Events and Festivals in Weymouth

Looking for a destination that offers a world-class events programme all year around? Weymouth provides the location for a host of top level events with a schedule that runs throughout the year. Come and enjoy the uplifting experiences created by some of the wonderful events here in in the town.

Whatever your interests or passion, Weymouth is sure to host an event that’s just right for you.

Whether it’s historical or cultural festivals, music, sporting challenges or wonderful food themed favourites, Weymouth’s got events for all ages and budgets.

Immerse yourself in history

Weymouth has a rich heritage and history that is celebrated by a number of themed events held in the town.

Celebrate the areas military history with the Armed Forces Day Celebrations or go back in time and celebrate Weymouth’s swashbuckling past with the Pirate Day at Nothe Fort.

Join the party

Weymouth enjoys a great line up of fabulous music events and festivals featuring music from well-known established groups and up and coming local artists.

The Quayside Music Festival is always a favourite - located on the harbourside it plays host to a wonderful party atmosphere over the bank holiday weekends in during May and August. With this and more we’re confident that you will find the right soundtrack for your visit to Weymouth.

Food glorious food

Weymouth provides the location for a number of fabulous food events with none more popular than SeaFeast - The Dorset Seafood Festival. With Over 80 stalls, mouth-watering seafood menus and celebrity chef demonstrations, we guarantee that you will sample some of the most wonderful seafood found anywhere.

In July, the Food and Family Festival located at Lodmoor Country Park is a fantastic event celebrating local and regional foods whilst entertaining members of the whole family. Its the perfect event for food lovers who can try and buy from an incredible range of local and regional products whilst making memories with the family.

Going for gold in Weymouth

Weymouth’s fantastic location and stunning natural surroundings provides the perfect backdrop for some top level events. For this reason it was selected at one of the host locations outside of London for the 2012 Olympic Games, hosting the sailing events on its world class sailing waters.

If it’s out on the water, on its golden sands or along the famous esplanade, Weymouth offers the perfect venue. The town welcomes many top level marathons and triathlons throughout the year and is one the regular stops for the Ironman and Bustinskin events series. Don’t worry if you don’t think you’re up to competing, take your place in the crowd and cheer on the competitors!

Oct 12

Ascarium at SEA LIFE

Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park

Help our Sea Witch and Warlock look after their ocean home and fellow sea creatures by completing magical challenges throughout the aquarium. Will you be brave enough to step up and help complete...

Oct 12

Bearded Reedling Guided Walks

RSPB Weymouth Wetlands (Radipole and Lodmoor)

Come along to see and learn all about this rare reedbed resident at RSPB Radipole Lake. The striking and elusive Bearded Reedling can be extremely difficult to see, despite living here all year round....

Oct 12

Bincombe Bumps Pumpkin Festival

Bincombe Bumps Pick your own Pumpkin farm and Halloween festival throughout weekends in October. Come and pick your own gourd-eous pumpkins in our beautiful country setting. While away an hour in our...

Oct 12

Wildlife Photography Exhibition

Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre

Dorset Wildlife Trust's 2024 photography exhibition offers a stunning showcase of wildlife photography from this year's wildlife photography competition. The photos celebrate the natural...