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!

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Christmas in Weymouth Dec 13

Christmas in Weymouth

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A Traditional Christmas Dec 14

A Traditional Christmas

Nativity trail (Saturday) Nativity Trail 10am - 3pm, throughout Town Centre Visit locations in Weymouth Town Centre as they host FREE crafts and scenes from the nativity story, collect your map and...

A Traditional Christmas - Weymouth Dec 14

A Traditional Christmas - Weymouth

Nativity trail (Saturday) 10am - 3pm, throughout Town Centre Visit locations in Weymouth Town Centre as they host FREE crafts and scenes from the nativity story, collect your map and stickers and take...

Murder Mystery Experience Dec 14

Murder Mystery Experience

Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure. Explore the city like never before with our cutting-edge mobile app as your trusty guide. Trek through the town, crack codes, and...

Peter Pan - Christmas Pantomime Dec 20

Peter Pan - Christmas Pantomime

Let your dreams take flight at Weymouth Pavilion… Join the boy who never grows up… Peter Pan and take part in his adventures with Wendy as they fly off to Neverland and meet some...

Santa Filled Fun Dec 21

Santa Filled Fun

The weekend of the 21st – 22nd December is all about Santa! The letters written throughout the month will be collected by Father Christmas himself and taken off to the North Pole. Making a...

Chase the Pudding and Chase the Elf Dec 22

Chase the Pudding and Chase the Elf

Be a part of something truly special this festive season by signing up for this year’s Chase the Pudding on Sunday 22nd December 2024. Sign up and run (in a Santa Suit) the 5km from...

Christmas Day Harbour Swim Dec 25

Christmas Day Harbour Swim

The Weymouth and Portland Lions Clubs are once again planning on running this hugely popular event for Christmas Day 2024.  

New Year Viennese Gala Jan 08

New Year Viennese Gala

The swirling majesty and joyous sounds of the traditional Viennese Gala will see you spinning into the New Year with a flourish! This year's sparkling concert brings you all of your favourite...

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time Jan 19

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join one of our leading laugh specialists as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life...

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...