A motion to reinstate funfair bookings on the Pavilion forecourt was passed at tonight’s meeting of Full Council (Wednesday 8th March). The dates for the funfairs are as follows: 29th April to 1st May (three days) 6th to 8th May (King’s coronation weekend, three days). 27th May to 4th June (May half-term, nine days) [...]
Services Committee met on Wednesday 1st March to consider a range of items, including proposals to celebrate the King’s coronation in Weymouth. Weymouth Town Council Services Committee have  agreed to a stage on the beach to hold a Coronation Community Concert on Sunday 7th May. The concert will feature local acts, performance groups and finish with [...]
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival is back on the shores of Weymouth this September, taking place over the weekend of the 9th & 10th September 2023 at the Weymouth Peninsula. The Festival organisers have announced a special local rate for tickets on the Sunday 10th September - half the price of a normal [...]
Weymouth Pavilion is pleased to announce that The Sensational 60s Experience is back at Weymouth Pavilion on Saturday 6th May with a brand-new production for 2023. Join them for the musical phenomenon the sixties at 60 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that [...]
Calling all Comedy lovers! Weymouth Pavilion’s hilarious Sunday Night Comedy is back on Sunday 19th February headlining comedian Rosie Jones! With her infectious laugh and high energy, ROSIE JONES has quickly become one of stand-up’s hottest properties. Since starting Rosie has quickly hone on to star on Live At The Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, [...]
Ukrainian National Opera presents Bizet’s Carmen and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly The opera company are thrilled to announce that for the first time ever the Ukrainian National Opera® is touring the UK from 9 February to 5 April 2023. Coming all the way from Dnipro, Ukraine, this opera company, featuring an impressive cast and accompanied [...]
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival which will take place on September 9th & 10th at the Weymouth Peninsula is pleased to announce two new local directors to the family run team; Sophie Kermani and Pippa Gibb. Sophie and Pippa are not only local business owners and residents of Weymouth, but are also sister [...]
Whilst many high streets and seaside destinations have suffered - impacted by Covid measures, Weymouth’s mix of independent retailers, owner led businesses and high standards has seen a rise in unique businesses trading within the town (alongside nationals) and has bought an international feel to the town, alongside national and international visitors. We [...]
After a sell-out tour last year, Gordon Buchanan is heading back on the road. One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon’s journey is a remarkable story to tell. Having produced some of the most popular wildlife programmes on the BBC, we have been able to see his passion for [...]
We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to announce the return of the popular dinosaur trail for 2023, installed throughout Weymouth from 12th February to the 26th March. This year the trail features 5 life-size dinosaurs installed throughout the town, as well as a Dino PAW trail, all kicked off with a dino-tastic launch event on [...]
A mystical and fantastical array of events is set to take over Weymouth this Christmas as Steampunk hits the town. For one weekend only, official Steampunkers from across the country will descend on the town for a host of incredible, Christmas-themed, activities. What’s on This Xmas … The Big List 4th December 2021: [...]
We Are Weymouth BID has been working closely with the Jurassic Coast Trust over the past 18 months to develop a Jurassic Museum here in Weymouth, following the successful We Are Weymouth Dinosaur Trail in Feb/March 2022. Working with the Jurassic Coast Trust, We Are Weymouth BID sponsored the inspiring, fun and educational workshops in [...]
Weymouth & Portland Lions Club’s Annual Variety Show is planned to go ahead on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at the Weymouth Pavilion Theatre, with curtain up at 7.30 pm. Lions Club President Julie Storey said, “It is lovely to once again welcome everyone to the theatre to enjoy an evening in the company of Weymouth [...]
Elves are coming back to Weymouth this November with We Are Weymouth’s Elf World Record Attempt andk the Christmas Light Illumination. This year, locals and visitors alike are asked to don their best elf attire and head down to New Bond Street to help beat the world record - 2,000 elves are needed.The elf celebrations [...]
Weymouth Town Council is inviting residents, local businesses and visitors of Weymouth to have a say on the draft Seafront Masterplan by joining a webinar. More than 2,200 people gave their views earlier in the year which were fed into a draft report, which is available at thinkweymouthseafront.co.uk Plus, sign up to join a [...]
