Events
Weymouth, located at the heart of the spectacular Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is host to a wide variety amazing events, festivals and theatre shows throughout the year.
This truly eventful destination will give a warm welcome to over 1 million event visitors, competitors, participants and passionate supporters from the UK and around the world.
Look through the events calendar and there is something for everyone; from world class sailing to triathlons, Seafood Festival, Beach Volleyball Championships, live music to Armed Forces Day and fireworks.
And remember so many of the events are free……….just another reason to visit Weymouth!
Use our calendar below to find out more about events taking place in Weymouth.
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| 1st July 2019 | 2nd July 2019 | 3rd July 20197:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 20197:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 20193rd July 2019 –  Bowleaze Cove Back again due to popular demand and now in its 10th year – the BustinSkin Aquathlon Series will be starting in early June for 2019. We are staring this series of events on 5th June and will run every Wednesday through the summer, until 4th September. That's a run of 14 races to take part in! |
4th July 2019 | 5th July 2019 | 6th July 2019All day: Weymouth A-X Sprint RaceAll day: Weymouth A-X Sprint Race6th July 2019All day Pleasure Pier
Model boat racing event. Contact race@omra.co.uk for more information. 10:30 am: Sea Sunday Family Workshop10:30 am: Sea Sunday Family Workshop6th July 2019 –  St Mary's Church Come along and show your appreciation of our seafarers who have served Weymouth for many years. Light refreshments will be available along with various activities such as creative writing, decorating snails and creating crafty fish! There will also be a display of work by local primary schools inside the church. For further information contact Julie Hursthouse, Community Development Officer of Weymouth Town Council on 01305 239306 or Neil Biles, Local Community Chaplain of St Mary's Church on 07867785836. The event page for this workshop can also be found below, click the 'more information' button.
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7th July 20197:00 am: Weymouth Middle Distance Triathlon7:00 am: Weymouth Middle Distance Triathlon7th July 2019 – Various locations throughout Weymouth
This event will consist of three separate races, a sprint, a classic and a half iron distance triathlon. With race HQ based at Weymouth College, this is the ideal location for all of the family. Hosted by Bustinskin Events. |
| 8th July 2019 | 9th July 2019 | 10th July 201910:00 am: Dorset Poetry Workshops10:00 am: Dorset Poetry Workshops10th July 2019 –  Nothe Fort Free event connecting creativity to nature in Dorset for health, wellbeing and community. Booking is essential via Eventbrite or email blackvenpress@gmail.com. 7:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 20197:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 201910th July 2019 – Bowleaze Cove Back again due to popular demand and now in its 10th year – the BustinSkin Aquathlon Series will be starting in early June for 2019. We are staring this series of events on 5th June and will run every Wednesday through the summer, until 4th September. That's a run of 14 races to take part in! |
11th July 2019 | 12th July 201910:30 am: Museum of the Moon10:30 am: Museum of the Moon12th July 2019 – 14th July 2019  Nothe Fort For its final weekend, Dorset Moon will travel along the Jurassic Coast to the historically important Nothe Fort in Weymouth where Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon will be on display from Friday 12 – Sunday 14 July. |
13th July 201910:30 am: Museum of the Moon10:30 am: Museum of the Moon12th July 2019 – 14th July 2019 Nothe Fort For its final weekend, Dorset Moon will travel along the Jurassic Coast to the historically important Nothe Fort in Weymouth where Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon will be on display from Friday 12 – Sunday 14 July. 8:30 am: Clubs of Weymouth Dinghy Regatta8:30 am: Clubs of Weymouth Dinghy Regatta10:30 am: Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival10:30 am: Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival |
