Performed by Worldbeaters and Dundu
An illuminated outdoor spectacle, produced by Activate Performing Arts
Further details are yet to be announced.
Events
Virtual Weymouth Events
Although the majority of events in Weymouth have been cancelled for the Summer, there are some virtual events taking place which you may like to watch or take part in.
There’s always something to do!
Weymouth, located at the heart of the spectacular Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is host, under normal circumstances, to over 200 events, festivals and activities throughout the year.
Use our calendar below to find out more about events taking place in Weymouth or take a look at our 2020 Events Programme, although please be understanding that due to current circumstances most are cancelled or rescheduled at this time:
Events in September 2020
- - Circus Berlin
All day
Circus Berlin
Lodmoor Events AreaFrom the producers of the some of the world’s finest Circuses comes a brand new show specially created for a exclusive UK tour.
Continental Circus Berlin with an amalgamation of brilliant Circus acts, music & real youthful energy, incorporating fantastic performers from all over the world.
Circus BerlinAll day
Circus Berlin
Lodmoor Events AreaFrom the producers of the some of the world’s finest Circuses comes a brand new show specially created for a exclusive UK tour.
Continental Circus Berlin with an amalgamation of brilliant Circus acts, music & real youthful energy, incorporating fantastic performers from all over the world.
- - Merchant Navy Flag Raising Ceremony
- - CANCELLED MacMillan Jurassic Walk
All day
CANCELLED MacMillan Jurassic Walk
Lodmoor Events AreaThis event has unfortunately been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Hike a marathon along the stunning Dorset Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site, taking in famous sights such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.
- - CANCELLED Weymouth Classic & Sprint Triathlon
All day
CANCELLED Weymouth Classic & Sprint Triathlon
Weymouth SeafrontThis event has unfortunately been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The annual Weymouth Classic & Sprint Triathlon, is to be held at the picturesque Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth. It’s one of BustinSkin’s premier events of the season and entries are now open so why not give it a try?
CANCELLED Weymouth Half MarathonAll day
CANCELLED Weymouth Half Marathon
Various locations throughout WeymouthThis event has unfortunately been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Starting and finishing on the Weymouth Pavilion Forecourt. 13.1 mile scenic route run along the seafront, through Nothe Gardens and along the Rodwell Trial before coming back onto the Weymouth Seafront. Start time 9:00 am. Organised by Just Racing UK, register on line at www.justracinguk.com or limited entries taken on the day.
Live Music CANCELLED–
Live Music CANCELLED
Greenhill GardensLive music from the Decedettes.
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
All day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
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POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
RE-SCHEDULED Nyetimber Dorset Seafood FestivalAll day
RE-SCHEDULED Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival
Weymouth HarbourThe Dorset Seafood Festival which was postponed to September has now been cancelled completely for this year and they have announced 2021 dates of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2021.
The Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival, the largest of its kind in the UK, is pleased to announce that it still plans to take place in 2020, not on the dates originally planned, but on 12th - 13th September 2020 instead (subject to government advice nearer the time).
CANCELLED Repair Café–
CANCELLED Repair Café
Palm House CafeMelcombe Regis Car ParkCommercial RoadWeymouth, DT4 7DW - - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
All day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
RE-SCHEDULED Nyetimber Dorset Seafood FestivalAll day
RE-SCHEDULED Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival
Weymouth HarbourThe Dorset Seafood Festival which was postponed to September has now been cancelled completely for this year and they have announced 2021 dates of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July 2021.
The Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival, the largest of its kind in the UK, is pleased to announce that it still plans to take place in 2020, not on the dates originally planned, but on 12th - 13th September 2020 instead (subject to government advice nearer the time).
Farmer's and Maker's MarketNothe Fort Artillery Recruitment Day–
Nothe Fort Artillery Recruitment Day
Nothe FortThe NFAV & 26th Royal Engineers are a Victorian re-enactment group who give authentic displays at the Nothe Fort. They also take part in outside events and are available to hire for any special occasion, including weddings, birthdays, etc.
The group are now in need of new recruits. Roles include, volunteers to help fire the guns and members of the new Engineers display team.
Also required are musically minded people to help start our marching band, and ladies to help with the living history display.
Whether you enthused by history, want to put on a uniform, or just wish to help behind the scenes, then please come along to this recruitment day and learn all about the Nothe Fort Artillery.
Equipment and training are provided.
Sunday Night Comedy with Lou Sanders–
Sunday Night Comedy with Lou Sanders
Weymouth PavilionAll Tickets: £15
Join them for their next comedy night, headlined by the hilarious Lou Sanders!
