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From small-scale events focusing on local musicians to huge lineups of internationally renowned artists, these are some of the best music festivals in Dorset.
Dorset always has a great array of festivals throughout the year, especially during summer. So if it’s live music you’re after, this glorious county in southwest England has something for everyone.
You can find pop, rock, reggae, folk, and more, as well as plenty of local talent, at these awesome live music events throughout Dorset.
Image Credit: Camp Bestival
UPDATE MAY 2025: We’ve updated this page with the latest dates and prices, but not all of them are confirmed yet. We’ll continue to update as we get more info.
Dorset Music Festivals for 2025
In date order, these are all the upcoming Dorset music festivals this year. All information was correct at the time of writing, but it’s always worth checking the event website or social media pages for the latest details.
In a hurry? There’s a short list with dates only at the bottom of this page.
Teddy Rocks Festival
Next Dates: 2 – 4 May 2025
Location: Charisworth Farm, Blandford Forum
Tickets: Weekend tickets from £75.50 adults
Teddy Rocks is a three-day family-friendly music festival in the north of Dorset, at Blandford Forum. It’s been running for over ten years to raise money for Teddy20, a children’s cancer charity founded by Tom Newton and his family after he lost his 10-year-old brother Ted to a very rare bone cancer.
Today, the festival has grown to a large-scale music event with a great lineup and some big-name acts, as well as a plethora of local talent.
2025 Lineup Includes: Punk Rock Factory, Hybride Theory, INME, and Toploader.
Quayside Music Festival – aka Quayfest
Next Dates: TBC (usually every Bank Holiday throughout the year)
Location: Weymouth Harbour (outside Rendezvous)
Tickets: free
More Info
We’ve reached out to the organisers to confirm if the festival will be taking place in 2025.
The Quayside Music Festival hits Weymouth’s picturesque harbourside every bank holiday weekend throughout the year. Run by the popular Rendezvous bar, the 2-day music festival always boasts a great lineup of talented Dorset musicians.
DorsetFest
Next Dates: 27 – 28 June 2025
Location: Warren Farm, Bulbarrow (nr Blandford Forum)
Tickets: from £18 adults – see website for full price list. All proceeds go to charity.
Camping available
DorsetFest is a family-friendly music festival offering a great weekend of camping, music and fun – set in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of Dorset.
This not-for-profit festival is run by volunteers – and all monies raised go to maintain three historic churches in Hilton, Cheselbourne and Melcombe Horsey that are the centre of key milestones in life in the rural communities. Alongside this, DorsetFest supports a rotating charity that has included Weldmar Hospicecare and Julia’s House.
Chesil Rocks
Next Dates: 21 June 2025
Location: Weymouth Pavilion
Tickets: Adults £32.50 & Child £15 (all proceeds go to charity)
Raising funds for Samaritans of Dorset, Chesil Rocks is one of the area’s loveliest local music festivals. This happy and family-friendly event is usually held within the beautiful grounds of a historic farmhouse*, and brings together both local and national artists, as well as amazing local food, and entertainment for kids.
2025 Lineup: Jess Upton, Robbie McIntosh, Steve Wilson and friends, rock covers band Balance of Power, the London Gay Men’s Chorus, and more.
*This year, the festival will be a one-day event at Weymouth Pavillion.
Bredy Reunion
Dates: 10 – 12 July 2025
Location: Bredy Farm, Burton Bradstock
Tickets: Weekend from £95 adults
Camping available
Back for its third year is Bredy Reunion, run by the team behind the popular SouthCider Festival. This is a small festival in the heart of Dorset celebrating some of the best dance and DJ artists around! Weekend tickets with camping and glamping options are available.
Jurassic Fields
Believed to be cancelled – we’ve reached out to the organisers to confirm.
Location: Asker Meadows, Bridport
Tickets: TBC
Not only is Jurassic Fields one of the best music festivals in Dorset, but it’s becoming known as one of the best value-for-money music events in the UK. The festival brings together some huge acts from around the country, as well as the best music, comedy, food and entertainment the local area has to offer.
