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Music events in Dorset

If you seek laid back jazz, lively bands, quirky folk music or chart topping hits, we’ll get your feet tapping in Dorset.

Whatever your taste in music, we can guarantee there will be a musical event that you’ll being queuing to get tickets for.

Now, who said Dorset was quiet?

Music to your ears

We've got festivals and music events for all tastes, whether you like a bit of folk, reggae, pop or perhaps classical or more up your street, Dorset has it all....and in some of the most wonderful settings!

From stunning abbeys to picturesque castle grounds you will be in tune with your sense with music in your ears and a beautiful sight for your eyes.

Kick back with a cocktail and listen to some smooth jazz

Dorset is no stranger to the odd jazz festival or two!  With festivals featuring bands from across most of the spectrum of jazz, from New Orleans to contemporary sounds, with lots of leading names as well as new faces you're sure to find one to tap along to.

What better than to spend a weekend on the coast, listening to your favourite melodies played by some of the country’s best talent and soaking up the atmosphere and entertainment?

Raise your hands in the air for Camp Bestival!

Camp Bestival's live music selection covers all bases from rock to pop and way beyond, with brilliant and diverse headliners each year.

This festival has families at it's heart and there's loads for everyone to enjoy whatever age.

Past line ups have included Jess Glynne, Fatboy Slim, Beckie Hill and Blondie plus the very best in new music and lots of sing-along favourites too.

Whether you're young or just young at heart, there's a live act that will get you jumping, so we'll see you down the front!

Partied out?

If you’re dancing the night away, then you’ll need a place to stay.

We can help you find accommodation in Dorset whether you need a hotel for the night or a cottage for the week.

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9 To 5 The Musical Apr 27

9 To 5 The Musical

Milton Musical Society are excited to be back at the Regent performing 9 to 5 The Musical. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, the musical is based on the seminal 1980...

Choral Evensong Apr 27

Choral Evensong

You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 27th April at 4.30pm in St Peter's Church, Dorchester. The music, which commemorates 100 years since...

Music for Daisy Apr 27

Music for Daisy

Join us for a night of music in memory of Daisy Smith and raising vital funds for Julia's House children's hospice, who provide care for children with life limiting and terminal conditions. ....

Seven Wonders Suite Apr 27

Seven Wonders Suite

Another world premiere! Despite having been in the Classic FM Hall of Fame since 2005, Stuart Mitchell's work has never been performed in its entirety. We are delighted to be doing that with this...

Spring Concert Apr 27

Spring Concert

Saturday 27 April 2024, 7:30pm. Don't miss the Bournemouth and District Concert Band's wonderfully warm Spring Concert at Wimborne Minster. There will be something for everyone, from Henry...

O Flow'ry May May 01

O Flow'ry May

Join esteemed folk musician Tim Laycock, assisted by folk singer Alastair Braidwood, for an evening of words and music from the county and beyond all to do with Spring, May Day, the turning of the...

Voices from the East May 01

Voices from the East

Despite its popularity, Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto remains refreshingly original with its exciting and altogether exceptional opening and richly forged musical dramas of powerful...

Sherborne Abbey Music Festival May 02

Sherborne Abbey Music Festival

Sherborne's annual Abbey Music Festival takes places from 2 to 9 May 2024. With another full programme of music concerts, venues include Sherborne Abbey, Cheap Street Church, Lewston School,...

Awake with Tony Moore May 03

Awake with Tony Moore

Tony's journey in the music industry has been nothing short of legendary, from being an original member of Iron Maiden to playing with Meatloaf and touring the world with Cutting Crew ('I Just...

The Cabarats May 03

The Cabarats

FREE ENTRY The Cabarats bring a new musical experience to the global underground, combining traditional Eastern European and Middle Eastern sounds with lively reggae and ska. Using a collection of...

Casterbridge Male Voice Choir May 04

Casterbridge Male Voice Choir

Join us for a mixture of popular classics, sung in sumptuous four-part harmony, accompanied by Louise Dukes at the grand piano. Music by legendary composers such as Irving Berlin, Rogers and...

Fran and Flora May 04

Fran and Flora

Performance by multi-award-nominated experimental/folk duo Fran & Flora, captivating audiences with their reinventions of traditional Eastern European melodies and songs. Francesca Ter-Berg...

Fran and Flora at Sandy Hill Arts May 04

Fran and Flora at Sandy Hill Arts

Multi-award-nominated experimental/folk duo Fran & Flora captivate audiences with their reinventions of traditional Eastern European melodies and songs. Francesca Ter-Berg (cello/vox) and Flora...

Keane May 07

Keane

Hopes and Fears was a landmark album for Keane and has set all kinds of records in the process. It's one of the best selling albums in UK chart history having sold over 2.5 million in the UK in...

Iolanta May 08

Iolanta

Tchaikovsky's last opera is tender, magical and poignant. Extolling the healing power of love, Iolanta tells the story of the king of Provence's daughter, who is blind. King René has...

Thanks for the Memories May 08

Thanks for the Memories

Join Neil Sands for his brand new matinee show. as he brings back more musical memories. The Fabulous 40's, The Rocking 50's, The Swinging 60's and The Sensational 70's. In fact,...

English Touring Opera at Poole Lighthouse May 10

English Touring Opera at Poole Lighthouse

English Touring Opera returns to Poole's Lighthouse this May with their Spring 24 tour, featuring two new ETO productions. Manon Lescaut is a devastating depiction of a woman wrestling with her...

Abba Tribute Night May 11

Abba Tribute Night

On Saturday the 11th of May, Abba's Angels (as seen on TV!) will be joining us for a night filled with all things Abba, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their win at Eurovision! For just...

Dawn Chorus Celebration May 11

Dawn Chorus Celebration

A celebration of the dawn chorus at Sandy Hill Arts' beautiful wet woodland site from 5 am. Breakfast from Sprout and Bean, an exhibition of bird themed art, a journey through bird art and bird...

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