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!
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Birdwatching for Beginners Course at Radipole Lake (3 sessions over 3 weeks)
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She'Koyokh
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Spiritato
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Trio of Flute, Harp and Cello
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World War II Week (Half Term Activities)
Join us for a journey back to Weymouth in World War II this February Half Term! For 9 whole days, Nothe Fort will be revisiting the 1940s, with plenty of family fun activities and entertainment. You...
Dinosaurs in Weymouth
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Birdwatching For Beginners Course at Radipole Lake (3 sessions over 3 months)
This winter at Radipole Lake we are offering a 3-part bird watching course for beginners. Perfect if you want to learn more about finding and identifying the birds we have here at Radipole Lake or...
Classified Bunker Unmasked: Cold War Weekend
Revealing the untold story of the Nothe Forts Cold War bunker through an immersive guided tour. Nothe Fort invites you to explore Weymouth's hidden secret and offers a captivating insight into the...
Springtober Fest
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Gordon Buchanan - 30 Years In The Wild – The Anniversary Tour
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Science Day at Nothe Fort - British Science Week
Come and celebrate science this March at Nothe Fort! As part of the bigger British Science Week, we will be hosting a fun and immersive Science Day, full of experiments and activities for the family...
Wedding Fayre at the Fort
SAVE THE DATE 26th March! Nothe Fort invites you to come and see a selection Weymouth's best wedding suppliers, all under one roof, in a venue like none other. We will be showcasing our unique...
The Jurassic Coasts Wild Exhibition
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SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival
A visit to the award-winning atmospheric SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival – offers an amazing opportunity to gain a better understanding of the superb seafood available to us...