# 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**: Christmas Lights Switch On
  - **Description**: The countdown's back on Saturday 28th November 2026, Brewery Square lights up for Christmas and this year, there's even more magic to it.

Come and be part of the moment the square lights up for Christmas. See you there!

Stay tuned for more information,
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/christmas-lights-switch-on/200030743067950
  - **Venue**: 3 Copper Street, DT11GH Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Dorset Winter Food & Drink Fair
  - **Description**: The Dorset Winter Food & Drink Fair returns to Athelhampton House & Gardens, on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026, bringing together more than 60 small businesses, local producers and makers from across Dorset.
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Our final seasonal market
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/dorset-winter-food-and-drink-fair/200030675527348
  - **Venue**: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, christmas-markets-and-fairs, shopping
- **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.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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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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- **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)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/christmas-at-the-musicals-dorchester-abbey/100001979115562925
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Abbey
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  - **Price**: GBP 22 to 33
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Concerts, Entertainment
- **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**: entertainment, music, nonprofit, charities, concerts, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Wreath Making at The Walled Garden Moreton
  - **Description**: Join a demo with our expert wreath maker, then create your own beautiful wreath to take home for yourself, or as a festive gift!

Join us on Sunday 29th November or Sunday 13th December for a relaxed, hands-on session where you’ll craft your own beautiful
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 – Sun Dec 13 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/wreath-making-at-the-walled-garden-moreton/200030751548323
  - **Venue**: Station Road, Moreton, DT2 8RH Moreton, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Thriftmas Fete at Weldmar's Dorchester Superstore
  - **Description**: Get your Christmas shopping started at our fabulous Thriftmas Fete!

You'll find lots of fantastic items for sale, delcious cakes and plenty of Christmas fun! Dorchester Timber will be open next door too, with children's ride on toys, bouncy castle, food
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/thriftmas-fete-at-weldmars-dorchester-superstore/200030860178101
  - **Venue**: Unit D2, Marabout Trading Estate, DT1 1YA Dorchester
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  - **Categories**: shopping, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Christmas Late Night Shopping Event
  - **Description**: We are delighted to invite you to our Christmas Late Night Shopping Event at both of our Dorchester stores on Wednesday 4th November 2026 

Join us for an evening of exclusive offers, competitions, welcome drinks accompanied by a tasty mince pie, and so m
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Nov 04 2026 at 08:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/christmas-late-night-shopping-event/200030866980601
  - **Venue**: 22-23 South Street , DT1 1DA Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Christmas Wreath Making
  - **Description**: Come and join us for an evening of making your own christmas wreath. Mulled wine and mince pies included, please bring secateurs and any other embellishments. Wreath making materials supplied.

Two evenings available 
30th November and 1st December 
18:30
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 30 2026 – Tue Dec 01 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/christmas-wreath-making/200030743139018
  - **Venue**: Puddletown C Of E First School
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- **Event Name**: Sydling Christmas Fair
  - **Description**: 5 Weeks until the Sydling Christmas Fair.  Everyone welcome come and join us
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/sydling-christmas-fair/200030892127625
  - **Venue**: sydling  st nicholas village hall
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  - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: Christmas Wreath Making
  - **Description**: Come and make a natural Christmas wreath in the woods! Adults only.
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 12:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/christmas-wreath-making/300042815671
  - **Venue**: Dt2 8qr
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  - **Categories**: christmas-wreath-workshops
- **Event Name**: Coffee and Carols at Dorchester Library
  - **Description**: Join us this festive season for coffee, conversation, and Christmas carols from local community choir, Cloud 9 Chorus. All welcome.About this EventCoffee and CarolsSip, sing, and share the festive spi
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 17 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu Dec 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/coffee-and-carols-at-dorchester-library/100002003708227246
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Christmas Family Disco with Encore Entertainment and a visit from Santa!
  - **Description**: Every child gets a gift from Santa at this family disco with Encore Entertainment, music and games—all for £10 per family.About this EventA festive in-person family disco for the local community.
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/christmas-family-disco-with-encore-entertainment-and-a-visit-from-santa/100002003395255138
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Youth & Community Centre
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  - **Price**: GBP 10
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Parties
- **Event Name**: Carols on the Green
  - **Description**: Come and join us for some festive community Carol singing!
Bring a torch, warm clothing and your family!
Afterwards, head into the church for some Hot Food and Festive Punch and enjoy the opening of our Christmas Tree Festival!
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/carols-on-the-green/200030858895958
  - **Venue**: St George's Church, Fordington High Street, DT1 1LB Dorchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Festivals
- **Event Name**: Crown Square - Christmas Tree Light Switch On
  - **Description**: Join us to official switch on the Christmas tree lights in Poundbury. 

