# Festivals in Dorchester 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Dorchester 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: October Glastonbury Faerie Ball + Weekend Fayre - **Description**: We are celebrating 20 years of Karen Kay's faery events! The October Glastonbury Faerie Weekend Faerie Fayre is free entry during the daytimes, (tickets required for the evening Ball - over 18+ only) At Glastonbury Town Hall.The the - **Date**: Sat, 17 Oct at 10:30 am – Sun, 18 Oct at 04:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glastonbury/october-glastonbury-faerie-ball-weekend-fayre-tickets/200029142619841 - **Venue**: Town Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWIyYjZjMjNkNzZmLmpwZw.avif - **Price**: min: 25, max: 45, currency: GBP - **Categories**: performances, workshops, entertainment ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Dorchester. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Dorchester, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Dorchester listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Dorchester - **Event Name**: Athelhampton Autumn Market - **Description**: We have invited a host of Dorset producers, growers and makers to sell their produce on Athelhampton's West lawn. The market is free to attend and is open to all to allow everyone the chance to purchase the finest products Dorset has to offer. Athelhampto - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 206 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/athelhampton-autumn-market/200029871726529 - **Venue**: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy84Mjg1MDc0ZGIwMjgxZTc0MmZjNDgxNzlkMzhhZTJmYThlZTkyYjA1OWNmZTc5NTllOTQ1ZmNhOTNlMWU0ZTQzLXJpbWctdzcwMC1oMzk1LWRjNDg0ODQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3NTE4ODEx.avif - **Event Name**: SENsational Story and Play - Dorchester Literary Festival - **Description**: SENsational Story and Play is a welcoming event featuring sensory play, stories and rhymes. In partnership with Dorchester Literary FestivalAbout this EventJoin us for a fun session of sensory play, stories and rhymes. Th - **Date**: Tue Oct 20 2026 at 02:15 pm – Tue Oct 20 2026 at 02:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/sensational-story-and-play-dorchester-literary-festival/100001999697187117 - **Venue**: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82M2Y2NDQ1MzMzYTg0OThjMzY1Nzk2YTM5MDNmNjRjZjM2ZTg5NTg1NGQ0ZjAzMWNhNTRkY2NjN2MyOGRlMTc4LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNjI3LWRjZDhkOGQ4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODY0NTYyMQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Festivals, literary-art - **Event Name**: This Ain't Texas Festival - Dorset - **Description**: This Ain’t Texas Festival returns bigger, louder and more boot-stompin’ than ever for 2027 🎸 🤠 Expect huge country singalongs, line dancing, American BBQ, bars, feel-good festival atmosphere and a full-scale Americana experience touring the UK 🔥 From L - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 87 - **Date**: Fri Jul 02 2027 at 04:00 pm – Fri Jul 02 2027 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/this-aint-texas-festival-dorset/200030487505931 - **Venue**: Dorchester Showground - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yNThjYTA0YjI4NTg3YjEwNmZhNGE2ODBjNjZjYjlmYTIxYjM4ZWVmNWFkYTU5YmMzYjU0M2ZjZjQ5MjI0OWE2LXJpbWctdzEwOTMtaDQ4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI1MjQ4Ng.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: FODS Autumn Tour to Dorset - **Description**: The FODS Autumn Tour is taking place over the weekend of 9-11 October, based in Dorchester. It is being organised by Simon Smith. All welcome. The plan is: Friday 9th October 1800 - 1900 Fordington, St George, 8, 13-0-27 in G Saturday 10th October 1000 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 21 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/fods-autumn-tour-to-dorset/200030570582833 - **Venue**: Dorchester, Dorset - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83OTEwMTM3NDgwZTEwMDEyZTZjMmU1ZGRiZmI2YjFiNGM4NGQwNWU5MTYzYTg3ZDg4NTNmZjMxMjRmY2M3MzhjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzk4YzhlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODQ0NzA1NQ.avif - **Categories**: business, workshops ## Trending Events in Dorchester - **Event Name**: She Belongs Here - Find Your People Speed Dating Edition - **Description**: Speed dating, but for finding your people not your partner. 30 women. Real conversations. Real connections. Free.About this EventShe Belongs Here - Find Your People Speed Dating EditionEver walked into - **Venue**: Vivo Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cf7a70dc94023ae06733d4f67c3ec328a5c7f9c1c0634682c43e4199667ce3a2-rimg-w600-h571-dc381838-gmir.jpg?v=1787892435 - **Event Name**: Dorset Magical Conference - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable day of magical exploration in Dorset.About this EventJoin us in the heart of Dorset for a full day of inspiration, learning, and magical exploration at the Dorset Magical Conf - **Venue**: The Corn Exchange, Dorchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/487c51dadfc3d5e1461a6233abff7773c6e7a024f1c53916eff04b7ac568e675-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc0a9a2-gmir.jpg?v=1773864110 - **Event Name**: Portuguese Wine Tasting Event - **Description**: Exclusive evening with with a six-course pairing menu of Portuguese-inspired dishes, each matched with a carefully selected Portuguese wine.About this EventJoin us at Santos + Co for a special evening celebrating the flav - **Venue**: Santos + Co - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/54c25d52c3df00f039711fa6472950591fbb6dcaf91beab94615d5e80c735dee-rimg-w1179-h1314-dc78b8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1789039095 - **Event Name**: Athelhampton Autumn Market - **Description**: We have invited a host of Dorset producers, growers and makers to sell their produce on Athelhampton's West lawn. The market is free to attend and is open to all to allow everyone the chance to purchase the finest products Dorset has to offer. Athelhampto - **Venue**: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8285074db0281e742fc48179d38ae2fa8ee92b059cfe7959e945fca93e1e4e43-rimg-w700-h395-dc484848-gmir?v=1787518811 - **Event Name**: Personal Tours at Minterne House & Gardens - **Description**: We are very excited to offer these exclusive, owner-guided tours of our privately owned historic home. Personally led by a member of the Digby family, these intimate experiences offer a rare opportunity to explore the house, learn about its rich history, - **Venue**: Minterne Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU Dorchester, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/28a93d9e9ac6c3d8b50500c8389929c0d196aa1c2fa4e0280c8663fa54cf0d71-rimg-w1200-h401-dc586878-gmir?v=1788447057 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/18bcb4d4963ffbc30be3b5f7e5b352e248a6b06b82d6f609870b7de064935bb9-rimg-w1200-h628-dc282868-gmir?v=1790472213 - **Event Name**: An Evening With Simeon Walker | Live in Dorchester - **Description**: Versatile pianist and composer Simeon Walker has quickly established himself as a leadingvoice in the contemporary music scene, with his work regularly broadcast on BBC Radio 3 andClassic FM, amassing over 50 million streams across platforms. A seasoned - **Venue**: Dorchester Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/817c0f5f78b0bfff4db49495fea8df9c16a43f01b64d712e7fca0dd39c302848-rimg-w1200-h800-dc281808-gmir?v=1788506708 - **Event Name**: Dorchester Half and 10km (Road) - **Description**: Join us in Dorchester for a welcoming half marathon and 10km running event around the incredible county town of Dorset. Starting and finishing at Dorchester Cricket Club, the route is mainly on pavements and cycle paths, giving runners an enjoyable way t - **Venue**: Dorchester Cricket Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c915b6461d216e04c79dbf4eaa838ae7dd407ead5f9ef4b2eae64facedc50fd5-rimg-w1200-h540-dc988888-gmir?v=1788066878 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2bbc46f85ad24503bbc8006f0d5c0e9be30de3021a71b4aca25f109a3fffca76-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787892315 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Dorchester](https://allevents.in/dorchester/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Dorchester](https://allevents.in/dorchester/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in October in Dorchester](https://allevents.in/dorchester/festivals--october) - [Festivals Events in November in Dorchester](https://allevents.in/dorchester/festivals--november) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Dorchester? - **A:** Athelhampton Autumn Market (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am at Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom), SENsational Story and Play - Dorchester Literary Festival (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 02:15 pm at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre), This Ain't Texas Festival - Dorset (Fri Jul 02 2027 at 04:00 pm at Dorchester Showground), FODS Autumn Tour to Dorset (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at Dorchester, Dorset), October Glastonbury Faerie Ball + Weekend Fayre (Sat, 17 Oct at 10:30 am at Town Hall). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Dorchester? - **A:** SENsational Story and Play - Dorchester Literary Festival (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 02:15 pm at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Dorchester in October 2026? - **A:** Athelhampton Autumn Market (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 am at Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom), SENsational Story and Play - Dorchester Literary Festival (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 02:15 pm at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre), FODS Autumn Tour to Dorset (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 06:00 pm at Dorchester, Dorset), October Glastonbury Faerie Ball + Weekend Fayre (Sat, 17 Oct at 10:30 am at Town Hall). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Dorchester? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Dorchester? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Dorchester include Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom, Dorchester Library and Learning Centre, Dorchester Showground. - **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Dorchester? - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Dorchester range from GBP 25 to GBP 45. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Dorchester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Dorchester include Athelhampton House, Dorset Libraries, This Ain't Texas Festival. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Dorchester? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Dorchester. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Upton](https://allevents.in/upton-en/festivals) - [Festivals in Weymouth](https://allevents.in/weymouth-en/festivals) - [Festivals in Bridport](https://allevents.in/bridport-en/festivals) - [Festivals in Wareham](https://allevents.in/wareham-en/festivals) - [Festivals in Blandford Forum](https://allevents.in/blandford-forum/festivals) - [Festivals in Yeovil](https://allevents.in/yeovil/festivals) - [Festivals in Poole](https://allevents.in/poole/festivals) - [Festivals in Wimborne Minster](https://allevents.in/wimborne-minster/festivals)