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The Occasional Singers: Choral Masterworks

St Mary's Church (Dorchester) Edward Road, Dorchester

The Occasional Singers present a concert of short choral pieces for choir with chamber orchestra. They will be joined by the outstanding young Soprano Sumei Bao-Smith as they run the gamut of emotions from the joyful, energetic vigour of Handel’s ‘Let God Arise’ to the tender romantic passion of Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42. The programme includes […]

Free

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival 2026

Rollington Barn Corfe Castle, Dorset

Purbeck Art Weeks 2026 promises two inspiring weeks of creativity, performance and discovery across one of the most beautiful corners of the UK. Here’s a taste of what’s in store: A Spectacular Opening Night - The festival launches with a major highlight: I Fagiolini, the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble known for their imaginative programmes and […]

Free

Forage, Feast & formulas: A functional Fungi one day workshop

Happy River Retreat Bere Road, Wareham

Join us for an immersive day exploring the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms. You’ll be welcomed with a nourishing lion’s mane cacao or coffee before diving into the history, folklore and science behind these powerful fungi, and their growing role in modern wellbeing. Led by Andy from Jurassic Coast Mushrooms, you’ll learn about native species, […]

£160

Summer Nights at Corfe Castle with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Corfe Castle The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham

24–26 July 2026 | Corfe Castle, Dorset Presented by Love It Local Events Enjoy three magical summer evenings of live music under the stars at the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle. The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) brings world-class musicians, spectacular light shows, and unforgettable performances for all ages in a truly stunning outdoor setting. Friday […]

£30