14th July 201910:30 am: Museum of the Moon10:30 am: Museum of the Moon12th July 2019 – 14th July 2019 Nothe Fort For its final weekend, Dorset Moon will travel along the Jurassic Coast to the historically important Nothe Fort in Weymouth where Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon will be on display from Friday 12 – Sunday 14 July. 8:30 am: Clubs of Weymouth Dinghy Regatta8:30 am: Clubs of Weymouth Dinghy Regatta11:00 am: Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival11:00 am: Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival2:00 pm: Brass Band in the Park2:00 pm: Brass Band in the Park14th July 2019 –  Radipole Park & Gardens Come and join the Friends of Radipole Park & Gardens for their annual Brass Band in the Park in beautiful Radipole Gardens and listen to the talented Weymouth Concert Brass Band work their magic, playing a medley of tunes from all eras. Cream teas available at this event or simply bring a rug and your own picnic to lounge under the shade of the willows while you enjoy an afternoons free entertainment. 2:00 pm: Open air music afternoon with Tony Lowe2:00 pm: Open air music afternoon with Tony Lowe14th July 2019 –  Greenhill Gardens Singer Tony Lowe returns, by popular demand, to perform in Weymouth again this summer. There are three dates that you can get to see ‘Mr. Velvet Voice’ in Weymouth and experience the rich vocals of this excellent performer. Fresh from directing Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘The Sorcerer’ in Belgium last month and rehearsing with The Brussels Light Opera Company to star as ‘Fred’ in ‘Kiss me, Kate’ in November, he’s back with a selection of classic hits, guaranteed to entertain you all afternoon. Don’t miss the chance to hear the incredible songs of Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Tom Jones, and Barry Manilow, just for starters. |
| 15th July 2019 | 16th July 2019 | 17th July 2019All day: Royal Navy Beach Rugby TournamentAll day: Royal Navy Beach Rugby Tournament7:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 20197:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 201917th July 2019 – Bowleaze Cove Back again due to popular demand and now in its 10th year – the BustinSkin Aquathlon Series will be starting in early June for 2019. We are staring this series of events on 5th June and will run every Wednesday through the summer, until 4th September. That's a run of 14 races to take part in! |
18th July 2019 | 19th July 2019All day: Beach Fit FestivalAll day: Beach Fit FestivalJuly 19-21, 2019All day  Weymouth Beach This summer, Weymouth Beach will be hosting a brand new fitness event. Beach Fit Weymouth will run for three days Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July and offer all abilities a fabulous range of classes from cycle spinning to yoga and body balance. |
20th July 2019All day: Beach Fit FestivalAll day: Beach Fit FestivalJuly 19-21, 2019All day Weymouth Beach This summer, Weymouth Beach will be hosting a brand new fitness event. Beach Fit Weymouth will run for three days Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July and offer all abilities a fabulous range of classes from cycle spinning to yoga and body balance. 7:00 am: Weymouth Bay Swim7:00 am: Weymouth Bay Swim20th July 2019 –  Weymouth Bay Weymouth Bay is an iconic piece of water with stunning views over the spectacular Jurassic Coast and an amazing Georgian Seafront. Swim The Bay is a point to point swim offering a choice of 1.2 miles (half the bay) or 2.4 miles (the full bay). This is probably the most perfect spectator friendly swim too, as supporters can walk the whole length of the beach alongside the swim, stopping at cafes on route for leisurely food and drink. The full swim will start at Bowleaze Coveway, with the onsite Café open from 0730 offering a selection of food and drinks. The half swim will start alongside the groyne opposite Lodmoor Country Park. Both distances will exit the water on the beach alongside the Pier and will finish on the beach in a mini stadium.
10:30 am: Victorian Family Weekend10:30 am: Victorian Family Weekend20th July 2019 – 21st July 2019  Nothe Fort A Victorian experience weekend which will be fun and educational for the whole family. The 'Ragged Victorians – ‘The Great Unwashed,' an award winning living history group, will be visiting the Nothe Fort, where they will be ‘surviving’ in the tunnels and cellars underground, and other areas of the fort, re-enacting the lives of lower classes of Victorian England. The Nothe Fort Victorian Artillery will be in attendance, firing their Victorian Cannons, following their inspection by Queen Victoria and her escort. The Rifle Brigade of Victorian re-enactors will also be joining us at the fort. There will be an opportunity to fire a Victorian rifle The Victorian schoolroom and kitchen will be open – an opportunity find out about school life and the daily routines of a Victorian housewife. Whilst you relax in the Fort View café - enjoy some Victorian entertainment in the company of performers from the era, - singers, dancers and musicians. Try your hand at some Victorian games and activities – Hoopla, coconut shy, roll a penny, and experience typical Victorian punishment in the stocks! 9:00 pm: Weldmar’s Midnight Walk9:00 pm: Weldmar’s Midnight Walk20th July 2019 – 21st July 2019  Various This year's Midnight Walk is going to be a Silver Spectacular to mark 25 years of Hospicecare throughout Dorset, so come and join Dorset's biggest ladies night. The routes for 2019 including three options to take part in; 5 miles, 6.5 miles or the new 10 mile route all including Weymouth Seafront. The registration fee includes a Midnight Walk t-shirt, a light up headpiece, a goodie bag and a well-deserved hot snack for when you return from the walk. All ladies over 14 years of age are welcome to take part (anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who must also be registered for the walk). Click below for more information, including how to register. |
