2026

    HIGHLIGHTS
    There's always something happening in Weymouth!

    2026 HIGHLIGHTS

    MAY

    Fayre In The Square

    Sat 23 - Sun 24th May, Hope Square

    Back for 2026! Brought to you by Weymouth Rotary Club - get ready for a fantastic celebration filled with live entertainment, delicious food, local crafts, and family fun. Stay tuned for updates and mark your calendars for this unmissable event.

    Pirate Half-Term

    Sat 23 - Sun 31 May, Nothe Fort
    10am - 4pm

    Calling all pirates—prepare to board and set sail for an exciting adventure featuring a pirate treasure hunt with chocolate gold coin prizes, a parade ground pirate ship, buccaneer games, pirate dress-up, sink-the-ship water cannons, and pirate-themed family room activities, plus plenty more for the whole crew to enjoy.

    This event is included in the price of admission and is FREE with an Annual Pass.

    US Memorial Day Service

    Mon 25th May

    Service at 11am, US Memorial, Weymouth Seafront

    Wessex Folk Festival

    Sat 30 - Sun 31st May, Harbourside & Hope Square

    The free Wessex Folk Festival returns to Weymouth on 30th and 31st May 2026! Enjoy two stages of live music, Morris dancing, trade stalls, delicious food, and more along the picturesque Harbourside and Hope Square. Everyone is welcome!

    JUNE

    The King's Birthday Tea Party

    Sat 6th June, Weymouth Town Centre
    More details tbc!

    The King's Dip

    Sun 7th June, Weymouth Seafront
    More details tbc!

    Armed Forces Weekend

    Fri 19 - Mon 22nd June

    Friday - Armour & Embarkation display, Jubilee Clock 7-9pm
    Saturday - Military vehicle displays & entertainment, Weymouth Seafront 10am -1pm
    Sunday - Service & Parade, Weymouth Esplanade from 11am
    Sunday - Displays & Performances, Pavilion Forecourt & Beach, 11.30am-4pm
    Monday - Flag Raising Ceremony, The New Town Hall, 10.30am

    Armed Forces Weekend at Nothe Fort

    Sat 20 - Sun 21 June
    10am - 4pm

    Immerse yourself in the stories of WWII with engaging tours and talks for adults, and enjoy a packed programme of hands-on family activities, from spotting enemy planes and riding as a motorbike dispatch rider to operating anti-aircraft guns and signalling lights. Young explorers can also take on lookout duty and search for hidden themed mice around the Fort. Bring the whole family along for a fun and memorable way to experience the past together!

    This event is included in the price of admission and is FREE with an Annual Pass.

    Weymouth Triathlon

    Sun 14th June

    Featuring Middle, Classic, and Sprint distances based from the race HQ at Weymouth College. Swim in the stunning Weymouth Bay, cycle through scenic rolling routes, and finish with a run around Lodmoor Nature Reserve. Organised by Bustinskin Events, this is a challenge you won’t want to miss!

    LIVE Music at Greenhill Gardens

    Sunday's throughout June, July & August

    JULY

    Beach Rugby

    Fri 10th - Sat 12th July

    Weymouth Beach Rugby Fest is back for 2026! From Friday 10th July to Sunday 12th July, enjoy a weekend of sand, sun, music, and tag rugby on Weymouth’s beautiful beach. Teams from across the UK will join locals for men’s, women’s, and family matches—whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking for fun with friends!

    The Dorset Seafood Festival

    Sat 4th - Sun 5th July, Weymouth Harbourside

    Beach Volleyball

    Fri 24th - Sat 26th July

    Save the date! The UKBT Weymouth Beach Classic returns from Friday 24th July to Sunday 26th July 2026 —see you on the sand!

    LIVE Music at Greenhill Gardens

    Sunday's throughout June, July & August

    AUGUST

    Summer Funfair

    Sat 1st - Sunday 30th August

    Jubilee Clock, Weymouth Seafront

    Weymouth Lifeboat Week

    Fri 6th - Thu 13th August

    LIVE Music at Greenhill Gardens

    Sunday's throughout June, July & August

    Summer Fireworks

    Weymouth Seafront

    Mon 10th & 24th August (lower noise)
    Monday 3rd, 17th & 31st August

    Firing time for all - 9.30pm

    SEPTEMBER

    Weymouth Water Fest

    13th September, 11-2pm

    Dive into a day of exciting activities, including taster sessions in sea swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Relax with beach yoga, unwind in a mobile sauna, and enjoy family fun with sandcastle building and arts and crafts for the kids.

    Ironman 70.3

    20th September, registration now open at ironman.com

    Ironman Weymouth returns in 2026! Take on the ultimate endurance challenge along Dorset’s stunning coastline, or come and cheer on the athletes for an unforgettable day of sport and community spirit.

    Dusk til Dark

    25th - 26th September

    Light and sound interactive installation. More details to be announced soon!

    OCTOBER

    Weymouth Pirate Festival

    2nd - 4th October

    Save the Date! Weymouth Pirate Festival returns on 2nd–4th October. Get ready for a weekend of swashbuckling fun—more details coming soon!

    Beach Motorcross

    10th - 11th October

    Save the Date! Weymouth Beach Motocross is back for 2026! Join us on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October for an adrenaline-filled weekend on the sands. More details coming soon—don’t miss it!

    40's - 50's Weekend

    Sat 24th, Weymouth Town Centre
    More details tbc!

    Zombie Week

    24th - 30th October

    Save the Date! Zombie Week is back for 2026 with even more spooky fun and thrills!

    Sat 24th - LIVE Zombie Launch
    Sun 25th - Fri 30th - Zombie Trail
    Fri 30th - Trunk 'n' Treat Halloween Parade

    Watch this space for further details coming soon…