Event News

Weymouth is once again lining up four weekends of festive events this Christmas, starting with an Elf World Record attempt and the ‘Christmas Lights Switch On’ on Saturday 28th November and finishing with a Santa weekend on 19th and 20th December. In between, Steampunks, Victorians, Pirates and Faeries arrive for the Yuletide Weekend, and [...]

The countdown is on to Weymouth Waterfest, which takes place on Saturday 12th September 2026 from 10am – 3pm. Residents of all ages are invited to attend the free event, which features a range of activities, workshops, water sport taster sessions, and entertainment. Activities will take place on Weymouth Beach, in front of the Beach Office, and there will be a range [...]

Local people are invited to be part of a major international sporting event as Weymouth and Portland host the 2026 Musto iQFOiL World Championships. As well as world-class racing, local people have an opportunity to get involved through a range of free activities, community events and taster sessions. From 7 to 12 September, up to [...]

Weymouth will be transformed by light, sound and performance this September when Dusk Til Dark returns for three evenings of free events across the town. Running from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th September, this year’s programme will feature installations and activities at locations including Westham Bridge, the Esplanade, Weymouth Beach and the town centre. [...]

Weymouth and Portland are gearing up for a busy few months of sporting action, with major national and international events heading to the area between now and the autumn. From world-class windsurfing and triathlon to running and motocross, Weymouth Beach, Portland Harbour and the surrounding coastline will provide the backdrop for a varied programme [...]

b-side today releases the full 2026 festival programme for That Other Place, part of its six-year Common Lands project exploring land, identity, and belonging on the Isle of Portland. Running 10th to 13th September (launch party 9th September), the free festival transforms Portland's streets, quarries and coastline into a parallel Portland, inspired by the island's [...]

Weymouth Museum is telling the story of football in Weymouth and how it went from small clubs in districts and companies to the Terras at the Bob Lucas Stadium today. On display are football shirts through the ages, trophies from the Club, photos of teams old and new, and programmes of significant matches. Do [...]

Nothe Fort have been taken aback by the volume of enquiries and the overwhelmingly positive interest in The Longest Yarn 2, and are pleased to announce a longer duration for this much-loved exhibition. It will now run throughout the peak summer holidays, from 1 July – 24 August 2026. Visitors can see this remarkable [...]

Weymouth Town Council is gearing up for the return of its flagship Armed Forces Weekend event, with the final preparations well underway. Here is all you need to know to get the most out of the weekend. Just announced! Eyes to the skies for a flypast featuring a Battle of Britain Memorial aircraft on [...]

A much-loved Dorset fundraising tradition returns to Langton Herring on 20th June with a Chesil Rocks Picnic & Pimm’s event from 12pm–6pm. Organised and hosted by Tim and Hilary Warren, the event once again supports the vital work of Samaritans, specifically the Dorset branch based in Weymouth. Since its inception in 2012, Chesil Rocks has raised over [...]

The countdown is on to the return of Weymouth Town Council’s Community Expo event, which takes place on Saturday 16th May from 11am – 2pm at the Jubilee Clock on the seafront. With over 40 stands booked showcasing the work of a range of voluntary and community organisations in Weymouth, it is shaping up to be a busy, fun and informative event. Some of the [...]

Plans for Armed Forces Weekend 2026 have been revealed as Weymouth Town Council is encouraging people to save the date for its annual celebrations in June. The Council also announced it has been awarded £4,000 by the Ministry of Defence to support the popular event which this year runs over Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st, and [...]

Residents and visitors are invited to explore Weymouth’s hidden history when a major community archaeology dig opens its doors to the public this month. The Weymouth Community Excavation 2026 Open Day will take place on Saturday 9 May, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, at the excavation site on St Nicholas Street, Weymouth (DT4 8AA). The [...]

The fantastical Castles & Dragons adventure returns to Nothe Fort for the May Bank Holiday Weekend! 10am – 4pm, Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May. Step into a world of dragons, knights, and medieval mayhem as Nothe Fort in Weymouth hosts its much-loved Castles & Dragons event over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. Set against [...]

Nothe Fort is inviting the local community to pick up their needles and get creative with the launch of Woolly Wednesdays, a free weekly craft drop‑in running from Wednesday 22 April to Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10am–12pm. The friendly, inclusive sessions invite knitters, crocheters, and textile enthusiasts of all abilities to help create colourful [...]

Weymouth Town Council and We Are Weymouth (BID) have teamed up to launch the 2026 events leaflet, which is jam-packed with exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. From a seafood festival to free live music sessions, a series of firework displays, zombie and pirate-themed weekends, 2026 provides a variety of entertainment for all ages just [...]

This July, Nothe Fort will host the remarkable textile exhibition The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, an 80 metre knitted and crocheted installation exploring the social history of Britain during the Second World War. Running throughout July 2026, the exhibition offers visitors a visually striking and immersive journey through wartime Britain. Following the [...]

Visit Nothe Fort for an immersive Science Day incelebration of British Science Week Saturday 7th March, 10am – 4pm The Fort will be offering science-based activities, themed games in the Family Room, and live science demonstrations for all the family to enjoy. The Fort is pleased to be hosting Weymouth Mini Professors, featuring drop-in fun [...]

The much-loved Dorset Seafood Festival returns to Weymouth Harbour – free to attend on 4th & 5th July 2026. The Dorset Seafood Festival is heading back to its true home on the harbour. The free-to-attend event will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing together the very best of Dorset’s seafood, [...]

Nothe Fort Weymouth is inviting families, history enthusiasts, and curious adventurers to travel back to the 1940s as it launches an immersive WW2 Week Half‑Term event, running from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd February, 10am–4pm. Nothe Fort is delighted to be working with local young reenactment group ‘Blighty to Berlin’ who are developing the Nothe [...]

We Are Weymouth has announced the return of Everybody Chase the Dinosaur, taking place on Saturday 14th February 2026, kicking off February half term and launching the town’s much-loved Dino Week in unmistakable Jurassic style. Now an Award-winning event, having scooped up third place as Dorset’s favourite Event in 2025, we are thrilled that this [...]

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. [...]