Tag: Dorset

We Are Weymouth is thrilled to announce the return of its acclaimed Dusk Til Dark series this September, with three days of light, sound and performance taking place across the town from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th September 2026.  The centrepiece of Dusk Til Dark 2026 is ‘Wave’, an internationally touring installation by artists Squidsoup, produced in partnership […]

We Are Weymouth, Weymouth’s Business Improvement District, has teamed up with Air 107.2 FM to launch a new events and gig listing guide, going live today. The guide gives Weymouth’s local businesses, promoters and venues a direct route to get their events and gigs viewed and heard across the town. Anything from a live music […]

The UK Beach Tour (UKBT) is delighted to announce the return of its flagship Weymouth Grand Slam, with an expanded week of competition and community engagement set to take place on Weymouth Beach from Wednesday 22nd July to Sunday 26th July 2026. Delivered in partnership with Weymouth Volleyball Club, the event will once again bring […]

Nothe Fort has had so many enquiries about The Longest Yarn 2 that it’s extending the exhibition right through the school holidays. It now runs from 1st July to 24th August, 10am to 4pm, giving visitors until the end of summer to see it. The exhibition is a collection of knitted World War II scenes, […]

– Weymouth invites residents and visitors to celebrate King George III’s birthday on the Esplanade, 6th & 7th June 2026 – Weymouth is calling on locals and visitors to dust off their finest Georgian attire and answer a ‘Royal Decree’ this summer, as the King George III Birthday Celebration takes to the seafront for a […]

We’ve got some exciting news, Weymouth. Your 2026 events leaflet has officially landed – and honestly, we couldn’t be more thrilled about what’s in store for our brilliant town this year. We Are Weymouth has teamed up with Weymouth Town Council to bring you a year absolutely rammed with things to see, do, and experience […]

– Hundreds of dinosaurs on Weymouth Beach to kick off half term-  What a way to start the season in Weymouth!  Today’s Dino Race brought colour, crowds and more than 320 participants to the seafront, with runners of all ages donning inflatable dinosaur suits and racing along the beach in front of hundreds of spectators.  The […]

Local businesses from across Weymouth came together at Ebike Café, this week for an uplifting awards evening recognising the people, passion and pride that continue to drive the town forward. Hosted by We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), the event celebrated established businesses, new arrivals and those who consistently go the extra […]

– Hundreds of dinosaurs expected on Weymouth Beach this February Half Term – We Are Weymouth has announced the return of Everybody Chase the Dinosaur, taking place on Saturday 14th February 2026, kicking off February half term and launching the town’s much-loved Dino Week in unmistakable Jurassic style. Now an Award-winning event, having scooped up […]

– The elves are back – but will there be enough? –   Weymouth Gears Up for Magical Christmas Light Switch-On and Elf World Record Attempt  Weymouth’s much-loved Christmas Light Switch-On event is set to return with a full day of festive celebrations on Saturday 29th November, running from 9am until late. The event continues to grow in popularity, attracting […]