Events
Weymouth is proud to host over 150 events throughout the year, embracing the area’s rich diversity of facilities and natural venues. From family festivals, sporting challenges to art and craft shows these are an abundant part of the annual calendar. Whether casual visitor, enthusiast or participant there is plenty of inspiration, adventure and interest for you, all mixed with a warm blend of local hospitality, enthusiasm and passion. Take a look through the Calendar which is sure to excite, entertain and create memories.
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Weymouth Octoberfest – Real Ale and Cider Festival 2026
Weymouth’s ever popular Octoberfest is set to make its annual return on Friday October 16th and Saturday the 17th in the Ocean Room, Weymouth Pavilion with its fine seaside views. The event is organised by West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). As always, there is a theme to the beer selection. This year we are delighted to announce that as it’s the festival’s 20th year, organisers wanted to reflect on the first ever festival with a return to beers from the West Country.
Session times:
Friday lunchtime – 11:00 to 16:00
Friday evening – 18:30 to 23:00
Saturday lunchtime – 11:00 to 16:00
Saturday evening – 18:30 to 23:00
Tickets are on sale from 1st August, priced at £12.50 per session. Non-CAMRA member tickets include a souvenir glass, programme and £5.00 of beer tokens. CAMRA member tickets include a souvenir glass, programme and £10.00 of beer tokens.
On Saturday evening, non-CAMRA members get £7.50 of tokens included with their ticket, and CAMRA member tickets get £12.50 of tokens included.
CAMRA members will need to present a current membership card on entry to the festival.
Furthermore, anyone producing a student ID card will be able to claim an extra £5 of tokens from the CAMRA stand at the festival, and on the Saturday evening session anyone with a Blue Light Card can also claim an extra £5 of tokens.
With such and exciting range of beer and cider on offer, customers are urged to get their tickets early to avoid disappointment from the following outlets:
Online: Weymouth Octoberfest 2026 – Tckty.
Weymouth Pavilion or by phoning 01305 783225. Tickets bought from the Pavilion are £15.50 each.
Alternatively, you can buy tickets in person in Weymouth from The Dolphin, The Globe and The Doghouse pubs, or direct from the Pavilion box office.
On Portland, The Royal Portland Arms and in Dorchester, Copper Street Brewery Tap and The Convivial Rabbit are also stocking our tickets.
Throughout the Year
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Park Run
Weekly Saturday morning 5k Park Run, 9am. Free to join, register online. |
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Junior Park Run
Weekly Sunday morning 2k Park Run, 9am. Free to join, register online. |
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Weymouth Libraries
Join regular fun events for the whole family at libraries in Weymouth, including story times, rhyme times, chatterbooks and more. More information on the town’s libraries can be found here. |
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Radipole and Lodmoor RSPB Reserves
Walks and family fun days are held throughout the year. |
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Weymouth Football Club
Catch up on all the big matches here. All events are subject to change / cancellation due to weather / operational constraints. Please check details before travelling. All information correct at time of entry. For the latest information, please refer to our Facebook and Twitter pages. |