# What's On In Dorchester This Weekend | April 24-26, 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Dorchester is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore what to do in Dorchester this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement. - **Category**: Weekend - **Display Name**: Events this weekend - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 20.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409 ## About Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and event in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY]. ## Weekend Events in Dorchester - **Event Name**: Maiden Castle Guided Tour - **Description**: Beginning at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, these guided tours will explore the site's history – from its Neolithic origins through to its development as one of Europe's largest and most complex Iron Age hillforts. At Maiden Castle, participants will ex - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/maiden-castle-guided-tour/200029924077819 - **Venue**: Dorset Museum & Art Gallery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lZmY2YjFmYWY0ZmQzMWY3NjE3YTliMzMzN2JkM2IzMTM5OThkMzgxNjY5Yjg0N2UyNWY4NDRmYzMzNzI2ZjVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzOS1kYzAxMDEwMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzA5MzQ1MA.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: MUTT Cockapoo Day! - **Description**: Welcome to Cockapoo Day! THE place to come for all the Cockapoos who want unlimited play, dog drinks & bakery items, and of course, to meet new Cockapoo friends! 🐾 This event is hosted at MUTT Everything Dog in Dorchester, Dorset. An award winning d - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/mutt-cockapoo-day/200029967170554 - **Venue**: Brewery Square, Dorchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84N2Q2OGY2NzQ3ZGM5ODM3OWFjNmRlMTJkMTIwNDQ2YmNiNzhmMjdlZGE5OTY2MGJhZjVjMzE0YmY2OTA1NjdiLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwNDAzMDMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY3MjMyOTI.avif - **Categories**: Workshops, Contests - **Event Name**: Arise From Within - Meditation & Energy Workshop - **Description**: After an intense few months for many, it finally feels time to truly emerge. Meditation, energy healing, mindset work, sound bath & more.About this EventWe are Rachel & Lucy and we warmly invite you to join this s - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/arise-from-within-meditation-and-energy-workshop/100001985734663834 - **Venue**: Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80NTRjNzIxNDk0MDY1YWY1ZjFkZjc4NmNhNmZhMWE0ZjIwMTUzZDM2NzY5ZmJiOWZiOThjZjg0Yzk3NjliYWZhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y0ZWZmMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQyODk4MjY.avif - **Price**: GBP 40 - **Categories**: health-wellness, Workshops - **Event Name**: Practice Ride DGR Dorchester 2026 DT1 3RT The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - **Description**: DGR Dorchester Mark your calendars! We are riding A PRACTICE RIDE on Sunday 26th April, 2026, as we celebrate 15 years of riding dapper for men's health! Charity Partner: Movember Global Partner: Triumph Motorcycles Event Partners: ELF, Hedon, Quad Lock, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/practice-ride-dgr-dorchester-2026-dt1-3rt-the-distinguished-gentlemans-ride/200029938949541 - **Venue**: The Duchy of Cornwall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zZDlhN2ExNjc4YWY0NDA2ZTJhYTVlNGE2MGY3MTBhNTk0YzU5OGQxNmIwNjc4YjAzMzZlNGQ0OTI4ZGY0ZWRlLXJpbWctdzk5Mi1oNjI2LWRjNDU0NTJkLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MDk0MDMz.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures, health-wellness, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: The Rise From Within 3 Hours Of Bliss - **Description**: Spring is here. New energy is rising – and so are you. 🌱 If you're a sensitive soul feeling new ground and strength beneath your feet, if your goals finally feel within grasp and ready to bloom… this circle is for you. We warmly invite you to join us in - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/the-rise-from-within-3-hours-of-bliss/200029967170154 - **Venue**: Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lZmI5Y2YyZjk2ZjdmYzk3YWE4ZWFiMTgxNTNiNmVjNDAyMzY4MGYwYjRmODgwYWJkMzBiOTQzMmFkYmIzNmJiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg0OC1kY2E5YTQ5Mi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjcyMzI5Mw.avif - **Categories**: health-wellness, Workshops - **Event Name**: All On Trial at The White Horse Inn - **Description**: Upcoming Gig: All On Trial at The White Horse Inn Get ready for an afternoon of live music in the heart of the Dorset countryside. All On Trial are heading to Litton Cheney to bring our sound to the fantastic White Horse Inn. We will be playing a two hou - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/all-on-trial-at-the-white-horse-inn/200029967169046 - **Venue**: White Horse Inn - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83MDA2ZjBmY2IxYjZhYzVhNjAwMzI3MzgzZTg0Y2YwMTYxM2E1MGM4ZTYzZDRmMTgwNDFjNWI5YzMxMGQ5NzNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzAzMDUwNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjcyMzI4Ng.