Events
Weymouth, located at the heart of the spectacular Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is host to a wide variety of 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.
Events in November 2019
- - Weymouth Witch Hunt
All day
Weymouth Witch Hunt
Throughout the Town Centre.Ghostly things are happening in Weymouth!
All half term week join in the Weymouth Witch Hunt.
Take your little monsters into the town centre, to help save the shopkeepers and hunt for the Witches of Weymouth. Prizes to be won!
Entry forms available at the BID Office, Belles Bakers, Chalbury Corner Store and from the BID's website.
The Weymouth Witch Hunt – Supported by The Weymouth BID.
- - Weymouth Witch Hunt
All day
Weymouth Witch Hunt
Throughout the Town Centre.Ghostly things are happening in Weymouth!
All half term week join in the Weymouth Witch Hunt.
Take your little monsters into the town centre, to help save the shopkeepers and hunt for the Witches of Weymouth. Prizes to be won!
Entry forms available at the BID Office, Belles Bakers, Chalbury Corner Store and from the BID's website.
The Weymouth Witch Hunt – Supported by The Weymouth BID.
- - Winter Walks in Weymouth
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Winter Walks in Weymouth
Weymouth BeachCome and join Dog Friendly Social and enjoy their first Sunday walk for winter.
The walk will be from the dog area on Weymouth Beach (Pavilion End) to the Stone Groyne and back.
Please keep your dog under close control, or on a lead.
Also, please remember to bag and bin your litter.
Everyone welcome, level walking on mainly sand.
Royal British Legion Festival of RemembranceRoyal British Legion Festival of Remembrance
Weymouth PavilionWeymouth Pavilion – 6.30pm, an evening of song, dance, readings and reflection including the Act of Remembrance and Poppy Drop. All funds to the Royal British Legion Dorset Poppy Appeal.
- - Guy Fawkes Celebrations
Guy Fawkes Celebrations
Weymouth SeafrontWeymouth Seafront. Children's Guy Fawkes Competition – 6.00pm in the Pavilion Foyer, Fairground on the Pavilion Forecourt, Bonfire on Weymouth Beach lit at 7.40pm and Fireworks Display at 8.00pm.
- - Repair Cafe
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Repair Cafe
Palm House CafeMelcombe Regis Car ParkCommercial RoadWeymouth, DT4 7DW - - Remembrance Sunday
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Remembrance Sunday
Weymouth SeafrontService commences at 10.55am.
More information can be found here.
- - Sixties Disco for the Mayor's Charity
Sixties Disco for the Mayor's Charity
Centenary ClubJubilee CloseDT4 7BGSixties disco in aid of Family Matters, the Mayor's charity.
Tickets £5 - available from Graham on 07445400037 or cherry.clarke600@gmail.com
Fancy dress optional!
- - Sparkle in the Park
Sparkle in the Park
Lodmoor Country ParkMeet near the galleon in the children's play park, Lodmoor Country Park.
- - Cinder Trail
All day
Cinder Trail
Weymouth Town CentreBrought to you by We Are Weymouth/Weymouth BID, the Christmas magic this December throughout the beautiful seaside town of Weymouth will be celebrating the enduring fairy tale of ‘Cinderella’.
For the first time ever in Weymouth, a FREE animated trail of six story book settings, each on their own stage, have been created. These will draw adults and children alike around the town, following the story as it is brought to life with light, sounds and animation. Our very own Glass Slipper Princess will be leading the first trail at 12pm.
To make it an all-round ‘Cinderella Christmas’ don’t forget to book your tickets for the Cinderella Panto at Weymouth Pavilion. Discounts will be given to those who have completed the Cinder Trail.
Christmas in the Square–
Christmas in the Square
Hope SquareWeymouth, Dorset DT4 8TUThe 2nd Annual Christmas in the Square, brought to you by #WeySoho, Pilgrim House Trust & Weymouth BID.
This event takes place in the heart of Old Weymouth on the South Harbourside.
Please join them for a weekend of fun & festivities, browse our Pop Up Market alongside Brewers Quay, brimming with festive food & gorgeous gift ideas.
There will be family fun & entertainment in abundance.
You’ll find them in our stunning Hope Square setting, from 12 noon till 5 o’clock, Saturday & Sunday 30th November / 1st December.
Weekend of Festive Fun including the Christmas Lights Switch on–
Weekend of Festive Fun including the Christmas Lights Switch on
Weymouth Town CentreThe Festive Season will kick off with a packed weekend of Christmas Entertainment that starts at 12.00 on the stage outside Debenhams on Saturday 30th November and continues on Sunday 1st December from 11.00 – 4.00.
Lots of great acts will be performing and a snow machine will provide a true Christmassy feel. The Headline act will be the amazing Little Mix tribute band, ‘Black Magic.’
The traditional ‘Switching On’ of the lights and tree will take place at 5pm on the Saturday.
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 be 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 the latest information, please refer to our Facebook and Twitter pages.