- An incredible year celebrated as Portland and Weymouth prepare to pass the Towns of Culture hat to Wimborne Minster - Portland & Weymouth will mark the finale of their Towns of Culture 2025 year with Hats Off!, a free community celebration on 30th December, 12 to 2pm at The Rectory, Weymouth (formerly The [...]
We Are Weymouth (BID) is delighted to announce the return of Weymouth’s Traditional Christmas Weekend, taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December in Hope Square. The two-day celebration will bring artisan makers, live music, mulled wine, dancing and family activities to the heart of Weymouth, all raising money for Weymouth Food Bank. [...]
Portland will be transformed into a living advent calendar this December as Advent(ure) brings 12 days of festive performances to unexpected places across the island. The project, part of Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture REVEAL commissions, will feature short bursts of live performance at 6pm on selected days throughout December, with a special finale [...]
Weymouth-based, award-winning theatre company Brave Bold Drama is delighted to be bringing its Christmas characters, hapless but well-meaning event organisers, Noel & Holly to Weymouth this December for FREE STREET THEATRE. Commissioned as part of Portland & Weymouth’s Towns of Culture REVEAL project, this hilarious and family-friendly performance will take place in Weymouth Town [...]
Weymouth is set to sparkle this Christmas as We Are Weymouth and Weymouth Town Council brings a month of festive events to the town - from an Elf World Record attempt and Steampunk Yuletide celebrations to artisan markets, carols and live music. Saturday 29th November - ELF WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT AND CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH-ON [...]
Remember, remember, Weymouth Town Council’s annual bonfire night and firework display takes place on Wednesday 5th November. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the event to help plan your night in advance. Key timings From 5pm Food, drink and other traders will be set up along the promenade until the firework display ends. [...]
Falklands Tribute by Standing With Giants at Nothe Fort! Open 5 – 30 November 2025, Wednesdays – Sundays, 10am – 3pm. Tickets are now available for Admission to the Falklands Tribute by Standing With Giants. Admission to the Falklands tribute is included in the price of admission to Nothe Fort, and entry is FREE [...]
We Are Weymouth’s popular Dino Week has triumphed again, taking home Bronze in the Tourism Event/Festival of the Year category at the 2025 Dorset Tourism Awards. Now a firm family favourite, Dino Week has become one of Weymouth’s most anticipated annual events - blending fun, education, and community spirit to celebrate the town’s Jurassic heritage. [...]
Weymouth will soon be flying the Jolly Roger as Weymouth Pirate Fest 2025 returns from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October, promising a weekend packed with live music, parades, and plenty of swashbuckling fun. The event is organised by The Dolmen and supported once again by We Are Weymouth (BID), with additional backing from local [...]
A moving art installation honouring those who lost their lives in the Falklands War will go on display at Nothe Fort, Weymouth, from 5–30 November 2025. The exhibition, created by the charity Standing With Giants, will feature 255 life-size silhouettes of Seafarers, Royal Marines, Army, and Air Force personnel, along with three civilians, representing all [...]
We Are Weymouth is thrilled to announce the return of its acclaimed Dusk Til Dark series this September, with workshops taking place this summer. This stunning new performance brings art, storytelling and the natural environment together in an unforgettable way. Produced by Activate Performing Arts as part of its biennial Inside Out Dorset Festival, [...]
This summer, We Are Weymouth proudly celebrates 100 years of sand sculpting with Sandworld, one of the town’s most iconic and imaginative attractions. First inspired by the incredible beach sculptures of Fred Darrington in 1925, Sandworld continues to honour this artistic tradition with world-class creativity and community celebration. To mark the centenary, two major [...]
Visit Nothe Fort for a whole day of doggy delights on Sunday 7th September 10:30am – 4:00pm Four-legged fun for the whole family! Featuring: Dog-friendly stalls with treats for all the family, including dog-themed accessories, tasty treats, pet artists and more!  Family Fun Dog Show with prizes A display from Guide Dogs for the [...]
The Royal Air Force Careers Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic will take place from 24 to 26 July as part of the Dorset Sport and Wellbeing Festival.
The Fantastic Weymouth Pirate Festival took place for the third time over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend 2015. Here are a few pictures we took on the day.