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Events in Weymouth and Portland

Find information on the latest shows and events happening in and around Weymouth and Portland. There's always something going on in Weymouth and Portland and you might not even know it! This page is constantly being updated as and when we hear about events in Weymouth and Portland, so if you've got an event happening in Weymouth or Portland then let us know and we will be more than happy to share it on our website and on our Twitter feed.

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Upcoming Events

JTQ: The James Taylor Quartet

Lead by Hammond organ-guru, James Taylor, JTQ stands with one foot planted in 2018, and other, just as firmly, somewhere south of the 1970s....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

23rd February 2019

Totally Blondie

Since forming early in 2018, Totally Blondie have rapidly gained a reputation as the best Blondie tribute band in the UK!...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

23rd February 2019

Coldplace - The World's Leading Coldplay Tribute

Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none. In 12 years the band have over 600 gigs under their belts across the length and breadth of the UK and...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

28th February 2019

Bootleg Blues Brothers

These Guys have got a full tank of gas to get them to your venue, it’s dark and they’re wearing sunglasses... hit it!...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

1st March 2019

Sunday Night Comedy with John Robins

John is a comedian and broadcaster based in London. He presents a weekly show on Radio X alongside friend and fellow comedian Elis James. 'The Elis James and John Robins Show' podcast has gained them ...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

3rd March 2019

Giovanni Pernice - Dance is Life

The smash hit dance spectacular DANCE IS LIFE, directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, Strictly Come Dancing’s creative director, returns in 2019 ...and Giovanni is ready to raise the temperat...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

6th March 2019

Weymouth Bay 10k

Starting at Bowleaze Green this run consists of a 10k run from the Riviera on Bowleaze Cove to Weymouth Pavilion....

Location: Start: Riviera Hotel

10th March 2019

The Manfreds

The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusua...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

14th March 2019

Crocodile Rock

Celebrate the illustrious career of multi-Grammy award-winning legend and superstar, Sir Elton John....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

15th March 2019

Beatlemania

Roll up, roll up, for a rip-roaring magical musical tour through the back catalogue of the world's greatest ever band....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

16th March 2019

Weymouth Half Marathon

Now in its 5th Year, this popular Seaside half marathon provides runners with some outstanding scenery, history and the opportunity to set a pb on a pretty flat 13.1 mile course. Runners will complete...

Location: Starting at Weymouth Pavilion

17th March 2019

Tom Jones & The Shades of the 60s

From the green, green grass of a small Welsh mining village to international superstar fame, Tom Jones always was unusual... His toe-tapping, hip-shaking moves and that unique pop tenor voice defined ...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

20th March 2019

Syd Lawrence Orchestra - Big Band Spectacular

Hold on tight as Big Band Spectacular takes you on an exciting journey that is stunning, dynamic, and thrilling. Directed by Chris Dean, this mesmerizing performance is packed with your Big Band Favou...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

21st March 2019

Psychic Sally - 10th Anniversary Tour

World renowned psychic, television and theatre star and the UK’s favourite award winning medium Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her phenomenal interactive 10 year anniversary show....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

22nd March 2019

Weymouth Lifeboat 150th Anniversary Celebration

Weymouth RNLI lifeboat station is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

22nd March 2019

Rock for Heroes

Are you ready to ROCK! Immerse yourself in the incredible new live music experience with Rock For Heroes. Bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artist across the eras, in celeb...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

23rd March 2019

The Sooty Show

Direct from their hit ITV series, Sooty, Sweep and Soo and TV’s Richard Cadell will amaze you with impossible tricks and sidesplitting jokes! Be astounded at Sooty's flying car, Soo’s singing unic...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

24th March 2019

Big Weymouth Walkies

Join Wessex FM & Dave Cumber Vets on Weymouth Beach on Sunday 25th March at 10:30am for their very first Big Weymouth Walkies!...

Location: Weymouth Beach

25th March 2019

Soul Kinda Wonderful

SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL are the UK’s No 1 Tribute to the legendary Drifters, award winners at the National Tribute awards 2013/2016/2017....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

29th March 2019

The Searchers Farewell Tour

There is no doubt that the swinging 60’s was a very special time and will go down in history as being the most imaginative period of music creativity and expression....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

30th March 2019

Queens of Rock

The worlds Greatest tribute show dedicated to female rock legends and powerhouse vocalists of the last 4 decades....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

30th March 2019

WOW presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Join WOW this April for a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car. Based on the much-loved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a family-fri...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

10th April 2019

Bright for Sight Night Run Weymouth

Following on from their hugely popular Bright for Sight Night Run on Boscombe seafront, the Dorset Blind Association have brought their fun run to Weymouth seafront!...

