Interesting Dorset Festivals and Events

Here are some of the events and entertainment taking place near Smedmore House, the stunning manor house rental Dorset which you might like to attend during your stay.

Here you will find a list of local attractions which also might be hosting special events.

Purbeck Arts Week Festival (PAW)  24 MAY-8 JUNE 2025

Chalke Valley History Festival 23 – 29 JUNE 2025

Dorset Opera Festival 22 – 26 JULY 2025

Camp Bestival 31 JULY – 3 AUGUST 2025

Swanage Regatta and Carnival 26 JULY – 2 AUGUST 2025

Great Dorset Chilli Festival – 2-3 AUGUST 2025

Dorset Steam Fair Postponed

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival 4-7 SEPT 2025

Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival 13-14 SEPTEMBER 2025

Swanage Blues Festival  3-5 OCTOBER 2025

Purbeck Film Festival 17 OCTOBER- 2 NOVEMBER 2025

Bridport Literary Festival  2-8 NOVEMBER 2025