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

History Community Lectures Feb 11

History Community Lectures

Due to popular demand, we're pleased to offer extra History Community Lectures held at Weymouth College, open to all. The last remaining talks of this season include: 6th February - Jon Dixon,...

Multi Story Theatre - Last Dance Saloon Feb 14

Multi Story Theatre - Last Dance Saloon

Two people, no longer in the first flush of youth, find each other at a tango retreat in Buenos Aires. A spark is lit and their passion smoulders – this was meant to be. But one has work and...

Sunset Cafe Stompers jazz Feb 15

Sunset Cafe Stompers jazz

It is often said that jazz was born in New Orleans, but grew up in Chicago. In the 1920s, The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago's infamous South Side, on East 35th Street in Bronzeville....

Pagrav Dance Company - Aunusthan Mar 22

Pagrav Dance Company - Aunusthan

This upbeat Kathak ensemble show is a joyous celebration of classical Indian dance, performed by the very best home-grown British-Asian talent who have toured this show to cities and cultural centres...

Amadou Diagne & Cory Seznec Touki - Plastic Man Mar 28

Amadou Diagne & Cory Seznec Touki - Plastic Man

Touki's sound infuses East and West African styles and traditions with Appalachian banjo, folk motifs, and orchestral arrangements. Amadou Diagne's powerful percussion, Cory Seznec's...

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...

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....

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...