In true We Are Weymouth (BID) style, the 2022 Christmas season is jam-packed with activities, events, workshops and performances for all ages - turning the town of Weymouth into nothing short of the North Pole itself! Building on the 4 weekends of Christmas from 2021, We Are Weymouth is replicating the schedule this year, [...]
Earlier this year, Weymouth Town Council appointed consultants HemingwayDesign to work on plans to enhance the seafront to make it a year-round destination for everyone to enjoy. Designer Wayne Hemingway HemingwayDesign provided an update on Weymouth’s emerging Seafront Masterplan on Monday 10th October. It follows a survey launch in May to gather public opinion which [...]
‘Invitin’ all ye scallywags and Strumpets, Rascals and Ruffians to partake of our free piratey shenanigans as our crews take over this ancient port of Weymouth for mischief and naughtiness!’ This October sees Weymouth celebrate its rich maritime history, with a focus on pirates! Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries high taxes led to [...]
Weymouth & Portland Lions Club, together with Purbeck Motocross Club, are gearing up to stage the annual Motocross event on Weymouth. This high-flying extravaganza over humps and bumps will be held on Weymouth beach on Sunday October 9th with bikes entering the sands from at 12 noon for practise laps. There will also be [...]
Weymouth is officially celebrating once more after the town retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for managing its evening and night-time economy for 2022. Weymouth Town Council, working in partnership with We Are Weymouth BID recently showcased the town’s night-time economy to assessors from the Association of Town and City Management. During their visit, [...]
Weymouth’s Dusk ‘Til Dark event is set to return this September (23/24) with an underwater adventure weaving its way through the town. This magical event is a way to bring the Arts to the streets of Weymouth, allowing all from near and far to experience the spectacle. Activate Performing Arts works to create opportunities for [...]
Celebrate the best of Phil Collins on Saturday 8th October at Weymouth Pavilion with ‘And Finally…Phil Collins’. All tickets are £23 20% off tickets for those who work for the NHS or Public Services, to redeem the offer present your work ID or a Blue Light Card at the Box Office. For over 40 years, [...]
On Saturday 17th September, Weymouth Town Council will hold a community memorial service for people who want to come together and remember Queen Elizabeth II. It takes place at Greenhill Gardens at 11am and will be led by the Mayor of Weymouth’s chaplain Brian Ellis.  Cllr Ann Weaving, Mayor of Weymouth, said: “The Queen was [...]
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival – is set to take place over the weekend of 10th & 11th September 2022, at the Weymouth Peninsula. The award-winning Festival, with probably the largest seafood menu in the country (over 60 seafood dishes), is an event with a conscience, promoting responsibly sourced seafood, raising funds for [...]
An ocean adventure is set to weave its way through the streets of Weymouth this 23rd and 24th September 2022, as Activate and Inside Out Dorset festival present another Dusk 'til Dark spectacle: Peixos by Surruga. This free to attend event is a spellbinding parade inside an eerie underwater world featuring luminescent sea creatures and [...]
Weymouth has been turned into a giant canvas as a mural trail officially launches at several locations today (Monday 15th August). The brand new artworks make up the Weymouth Mural Trail, which is a partnership between Weymouth Town Council and We Are Weymouth, featuring a range of unique artworks by several local and UK-based artists. [...]
The Rod Stewart Songbook are delighted to be performing at the Weymouth Pavilion on Thursday 25th August 2022. Their spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute. Along with his sensational live band, you will be taken on a musical journey spanning 50 years, when one of [...]
The completion of the annual charity carpet bedding display at Greenhill Gardens took place in the gardens earlier today in the presence of Cllr Ann Weaving, Mayor of Weymouth  along with Cllr Ken Whatley (councillor for Melcombe Regis), Greenhill gardeners, Weymouth Town Council’s Parks & Open Spaces Manager and trustees from MV Freedom. Each year, [...]
We Are Weymouth (BID), in association with Celtic rock band The Dolmen, is excited to announce the return of pirates to Weymouth this October with a free to attend Weymouth Pirate Fest 2022! This family-focused festival will take place from 11am on 15th October with activities throughout Weymouth Town Centre. Entertainers, musicians, and performers [...]
This summer’s swashbuckling, family friendly, panto event takes place from 13th to 21st August at the Lodmoor Palladium, in association with We Are Weymouth. Guests can take in the show from comfortable theatre seats in the brand new 34m wide, state of the art, tiered palladium. As well as the action-packed panto, there are outdoor [...]