21st July 2019All day: Beach Fit FestivalAll day: Beach Fit FestivalJuly 19-21, 2019All day Weymouth Beach This summer, Weymouth Beach will be hosting a brand new fitness event. Beach Fit Weymouth will run for three days Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July and offer all abilities a fabulous range of classes from cycle spinning to yoga and body balance. 10:30 am: Victorian Family Weekend10:30 am: Victorian Family Weekend20th July 2019 – 21st July 2019 Nothe Fort A Victorian experience weekend which will be fun and educational for the whole family. The 'Ragged Victorians – ‘The Great Unwashed,' an award winning living history group, will be visiting the Nothe Fort, where they will be ‘surviving’ in the tunnels and cellars underground, and other areas of the fort, re-enacting the lives of lower classes of Victorian England. The Nothe Fort Victorian Artillery will be in attendance, firing their Victorian Cannons, following their inspection by Queen Victoria and her escort. The Rifle Brigade of Victorian re-enactors will also be joining us at the fort. There will be an opportunity to fire a Victorian rifle The Victorian schoolroom and kitchen will be open – an opportunity find out about school life and the daily routines of a Victorian housewife. Whilst you relax in the Fort View café - enjoy some Victorian entertainment in the company of performers from the era, - singers, dancers and musicians. Try your hand at some Victorian games and activities – Hoopla, coconut shy, roll a penny, and experience typical Victorian punishment in the stocks! 9:00 pm: Weldmar’s Midnight Walk9:00 pm: Weldmar’s Midnight Walk20th July 2019 – 21st July 2019 Various This year's Midnight Walk is going to be a Silver Spectacular to mark 25 years of Hospicecare throughout Dorset, so come and join Dorset's biggest ladies night. The routes for 2019 including three options to take part in; 5 miles, 6.5 miles or the new 10 mile route all including Weymouth Seafront. The registration fee includes a Midnight Walk t-shirt, a light up headpiece, a goodie bag and a well-deserved hot snack for when you return from the walk. All ladies over 14 years of age are welcome to take part (anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult who must also be registered for the walk). Click below for more information, including how to register. 12:00 pm: Jam / Sandwich12:00 pm: Jam / Sandwich12:00 pm: Lodmoor Country Park Orienteering Launch12:00 pm: Lodmoor Country Park Orienteering Launch21st July 2019 –  Lodmoor Country Park Bring your friends and family along to the launch of permanent orienteering courses in Lodmoor Country Park. Join the Friends of Lodmoor and come along with a picnic from noon - 2.30pm on Sunday 21 July. 12:00 pm: Tea on the Quay - Quayside Music Festival12:00 pm: Tea on the Quay - Quayside Music Festival21st July 2019 –  Rendezvous Harbourside Rendezvous, Weymouth Harbourside. Live outdoor music from 12pm to 10pm. 2:00 pm: Open air music afternoon with The Omega Project2:00 pm: Open air music afternoon with The Omega Project21st July 2019  Greenhill Gardens The Omega Project performing on the Bandstand @ Greenhill Gardens |
| 22nd July 2019 | 23rd July 2019 | 24th July 201911:00 am: Royal Navy Beach Soccer Tournament11:00 am: Royal Navy Beach Soccer Tournament7:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 20197:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 201924th July 2019 – Bowleaze Cove Back again due to popular demand and now in its 10th year – the BustinSkin Aquathlon Series will be starting in early June for 2019. We are staring this series of events on 5th June and will run every Wednesday through the summer, until 4th September. That's a run of 14 races to take part in! |
25th July 2019All day: Volleyball Beach ClassicAll day: Volleyball Beach ClassicJuly 25-28, 2019All day  Weymouth Beach The Classic is Weymouth Beach Volleyball Club’s flagship event. It was the first ever Beach Volleyball event held in Great Britain when it began in 1983. It remains Britain’s most prestigious event and was described by British Beach legend Denise Austin as the ‘ Wimbledon’ of British Beach Volleyball. On this site you can find a list of previous winners and Players of the Tournament which reads like a Who’s Who of British Beach Volleyball players. The event is held on Weymouth’s main Beach, voted by Tripadvisor in 2016 as British Beach of The Year, this is right in the heart of the town and is a few metres from accommodation, restaurants and bars. It is played across upto 10 courts with the Centre Court having seating for 550 supporters and a large marquee for players and officials. The event is a key part of the UKBT and is a Pro Tour event on Sat/ Sun and there is also a 3 Star on Friday afternoon .There will be Prize Money for the Pro Tour event. 