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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2026 events calendar 

  • Weymouth Pirate Festival 2024

    Various in Weymouth

    Confirmed dates for the Weymouth Pirate Festival 2024 as the 4th, 5th & 6th of October. EVENT OUTLINE For those who may be unfamiliar with Weymouth’s piratey goings on: FRIDAY Crews like to gather in their gaudy gladrags for some naughtiness and merry-making about the town, with THE DOLMEN PIRATE HQ at Hardy's Hophouse, St... Read More

  • Ghost Pirate (Zombie) Trail

    Various in Weymouth

    A free Zombie pirate treasure hunt will continue to run throughout the week via posters with QR links to videos on Youtube. Free pre-downloadable maps will be provided with a designated start point. Participants complete the treasure trail through Weymouth Town Centre by solving a series of riddles / challenges accessed via QR codes on... Read More

  • Zombie Experience and Parade

    Weymouth Seafront Promenade, Weymouth, Dorset

    Calling all Zombies, Ghouls and Witches to take part in this FIRST of it’s kind Spooky PARADE. STARTS 11.00am On Saturday 2nd November Dress up in your scariest attire and join the Frightful parade, commencing at 11am.Zombies will be attending the parade but dare you join them? Dancing, singing, ghostbusting and more… a great way to... Read More

  • Elf Parade and Christmas Lights Switch On

    New Bond Street New Bond Street, Weymouth, United Kingdom

    Weymouth is once again hosting its Elf Extravaganza for the 2024 lights switch on!  Including elf-themed festivities from hat-making and gingerbread decorating, not forgetting Dorset’s Largest Elf Parade, where we will fill the town with the sound of elves singing throughout the streets, all led by a marching band and Santa in his sleigh and who... Read More

  • Steampunk Weekend

    Various in Weymouth

    The magical and mechanical returns to Weymouth over the weekend of the 6-8 December. Bringing a touch of fantasy to Christmas celebrations. There will be Steampunk events for all the family including Ghost tours, Steampunk workshops, Steampunk fashion, local traders, a Yule Ball, convivial and a seafront Promenade.

  • Nativity Trail

    Various in Weymouth

    More details nearer the time  

  • Santa Comes To Town

    Various in Weymouth

    The weekend of the 21st/22nd of December is all about Santa! Come see Santa in his Grotto, there’ll be activities for children taking place around Weymouth Town Centre and Harbourside area and lots more. More information will be available nearer the time    

  • Christmas Lights Switch On

    New Bond Street New Bond Street, Weymouth, United Kingdom

    5pm – Christmas Lights Switch On Join us on Saturday 29th November at the New Bond Street stage where the Mayor of Weymouth, the Primary Times competition winner and the panto cast will switch on the town’s Christmas lights, trees and giant Christmas Elf. Don't forget to join in the countdown! Plus, there's a huge... Read More

Throughout the Year

Park Run

Weekly Saturday morning 5k Park Run, 9am. Free to join, register online.

Junior Park Run

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.