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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!

Partied out?

If you’re dancing the night away, then you’ll need a place to stay.

We can help you find accommodation in Dorset whether you need a hotel for the night or a cottage for the week.

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Cabaret with Claus Dec 12

Cabaret with Claus

Glad Tidings abound as Charlie Bicknell and Louise Innes return with 'The Christmas show.' An evening of shamelessly festive insanity. Classical Nativity intertwines with contemporary...

Christmas In Dorchester Dec 12

Christmas In Dorchester

‘Tis the season to be jolly and Dorset’s county town will certainly be spreading the Christmas cheer to one and all this year. From ice skating in the square, Christmas markets and choral...

Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience Dec 12

Christmas Lights and Reindeer Experience

NUTLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND REINDEER EXPERIENCE 2024 You are invited to our Christmas Lights & Reindeer Experience at Nutley Farm. This year's event will be even bigger and better than before...

Christmas with Santa at Discovery Village Dec 12

Christmas with Santa at Discovery Village

The Grotto Alternative you've all been searching for...... This Christmas, Discovery Village invites little adventurers to step into a world of wonder and teamwork! Join the Mayor of Discovery...

Dorchester Christmas Market Dec 12

Dorchester Christmas Market

Brewery Square has to transform into a winter wonderland, bursting with 30 festive stalls packed with artisan treats. Take the kids to meet Santa and enjoy fabulous live music, Christmas carols &...

University Carol Service Dec 12

University Carol Service

All are welcome to the University Carol Service on Thursday 12th December at 6pm in St Peter's Church, Bournemouth (BH1 2EE). Following the very traditional nine lesson and carol format, you can...

Budapest Cafe Orchestra Dec 13

Budapest Cafe Orchestra

Refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired, the boutique Budapest Café Orchestra play gypsy and folk-flavoured music in their own unique and surprising way. From Balkan and Russian...

Christmas Party Cruise Dec 13

Christmas Party Cruise

Set sail for a holly jolly good time on Poole Harbour! Join us for a holly jolly Christmas party cruise on Poole Harbour. Warm up with a glass of mulled wine as you board, then feast on a delicious...

Lighting up Lives - The Switch on Dec 13

Lighting up Lives - The Switch on

Come and join us on Friday, 13th December, starting at 5:30pm, for the first night of the Pier illuminations! Enjoy live music from local bands Kelp! and the Allsort'd Choir (TBC). Be entertained...

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Dec 14

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Back by popular demand this year, is one of our most loved concerts in the stunning Wimborne Minster Church. Featuring Broadstone Middle School who will be performing with us, it's going to be a...

The Snowman Dec 14

The Snowman

Cherished by children and adults alike, The Snowman is the soundtrack to everyone's Christmas. We're walking in the air…join the Snowman and James on their magical journey through the...

The Snowman Dec 14

The Snowman

Cherished by children and adults alike, The Snowman is the soundtrack to everyone's Christmas. We're walking in the air…join the Snowman and James on their magical journey through the...

Canzonetta Christmas Concert Dec 15

Canzonetta Christmas Concert

Join us for 'Canzonetta at Christmas', a concert of seasonal songs and carols at the Church of the Holy Rood, Wool on Sunday 15 December at 3pm. Free admission. Retiring collection for the...

Christmas Concert Dec 15

Christmas Concert

A concert of seasonal good cheer. Hear some Christmas-flavoured stories, some beautiful music sung by the choir, and sing some of your favourite carols. All rounded off with mulled wine and mince...

Shoppers' Carols Dec 15

Shoppers' Carols

On Sunday 1 December 2024; 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm & 3.30 pm; part of the Sherborne Festive Shopping Day. And on Sunday 15 December 2024; 1.30 pm & 2.30 pm on Sherborne Market Day. All welcome to...

Andre Rieu: Gold and Silver Dec 16

Andre Rieu: Gold and Silver

Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas! This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas,...

Christmas Concert Dec 16

Christmas Concert

On Monday 16 December 2024; 7.30 pm; Sherborne Abbey. Join us for carols, music and song! Featuring the Sherborne Abbey Choir, the Town Band and other local music groups. Free entry; all welcome!

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