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!

Events coming soon

Young Voices nature workshop May 14

Young Voices nature workshop

A series of free monthly Young Voices workshops to empower local young people aged 14–18 with the skills, knowledge and opportunity to stand up for the environment and make a difference....

Open For Art Dorset May 17

Open For Art Dorset

Step into the creative heart of South Dorset as the Open for Art Trail returns from Sat 17 May to Sun 1 June 2025. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned art enthusiast, this much-loved...

Birds of the Fleet Cruises May 22

Birds of the Fleet Cruises

Join us for a guided birdwatching boat trip on the Fleet Explorer, where we will point out some of the species of birds that call Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon home. Some of the species that may be seen...

Little Tern Cruise on the Fleet Explorer May 24

Little Tern Cruise on the Fleet Explorer

Little terns are one of the rarest nesting seabirds in the UK and the colony at Chesil Beach is the only one along this section of the southwest of England. Join the RSPB's Project Officer on...

Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer May 29

Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer

Join us for an evening boat trip on the Fleet Explorer. Find out about the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon and the rich local history. This is the perfect time of day to relax, and...

Wessex Folk Festival May 31

Wessex Folk Festival

Free festival of folk music and dance on the harbourside in Weymouth. Family festival on Weymouth Harbourside with two free stages showcasing a range of traditional and modern folk acts. Morris...

Summer Serenade Weymouth Jun 07

Summer Serenade Weymouth

SUMMER SERENADE – THE FAMOUS TEA PARTY CONCERT! SATURDAY 07 JUNE 2025 AT 3.00 PM ST ALDHELM'S CHURCH CENTRE, SPA ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5EW Join Weymouth Choral Society on Saturday 07 June at...

Summer Serenade Weymouth Jun 07

Summer Serenade Weymouth

SUMMER SERENADE – THE FAMOUS TEA PARTY CONCERT! SATURDAY 07 JUNE 2025 AT 3.00 PM ST ALDHELM'S CHURCH CENTRE, SPA ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5EW Join Weymouth Choral Society on Saturday 07 June at...

Summerfest Jun 07

Summerfest

Join us for SUMMERFEST 2025 hosted by Weymouth and Portland Round Table! Now in our third year, we are putting on our largest event yet, raising money for Weldmar Hospice care and The Front Skatepark....

One Voice Choir Summer Concert - Harmonies of Hope Jun 08

One Voice Choir Summer Concert - Harmonies of Hope

Our theme is one of reflection and hope in these trouble times. We hope the mixture of sacred and popular music will leave you with feelings of hope and joy. To whet your appetites here are a few of...

World Oceans Day Cruise on the Fleet Explorer Jun 11

World Oceans Day Cruise on the Fleet Explorer

To celebrate World Oceans Day, join us for a boat trip on the Fleet Explorer to find out about Marine Protected Areas in Dorset. Discover the incredible wildlife of the Fleet Lagoon and what we can do...

CHESIL ROCKS at the Pavilion Jun 21

CHESIL ROCKS at the Pavilion

Chesil Rocks is an annual music and arts festival, that raises funds for the Dorset branch of the Samaritans charity. Taking place this year at Weymouth Pavilion on 21st June -having previously been...

Ironman 70.3 Weymouth Sep 14

Ironman 70.3 Weymouth

IRONMAN 70.3 returns to Dorset this September 14th 2025.  The 70.3 mile Weymouth event will involve a 1.2 mile swim in Weymouth Bay, a 56 mile bike ride around the scenic Dorset countryside and a...

Dusk Til Dark Sep 19

Dusk Til Dark

We Are Weymouth is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated Dusk Til Dark event, now in its fifith year. This exciting, FREE-TO-ATTEND performing arts event is perfect for the...

Weymouth Beach Motocross Oct 12

Weymouth Beach Motocross

Weymouth Beach Motocross is Weymouth’s premier and most exciting event of the autumn. Weymouth Beach Motocross is run by the Purbeck MXC on behalf of the Weymouth Lions Club. See Motocross...

Weymouth Rock and Roll Weekender Oct 25

Weymouth Rock and Roll Weekender

Venture Away Music Weekends is delighted to announce the start of the Weymouth Rock & Roll Weekender 25th & 26th October 2025. The weekender takes place in the Ocean Room in Weymouth Pavilion...