UPDATE 14 MAY 2025
The website is currently down so it’s unclear if this festival will be returning for 2025. We’ll update as soon as we get more info.
SandFest
Dates: 13 July 2025
Location: Sandbanks Beach
Tickets: from £30
A boutique beach festival held on the stunning Sandbanks Beach, SandFest is a firm fixture on the Dorset summer calendar. Expect top-class acts in an incredible setting. Since it’s held directly on the sand, it’s advisable to wear comfy shoes to this one!
2025 Lineup: Sonny Fodera headlining, (previous years have seen the likes of Dizzie Rascal, Craig David, and Clean Bandit headlining)
Poole Harbour Festival
Dates: 25 – 27 July 2025
Location: Baiter Park, Poole
Tickets: from £17 adults / £49 weekend
Camping available
Poole and Bournemouth’s biggest & best family & live music festival brings some pretty big acts to the harbourside park in Poole. There’s a great mix of bands, tribute acts, and DJs across three stages – plus food stalls, rides, and more.
2025 Lineup: UB40, Feeder, We Are Scientists, Happy Mondays, The Hoosiers, Vengaboys, and more.
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender
Dates: 25 – 27 July 2025
Location: Kings Park, Bournemouth
Tickets: £3.83 for the full weekend
Local radio station AFRO*Disiac produces the Bournemouth Reggae Weekender, a three-day music festival which was the first of its kind in Dorset. Promoting Prostate Cancer Awareness, the event boasts an extensive lineup and a fab range of independent caterers.
Come along to celebrate the diverse African-Caribbean culture in the local community and experience the rich reggae music heritage Great Britain has to offer.
Camp Bestival
Dates: 31 July – 3 August 2025
Location: Lulworth Castle
Tickets: £232 adult weekend
Camping available
Camp Bestival is one of the biggest music festivals in Dorset. Held in front of Lulworth Castle on the estate’s gorgeous grounds, this family-friendly festival always has a great lineup of musicians to suit all ages, as well as rides, fireworks, comedy, circus entertainment, and much more.
2025 Lineup: Basement Jaxx, Sugababes, Tom Jones, Lightning Seeds, The Zutons, and many more.
We Out Here Festival
Dates: 14 – 17 August 2025
Location: St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles
Tickets: from £225 adults
This year, We Out Here Festival is returning to Dorset’s beautiful Wimborne St Giles. Created by BBC Radio 6 host Gilles Peterson, this fabulous music festival is all about switching off from the outside world and being immersed in outstanding live music and some of the best record collections in the world
There are also wellness and cultural activities, high-quality food and drink, and arts and cultural offerings…. all within the glorious parkland of a stunning Grade-II-listed estate.
2025 Lineup: Michael Kiwanuka, Pa Salieu, Kokoroko, Joe Bataan, Nala Sinephro, Everything Is Recorded, and many more.
End of the Road Festival
Dates: 28 – 31 August 2025
Location: Larmer Tree Gardens
Tickets: £270 adults
Held on the border between Dorset and Wiltshire, End of the Road Festival is one of the biggest music festivals in the area. Focusing on folk and independent rock, the 4-day event is held within the beautiful pleasure gardens at Larmer Tree. These become a woodland wonderland strewn with art installations and decorated spaces.
2025 Headliners: Garibou, Father John Misty, Self Esteem, Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, and more.
Dorset Music Festival: Quick List
- Teddy Rocks: 2 – 4 May 2025
- Quayside: TBC (usually all bank holidays)
- DorsetFest: 27 – 28 June 2025
- Chesil Rocks: 21 June 2025
- Bredy Reunion: 10 – 12 July 2025
- Jurassic Fields: TBC (Believed to be cancelled)
- SandFest: 13 July 2025
- Poole Harbour Festival: 25-27 July 2025
- Bournemouth Reggae Weekender: 25 – 27 July 2025
- Camp Bestival: 31 July – 3 August 2025
- We Out Here: 14 – 17 August 2025
- End of the Road: 28 – 31 August 2025
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If you attend any of these fab Dorset music festivals this year, be sure to let us know in the comments below!
