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 waiting to be discovered.
April will see Weymouth Bike and Classic Car Night return from the 2nd, an animal-themed family spring event at Tumbledown on the 10th, the ANZAC Day service at the seafront memorial on the 25th and Drive It Day on the 26th by the Jubilee Clock.
Plus, many of the town’s much-loved events make a welcome return including the Wessex Folk Festival, Fayre in the Square, Armed Forces Weekend celebrations, beach motocross, the Elf World Record attempt and parade and the Christmas Lights Switch On.
Dawn Rondeau-Irvine, Chief Operation Officer for We Are Weymouth, said: “We’re delighted to once again sponsor and support an exciting programme of events, including the National Volleyball Championships, Dusk Til Dark, Kings Dip, Pirates, Zombies, Halloween festivities, and all our Christmas celebrations. These events draw visitors into the town before, during and after each occasion, helping everyone make the most of everything Weymouth has to offer. One of the strengths of the town is how everyone works together to provide a packed programme of events, keeping the town vibrant and alive for most of the year. Events invite people to explore, have fun, and enjoy our beautiful town, harbour, and seafront. We hope you enjoy the fantastic variety of free activities featured in this flyer—alongside the brilliant line-up of live music, concerts and theatre taking place throughout 2026.”
Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Caroline Nickinson, said: “There is always something going on in Weymouth all year round, including Weymouth Town Council’s flagship events such as Armed Forces Weekend, summer fireworks and bonfire night displays, Weymouth Water Fest and Remembrance Sunday.
“For this year’s launch, it was lovely to be joined by Poppy Butcher and her son Kevin. Poppy founded the Weymouth Military Festival Parade in 1994 with her late husband John to celebrate D-Day 50. She has been involved in the organisation ever since and we look forward to welcoming the group back for Armed Forces Weekend in June. The military convoy always goes down well, with people lining the streets to catch a glimpse of al the vehicles.”
For more information about events taking place in 2026, visit the website.
Download a copy of the events leaflet here.
Printed copies are available at the Beach Office, and outside The New Town Hall.
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