# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Dorchester

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Dorchester with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

Feel the enchantment of Christmas in Dorchester in 2026! Come and be a part of a festive celebration brimming with magical traditions, twinkling lights, and heartwarming moments. Take in the joyous festivities, enjoy the delicious treats, and embrace the age-old traditions that make Christmas in the Dorchester an exceptional occasion. Check out the top events and parties in Dorchester to make your Christmas truly memorable and full of joy!

## Christmas Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: A Candlelit Christmas Evening
  - **Description**: Juliet Stevenson CBE, Lucy Fleming & Alex Jennings CBE host this magical candlelit evening, accompanied by Magdalen College ChoirAbout this EventLit up with a thousand candles, this is a truly magical charity event at
  - **Date**: Wed Dec 16 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Dec 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/a-candlelit-christmas-evening/100001998488700501
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Abbey
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  - **Price**: GBP 39 to 66
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Nonprofit, Art, Concerts, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Christmas at the Musicals Dorchester Abbey
  - **Description**: Featuring songs from Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz and more in the ultimate celebration of songs from stage and screen.About this EventChristmas at the Musicals at Dorchester Abbey
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: Dorchester Abbey
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  - **Price**: GBP 22 to 33
  - **Categories**: music, concerts, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Poundbury Christmas Market 10th Anniversary
  - **Description**: 🎄 POUNDBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET 🎄
Celebrating 10 Magical Years

Join us for the 10th Anniversary Poundbury Christmas Market on Saturday 28th November for a wonderful day of festive shopping, seasonal treats, artisan gifts, entertainment, and Christmas cheer.
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/poundbury-christmas-market-10th-anniversary/200030292080106
  - **Venue**: Crown Square Poundbury, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs, shopping
- **Event Name**: ReScored presents: Die Hard
  - **Description**: Join us for a reimagined 80s cinema experience, where a live band performs a completely improvised soundtrack in real time.About this EventCelebrate the festive season with a reimagined screening of Die Hard—the ultimate
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/rescored-presents-die-hard/100001988311948562
  - **Venue**: Tom Brown's
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, performances
- **Event Name**: Christmas bazaar
  - **Description**: provisional booking tbc.  lovely variety of stalls, tombola, cakes and a raffle.  free entry.  more information later
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/christmas-bazaar/200029871726326
  - **Venue**: The Trinity Club Dorchester
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  - **Categories**: christmas
- **Event Name**: Keepen Up O' Chris'mas
  - **Description**: Please join members and friends of the William Barnes Society for our annual Christmas event which returns once again by popular demand! There will be a selection of seasonal readings from poems of Barnes. There will also be traditional carols and musical
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 08 2026 at 02:30 pm – Tue Dec 08 2026 at 03:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/keepen-up-o-chrismas/200030550828826
  - **Venue**: The Dorford Centre
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit

## Trending Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: Anonymous Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Anonymous Festival is a fabulous FREE event now celebrating its 16th anniversary! Taking place on the 31st of August, bank holiday Monday, this year it will be held at Borough Gardens in Dorchester - gates open from 11am-5pm.

Anonymous supports a range o
  - **Venue**: The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset
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- **Event Name**: BeCider Seaside 22
  - **Description**: Our final festival of the summer will be held on the August Bank Holiday Weekend: 28th-30th. The little festival that packs a big punch!ArtistsDeWolffGreyhoundsBare JamsThe Guns of Navarone
  - **Venue**: Bredy Farm
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- **Event Name**: Oakfest 2.0
  - **Description**: 🐙Oakfest 2.0 🐙 
📅 30.08.2026
📍 Dorchester Cricket Club

We’re excited to officially ask you to save the date for OakFest 2.0, returning in 2026 in support of The Little Oaks Fund, raising money for the Dorchester Special Care Baby Unit at Dorset County Ho
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Cricket Club
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- **Event Name**: Weldmar's Summer Fete 2026
  - **Description**: Set in the beautiful grounds of our hospice, this much-loved annual event brings together local talent, family-friendly entertainment, and a whole host of activities for all ages, from live music and dancing to food stalls, games, crafts, and animal encou
  - **Venue**: Herringston Road, DT1 2SL Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Last Grill
  - **Description**: Join us for The Last Grill, our final BBQ celebration of the summer and the perfect way to make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend at The Club House.

Alongside our regular menu, we'll be serving a special menu of BBQ favourites and authentic Neapolita
  - **Venue**: Beach Road, DT2 9DG
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- **Event Name**: FREE Thomas Hardy Walk - Hardy's Cottage to Max Gate
  - **Description**: Join us on a free guided walk from Thomas Hardy's birthplace to Max Gate, the house Hardy designed, built and lived in until he died.

It is 5km from Hardy's Cottage to Max Gate, which means it is 10km in total. We will walk back the same way we came maki
  - **Venue**: Hardy's Birthplace and Thorncombe Wood
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- **Event Name**: Wednesday Market at Fairfield
  - **Description**: Every Wednesday, Fairfield comes alive with one of Dorchester's best-loved markets and whatever you're looking for, chances are you'll find it here.

From fresh flowers and seasonal plants to local produce, clothing, and one-of-a-kind finds, there's somet
  - **Venue**: Fairfield, DT1 1UF Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Sacred Space Retreat Day
  - **Description**: A powerful celebration of Divine Feminine rising. Ceremony, meditation, coaching therapy, delicious food, healing with water energyAbout this EventImagine arriving to a day just for you.You walk into a space where,
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre
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- **Event Name**: LIFE SUPPORT: GAZA
  - **Description**: Covering two years of the genocide in Gaza, these firsthand accounts and visceral footage chronicle daily lifeAbout this EventSince October 2023, Gaza has been sealed from the world-except for one group, international doc
  - **Venue**: The Corn Exchange, Dorchester
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** A Candlelit Christmas Evening (Wed Dec 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Dorchester Abbey), Christmas at the Musicals Dorchester Abbey (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dorchester Abbey), Poundbury Christmas Market 10th Anniversary (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am at Crown Square Poundbury, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom), ReScored presents: Die Hard (Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Tom Brown's), Christmas bazaar (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am at The Trinity Club Dorchester).
- **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** ReScored presents: Die Hard (Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:00 pm at Tom Brown's).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Dorchester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Dorchester include Dorchester Abbey, Crown Square Poundbury, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom, Tom Brown's.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Dorchester range from GBP 22 to GBP 66. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Dorchester include Autism at Kingwood, Nadia Eide, Poundbury Christmas Market.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Dorchester.

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