Sherborne Abbey Music Festival

📅 May 15, 2026
📍 Sherborne
Concerts
🎫 £15-£35 per concert

Week-long classical music festival in the magnificent setting of historic Sherborne Abbey. World-class performers in orchestral, choral, and chamber music concerts.

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Swanage Blues Festival

📅 June 5, 2026
📍 Swanage
Concerts
🎫 Weekend pass £45, Day tickets £20

Three-day celebration of blues music featuring national and international artists. Multiple venues across the town with concerts, workshops, and jam sessions.

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Bridport Hat Festival

📅 September 13, 2026
📍 Bridport
Festivals
🎫 Free entry

Quirky celebration of hats with a street parade, live music, comedy, and creative workshops. Wear your most outrageous hat and join the fun!

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Bournemouth Air Festival

📅 August 20, 2026
📍 Bournemouth
Festivals
🎫 Free entry

Four days of spectacular aerial displays featuring the Red Arrows, RAF aerobatic teams, and historic aircraft. Beachfront entertainment, food stalls, and fireworks.

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Weymouth Seafood Festival

📅 July 12, 2026
📍 Weymouth
Markets
🎫 Free entry, food costs vary

Annual celebration of the best local seafood with cooking demonstrations, tastings, live music, and family activities. Meet local fishermen and learn about sustainable fishing.

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Dorset County Show

📅 September 5, 2026
📍 Dorchester
Festivals
🎫 £18 adults, £5 children

The premier agricultural show in the South West featuring livestock competitions, rural crafts, local food producers, and family entertainment. A celebration of Dorset’s farming heritage.

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