prizes for the best hats, so make sure you pack yours!
Carnival Fun
August sees the very popular Bridport Carnival take place each year. The carnival is certainly one of the key events of the year enjoyed by thousands of revellers with organisations from all over the South West taking part.
The following evening sees the torch light procession take place and it is certainly a spectacle that just has to be seen to be believed. A parade of lit torches meander through the streets of Bridport on route to West Bay where they are used to light the beach bonfire that kicks off a night of celebrations.
Foodie fun
Food lovers should certainly make their way to Bridport and West Bay. The local area is renowned for providing the very finest in local produce and the Bridport Food Festival is certainly a celebration of this.
The festival is a fortnight long celebration of local food and drink to enjoy, with demonstrations, competitions and plenty of wonderful entertainment.
Events coming soon
Beneath The Waves Pop Up Exhibition
2023 has been designated as "The Year of the Coast". In our new exciting 'Beneath the Waves' exhibition we look at the secrets of Lyme Bay. We explore the historical and current...
Guided Walks Around West Bay Every Thursday Morning
Join our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer guides on a Thursday morning and enjoy exploring West Bay from a different perspective with our selection of walks covering the history and nature of West...
Furleigh Estate Foraging Talk and Tasting
Join us on Thursday 12th October for a foraging Talk and Tasting with local company Found & Fine. Foraging experts and chefs Neal & Catriona Chainey of Found & Fine will talk you through a...
Halloween Spider Hunt for October Half Term
Come and join us in the West Bay Discovery Centre for a spooky spider themed Halloween half-term. Join us on a FREE spider hunt – they are hidden all over the centre! There is something for...
Wine Tasting Evening - Chilean Wines of Morande
Many years ago, I experienced an amazing trip to the wine regions of Chile, tasting from tip to tip & coast to coast. Of all the wines that I tasted, I remember those of Morande most! Founded by...
Bonfire By The Beach
Bonfire By The Beach, Saturday October 28th 2023 from 4pm. A great evening for all the family, raising funds for local charities. - Live Music 4pm until 9:30pm. - Fun Fair. - Food outlet and...