# Shaftesbury Events Today | Best Events & Things To Do Near Shaftesbury Today | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover what to do in Shaftesbury today! From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, to delicious food and nightlife, there's something for everyone in Shaftesbury. Plan your visit now and make the most of your day in this vibrant and exciting city.
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## today Events in Shaftesbury

- **Event Name**: NINEBARROW
  - **Description**: NINEBARROW are a multi-award-winning folk duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradition. Combining breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, they deliver songs and stories inspired
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/ninebarrow/200029641051814
  - **Venue**: The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
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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
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/shaftesbury-food-trail/200029900472238
  - **Venue**: Shaftesbury, Dorset
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: A Charismatic Tribute to Buddy Holly featuring Marc Robinson
  - **Description**: Marnhull Royal British Legion Proudly Presents

An evening of fabulous live entertainment

A Charismatic Tribute to Buddy Holly featuring Marc Robinson

Saturday 2nd May 2026

Doors open 7:00pm - Show starts 8:30pm

Tickets £10.00 in advance or £12.50 on
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/a-charismatic-tribute-to-buddy-holly-featuring-marc-robinson/200029944423144
  - **Venue**: Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Time to Shine: A Music & Drama Group Youth Theatre Production
  - **Description**: Join our Music and Drama Group's Youth Theatre in their variety show 'Time to Shine'.

See their passion and creativity - a feast of song, dance, sketches and music, along with their visible love and passion of all things theatrical.

It is their 'Time to
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shaftesbury/time-to-shine-a-music-and-drama-group-youth-theatre-production/200029673951605
  - **Venue**: 11 - 13 Bell Street, SP7 8AR Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, performances, entertainment

## 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**: Shaftesbury Food Festival Street Market
  - **Description**: 📣 Artisan Food, Drink & Craft Traders Wanted for Shaftesbury Food Festival

Looking for a high-impact May Bank Holiday trading opportunity? Don’t miss Shaftesbury Food Festival!

📆 When: Sunday 3rd May, Bank Holiday Weekend 

What: A curated market of
  - **Venue**: High Street, Shaftesbury
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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**: Cheese Race - Men's Vets (Over 45)
  - **Description**: The Gold Hill Cheese Race challenges contestants to carry a 23kg round of cheese up the famous cobbled Gold HillAbout this EventOne of the most iconic events at the Shaftesbury Food Festival — the Gold Hill Cheese Race ch
  - **Venue**: Gold Hill
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- **Event Name**: Cheese Race - Men's Singles
  - **Description**: The Gold Hill Cheese Race challenges contestants to carry a 23kg round of cheese up the famous cobbled Gold HillAbout this EventOne of the most iconic events at the Shaftesbury Food Festival — the Gold Hill Cheese Race ch
  - **Venue**: Gold Hill
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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**: The Shaftesbury and Gillingham Show
  - **Description**: Turnpike Show Ground, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL
  - **Venue**: Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show
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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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top today events in Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** NINEBARROW (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton), Shaftesbury Food Trail (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Shaftesbury, Dorset), A Charismatic Tribute to Buddy Holly featuring Marc Robinson (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 pm at Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom), Time to Shine: A Music & Drama Group Youth Theatre Production (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at 11 - 13 Bell Street, SP7 8AR Shaftesbury, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Shaftesbury today May 02, 2026?
  - **A:** NINEBARROW (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton), Shaftesbury Food Trail (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Shaftesbury, Dorset), A Charismatic Tribute to Buddy Holly featuring Marc Robinson (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 pm at Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom), Time to Shine: A Music & Drama Group Youth Theatre Production (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at 11 - 13 Bell Street, SP7 8AR Shaftesbury, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Shaftesbury this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** NINEBARROW (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton), Shaftesbury Food Trail (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Shaftesbury, Dorset), A Charismatic Tribute to Buddy Holly featuring Marc Robinson (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 pm at Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom), Time to Shine: A Music & Drama Group Youth Theatre Production (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at 11 - 13 Bell Street, SP7 8AR Shaftesbury, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Shaftesbury in May 2026?
  - **A:** NINEBARROW (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton), Shaftesbury Food Trail (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Shaftesbury, Dorset), A Charismatic Tribute to Buddy Holly featuring Marc Robinson (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 pm at Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom), Time to Shine: A Music & Drama Group Youth Theatre Production (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at 11 - 13 Bell Street, SP7 8AR Shaftesbury, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today 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 today 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 today events in Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Shaftesbury include The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury, Dorset, Sodom Lane, DT10 1HR Marnhull, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Shaftesbury?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Shaftesbury include The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce, Royal British Legion Marnhull Club.
- **Q**: Are there any online today events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many today events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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