Events and Festivals in Weymouth

Looking for a destination that offers a world class events program all year around? Well with Weymouth your search is over. 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 Weymouth.

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

Whether it’s historical, cultural festivals, music, sporting challenges or wonderful food themed favourites Weymouth’s got an event for you.

Immerse yourself in history

Weymouth has a rich heritage and history that is celebrated by a number of themed events held in the borough. Celebrate Weymouth’s military history with the Armed Forces Day Celebrations or go back in time and celebrate Weymouth’s swashbuckling past with the Pirate Day at the 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 harbour side it plays host to a wonderful party atmosphere over the bank holiday weekends in Weymouth 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 the SeaFeast Dorset Sea Food 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.

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. Weymouth 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!

Dec 09

Christmas in Weymouth

There’s nowhere better to celebrate the season of goodwill than in Weymouth, or should we say – SLEIGHmouth! Ho! Ho! Ho! Make sure you wrap up warm because there’s a whole host of...

Dec 09

Discover Lodmoor

RSPB Weymouth Wetlands (Radipole and Lodmoor)

Lodmoor is a quiet haven for wildlife in the popular seaside town of Weymouth. The combination of a large reedbed, open water, saltmarsh, wet grassland and bushes attract a variety of wildlife. New...

Dec 09

Discover Radipole Lake

RSPB Weymouth Wetlands (Radipole and Lodmoor)

Nestled in the centre of Weymouth, the reedbeds of Radipole Lake are an unlikely urban home to some stunning wildlife. New for 2022, Discover Radipole Lake is an opportunity to take a walk around the...

Dec 09

Wessex Musical Theatre Christmas Show

Wessex Musical Theatre is celebrating 100 years of performing on stage. This Christmas Show promises to be a dazzling display of lively song and dance with music from Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys,...

Dec 10

Festive Fun at the Fort

Nothe Fort

We have so much festive fun for you and your family to enjoy this December! Come and help us search for the pesky Elves that taken over the Fort, make your own snowglobe, dress up as a Nutcracker...

Dec 10

Littlemoor Top Club Christmas Fair

We are hosting another christmas fair at the Top Club Littlemoor once again this year. Handmade Gifts, Food, BBQ, Games and Santa Grotto.

Dec 10

Sleeping Beauty Christmas Pantomime

THIS YEAR'S DREAM OF A PANTOMIME! Sleeping Beauty - Christmas Pantomime at Weymouth. Set your alarm clocks early for Christmas 2022 as Enchanted Entertainment, the team behind the fantastic recent...

Dec 10

Tidings of Joy!

Weymouth Choral Society, under Musical Director Helen Brind, is proud to present its annual Christmas concert, to be held at St John's Church, Greenhill, Weymouth, DT4 7SS. We are thrilled to be...

Dec 14

Nature Tots | December | Winter Fun!

RSPB Weymouth Wetlands (Radipole and Lodmoor)

Explorer's wanted! Whether it's bug hunting, puddle splashing or something else, at Nature Tots you can expect an all-round adventure! Previously known as Ducklings, Nature Tots is the perfect...