Music events in Dorset
If you seek laid back jazz, lively bands, quirky folk music or chart topping hits, we’ll get your feet tapping in Dorset.
Whatever your taste in music, we can guarantee there will be a musical event that you’ll being queuing to get tickets for.
Now, who said Dorset was quiet?
Music to your ears
We've got festivals and music events for all tastes, whether you like a bit of folk, reggae, pop or perhaps classical or more up your street, Dorset has it all....and in some of the most wonderful settings!
From stunning abbeys to picturesque castle grounds you will be in tune with your sense with music in your ears and a beautiful sight for your eyes.
Kick back with a cocktail and listen to some smooth jazz
Dorset is no stranger to the odd jazz festival or two! With festivals featuring bands from across most of the spectrum of jazz, from New Orleans to contemporary sounds, with lots of leading names as well as new faces you're sure to find one to tap along to.
What better than to spend a weekend on the coast, listening to your favourite melodies played by some of the country’s best talent and soaking up the atmosphere and entertainment?
Raise your hands in the air for Camp Bestival!
Camp Bestival's live music selection covers all bases from rock to pop and way beyond, with brilliant and diverse headliners each year.
This festival has families at it's heart and there's loads for everyone to enjoy whatever age.
Past line ups have included Jess Glynne, Fatboy Slim, Beckie Hill and Blondie plus the very best in new music and lots of sing-along favourites too.
Whether you're young or just young at heart, there's a live act that will get you jumping, so we'll see you down the front!
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Geoff Robb – The Music of Trees
A Purbeck Guitar Festival concert at Sandy Hill Arts, Corfe Join Geoff Robb at Sandy Hill Arts in Corfe for an atmospheric evening which celebrates nature and beautiful acoustic guitar music. Inspired...
Our Stories: Queer in the Countryside
This May-August Bridport Arts Centre celebrates LGBTQIA+ lives and creativity in rural West Dorset with a season of performances, workshops and artworks. The season profiles work by local LGBTQIA+...
Art Meets Sky: Helm Gallery Brings Bold 'DISRUPTION' Exhibition to Branksome's Roof Terrace
Helm Gallery, Brighton's pioneering hybrid art gallery and cocktail bar, announces an exclusive one-night pop-up exhibition of its acclaimed 'DISRUPTION' show at Rockwater Branksome's...
Swanage Town Band Concert
We are delighted to be playing on Swanage Bandstand again this summer and are looking forward to our first concert there on Wednesday 21st May at 7pm. We look forward to seeing you there and hope you...
Dean Carter live: Wheel of the Year for Summer Solstice
WHEEL OF THE YEAR performed live for LITHA (Summer Solstice) Continuing the series of live performances of the critically acclaimed guitar instrumental album themed around each of the stations of the...
John Wilson & Sinfonia of London: Rodgers & Hammerstein's Greatest Hits - With special guest soloists Louise Dearman, Nathaniel Hackmann & Scarlett Strallen
Prepare to be enchanted as John Wilson and Sinfonia of London bring the timeless music of Rodgers & Hammerstein to life in a spectacular concert featuring beloved songs from some of the greatest...
Ricky Romain Concert
Ricky has performed at festivals and concert halls throughout the UK and in Europe and has also been involved in a wide variety of collaborations and recordings with Classical Indian musicians.He also...
80s show at Wimborne Tivoli Theatre
New Romantic – Synth Pop – New Wave Recreating the electrifying 80s taking you on a musical memory right back to the nightclub dance floor! Relive, sing, dance and party to many of the best 80s songs...
Bands For Bravery Music & Family Festival
Welcome to Bands For Bravery 2025! After the huge success of our inaugral event in June 2024 we are already getting ready to rock out at this epic event happening at Longthorns Farm. Join us for a...
Guitar Heroes Concert
The Purbeck Guitar Festival and Swanage Jazz Club, proudly present Peter Cooley, a soulful singer and guitarist hailing from Bournemouth. With roots tracing back to soul, funk, and blues, Peter has...
The Goudies
Husband and wife folk-country duo The Goudies are once again returning to their former hometown for a full-band show - this time with support from their friends Our Atlantic Roots. Their emotionally...
Upton House Food and Music Festival
The best food, drink and live music festival in the south, Upton House Food & Music Festival is ready to cook up a storm of good vibes to get the summer going with a bang. Big tunes and big...
CHESIL ROCKS at the Pavilion
Chesil Rocks is an annual music and arts festival, that raises funds for the Dorset branch of the Samaritans charity. Taking place this year at Weymouth Pavilion on 21st June -having previously been...
Dorset County Orchestra Summer Concert
Join Dorset County Orchestra for our summer concert when we return to St Mary's Church with another fabulous and varied programme. This year we welcome Hugo Svedberg who will play Max Bruch's...
Folk on the Quay
Poole's Folk Festival brings you the best in National, International and local folk & acoustic music, with dancers in the streets overlooking Poole’s lovely Harbour. For...
Lunchtime Concert
Join us at St Peter's Church on Dorchester Saturday 21st June between 12.30pm and 1pm for our free lunchtime concert. This is a thirty-minute programme of music for trombone, performed by Kevin...
Midsummer Party in the Park
Midsummer Party in the Park – A Free Weekend of Family Fun! Saturday 21 June | Lister Gardens | FREE Entry Join us for a weekend bursting with magic, music, and memory-making by the sea —...
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
Sandpit Field overlooks the beautiful Swanage Bay and is the stage for cooking demonstrations by top notch chefs. Find out how to cook exciting recipes and how to prepare wet and...
Xuefei Yang in Concert
Xuefei Yang has been described as 'one of the 100 top classical musicians of our time' by classic FM Xuefei Yang is the first-ever internationally recognised Chinese guitarist on the world...
Bridport Chamber Orchestra Summer Concert
Bridport Chamber Orchestra's summer concert "an afternoon with Mozart" features Duncan Honeybourne, solo piano, performing Piano Concerto no.21 on the newly refurbished grand piano....
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