Beyond Okeford Fitzpaine

Handmade for Christmas
13/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
One Night of SKA
13/12/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
A two hour homage to the music, bands and artistes that influenced two generations of teenagers.
 
Handmade for Christmas
14/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Handmade for Christmas
15/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Handmade for Christmas
16/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Handmade for Christmas
17/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Christmas Memories
17/12/2025 @ 14:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Neil Sands and his amazing cast return with the brand-new 2025 production of their must-see Christmas Cracker! Don’t miss an afternoon full of festive joy and heartwarming nostalgia, featuring over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and carols.
 
Handmade for Christmas
18/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Handmade for Christmas
19/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Handmade for Christmas
20/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Good Times - Ultimate Christmas Party
20/12/2025 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Good Times go to every length to capture the raw funk, soul & disco dynamics of Nile Rodgers’ music and bring it to life on stage with a full 90-minute stage show.
 
Handmade for Christmas
21/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Handmade for Christmas
22/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Handmade for Christmas
23/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
Handmade for Christmas
24/12/2025 @ 09:30 - 16:30 at The Workhouse Chapel, Sturminster Newton
 
Handmade for Christmas is a seasonal celebration of the loveliest hand made gifts, presented to you so you can take them to the loveliest people you know.
 
What's It Like To Be Spike?
07/01/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
An evening of memories, music and mirth with special guest Jamie Moses.
 
Downton Abbey The Grand Finale (PG)
08/01/2026 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Downton Abbey fans, are you ready to bid farewell to the Crawley family?The Grand Finale is a farewell that’s intertwined with real, palpable grief.
 
Copacabana Magic
10/01/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
This premier Tribute Show chronicles the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time: the legendary Barry Manilow. Experience all the classic hits from his amazing career culminating in over 85 Million record sales.
 
Living Spit - Beauty & the Beast (12+)
17/01/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
From the creators of the Offie award-nominated Six Wives of Henry VIII, the 2024 show of the year (StageTalk) There’s Something About Typhoid Mary and the “beguiling rib-tickler” (The Times) Living Spit’s Frankenstein The Musical comes a re-worked, monstrously-musical, Disney-defying version of this classic French tale about what it means to be truly beautiful in the 18th century.
 
Dos Amigos
24/01/2026 @ 20:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The Exchange are excited to host the founding members of Los Pacminos JAMIE MOSES ( Queen & Paul Rogers, SAS Band, Tom Jones, Paul Young, Mike and the Mechanics) and DREW BARFIELD (The Keys, Paul Young, Joe Jackson and Level 42) as they team up as Dos Amigos!
 
Cabaret with Balls (16)
29/01/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Charlie Bicknell and Louise Innes invite you to join them for an evening which showcases their own inimitable mash of the irreverent and surreal.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
11/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
SNADS - Mother Goose (Relaxed Performance)
11/02/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
12/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
SNADS - Mother Goose
12/02/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
13/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
SNADS - Mother Goose
13/02/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
14/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
SNADS - Mother Goose
14/02/2026 @ 14:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.
 
SNADS - Mother Goose
14/02/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
SNADS latest adventure takes us the the pantomime world of Mother Goose! Directed by Craig White and Jess Allen, Produced by John Skinner, our 2026 pantomime is one you won’t want to miss!! Tickets on sale NOW from the Exchange.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
15/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
The Misadventures of Thor
19/02/2026 @ 10:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
THOR! Tall… brave… strong… but not too bright. Sometimes his days are not always full of heroic thunder, but instead are filled with hapless blunder!
 
The Roses (15)
19/02/2026 @ 19:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the facade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.
 
Snowdrops at Springhead
21/02/2026 @ 10:00 - 16:00 at Springhead, Fontmell Magna
 
To coincide with Shaftesbury’s celebration of all things Galanthus, Springhead’s beautiful lakeside gardens will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm.
 
Bootleg Shadows
21/02/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
‘The Bootleg Shadows’ perform a show that encompasses the Shadows amazing career from 1960 up until the early 80s. Including All the hits and popular “Cliff”  vocals including some surprises!
 
Tea with William Barnes
22/02/2026 @ 15:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
The Exchange and Artsreach are proud to present an annual celebration of Dorset!
 
Coldplace
28/02/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay's record breaking live tours - featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show.
 
Alice The Sounds of Smokie
07/03/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Five talented musicians and vocalists perform all of Smokie’s hits. Audience participation is guaranteed!
 
BSO Tea Time Trio - Cake Concert
11/03/2026 @ 11:00 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Cake Concerts are relaxed chamber performances which take place in informal, social environments, combining easy-listening repertoire with refreshments, cake and good company.
 
An Audience with Edward Fox
13/03/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Join one of Britain’s most distinguished stage and screen actors, Edward Fox OBE, for an intimate evening of conversation and storytelling.
 
Seriously Collins
20/03/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Get ready to be transported back in time as we celebrate the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! "Seriously Collins" isn’t just a tribute show; it’s an electrifying journey through the music that has touched hearts and defined generations.
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
21/03/2026 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
Lipstick on Your Collar
18/04/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
 
Ninebarrow
02/05/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Jon Whitley and Jay LaBouchardiere combine breath taking vocal harmonies and melodies, delivering songs that are inspired and rooted in the landscape and history of the British Isles.
 
