Event & Festivals in Lyme Regis
Looking to find out what’s on in Lyme Regis? Look no further, we have everything you need to find out what’s happening, whatever the weather!
Lyme Regis has a fabulous events’ programme throughout the whole year so whenever you plan to visit, there will be something on to entertain you.
Fun for the family
Lyme Regis is the perfect place for some family fun. There's never a dull moment in Lyme Regis, with a jam-packed calendar of events to keep all ages entertained.
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week is a week full of fun with displays, music, family games...the list goes on! There's also Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week with lots of activities and events including the carnival procession, regatta races and competitions.
If you visit during the autumn, make sure you don’t miss the annual Lyme Regis Fireworks Display and Bonfire Night. Join the crowds to watch the fireworks over the ‘Pearl of Dorset’ Lyme Bay, with the Cobb as a specular background and keep warm by the bonfire on the beach afterwards.
Fossiling fun
With Lyme Regis being a treasure trove for fossils, why wouldn’t there be a festival to celebrate them?! The annual Fossil Festival is one of Dorset's largest science festivals and is a great event for the whole family with talks, exhibitions, fantastic street performances, hands-on experiences and interactive displays. With something for all ages, this is a weekend to have some fossil-tastic fun.
Marvellous music
Whatever gets you shaking your stuff, there are plenty of music events to get you moving and grooving in Lyme Regis!
Folk fans can enjoy a full programme of singing, dancing and music-making at various venues across the town during Lyme Regis Folk Weekend.
Winter festivities
During the Christmas festivities, Lyme Regis is a wonderful place to visit during the festive season. In the run up to Christmas, the shops will be brimming with gift ideas or you can take time to breathe in the bracing sea air with a stroll along the seafront and perhaps coffee and a mince pie in one of the lovely cafes? To make it even more special, Lyme's picturesque Broad Street will be positively sparkling from the end of November.
There are also many Christmas events throughout the month of December, visit Lyme Marine Theatre to watch a Christmas film, enjoy one of the many carol singing events or catch a Christmas concert – there is something for everyone to get into the Christmas spirit.
Take a look at our full list of events taking place in Lyme Regis and you’ll soon begin to see why so many Lyme Regis visitors find good reason to return time and time again!
Events happening soon
Celebrate Real Bread Week at The Town Mill
We will be celebrating Real Bread week at The Town Mill during half term. Real Bread week is an annual, international celebration of additive-free bread and the people that create it! Here at the Town...
The Magical Screentest of Isobel Jeffrey
Are you interested in Neurodiversity and Inclusive Art, as well as Film, Theatre, Folklore and World Mythology?! Then YOU'RE IN LUCK!! We have the perfect show for you… ‘Magical...
The Importance of being Earnest - National Theatre Live
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful screening reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming...
Lyme Regis History Walk & Museum Entry
Combine your visit to Lyme Regis Museum with an entertaining Town History Walk by one of our knowledgeable Museum Guides. Redeem your entry ticket anytime from 10am in the...
Upbeat Beatles
“Get Back” to the swinging 60’s with ‘The Upbeat Beatles’ and relive those ‘Fab’ days and timeless songs! Performing to sell out venues for over 20 years,...
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Accommodation
Lyme Regis is top of the list for a holiday, short break or just an overnight stay.
Food & Drink
Lyme has a feast of gastronomic delights to suit every taste, budget and occasion.
How to Get Around
You can explore further around Lyme Regis by bike, bus, walking and even boat!
Parking
There are a lots of short and long stay parking, some have EV chargepoints for electric vehicles.