Your guide to all the best Dorset festivals and events! From food and drink festivals to huge-scale music festivals, there’s always something going on in Dorset. Be sure to check what’s on when you’re visiting.
Check out the links to my various festival round-ups below, followed by a quick list of all the main events coming up this season.
What’s On in Autumn 2025
Here’s what’s on in Dorset during September, October & November this year…
- Halloween: 31 October. There’s a whole host of Halloween events around the county to suit all ages. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST.
- Bonfire Night: 5 November. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST OF EVENTS.
- Swanage Folk Festival: 5-7 September 2025. Cultural event.
- Bridport Hat Festival: 6 September. Cultural event.
- Dorset County Show: 6-7 September, near Dorchester. Farming/agriculture show.
- Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival: 13-14 September 2025. Food festival.
- Purbeck WALX festival: 15-22 September, various locations. Walking events.
- The Bridport Literary Festival: 2-8 November, various locations in Bridport. Literature festival.
Christmas in Dorset
- Christmas in Dorset: Full Events Directory & Guide
- 24 Christmas Markets in Dorset
- Ice Rinks in Bournemouth & Dorset
- 7 Christmas Markets and Events in Bournemouth
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All the festive ice rinks in Bournemouth and the rest of Dorset this Christmas – the perfect way to stay active during the winter season!
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A round up of Halloween events and pumpkin patches taking place in Dorset this October. Both family-friendly and adults-only events…
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A guide to all the upcoming Christmas events in Dorset this season – as well as xmas markets and lights switch-on dates…
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A list of Christmas Markets in Dorset this festive season. Pick up some unique gifts from local makers, or indulge in some yummy treats…
A guide to all the Christmas markets and festive events happening in Bournemouth and the surrounding area this festive season…
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A round up of fireworks displays and bonfire night events taking place in Dorset this November 5th (up to date with 2024 info)…
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A round up of all the best Dorset food festivals to add to your calendar this year. The perfect way to explore the area’s fab foodie scene!