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Are you looking to find the best arts events in Dorset?

Dorset is a hotbed of creativity and expression and hosts a vibrant programme of productions in theatre, music, comedy, dance and film alongside an exciting mix of exhibitions and visual arts.

Dorset is also proud to promote a well supported network of Art Centres and organisations that promotes cultural development in the county.

Enjoy a live performance

The atmosphere of watching a play or live music in a village hall environment is much more intimate and engaging than in a large theatre and it stimulates a special connection between the performers and the audience that you don’t get elsewhere.

Wherever you are based in Dorset, you’ll have the opportunity to see some amazing productions from professional touring companies.

Be astounded at the exquisite talents of ballet dancers as they pirouette before your eyes or marvel at one-man plays; feel your spirit soar as your venue becomes filled with the sounds of samba and giggle until your sides split at a local comedy night.

Extraordinary festivals

Each year Dorset wows the crowds with some of the zaniest events around.

Be surprised, moved, entertained or contemplative, or maybe them all, as you make your way round Dorset as part of the Inside Out Festival.

From circus acts in Gillingham, sculpture at Hengistbury Head, a big wild sleepout with the RSPB and an outdoor performance to celebrate the Autumn Equinox, these are extraordinary events in extraordinary places.

Feast your eyes

As well as performance, Dorset has a varied programme of touring visual art exhibitions which circulate to rural galleries and other venues throughout the area.

You can visit contemporary craft shows, thematic exhibitions and displays from both national and regional artists.

Find out more

For a more comprehensive view of all the great arts events going on in Dorset, visit:

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  1. The £99 Flake

    Bournemouth and Poole Selfie Wall Trail

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    Arts and Culture

    Bournemouth and Poole’s award-winning seafront has been transformed into a work of art! The Selfie Wall Trail stretches from Sandbanks all the way to Southbourne! Win fantastic prizes! Use #loveselfiewalls

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2018to31 December 2021
  2. Sculpture by the Lakes - Search for Enlightenment

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    FORM - The Sculpture Show

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    DORCHESTER

    FORM - The Sculpture Show is taking place at Sculpture by the Lakes in Dorset from 1st April - 16th May. More than 30 of the UK's leading sculptors will exhibit their pieces across the sculpture park. Some 200 pieces will feature – making it not…

    Dates

    From:
    1 April 2021to16 May 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
    Price £12.50 Per Ticket
  3. Carolyn Stewart's 'Spring In The Woods': Silk Dyes and Wax Resist

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    Spring Into Art

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    Mill Lane, BRIDPORT

    Grasping our first opportunity to showcase our Associate members' work, Sou'-Sou'-West Gallery is exhibiting original and innovative work which will uplift all our spirits.

    Creating inspiring work during stressful and isolated restrictions, the…

    Dates

    From:
    12 April 2021to3 May 2021Open 10:30 - 16:30
  4. Julie Oldfield artwork

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    Julie Oldfield Exhibition

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    Heritage

    Mill Lane, LYME REGIS

    Julie specialise in skies and landscapes. Inspirations have come from her rural childhood, life on the Jurassic Coast and numerous extended travel periods exploring 6 continents, encountering astonishing landscapes and cultures. She makes sketches…

    Venue

    Town Mill, Lyme Regis

    Dates

    From:
    12 April 2021to4 May 2021Open 11:00 - 16:30
    Free
  5. BELINDA O’HOOLEY – ‘INVERSIONS’

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    BELINDA O’HOOLEY – ‘INVERSIONS’

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    LYME REGIS

    CANCELLED - This event has been cancelled. 
    This date of this event has changed (the previous date was 18 April 2020). All original tickets are valid for the new date.
    The pianist from folk duo O'Hooley & Tidow, who wrote and performed the theme…

    Venue

    The Marine Theatre, West Dorset

    Dates

    From:
    22 April 2021
    Price £15.00 to £17.50 Per Ticket
  6. Images of printmaking

    Add Printmakers Open Exhibition to your Itinerary

    Printmakers Open Exhibition

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    Heritage

    Mill Lane, LYME REGIS

    Printmakers Open Exhibition.

    Courtyard gallery welcomes all printmakers to take part in this Open Exhibition in the Courtyard Gallery.

    Closing date for entry 2nd April 2021

    contact petrinatownmill@gmail.com for entry form.

    What's your…

    Venue

    Town Mill, Lyme Regis

    Dates

    From:
    23 April 2021to5 May 2021Open 11:00 - 16:30
    Free
  7. NICK HELM: PHOENIX FROM THE FLAMES

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    NICK HELM: PHOENIX FROM THE FLAMES

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    Comedy

    LYME REGIS

    CANCELLED - This event has been cancelled. 

    A big-name comedian known for his tour de force of one-liners, stories, poems and jokes. He's one of Britain’s most loved comedians for his multiple, memorable and moving television appearances, his…

    Venue

    The Marine Theatre, West Dorset

    Dates

    From:
    24 April 2021
    Price £14.50 Per Ticket
  8. Swanage Pier

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    Old London by the Sea Online Talk

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    SWANAGE

    Swanage Pier have immense pleasure in announcing a series of five talks about the wildlife, geology, and coastal history around the Purbeck Coast. Thanks to the Victorian entrepreneurs, George Burt and John Mowlem, Swanage has a unique collection…

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    Swanage Pier, Swanage

    Dates

    From:
    29 April 2021Open 19:30 - 20:30
  9. Events at Durlston Country Park: Park Yoga

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    Events at Durlston Country Park: Park Yoga

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    Swanage

    Park Yoga

    Venue

    Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve, Swanage

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2021to29 August 2021
  10. Me Time

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    'MeTime'

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    Lyme Regis

    'ME TIME' WOODROFFE SCHOOL EXHIBITION 6TH MAY – 20TH MAY COURTYARD GALLERY
    "Me Time" An exhibition of work from teenage artists and younger completed through the lockdown era; a reminder of the value of creative escapism.