1:30 pm: Landance1:30 pm: Landance25th July 2019 –  Weymouth beach Since 2006 Landance has commissioned professional artists to create dance performances in landscapes and towns, attracting audiences from rural areas, market towns and urban centres. Performances have extended the audience’s experience of art and landscape, enlivening it with the relationship between people and environment, providing a lasting memory of place. An evocative duet, starting on the promenade then descending to the water’s edge, it is inspired by the experience of young couples during WW1, falling in love, parting, reuniting with the Armistice. Thursday 25th July Weymouth promenade at 1.30, 2.15 and 3pm, weather permitting. Look out for an emerald green flag flying high & an A-board on the promenade to find the performances. |
26th July 2019All day: Volleyball Beach ClassicAll day: Volleyball Beach ClassicJuly 25-28, 2019All day Weymouth Beach The Classic is Weymouth Beach Volleyball Club’s flagship event. It was the first ever Beach Volleyball event held in Great Britain when it began in 1983. It remains Britain’s most prestigious event and was described by British Beach legend Denise Austin as the ‘ Wimbledon’ of British Beach Volleyball. On this site you can find a list of previous winners and Players of the Tournament which reads like a Who’s Who of British Beach Volleyball players. The event is held on Weymouth’s main Beach, voted by Tripadvisor in 2016 as British Beach of The Year, this is right in the heart of the town and is a few metres from accommodation, restaurants and bars. It is played across upto 10 courts with the Centre Court having seating for 550 supporters and a large marquee for players and officials. The event is a key part of the UKBT and is a Pro Tour event on Sat/ Sun and there is also a 3 Star on Friday afternoon .There will be Prize Money for the Pro Tour event. All day: Circus VegasAll day: Circus VegasJuly 26-30, 2019All day Lodmoor From Friday 26 to Tuesday 30 July circus in Lodmoor Country Park. Tickets available from the box office on site at Lodmoor from Wednesday 24 July. 12:00 pm: Parade - Weymouth & Portland Pride12:00 pm: Parade - Weymouth & Portland Pride26th July 2019 –  Radipole Park & Gardens A colourful and diverse celebration including school groups, acts, charities and businesses. Please note the change of date, originally scheduled for Saturday 27th July but will now take place on the afternoon of Friday 26th July. Exact timings tbc. 4:00 pm: Family Fun Night - Weymouth & Portland Pride4:00 pm: Family Fun Night - Weymouth & Portland Pride26th July 2019 – Radipole Park & Gardens A fantastic evening of entertainment for the whole family at Radipole Park & Gardens. Including: a huge outdoor open air cinema, face painting, sing-alongs, popcorn, candy floss, food stands, bars and much more. |
27th July 2019All day: Volleyball Beach ClassicAll day: Volleyball Beach ClassicJuly 25-28, 2019All day Weymouth Beach The Classic is Weymouth Beach Volleyball Club’s flagship event. It was the first ever Beach Volleyball event held in Great Britain when it began in 1983. It remains Britain’s most prestigious event and was described by British Beach legend Denise Austin as the ‘ Wimbledon’ of British Beach Volleyball. On this site you can find a list of previous winners and Players of the Tournament which reads like a Who’s Who of British Beach Volleyball players. The event is held on Weymouth’s main Beach, voted by Tripadvisor in 2016 as British Beach of The Year, this is right in the heart of the town and is a few metres from accommodation, restaurants and bars. It is played across upto 10 courts with the Centre Court having seating for 550 supporters and a large marquee for players and officials. The event is a key part of the UKBT and is a Pro Tour event on Sat/ Sun and there is also a 3 Star on Friday afternoon .There will be Prize Money for the Pro Tour event. All day: Circus VegasAll day: Circus VegasJuly 26-30, 2019All day Lodmoor From Friday 26 to Tuesday 30 July circus in Lodmoor Country Park. Tickets available from the box office on site at Lodmoor from Wednesday 24 July. 12:00 pm: Festival - Weymouth & Portland Pride12:00 pm: Festival - Weymouth & Portland Pride27th July 2019 – Radipole Park & Gardens A huge line up of acts and events. Host Vicki Vivacious welcomes a diverse and electric line up of acts to the stage. There will also be a silent disco tent, food stalls, bars, trade stands, face and glitter painting and much more. Wristbands are required and must be purchased prior to the event. |
