# Theater Events, Live Performances In Dorchester & Shows in Dorchester

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of Dorchester performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Dorchester & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
- **Category**: Performances
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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: Marcus Brigstocke & Paul Foot with Rich Wilson | Dorchester Comedy Club
  - **Description**: Dorchester Comedy Club returns this June with a huge night of live stand-up, featuring not one but two headline acts: Marcus Brigstocke and Paul Foot, plus award-winning MC Rich Wilson guiding the evening.

This is a full mixed-bill comedy show, deliverin
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/marcus-brigstocke-and-paul-foot-with-rich-wilson-|-dorchester-comedy-club/200029887223027
  - **Venue**: The Hardye Theatre
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  - **Categories**: comedy, art, theatre, entertainment, storytelling
- **Event Name**: The King's Singers in Dorchester
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! The King's Singers is Live at TBA on Sunday, May 3, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. The King's Singers is hitting TBA on Sunday, May 3, 2026, and with chart-topping hits like
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/the-kings-singers-in-dorchester/3300029648615718
  - **Venue**: Dorchester, EN, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music
- **Event Name**: Bridport Big Band @ Swingtime in the Gardens
  - **Description**: We're joining the annual Swingtime in the Gardens event in aid of Fortuneswell Cancer Trust.  This outdoor event includes lots of fantastic music, stalls, raffles, food and drink and is a brilliant day out for all the family.  Exact timings tbc nearer the
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 05 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/bridport-big-band-swingtime-in-the-gardens/200029719552550
  - **Venue**: The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Thomas Hardy Victorian Street Fair 2026
  - **Description**: Thomas Hardy Victorian Street Fair is back! Get ready for a day full of Victorian crafts, stalls and activities on Dorchester's South Street and in Brewery Square. Lots of free performances throughout the day. A day of  celebration of Thomas Hardy too - h
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  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 31 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/thomas-hardy-victorian-street-fair-2026/200029719553757
  - **Venue**: South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Mayhem of Mad4Animals the Great Field Poundbury
  - **Description**: The Great Field. We are coming back July 27 and the excitement is already kicking off. 🐍🔥
Last year you packed it out. This year we are turning the chaos up even more. 🦎😂

Snakes ready to charm. Geckos ready to pose. The tenrec ready to act like the boss
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  - **Date**: Mon Jul 27 2026 at 10:30 am – Mon Jul 27 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/mayhem-of-mad4animals-the-great-field-poundbury/200029696908449
  - **Venue**: The Great Field Poundbury
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- **Event Name**: Romeo & Juliet - Outdoor Theatre
  - **Description**: Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, Romeo & Juliet. 


This powerful story of forbidden love and bitter rivalry is brought to life in a visual spectacle infused with com
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/romeo-and-juliet-outdoor-theatre/200029873468000
  - **Venue**: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, DT2 7LG Dorchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, literary-art, comedy, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Legends of Motown Live at Charlton Down Village Hall | Dorset
  - **Description**: Sensational 7-piece tribute to the music of Motown, bringing you all the biggest Motown hits from the 60s and 70s.ArtistsLegends of MotownMusic Genres :  Soul, Covers Band/Tribute Act, 1960s, 1970s,
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jun 26 2026 at 10:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/legends-of-motown-live-at-charlton-down-village-hall-|-dorset/300042257568
  - **Venue**: Charlton Down Village Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Children's Poetry Reading with Kate Murray
  - **Description**: Join us at the library for a fun family poetry reading with special guest Kate Murray—full of laughs, creativity, and good vibes for all!About this EventCome and join us for a humorous and exciting event!
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 10 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri Apr 10 2026 at 11:45 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/childrens-poetry-reading-with-kate-murray/100001984979696707
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Dorchester

- **Event Name**: SOLD OUT: Dylan Moran, David Arnold & Tom Glover | Dorchester Comedy Club
  - **Description**: Dorchester Comedy Club returns this April with a brilliant mixed-bill comedy night, headlined by the unmistakable Dylan Moran.

Best known as the creator and star of Black Books, Dylan is one of the most celebrated comedians of his generation. His stand-u
  - **Venue**: The Hardye Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Marcus Brigstocke & Paul Foot with Rich Wilson | Dorchester Comedy Club
  - **Description**: Dorchester Comedy Club returns this June with a huge night of live stand-up, featuring not one but two headline acts: Marcus Brigstocke and Paul Foot, plus award-winning MC Rich Wilson guiding the evening.

This is a full mixed-bill comedy show, deliverin
  - **Venue**: The Hardye Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Dorchester Kite Festival - Let's Go Fly
  - **Description**: Get ready for a day of fun and flight on the Great Field in Poundbury, Dorchester! This event will be free to attend and  

Let's Go Fly - Dorchester Kite Festival is a brand new event for 2026 brought to you by Dorchester Tourism Partnership and Dorchest
  - **Venue**: The Great Field Poundbury
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- **Event Name**: Sky Safari Night Glow Comes To - Dorset
  - **Description**: The event will feature vibrant balloon glows 🌌, exciting activities for all ages, and an electric atmosphere that will keep everyone engaged throughout the weekend.

Expect fantastic live music 🎶, thrilling performances 🚲, and fun-filled attractions for t
  - **Venue**: Dorchester Showground
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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**: Dorchester Christmas Cracker Day
  - **Description**: The biggest festive day in Dorchester returns on Sunday 13 Dec 2026, with local stalls, craft fair, entertainment and much more. Organised by volunteers for the town. See dorchestercracker.com
  - **Venue**: High Street, DT1 1UJ Dorchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Lil Giant Fest
  - **Description**: About the Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend escape filled with electrifying live music, incredible food, outdoor adventure, and the simple joy of camping — all included in your ticket.

We’ve struck gold with our location: Cerne Abbas Brewer
  - **Venue**: Cerne Abbas Brewery
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- **Event Name**: Bredy Rewired
  - **Description**: Bredy Rewired blends an eclectic mix of genres, featuring a vibrant lineup of live acts with a healthy dose of DJs in the mix!ArtistsChali 2naSMOOVE AND TURRELLThe AllergiesJaguar Skills
  - **Venue**: Bredy Farm
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- **Event Name**: Dorchester Vegan MegaMarket
  - **Description**: The Dorchester Vegan MegaMarket returns outdoors to the historic Maumbury Rings Roman Amphitheatre this Spring!

With FREE ENTRY to our 2 Day May MegaMarket, with 50+ stalls of 100% vegan products situated at the north end of the rings, everyone can enjoy
  - **Venue**: Maumbury Rings
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Marcus Brigstocke & Paul Foot with Rich Wilson | Dorchester Comedy Club (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Hardye Theatre), The King's Singers in Dorchester (Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 pm at Dorchester, EN, United Kingdom), Bridport Big Band @ Swingtime in the Gardens (Sun Jul 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset), Thomas Hardy Victorian Street Fair 2026 (Sun May 31 2026 at 11:00 am at South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1, United Kingdom), Mayhem of Mad4Animals the Great Field Poundbury (Mon Jul 27 2026 at 10:30 am at The Great Field Poundbury).
- **Q**: What are the top free Performances events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Children's Poetry Reading with Kate Murray (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 11:00 am at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Dorchester in April 2026?
  - **A:** Children's Poetry Reading with Kate Murray (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 11:00 am at Dorchester Library and Learning Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Dorchester include The Hardye Theatre, Dorchester, EN, United Kingdom, The Borough Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Dorchester include Dorchester Comedy Club, Melody Mapper, Bridport Big Band.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Dorchester?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Dorchester.

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