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 

  • Cold War Bunker Talks & Tours

    Nothe Fort Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join us in marking National Cold War Heritage Week with special tour and talks of the Fort’s Cold War Nuclear Bunker! Learn about the secret system that was put in place during the Cold War era that enabled a select number of people to survive a nuclear strike. In 1983, unbeknown to the local community,... Read More

    £1 – £26.50
  • Castles & Dragons Family Fun

    Castles & Dragons Family Fun
    Nothe Fort Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join us for a magical fantasy adventure at Nothe Fort for May Bank Holiday Weekend! 2 -4 May 10am - 4pm Bring the whole family along for a magical escape, featuring: Axe-throwing ~ Historical Combat Demonstrations by local re-enactors – 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm ~ Dragon Egg Hunt – find the hidden dragon eggs... Read More

  • Castles & Dragons Family Fun

    Castles & Dragons Family Fun
    Nothe Fort Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join us for a magical fantasy adventure at Nothe Fort for May Bank Holiday Weekend! 2 -4 May 10am - 4pm Bring the whole family along for a magical escape, featuring: Axe-throwing ~ Historical Combat Demonstrations by local re-enactors – 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm ~ Dragon Egg Hunt – find the hidden dragon eggs... Read More

  • Castles & Dragons Family Fun

    Castles & Dragons Family Fun
    Nothe Fort Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Join us for a magical fantasy adventure at Nothe Fort for May Bank Holiday Weekend! 2 -4 May 10am - 4pm Bring the whole family along for a magical escape, featuring: Axe-throwing ~ Historical Combat Demonstrations by local re-enactors – 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm ~ Dragon Egg Hunt – find the hidden dragon eggs... Read More

  • Nothe Fort Science Day

    Nothe Fort Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    Celebrating British Science Week with a fun immersive Science Day Saturday 7 March 10am – 4pm Join us for a day of fun science activities and demonstrations for all the family to enjoy: 🔍 Mini Professors Exploration Stations Science Day at Nothe Fort | 10am–4pm Get hands-on in the Exploration Stations with Mini Professors Weymouth!... Read More

  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Nothe Fort Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    "I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was." The woods outside Athens are busy this night. Four young Athenian lovers are lost. Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairy-folk, are quarrelling whilst a group of craftsmen (who... Read More

    £15
  • Nothe Fort Artistic Takeover

    Nothe Fort Barrack Road, Weymouth, Dorset, United Kingdom

    The Friendly Society of Artistic Labourers, made up of more than 100 students of visual arts, performing arts and music at Weymouth College, will take over the historic Nothe Fort for their annual festival. All are welcome at this free showcasing of the students’ collective creativity for one night only on Friday, 1st March. The... Read More

    Free

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.