Location: Weymouth Pavillion

13th April 2019

Sunday Night Comedy with Suzi Ruffell

Live At The Apollo star Suzi Ruffell’s innovative style captivates audiences with her engrossing ?tales of social ineptitude. Lauded as ‘a real stand up gem’ ?by The Guardian, this young indepen...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

14th April 2019

Black Magic - The Little Mix Show

A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award winning girl band, Little Mix. This iconic 5-star rated show has live vocals and is full of commercial pop-video choreography...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

16th April 2019

That'll Be the Day

Back by ever-growing popular demand, get ready to party as the UK’s favourite Rock & Roll variety production returns with another chance to see its latest most popular show!...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

19th April 2019

Quayside Music Festival

The Quayside Music Festival returns this April Bank Holiday! A sort of tradition now in Weymouth that creates a lively atmosphere down by the harbour over the Bank Holiday....

Location: Weymouth Harbour

20th April 2019

Lance Corporal Richard Jones - ESCAPE

Imagine walking in to a capsule where your daily life fades away behind you and you’re part of an exclusive audience that’s more than just a magic show....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

20th April 2019

Charlie Landsborough - The Farewell Tour

In 2019, UK Country Music legend Charlie Landsborough plans to retire from touring to concentrate on writing and recording music. Before his retirement Charlie will be embarking on an extended tour of...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

23rd April 2019

Girl Power - The Spice Girls Experience

The era of the Nineties was defined by the rise of grunge, the rave scene and hip hop; yet there was one movement that rose above them all and left its legacy on the Nineties, moulding a way of life f...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

26th April 2019

The Sensational 60s Experience

The biggest and best 60’s show touring the UK, returns to Weymouth Pavilion for one night only with a brand new production for 2019....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

27th April 2019

Yeovil Car Club Display

Lovely day out in Weymouth with all of the members cars display on Weymouth Sea Front. Something for everyone, sand, sea, shopping and some lovely restaurants and cafes! Organised by Steve Selby....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

28th April 2019

Paul Merton’s Impro Chums

Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and accompanist Kirsty Newton are back on the road in 2019 to visit some of their favourite parts of the UK with another evening of...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

28th April 2019

The Carpenters Story

This highly acclaimed concert-style production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular re-creation of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

4th May 2019

Peter Pan - Easter Pantomime

Join the boy who never grows up… Peter Pan and take part in his adventures with Wendy as they fly off to Neverland and meet some fantastical characters along the way; Tinker Bell, the Lost Children,...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

5th May 2019

Baroque Theatre - Death and the Maiden

The award winning London smash hit play and subsequent feature film DEATH AND THE MAIDEN is revived in this exclusive tour by Baroque Theatre Company. Gripping high drama, with great intensity, this i...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

8th May 2019

Stewart Francis: Into the Punset

The star of 'Mock the Week' and 'Live at the Apollo' embarks on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour EVER!!! See him before he heads off... INTO THE PUNSET....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

9th May 2019

The Bon Jovi Experience

The Bon Jovi Experience are the worlds first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the worlds ONLY tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi hi...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

10th May 2019

He Writes the Songs - The Barry Manilow Songbook

Prepare yourselves for hit after hit in this blockbuster show paying tribute to the one and only Barry Manilow. In a concert style show, worldwide performer, Vancouver born, Bryant Olender leads a ste...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

11th May 2019

Weldmar’s Colour Run

Dorset’s Brightest Colour Run is back for 2019 and it also sees the return of 10 crazy obstacles! Scramble up/over/through 10 inflatable obstacles along the 4km course, as well as getting covered in...

Location: Lodmoor Country Park

11th May 2019

The Hard Way Half Run

This race is planned and organised by Royal Manor of Portland AC Club Captain Mike ‘the Beastmaster’ Tizard, will test your mental and physical resolve as you pit yourself against some of the toug...

Location: Start: Blues Club Grove Road (Portland United Football Club)

12th May 2019

The Egdon Pyjama Jaunt (4.5m)

This will be a 4.5ish mile fun run (and 1.5 mile kids race) taking place during Mental Health Awareness week with all proceeds going towards the local mental health charity, Dorset Mind....