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2021to20 May 2021Open 11:00 - 04:00
    Free
  11. RC Tanks at Nothe Fort

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    RC Tanks at Nothe Fort

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    WEYMOUTH

    Southern Armour Group are returning to Nothe Fort!

    And they are bringing a variety of Remote Controlled vehicles with them; ranging from large scale RC tanks to small military vehicles, that span a multitude of eras and models.

    This experience is…

    Venue

    Nothe Fort, Weymouth and Portland

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    6 June 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    18 July 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    29 August 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00
  12. The woodland clan trail

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    The Woodland Clan Activity Trail

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    Children's

    SWANAGE

    Join a magical adventure trail at Durlston Country Park in Swanage and Corfe Castle. 

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2021to27 June 2021Open 10:30 - 04:00
    From:
    5 July 2021to1 September 2021
    Price £3.00 Per Ticket
  13. SCOTT MATTHEWS

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    SCOTT MATTHEWS

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    Music

    LYME REGIS


    We're delighted to welcome the Ivor Novello award-winning singer songwriter for a very special solo concert.Over 14 years and with his seventh album on the horizon, Matthews has continued to push the envelope with songs of breath-taking majesty.…

    Venue

    The Marine Theatre, West Dorset

    Dates

    From:
    20 May 2021
    Price £16.00 to £18.50 Per Ticket
  14. Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals

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    Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals

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    Dance

    Bournemouth

    This event has been rescheduled from May 2020.

    The new dates are Thursday 20 - Friday 21 May 2021.

    If you have any queries about your booking please email  bhlive.tickets@bhlive.org.uk 

    Following the incredible success of Strictly…

    Dates

    From:
    20 May 2021to21 May 2021Open 19:30 -
  15. Richard Corbett

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    Richard Corbett Art Exhibition

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    Lyme Regis

    Richard Corbett Artist
    (b. 1969)
    Born in Portsmouth, Richard has always been linked to the sea. After studying Fine Art at Norwich School of Art in the 90s, Richard spent the next 15 years living and working near the Suffolk coast where he became…

    Dates

    From:
    20 May 2021to25 May 2021Open 11:00 - 04:00
    Free
  16. Pop Up Cinema @ Leweston School

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    Cinema Under the Stars

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    SHERBORNE

    Leweston School is proud to open its doors to the public and host its first ever outdoor cinema event over 2 consecutive nights.

    We will be showcasing The Blair Witch Project (Cert 15) on Friday 21 May and The Greatest Showman (Cert PG) on…

    Dates

    From:
    21 May 2021Open 20:00 - 22:30
    From:
    22 May 2021Open 20:00 - 22:30
    Price £5.00 to £10.00 Per Ticket
  17. DBD Upholstery

    Add DBD Pop Up Upholstery to your Itinerary

    DBD Pop Up Upholstery

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    Art

    Lyme Regis


    DBD POP UP UPHOLSTERY 21ST – 27TH MAY COURTYARD GALLERY
    Pop Up DD&B Interiors
    Spring & Summer Collection
    We've rebranded as DD&B Interiors as we will be adding more furniture to our collection, together with our beautifully upholstered chairs in…

    Dates

    From:
    21 May 2021to27 May 2021Open 11:00 - 04:00
    Free
  18. standup, comedy, entertainment, live, show, gig, coastal comedy,

    Add The Coastal Comedy Show with Nathan Caton to your Itinerary

    The Coastal Comedy Show with Nathan Caton

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    Comedy

    Bournemouth

    Come and enjoy a top night of live stand-up comedy with 2 fantastic acts and host, sponsored by Lucy Beck – the Lawyer who listens, outside at Bournemouth Electric Club!

    Our headline act is the incredible Nathan Caton.
    As seen on:
    Live at the…

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2021Open 18:00 - 21:00
    Price £12.50 Per Ticket
  19. Events at Durlston Country ParkDorset Art Weeks Exhibition: “Take 4 Artists”

    Add Events at Durlston Country ParkDorset Art Weeks Exhibition: “Take 4 Artists” to your Itinerary

    Events at Durlston Country ParkDorset Art Weeks Exhibition: “Take 4 Artists”

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    Exhibition

    Swanage

    Dorset Art Weeks Exhibition: “Take 4 Artists” And “Once More With Feeling”

    Venue

    Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve, Swanage

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2021to6 June 2021
    Free
  20. Dorset Art Weeks

    Add Dorset Art Weeks to your Itinerary

    Dorset Art Weeks

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    Art

    Dorset

    Dorset Arts Weeks is one of the largest Open Studio Events in the country. It brings artists and visitors together in ways that are often remarkable and profoundly different from entering a public gallery.

    Dates

    From:
    22 May 2021to6 June 2021Various Opening Times
    Free
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