Lou Sanders is one of the most original comedians in Britain. She is the current reigning champion of the last series of Taskmaster (DAVE) and other recent television appearances include Live At The Apollo (BBC2), QI (BBC2), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Hypothetical (DAVE), Aisling Bea’s sitcom This Way Up (C4), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky 1), Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier (DAVE), Richard Ayoade’s Travel Man (C4) and many more.
Consistently a critic’s favourite, Lou’s celebrated 2018 show Shame Pig was selected as a top show to see in The Mirror, The Guardian, Guardian Guide, The Times, The Scotsman, Evening Standard, Time Out, The List, The Daily Express, and Edinburgh Festivals Magazine and played to sold-out audiences every day of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Booking advisable, www.weymouthpavilion.com
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
All day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
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POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
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POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
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POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
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POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
CANCELLED European Bream ChampionshipsAll day
CANCELLED European Bream Championships
Weymouth BayThis event has unfortunately been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Further information available from Weymouth Angling
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
All day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
CANCELLED European Bream ChampionshipsAll day
CANCELLED European Bream Championships
Weymouth BayThis event has unfortunately been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Further information available from Weymouth Angling
POSTPONED TO MAY 2021 Jurassic Coast Challenge 2020All day
POSTPONED TO MAY 2021 Jurassic Coast Challenge 2020
VariousThis event has unfortunately been postponed to the 15/16th May 2021 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and Walk, Jog or Run the spectacular Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site. A Poole Harbour start - it's on to Corfe Castle, across to Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups and downs all the way to the Weymouth halfway point.
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
All day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
POSTPONED TO MAY 2021 Jurassic Coast Challenge 2020All day
POSTPONED TO MAY 2021 Jurassic Coast Challenge 2020
VariousThis event has unfortunately been postponed to the 15/16th May 2021 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and Walk, Jog or Run the spectacular Jurassic Coast - a World Heritage Site. A Poole Harbour start - it's on to Corfe Castle, across to Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups and downs all the way to the Weymouth halfway point.
CANCELLED Ironman 70.3 WeymouthAll day
CANCELLED Ironman 70.3 Weymouth
VariousThis event has unfortunately been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
As host venue of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events, the Weymouth area is an international sport event haven. Situated off the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, this race is a first-timer favourite, featuring sandy beaches, spectacular coastline and the stunning Dorset countryside.
Heritage Open Day–
Heritage Open Day
Nothe FortEnjoy all the heritage that Weymouth & Portland has to offer by joining local museums and attractions in a roadshow at Nothe Fort. Stalls, activities, tours and a Heritage Mastermind for you to try!
Nothe Fort is hosting Weymouth Museum, Portland Museum, the D-Day Museum, Radipole Gardens, Tudor House, St George's Church and other sites across the town and Isle of Portland at a special roadshow event held in the Parade Ground of Nothe Fort.
While not all our attractions have been able to open this year, they'll be coming together in this one-day event, enabling you to explore the unique heritage of Weymouth and Portland from medieval times to today. Explore Dorset's Cold War history and see Second World War vehicles. Pit your brains against local historians in Heritage Mastermind and become a statue! And look out for our hidden nature - nesting swallows, goldfinches, lizards, and perhaps a passing dolphin or Weymouth's famous seal, Sammy.
Free Entry. Booking is essential
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
All day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
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POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
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POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
All day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
All day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
POSTPONED TO 2021 Sense of UnityAll day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Sense of Unity
This event has unfortunately been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Sense of Unity - touring production
- - POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
All day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Inside Out Dorset
VariousFurther information and details available at www.insideoutdorset.co.uk
POSTPONED TO 2021 Sense of UnityAll day
POSTPONED TO 2021 Sense of Unity
This event has unfortunately been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Sense of Unity - touring production
Performed by Worldbeaters and Dundu
An illuminated outdoor spectacle, produced by Activate Performing Arts
Further details are yet to be announced.
- - Dorset Food and Drink Pop-Up Producer Market
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Dorset Food and Drink Pop-Up Producer Market
Nothe FortDorset Food and Drink is coming to Nothe Fort!
The market will be at Nothe Fort on the last Sunday of the month from July to September.
Normal entry charges into the fort apply.
Dorset Food and Drink is coming to Nothe Fort!
With events off the menu for 2020, Dorset Food & Drink will continue to support and promote their fabulous local Dorset food and drink producers by looking at different ways to engage with the community.
Throughout the Year
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: PARK RUN – Lodmoor Country Park
Weekly Saturday morning 5k Park Run, 9am. Free to join, register online.
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: 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.
THE RADIPOLE LAKE NATURE RESERVE VISITOR CENTRE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE 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.