upComing EvEntS
becky dodd's mural tour
Created by Iocal Illustrator and Mural Artist, Becky Dodd, this mural was made for UPLIFT Youth Festival as part of Wimborne Town of Culture.
Vibrant, playful and interactive, this mural celebrates the creative spirit of Wimborne. Following it’s unveiling at UPLIFT Youth Festival, it is now touring around venues in Wimborne. Keep a look out for where it will pop up next!
exhibition of anodised aluminium wall hanging
Created by Caroline Parrott and visitors to the DEED Global Fair at Walford Mill Crafts in June 2026.
christmas shopping day
Browse a wonderful selection of gifts and unique finds, enjoy live music throughout the day, and treat yourself to delicious festive food and drinks. Enjoy free entry to the Museum while you shop and soak up the Christmas atmosphere.
wimborne choral society concert: handel’s israel in egypt
A full performance of Handel's oratorio, with Choir, Soloists, and accompaniment from Wimborne Chamber Orchestra.
wimborne pride autumn party
There will be a performance by the Wimborne Some Voices Choir, an open mic event for poetry and song, and the fantastic Bae-Sic Pop Party featuring a drag queen, lip sync, DJ's and lots of glitter!
tearoom makers market
The Makers Market celebrates local artists, makers and small businesses offering a wonderful mix of handmade goods, unique finds and thoughtful designs.
And don’t forget – the fabulous Tearoom will be open serving it’s usual delicious treats.
fused glass with linda rowe
Join us at the Museum of East Dorset and discover the art of glass fusing in our small, friendly workshops designed for both beginners and returning participants. Learn the basics or build on your experience while creating your own beautiful fused glass pieces in a relaxed and creative setting. All materials and kiln firing are included.
finding mary smith - an afternoon with al isaacs
American author Al Isaacs shares the remarkable true story behind his award-winning memoir Finding Mary Smith. After discovering at age 52 that he had been adopted, Al followed a trail of DNA, family secrets and a 1960s folk-music mystery that eventually led him across the Atlantic to his birth mother, Mary—now living in Dorset. Join Al for an afternoon of laughter, surprises, Q&A and a very special reunion, with Mary herself in attendance.
architecturally eccentric follies & grottoes - talk by phil broomfield
Phil Broomfield is a professional gardener based in Bournemouth and he has always been intrigued with Follies and Grottoes when visiting historic gardens and landscapes around the country. This interest has led to this talk which delves into the origins of these extraordinary creations and showcases those that lie within Dorset and surrounding counties.
free 2-day theatre workshop - the lost village of kingston lacy
An opportunity for young people to be part of an exciting site-specific original community play being performed at the historic Kingston Lacy near Wimborne from 20-27 September.
Rohan Gotobed and Tony Horitz, professional theatre makers from Wimborne Community Theatre, will run this FREE 2-day drama workshop for young people aged 8-15 years from 10.30-2.30pm on Tuesday 25 AND Wednesday 26 August. The workshops will be in the Scout Hut (2nd Wimborne Scouts) at Riverside Park on Tuesday 25th August, and at Kingston Lacy on Wednesday 26th August.
Each day with start with drama, games and activities to have fun and bond the group, before working on voice and movement skills to boost confidence and self-esteem. After sharing the key stories of the play we will work together to create our own special scene - a mediaeval mystery story about villagers once living in ’The Lost Village of Kingston Lacy’, exploring what happened to them. We’ll end by acting this out and casting.
Having attended both workshop days, you will then need to attend some rehearsals during the first weeks of September and perform in the show Belonging, Our Search for Home, on selected nights (to be arranged later).
call my quaff - quiz with ian henessey
Come and join us for an afternoon of fun and discover things about wine that you thought you already knew! We’ll be sampling a variety of types, paired with delicious nibbles to help keep the decision-making easy. Grab your friends and come discover a whole new side to wine! Can you tell the difference between a £5 bottle and a £50 bottle?
vdub at the pub 2026
Family festival of live music, camping and outdoor activities including the Wimborne Vintage Cycle Ride.
submit your event
Wimborne's year as Dorset Town of Culture is shaped by our community – and that means you! Whether you're planning a brand new event or already run regular activities in Wimborne, we'd love to feature your event in our 2026 programme.
All types of events are welcome: workshops, performances, exhibitions, heritage walks, sports activities, festivals, talks, and anything else that brings our community together through culture. Fill out the form to tell us about your event.
