# What's On In Shaftesbury This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Shaftesbury is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore what to do in Shaftesbury this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
- **Type**: time_filter

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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 Shaftesbury

- **Event Name**: LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR
  - **Description**: Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s! From
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/lipstick-on-your-collar/200029663645105
  - **Venue**: The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: PONY CLUB & OPEN SHOW JUMPING
  - **Description**: Open to individuals and teams of 3 or 4

Pc 40cm to 60cm Bicton 2026 championship qualifiers 

Venue - Dorset Showground SP8 5RL 

Entries - https://bsvpc.entrymaster.online/index.php?id=1#event162 

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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Dorset Showground
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Silent Disco
  - **Description**: Silent Disco

Saturday 18th April

8:30pm

Marnhull Royal British Legion
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Creative Textiles workshop - Landscape
  - **Description**: Join me for a creative workshop using fabrics, paint and stitch to create a beautiful textile landscape.About this EventWelcome to the Creative Textiles workshop - Landscape! Join me on S
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/creative-textiles-workshop-landscape/100001621878455119
  - **Venue**: SP7 8NR
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  - **Price**: GBP 82
  - **Categories**: workshops, art

## Trending Events in Shaftesbury

- **Event Name**: End Of The Road 2026
  - **Description**: The Guardian ★★★★★
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"Festivals don’t get more varied or vital" The Guardian

"A summer night’s dream of eclectic artistry and imagination" The Independent

A spectacle of communal wonde
  - **Venue**: Larmer Tree Gardens
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- **Event Name**: D-DAY 82 – WW2 HISTORICAL CELEBRATION DAY
  - **Description**: D-DAY CELEBRATION DAY
*TICKETS* on Sale on the website now

To commemorate the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day on the 6th June 1944, in collaboration with Aero Legends, there will be a special day at Compton Abbas Airfield. The sun will shine, the engines will
  - **Venue**: Compton Abbas Airfield
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- **Event Name**: Jazzanova, Adam F, Stereolab, Jamie Woon, Barker, musclecars, Mulatu Astatke, Yazmin Lacey, Sampa the Great, keiyaA, corto.alto in
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Yazmin Lacey Live at Wimborne St Giles on Thursday, August 20, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Yazmin Lacey is taking over Wimborne St Giles on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and with hits
  - **Venue**: Wimborne St Giles
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- **Event Name**: SIR DEREK JACOBI in conversation with Richard Clifford
  - **Description**: Presented by Clive Conway

Sir Derek Jacobi ‘is an icon of Stage and Screen’ … known for his work at the Royal National Theatre, has a BAFTA, Olivier, Emmy, Screen Guild and Tony Award and to top it all off; Derek was given a Knighthood for his services t
  - **Venue**: The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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- **Event Name**: Fat Dog in Tollard Royal
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Fat Dog Live in Shaftesbury on Thursday, September 3, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Fat Dog like never before? With chart-topping hits like Running, Wither and King of the Slugs and 18.4K+ devoted
  - **Venue**: Larmer Tree Gardens
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- **Event Name**: The Shaftesbury and Gillingham Show
  - **Description**: Turnpike Show Ground, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL
  - **Venue**: Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
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- **Event Name**: Shaftesbury Food Trail
  - **Description**: Only 6 weeks to go until the Shaftesbury Food Festival on the 3rd of May. Did you know that on the Saturday, 3rd we have organised a food trail celebrating local producers. 

Visit our website to find out more, it could be a fun day out exploring some loc
  - **Venue**: Shaftesbury, Dorset
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- **Event Name**: Marnhull Fest 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉Marnhull Fest 2026! 
 Weekend Event Line-Up 🎉
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📅 Friday 3rd July – Family Night
🕕 From 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
💷 Adults £7 - Under 18s Free!

Bring the whole family along for a fun-filled evening!
✨ Face painting
🍭 Sweet stall
🌟 Glow bands
⚽ Sporty Stars wi
  - **Venue**: Marnhull Rec
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- **Event Name**: The Momentum Group Presents: Real Talk Fridays - An Audience with Marlow Renton from Wild Food UK
  - **Description**: You’re Walking Past Dinner Every Day.  What if your next meal was growing just beyond the footpath?”

Join Marlow Renton from Wild Food UK for a powerful, eye-opening Real Talk Fridays talk that will completely change the way you see the land beneath your
  - **Venue**: Shaftesbury Arts Centre, 11-13 Bell Street, SP78AR Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton), PONY CLUB & OPEN SHOW JUMPING (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am at Dorset Showground), Silent Disco (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 pm at Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom), Creative Textiles workshop - Landscape (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at SP7 8NR).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Shaftesbury this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton), PONY CLUB & OPEN SHOW JUMPING (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am at Dorset Showground), Silent Disco (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 pm at Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom), Creative Textiles workshop - Landscape (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at SP7 8NR).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Shaftesbury in April 2026?
  - **A:** LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton), PONY CLUB & OPEN SHOW JUMPING (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:00 am at Dorset Showground), Silent Disco (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 pm at Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom), Creative Textiles workshop - Landscape (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at SP7 8NR).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury?
  - **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 Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Shaftesbury include The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Showground, Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Shaftesbury range from GBP 82 to GBP 82. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Shaftesbury include The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Pony Club, Royal British Legion Marnhull Club.
- **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 Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Shaftesbury.

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