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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A Head Full of Coldplay Mar 28

A Head Full of Coldplay

Join us for a joyous celebration of the music of Coldplay, capturing the energy and sound of one of the biggest bands in the world. This immersive and fun-driven show features Xylobands, lasers, back...

Taylormania Mar 28

Taylormania

An award winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredible live band and dancers...

Faure Requiem for Good Friday Mar 29

Faure Requiem for Good Friday

As part of our series of music for Lent and Holy Week, Music at St Peter's presents a performance of Faure's Requiem on Good Friday 29th March at 6pm. The choir will be accompanied by...

Marti Pellow Popped In Souled Out Mar 30

Marti Pellow Popped In Souled Out

It follows the two fastest-selling shows of his career – at the legendary London Palladium and Glasgow's SEC Armadillo. This tour will see Marti bring a truly unique experience for audiences,...

Quayside Fest Mar 30

Quayside Fest

ITS BACK! ~Quayside Music Festival the biggest event in Weymouth is back with a bang for Easter 2024! Music from 12 noon until 10pm each day.

Choral Eucharist for Easter Sunday Mar 31

Choral Eucharist for Easter Sunday

You are warmly invited to our cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Easter Sunday 31st March at 10.30am in St Peter's Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Haydn's 'Little Organ...

Track Dogs Apr 04

Track Dogs

Track Dogs are two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American who came together in 2006 with the eclectic line-up of acoustic guitar, electric bass, trumpet and cajon. Over nearly two decades they have...

Track Dogs at Dorchester Arts Apr 04

Track Dogs at Dorchester Arts

Exciting fusion group Track Dogs are set to bring their unique blend of folk, Americana and roots to Dorchester Arts on Thursday 4th April as part of their Blind Summits and Hidden Dips tour,...

Martin James Bartlett Apr 05

Martin James Bartlett

Pianist Martin James Bartlett first came to Dorchester in 2016, just two years after being crowned BBC Young Musician. Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength, and we are thrilled to...

DS UK In Tribute to Dire Straits Apr 06

DS UK In Tribute to Dire Straits

dS:uK return with the highly anticipated Alchemical Tour - their tribute to Dire Straits' live album Alchemy, recorded during the final nights of the 1982/83 Love Over Gold tour. Formed in 2018,...

Silent Disco Apr 06

Silent Disco

Dance into Spring at Grow Slow's Silent Disco, great music, licenced bar, hot food and dancing

Superslam Wrestling Apr 07

Superslam Wrestling

All Star Superslam Wrestling returns to the Pavilion Ballroom with non-stop ring action from their team of 5 star wrestlers from around the UK!

Let's Dance Apr 10

Let's Dance

Ravel greatly admired Schubert's collection of Valses Nobles and Valses Sentimentales, inspiring him to write his own cycle of eight solo piano waltzes which he later orchestrated – each a...

Music Production Apr 10

Music Production

James is an experienced teacher of electronic music and DJ techniques in many Schools throughout Dorset. As a regularly performing DJ, James covers a wide-range of events including parties, local...

DJing Day Apr 11

DJing Day

James is an experienced teacher of electronic music and DJ techniques in many Schools throughout Dorset. As a regularly performing DJ, James covers a wide range of events including parties, local...

Celtic Music Live Gig Apr 13

Celtic Music Live Gig

"Dallahan is one of the most distinct forces in the international folk music scene. Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music community, but drawing on the traditional music styles...

Weldmar 80's Disco Night Apr 13

Weldmar 80's Disco Night

For a groovy night, big time, get on down to the Tithe Barn, Symondsbury for a bodacious 80's Disco – yes way! Express Yourself to Steve Duke's mega disco, that will be spinning funky...

Choral Eucharist Apr 14

Choral Eucharist

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Eucharist on Sunday 14th April at 10.30am in St Peter's Church, Dorchester. The music includes: Harris 'Holy is the...

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