What's on in Weymouth
Festivals, gigs, markets, fireworks and family days out, updated every hour from Weymouth Life, the town's own what's on guide. The hotel is a ten minute stroll from the beach and the harbour.
The next few weeks
September 2026
UK 29er Grand Prix Series 2026/27 - GP 1
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, DT5 1SA
The opening Grand Prix event for the UK 29er youth skiff series hosted at WPNSA. Racing will feature fleet starts and course racing geared towards youth sailors...
Barleycorn
Dorchester Arts (Corn Exchange)
A billed event named Barleycorn, likely a folk or music performance given the name. The show is presented at Dorchester Arts and will interest people who follow...
Boachella Bottomless Brunch
Weymouth
A themed bottomless-brunch event billed as 'Boachella' taking place in Weymouth. It will appeal to groups wanting live music or DJ sets with food and unlimited ...
Bart's Bash 2026
WPNSA, Osprey Quay, Portland DT5 1SA
Bart's Bash is a global charity sailing event with club and open races running alongside the main WPNSA programme. The weekend at Osprey Quay will suit local sa...
Weymouth Parkrun (weekly Saturday 5k)
Radipole Park / Lodmoor area, Weymouth (see Parkrun website) · 09:00
A friendly, timed 5k Parkrun every Saturday morning, suitable for runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities. The event is free to join but requires prior re...
WW2 Garrison
Nothe Fort, Barrack Road, Weymouth · 10:00
A living-history display running across several weeks that recreates a World War II military garrison. Re-enactors demonstrate period kit, drills and daily life...
Free guided walk: Hardy’s Cottage to Max Gate
Meeting at Hardy's Cottage (National Trust) · 10:15
A National Trust-led walk following the route between Thomas Hardy’s birthplace and his later house, Max Gate. The walk lasts about an hour and includes poetry ...
Roman Town House Tour
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery · 10:30
A guided look at the Roman Town House site and the collection of artefacts associated with it. Guides explain the archaeological context and the significance of...
Pop Up Plant and Garden Sale
Radipole Park · 11:00
A short plant and garden sale event held in Radipole Park featuring plant stalls and gardening-related sellers. It is aimed at local gardeners and families look...
Italian Night
17:00 to 21:00
Italian Night is an all-you-can-eat Italian buffet at the Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt, 12-18 Dorchester Road, Weymouth DT4 7JU, on Saturday 19 Septemb...
The Drifters (tribute/show) at Weymouth Pavilion
Weymouth Pavilion · 19:30
A theatre show featuring The Drifters at Weymouth Pavilion. This is a seated concert performance aimed at fans of classic vocal groups and live theatre audience...
Pam Ayres: Doggedly Onward, A Life in Poems
Dorchester Arts (Corn Exchange)
An appearance by poet and performer Pam Ayres, presenting a show about her life and poems. The event is suited to fans of poetry, storytelling and light enterta...
IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth 2026
Weymouth (eventwide)
The IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon event hosted around Weymouth, featuring swim, bike and run stages across the town and seafront. It draws competitors, support crews a...
Weymouth Junior Parkrun (weekly Sunday 2k)
Radipole / Lodmoor area, Weymouth (see Parkrun website) · 09:00
A free, child-friendly 2k Junior Parkrun held on Sunday mornings for children aged 4 to 14. The event is volunteer-run and intended to encourage young people to...
Heritage Open Day, Cold War Talks
Nothe Fort · 10:00
Part of Heritage Open Days, this session features talks about the fort's Cold War history and related heritage topics. It is suitable for adults and older child...
Tony
Weymouth Pavilion, Main Auditorium
A theatre production titled 'Tony' scheduled across multiple dates at the Pavilion. The listing shows performances on two separate days, so this likely is a sho...
Catch Me If You Can
Weymouth Pavilion, Main Auditorium · 15:30
A daytime performance of 'Catch Me If You Can' running as a matinee in the Pavilion. The event is likely a musical or theatre adaptation and should appeal to fa...
Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger
Weymouth Pavilion, Main Auditorium · 19:00
An evening show celebrating Oasis material, likely a tribute concert performing the band's best-known songs. It's aimed at fans of 1990s Britpop and live-music ...
Emergence (Dorset Visual Arts exhibition)
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Dorchester
An exhibition by Dorset Visual Arts showcasing work by emerging artists from the county. The show provides a platform for new local talent and features a variet...
The Summer Book
Weymouth Pavilion (Main Auditorium) · 13:00
A daytime theatre or film-style presentation titled 'The Summer Book'. The event is likely aimed at older audiences or those interested in literary/film adaptat...
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope 1 Event Cinema
Weymouth Pavilion (Main Auditorium) · 19:00
A live cinema relay from the National Theatre of 'The Misanthrope'. This presentation is for theatre lovers who want a high-quality filmed stage production in a...
Weymouth Haunted Harbour Tour
Meet at The Nothe Tavern · 19:30
An evening guided haunted harbour walking tour starting from The Nothe Tavern. The tour is intended for adults and older teens and covers spooky local history a...
UK 29er Grand Prix Series 2026/27 - GP 1
WPNSA, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset DT5 1SA
The opening Grand Prix regatta for the UK 29er youth skiff fleet, run over several days with multiple races. The event is aimed at competitive junior sailors ca...
49er & 49er FX UK National Championships 2026
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, Osprey Quay, Portland, DT5 1SA
The national championships for the Olympic 49er and 49er FX skiff classes, bringing top UK double‑handed skiff teams to Portland. The regatta includes multiple ...
The Three Graces (piano trio)
Dorchester Arts (Corn Exchange)
A classical chamber-music concert by a piano trio called The Three Graces. The event will suit listeners of classical and chamber music and is presented at Dorc...
Weymouth 40s and 50s Weekend
Central Weymouth
A weekend of 1940s and 1950s-themed events in central Weymouth, likely including music, vintage vehicles, stalls and period dress. The festival is community-foc...
Home Education Family Day: Romans in Britain, Objects and Everyday Life
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Dorchester · 10:30
A hands-on family-friendly session designed for home-educating families to explore Roman Britain through objects and activities. The event offers self-led, tact...
Exhibition: Stories of Renewal
Shire Hall Museum, Dorchester · 11:00-15:00
A short exhibition showcasing artworks and personal stories from women in the Second Chances Art Group (Bournemouth). The display runs for several days and will...
Dusk Til Dark 2026 (Westham Bridge)
Westham Bridge, Weymouth · 19:00
An annual evening event around Westham featuring activities and attractions that run after dusk; it draws large local crowds and often includes food stalls and ...
Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective
Weymouth Pavilion (Main Auditorium) · 19:30
A live talk or true-crime show titled 'Makings of a Murderer: The Undercover Detective'. It will appeal to true-crime fans interested in policing and investigat...
Listings come from Weymouth Life. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you set off.