Tiny Tim's Family Adventures
09/05/2026 @ 14:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 250 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, I’m sure at some point you have all seen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures. Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date. Come along for an afternoon with Tiny Tim LIVE. ON STAGE. IN PERSON
 
Tiny Tim's Stand Up Adventures (16)
09/05/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
8 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media. With over 250 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, I’m sure at some point you have allseen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures.Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date. Come along for a night with Tiny Tim LIVE. ON STAGE. IN PERSON.Note: There will be moderate swearing, adult material and sexual references throughout the performance. Suitable for 16 plus years.
 
Three Okefords Preservation Society
16/05/2026 @ 10:00 at TOPS Showground, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an unforgettable day out with steam, agricultural machines, tractor pulling and much more. 
 
Three Okefords Preservation Society
17/05/2026 @ 10:00 at TOPS Showground, Shillingstone
 
Join us for an unforgettable day out with steam, agricultural machines, tractor pulling and much more. 
 
Cursus Festival
22/05/2026 @ 14:00 - 21:00 at Myncen Farm, Minchington
 
A 3 day family-friendly festival bringing together good people, great music and delicious food and cider. Cursus prides itself on being a fun, inclusive and grassroots event - a place to chill and make new friends and great memories.
 
Cursus Festival
23/05/2026 @ 10:00 - 21:00 at Myncen Farm, Minchington
 
A 3 day family-friendly festival bringing together good people, great music and delicious food and cider. Cursus prides itself on being a fun, inclusive and grassroots event - a place to chill and make new friends and great memories.
 
Cursus Festival
24/05/2026 @ 10:00 - 21:00 at Myncen Farm, Minchington
 
A 3 day family-friendly festival bringing together good people, great music and delicious food and cider. Cursus prides itself on being a fun, inclusive and grassroots event - a place to chill and make new friends and great memories.
 
Dorset Tractor Fest
05/06/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
A weekend of fun in the country
 
Dorset Tractor Fest
06/06/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
A weekend of fun in the country
 
Dorset Tractor Fest
07/06/2026 @ All Day at Turnpike Showground, Shaftesbury
 
A weekend of fun in the country
 
Open Farm Sunday
07/06/2026 @ All Day at UK
 
Open Farm Sunday is a fabulous opportunity to connect farmers and the public to discover the crucial work farmers do producing food, nurturing nature, and protecting the environment for future generations.
 
Dorset Bikefest
19/06/2026 @ All Day at Wareham, Wooders Campsite
 
Dorset Bike Festival is a family friendly festival for bikers in the South of England (and anywhere) to enjoy the Biking community together. We are dedicated to raising funds for the Docbike charity while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike!
 
Dorset Bikefest
20/06/2026 @ All Day at Wareham, Wooders Campsite
 
Dorset Bike Festival is a family friendly festival for bikers in the South of England (and anywhere) to enjoy the Biking community together. We are dedicated to raising funds for the Docbike charity while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike!
 
Dorset Bikefest
21/06/2026 @ All Day at Wareham, Wooders Campsite
 
Dorset Bike Festival is a family friendly festival for bikers in the South of England (and anywhere) to enjoy the Biking community together. We are dedicated to raising funds for the Docbike charity while providing an exciting line-up of activities, including ride-outs (and ride-ins), demonstrations, educational talks and workshops, live music, amazing stands from the biggest - and smallest - of Bike dealers and Biker traders, delicious food and drink offerings, and family-friendly camping and glamping options so you don't necessarily need to bring much more than your family - and your bike!
 
Chalke History Festival
22/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
23/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
24/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
25/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
26/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Chalke History Festival
27/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Legends of Motown
27/06/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Celebrate all of the magical hits of Motown with UK based live tribute show Legends of Motown.
 
Chalke History Festival
28/06/2026 @ All Day at Church Bottom, Broadchalke
 
An extraordinary celebration of our past! Since 2011, we've evolved into the UK's leading history festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of history enthusiasts, including tens of thousands of school children.
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
18/07/2026 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
Unplug’d - The Story of MTV Unplugged
18/07/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Step into a world where music breathes again — raw, real, and deeply moving. UNPLUG’D is a stunning live production that celebrates the golden era of MTV Unplugged, capturing the heart and honesty of stripped-back performance. Rediscover the beauty of live music — unfiltered, unforgettable, and completely UNPLUG’D
 
Ironman 70.3 Weymouth
20/09/2026 @ All Day at Weymouth
 
As host venue of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events, the Weymouth area is an international sport event haven. Situated off the World Heritage Site Jurassic Coast, this race is a first-timer favourite, featuring sandy beaches, spectacular coastline and the stunning Dorset countryside.
 
Kerry Ellis - Rock Anthems
25/09/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Kerry is recognised as the leading lady of West End and Broadway musicals, with a number of starring roles in London, New York, and around the world. She has achieved chart-topping success as a recording artist signed to Universal Decca with her debut album Anthems.
 
An Evening with Trevor Horn
14/11/2026 @ 19:30 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
From Seal to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, from ABC to Yes, from Grace Jones to Belle and Sebastian, and from Robbie Williams to Pet Shop Boys, one man has been at the heart of some of Britain’s most important pop music of the past 50 years: Trevor Horn. Following the publication of his best-selling memoir, Adventures In Modern Recording: From ABC to ZTT, Horn is visiting a select handful of theatres to talk about his exploits as a bona fide legend of pop.
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
19/12/2026 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
13/03/2027 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]
 
Stour Hall and Bow Room Concert
10/07/2027 @ 10:45 at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
 
Sturminster Newton Orchestra was formed in 1990 by a group of friends wanting to create[...]