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: British Dressage - **Description**: Classes from Prelim up to Inter I Entries starting at £21 Prize money available Classes held in indoor and outdoor arenas Enter online via Equo Events - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/british-dressage/200029882107958 - **Venue**: Kingston Maurward Estate Equestrian - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zMWJhYjQ0NzBiZDY0NjQzYmIwMjk0MjQxNmVlMGY3N2Q4NDkwYjcwMmVkZDc5ZmE1MzY5MGZhYzMwNDU3NjJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg0OC1kYzE3MmY0Ny1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjM0ODY5NA.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Annual Service of Thanksgiving of William Barnes - **Description**: Willam Barnes Society annual church service of remembrance and thanksgiving at St. Peter's Church, Winterborne Came, near Dorchester. During the service dialect poetry readings will be read and after the service wreath laying at William Barnes and and hi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dorchester/annual-service-of-thanksgiving-of-william-barnes/200029967176823 - **Venue**: St Peter's Church, Winterborne Came - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTdlMjljYTkwNzgwN2ZiY2FmZmRkNTAxMmViNjg1OWI2OTYxNjIxNDVkYzgwM2Y4ZmY0NTAwMTJiY2JhYWU5NS1yaW1nLXc1MDEtaDI2My1kYzYwNjI1ZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjcyMzMyMg.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, good-friday ## Trending 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 - **Venue**: The Hardye Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c4af2bc598e9d6b0176eb6e08f551d806f2c07bc201fe818d244ca76c0a201cf-rimg-w1200-h628-dc2a2566-gmir?v=1776723280 - **Event Name**: Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 2026 - **Description**: Join us for our annual celebration of solidarity! An incredible weekend of music, debate, comedy, international speakers, performance, kids activities, workshops, radical history, food, drink and more!! https://www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/festival Hear - **Venue**: Dorchester Road, DT2 7EH Tolpuddle, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/df8ebdc58f65318b541dd4db5af6995b3fb47744cd2f3f942c0527c85903e1f9-rimg-w1160-h774-dc93a5b9-gmir?v=1777115644 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/621c0ce0f21b8b0c6bc4aa7ba7d26538a5a8b612146ea867d77201cc5852c9d6-rimg-w1200-h444-dc88c8f5-gmir?v=1776650579 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4625976843b3136033e64350c2414d889589f7a5f1726a6a186e6f24bf6c6159-rimg-w1093-h480-dcafd3e7-gmir?v=1764792698 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/38125af4baf8602c8a6201e0804bd72a6c056c51f6163a1232fdcecfc7fa75de-rimg-w851-h315-dc010001-gmir?v=1776757351 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c05901a8bc7304669efe6b5505dcb85bb477ea302518afe3fcd6025184ffe4b4-rimg-w1200-h910-dc2e2c33-gmir?v=1776380380 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5e57086091b736429f06333e48c3efea2073890a77046a46b8d086e117b55da2-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc925817-gmir.jpg?v=1773857878 - **Event Name**: Peter Vadiveloo at Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival (Dorset, UK) - **Description**: So very happy to be back playing at the Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival. Kev and the team put on such a great event. The festival celebrates worker's rights, and the union movement that helps to create and protect them. Worker's rights are human rights. C - **Venue**: The Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e40622689d0e381d970e248bd56100c77b08d3fd1b10d455fe34a8de842259a3-rimg-w940-h788-dc000000-gmir?v=1776061085 - **Event Name**: This Ain't Texas Festival - Dorset - **Description**: 🎸 🔥 This Ain’t Texas Festival is bringing the heart of country music to the UK in 2026! Get ready for a weekend of live music, smokin’ BBQ, family-friendly fun, and all the country vibes you can handle! 