28th July 2019All day: Volleyball Beach ClassicAll day: Volleyball Beach ClassicJuly 25-28, 2019All day Weymouth Beach The Classic is Weymouth Beach Volleyball Club’s flagship event. It was the first ever Beach Volleyball event held in Great Britain when it began in 1983. It remains Britain’s most prestigious event and was described by British Beach legend Denise Austin as the ‘ Wimbledon’ of British Beach Volleyball. On this site you can find a list of previous winners and Players of the Tournament which reads like a Who’s Who of British Beach Volleyball players. The event is held on Weymouth’s main Beach, voted by Tripadvisor in 2016 as British Beach of The Year, this is right in the heart of the town and is a few metres from accommodation, restaurants and bars. It is played across upto 10 courts with the Centre Court having seating for 550 supporters and a large marquee for players and officials. The event is a key part of the UKBT and is a Pro Tour event on Sat/ Sun and there is also a 3 Star on Friday afternoon .There will be Prize Money for the Pro Tour event. All day: Circus VegasAll day: Circus VegasJuly 26-30, 2019All day Lodmoor From Friday 26 to Tuesday 30 July circus in Lodmoor Country Park. Tickets available from the box office on site at Lodmoor from Wednesday 24 July. 11:00 am: Parade of Boats in Weymouth Harbour11:00 am: Parade of Boats in Weymouth Harbour28th July 2019  Weymouth harbour Lifeboat week commences with a parade of sail in Weymouth Harbour. 12:00 pm: Pride in the Park - Weymouth & Portland Pride12:00 pm: Pride in the Park - Weymouth & Portland Pride28th July 2019 – Radipole Park & Gardens A day for all the family showcasing local live music, local DJs and entertainment. 2:00 pm: Open air music afternoon with Tony Lowe2:00 pm: Open air music afternoon with Tony Lowe28th July 2019 – Greenhill Gardens in Greenhill Gardens, Weymouth. From 2 pm www.greenhill-gardens.co.uk 9:30 pm: Fabulous Free Firework Display9:30 pm: Fabulous Free Firework Display |
29th July 2019All day: Circus VegasAll day: Circus VegasJuly 26-30, 2019All day Lodmoor From Friday 26 to Tuesday 30 July circus in Lodmoor Country Park. Tickets available from the box office on site at Lodmoor from Wednesday 24 July. 6:00 pm: Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat Display & BBQ6:00 pm: Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat Display & BBQ29th July 2019  Nothe Gardens Barrack Road, Weymouth, DT4 8UF Fun, games, food, drinks and music in the Nothe Gardens. Search & Rescue display with coastguard rescue teams, lifeboats & lifeguards from 7pm. |
30th July 2019All day: Circus VegasAll day: Circus VegasJuly 26-30, 2019All day Lodmoor From Friday 26 to Tuesday 30 July circus in Lodmoor Country Park. Tickets available from the box office on site at Lodmoor from Wednesday 24 July. |
31st July 20196:30 pm: Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat Display6:30 pm: Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat Display31st July 2019  Bowleaze Cove Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth. 7:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 20197:00 pm: Bustinskin Aquathlon Series 201931st July 2019 – Bowleaze Cove Back again due to popular demand and now in its 10th year – the BustinSkin Aquathlon Series will be starting in early June for 2019. We are staring this series of events on 5th June and will run every Wednesday through the summer, until 4th September. That's a run of 14 races to take part in! |
1st August 20194:30 pm: We Are Weymouth Summer Nights!4:30 pm: We Are Weymouth Summer Nights!1st August 2019 –  Weymouth Beach A professionally co-ordinated evening entertainment programme for four Thursday evenings in August, based on good old seaside family fun!
The programme will include a compere to host the event. Elements include kids fun and games, family entertainment (audience participation may be required!) music and entertainment.
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2nd August 2019 | 3rd August 2019All day: Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat Open DayAll day: Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat Open Day3rd August 2019All day Nothe Parade, Harbourside Nothe Parade, Harbourside. |
4th August 201912:00 pm: Party in the Park12:00 pm: Party in the Park4th August 2019 –  Lodmoor Events Area AIR 107.2 presents… Party In The Park 2019! Join AIR 107.2 on 4th August at Lodmoor Country Park from 12pm to 7pm for a great afternoon of family friendly entertainment. 2:00 pm: Open air music afternoon with Darron Garnett2:00 pm: Open air music afternoon with Darron Garnett4th August 2019 – Greenhill Gardens In Greenhill Gardens, Weymouth. From 2pm - www.greenhill-gardens.co.uk |
Throughout the Year
PARK RUN – Lodmoor Country Park
Weekly Saturday morning 5k Park Run, 9am. Free to join, register online.
JUNIOR PARK RUN – Lodmoor Country Park
Weekly Sunday morning 2k Park Run, 9am. Free to join, register online.
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 bee found here.
RADIPOLE AND LODMOOR RSPB RESERVES – Walks and family fun days are held throughout the year.
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 latest information please refer to Weymouth Town Council’s Facebook page and Twitter account.