Location: Start: Weymouth Rugby Club

14th May 2019

Rule the World

Now in their 11th year touring, ‘Rule The World’ have been recognised as the Number 1 'Take That' production show in the world!...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

17th May 2019

A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

18th May 2019

Ian Waite & Vincent Simone - The Ballroom Boys

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are joining forces in 2019 with their brand new production - THE BALLROOM BOYS....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

23rd May 2019

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

After a phenomenal sell out tour in 2018, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That'll be the Day, the show tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

24th May 2019

Sunday Night Comedy with Ivo Graham

Apologetic Eton and Oxford alumnus Ivo started stand-up in 2009 at the age of eighteen and eight months later became the youngest ever winner of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny award for n...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

26th May 2019

1940s Family Fun Day

This is an opportunity to visit areas of the Fort not generally open to the public. Take part in the ‘Evacuee Experience’ with Nothe Fort guides. Displays of military and civilian vehicles and 194...

Location: Nothe Fort

26th May 2019

Wessex Musical Theatre presents The Producers

Max Bialystock is a failing Broadway producer, trading dalliances with wealthy old ladies in return for money to invest in his productions. Leo Bloom is his nerdy young accountant with an obsessive-co...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

31st May 2019

Milkshake! Live - Milkshake Monkey's Musical

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favourite Milkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever s...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

8th June 2019

Dirty DC

Dirty DC have been playing throughout the UK and Europe since 1998 and have developed a line up and stage show that has made their reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die hard fana...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

8th June 2019

The Lady Boys of Bangkok

Cheekier, funnier, and as spectacular as ever, this amazing show has been touring in the UK for 21 years since it was created for the world famous Edinburgh Festival....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

20th June 2019

Weymouth Armed Forces Day Celebrations

Weymouth & Portland Armed Forces celebrations take place in the Borough on Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th June....

Location: Weymouth Seafront

22nd June 2019

The ELO Experience

The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any othe...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

27th June 2019

Here Come the Girls

An all new show! Here Come the Girls brings an exciting mix of individual performances and group numbers with their supporting dance partners....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

28th June 2019

Aretha - RESPECT

A sensational celebration of the life and music of the greatest female soul vocalist of all time....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

29th June 2019

The Johnny Cash Tribute

This year Kevin returns with all the big Johnny Cash hits, and also featuring songs from his new album released this year called Cashed. The album is a selection of songs in a Johnny Cash style so som...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

29th June 2019

James Acaster COLD LASAGNE HATE MYSELF 1999

One time I bought a lasagne from the supermarket, heated it up in the oven and ate a bit of it and it wasn't very nice so I put it in the fridge because it felt wrong to dump a whole lasagne in the bi...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

4th July 2019

What's Love Got to Do with it?

What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

12th July 2019

The Beach Boyz Tribute Show

Beach Boyz Tribute Band is back in town with its brand new 2019 show The Beach Boys® Tribute Show!...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

13th July 2019

Rhythm of the Dance - 20th Anniversary Tour

This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent, an exciting 2-hour trip through hundreds of years of Irish dance and music, 22 award-winning World & Irish dance champions with 25 ...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

16th July 2019

Pirates of the Pavilion - Summer Pantomime

Following the Enormous success of last year’s Christmas Pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON, Made-to-Measure Productions are delighted be returning to the Weymouth Pavilion with a brand new Swashbuckling pro...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

23rd July 2019

Weymouth & Portland Pride Festival

A first for Weymouth and Portland as the Weymouth Gay Group have got together a committee to hold Weymouth and Portland's FIRST Pride event. Their pride will be a colourful and truly inclusive program...

Location: Weymouth, Dorset

26th July 2019

Leather & Lace

Leather & Lace is a dynamic new live show bringing all those ‘Classic Rock Anthems’ & ‘Power Ballads’ you know and love to the stage like no other has before!...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

2nd August 2019

Showaddywaddy

'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades!...

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

25th August 2019

Robert Temple: The Hypnotist

Join leading hypnotist Robert Temple on a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud and hysterical ride to the centre of your imagination! This is YOUR chance to become the star of this unforgettable show....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

6th September 2019

Ultra 90s

Ultra 90s Fresh are in town! Come with us on a journey back to the 1990s, the unforgettable era of dance anthems and club classics....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

7th September 2019

Oye Santana

Oye Santana… the UK No.1 Winner at the 2018 National Tribute Music Awards celebrate 50 years since Santana's electrifying performance at Woodstock catapulted them into stardom....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

13th September 2019

Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook

Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of our generations finest singer-songwriters....

Location: Weymouth Pavilion

27th September 2019