🌭🎶 Whether you’re a die-hard country fan or just i - **Venue**: Dorchester Showground - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3c0a70db4fa40b9774c88f4ce2680be823ad43e51538297f2bff50b776b0b3fc-rimg-w1093-h480-dc070604-gmir?v=1777102584 ## Browse Weekend Events by Date - [Weekend Events Today in Dorchester](https://allevents.in/dorchester/this-weekend--today) - [Weekend Events This Weekend in Dorchester](https://allevents.in/dorchester/this-weekend--this-weekend) - [Weekend Events in April in Dorchester](https://allevents.in/dorchester/this-weekend--april) - [Weekend Events in May in Dorchester](https://allevents.in/dorchester/this-weekend--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Dorchester? - **A:** Maiden Castle Guided Tour (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 am at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery), MUTT Cockapoo Day! (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Brewery Square, Dorchester), Arise From Within - Meditation & Energy Workshop (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre), Practice Ride DGR Dorchester 2026 DT1 3RT The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am at The Duchy of Cornwall), The Rise From Within 3 Hours Of Bliss (Sun Apr 26 2026 at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Dorchester today April 26, 2026? - **A:** Maiden Castle Guided Tour (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 am at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery), MUTT Cockapoo Day! (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Brewery Square, Dorchester), Arise From Within - Meditation & Energy Workshop (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre), Practice Ride DGR Dorchester 2026 DT1 3RT The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am at The Duchy of Cornwall), The Rise From Within 3 Hours Of Bliss (Sun Apr 26 2026 at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Dorchester this weekend April 24–26, 2026? - **A:** Maiden Castle Guided Tour (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 am at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery), MUTT Cockapoo Day! (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Brewery Square, Dorchester), Arise From Within - Meditation & Energy Workshop (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre), Practice Ride DGR Dorchester 2026 DT1 3RT The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am at The Duchy of Cornwall), The Rise From Within 3 Hours Of Bliss (Sun Apr 26 2026 at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Dorchester in April 2026? - **A:** Maiden Castle Guided Tour (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 10:30 am at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery), MUTT Cockapoo Day! (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 04:00 pm at Brewery Square, Dorchester), Arise From Within - Meditation & Energy Workshop (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre), Practice Ride DGR Dorchester 2026 DT1 3RT The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 11:00 am at The Duchy of Cornwall), The Rise From Within 3 Hours Of Bliss (Sun Apr 26 2026 at Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre). - **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Dorchester? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Dorchester? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Dorchester include Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Brewery Square, Dorchester, Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre. - **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Dorchester? - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Dorchester range from GBP 40 to GBP 40. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Dorchester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Dorchester include Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, MUTT Everything Dog, Lucy Bowtell. - **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available? - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Dorchester? - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Dorchester. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/01/bac113436441a783feaca7074943a8/this-weekend.webp ## Events this weekend from nearby cities - [Events this weekend in Weymouth](https://allevents.in/weymouth-en/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Easton](https://allevents.in/easton-en/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Bridport](https://allevents.in/bridport-en/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Wareham](https://allevents.in/wareham-en/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Blandford Forum](https://allevents.in/blandford-forum/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Sherborne](https://allevents.in/sherborne/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Yeovil](https://allevents.in/yeovil/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Crewkerne](https://allevents.in/crewkerne/this-weekend)