Further details to follow
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 47
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/crown-square-christmas-tree-light-switch-on/200030783372125
  - **Venue**: Crown Square Poundbury, Dorchester
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## Trending Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated: Wallingford, Late
  - **Description**: An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer and cinema's most iconic music with a live chamber orchestra illuminated by light!About this EventEvent descriptionCinema's most iconic music pe
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Abbey
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- **Event Name**: ACOTAR #6 Midnight opening - Dorchester
  - **Description**: Join us to celebrate the release of ACOTAR #6.About this EventJoin us to celebrate the release of ACOTAR #6 - the hugely anticipated instalment of Sarah J. Maas's megaselling phenomenon with a magical midnight launch.
  - **Venue**: Waterstones
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- **Event Name**: Children's Halloween  Disco
  - **Description**: Ages 3 -10 Years: Under 2's FREE when accompanying a paying childAbout this Event🎃 Children’s Halloween DiscoJoin us for a fun-filled Halloween Disco designed especially for
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Trinity Club
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- **Event Name**: Hal Cruttenden, Matt Richardson & Luke Honnoraty | Dorchester Comedy Club: Mixed-Bill
  - **Description**: Dorchester Comedy Club returns to The Hardye Theatre this November with a huge mixed-bill line-up featuring three outstanding comedians and some seriously impressive TV
credentials.

Headlining the night is Hal Cruttenden, one of the UK’s most accomplishe
  - **Venue**: The Hardye Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Tudor Living History Week
  - **Description**: Visit Athelhampton, one of England's finest Tudor Manor Houses surrounded by stunning architectural gardens with the bonus of being able to join in this special Half Term Event.

Most activities and crafts happen throughout the day, but there are some thi
  - **Venue**: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Halloween Ghost Hunt at Dorchester Prison
  - **Description**: The Ultimate Ghost Hunt Experience

Find out more by clicking the event link.
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Prison
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- **Event Name**: Sway & Sync Warmwell 2026
  - **Description**: Following the sold-out success in 2025, Warmwell 2026 Weekender brought to you by Sway & Sync Dance, promises even more energy. 

Located in Parkdean Resorts, Warmwell Weekender offers cosy cabin accommodation, multiple dance rooms, incredible teacher
  - **Venue**: Holiday Lodge Warmwell Parkdean near Weymouth Dorset
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- **Event Name**: Christmas Lights Switch On
  - **Description**: The countdown's back on Saturday 28th November 2026, Brewery Square lights up for Christmas and this year, there's even more magic to it.

Come and be part of the moment the square lights up for Christmas. See you there!

Stay tuned for more information,
  - **Venue**: 3 Copper Street, DT11GH Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Dorset Winter Food & Drink Fair
  - **Description**: The Dorset Winter Food & Drink Fair returns to Athelhampton House & Gardens, on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026, bringing together more than 60 small businesses, local producers and makers from across Dorset.
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Our final seasonal market
  - **Venue**: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Christmas Lights Switch On (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at 3 Copper Street, DT11GH Dorchester, United Kingdom), Dorset Winter Food & Drink Fair (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am at Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom), Poundbury Christmas Market 10th Anniversary (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 10:00 am at Crown Square Poundbury, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom), Christmas at the Musicals Dorchester Abbey (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dorchester Abbey), A Candlelit Christmas Evening (Wed Dec 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Dorchester Abbey).
- **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Coffee and Carols at Dorchester Library (Thu Dec 17 2026 at 11:00 am at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre).
- **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 3 Copper Street, DT11GH Dorchester, United Kingdom, Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom, Crown Square Poundbury, DT1 3EN Dorchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Dorchester range from GBP 10 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 Brewery Square, Athelhampton House, 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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