Tag: events

Sep 10
AHOY! WEYMOUTH PIRATE FEST RETURNS  

– We Are Weymouth sponsors Weymouth Pirate Fest once again –   Weymouth is set to be invaded by pirates once again as The Dolmen present Weymouth Pirate Fest 2025 – a weekend of live music, parades, and seafaring shenanigans.  This is proudly sponsored once again by We Are Weymouth (BID) as well as some fantastic […]

Aug 20
A Century in the Sand: Weymouth Marks 100 Years of Sand Sculpting

This summer, Weymouth celebrates an incredible milestone – 100 years of sand sculpting on our beach. What began in 1925 with the legendary Fred Darrington’s imaginative creations has grown into a world-class tradition, enjoyed by generations of families, artists, and beachgoers. To mark the centenary, We Are Weymouth and Sandworld are hosting a day of […]

Jul 17
We Are Weymouth sponsors Weymouth Grand Slam

This July, the Weymouth Grand Slam returns for its 42nd edition, continuing its legacy as the UK’s oldest and biggest beach volleyball tournament. From 25–27 July, the UK’s best beach volleyball players and international talents will compete on Weymouth’s stunning beach, and best of all the whole event is completely free to attend! Just 100 metres from the Weymouth […]

Jun 17
Dusk Till Dark Returns: Sonnet of Samsara Set to Transform Weymouth

This September, Weymouth will once again be the stage for one of the most anticipated events in the town’s cultural calendar – Dusk Til Dark. Now in its fourth year, the 2025 edition promises to be the most ambitious yet, bringing together international artists, local performers, and hundreds of hand-crafted silk pennants in a large-scale […]

Jun 12
WEYMOUTH GOES RETRO WITH 90s BIG WEEKENDER – A NOSTALGIC TRIP TO THE SEASIDE

– Dust off your denim, grab your glow sticks – it’s time to party like it’s 1999! – Weymouth is rewinding to one of its most iconic decades this summer as We Are Weymouth launches its 90s BIG Weekender, part of the town-wide #WeyBackWhen campaign celebrating the golden days of the Great British Seaside. Taking […]

May 01
GROOVE BACK IN TIME: WE ARE WEYMOUTH LAUNCHES 60s & 70s ERA WEEKEND

– We Are Weymouth celebrates 60s & 70s as part of #WeyBackWhen campaign – Image Credit: Sarah Hinton & Christine Taylor We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is thrilled to announce the next instalment of its nostalgic #WeyBackWhen campaign – the 60s & 70s Era Weekend. Set to take place from Friday […]

Feb 19
Things are not always as they seem…

– Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 Reveals there’s more than meets the eye on Dorset’s ancient and rugged coastline – Portland & Weymouth, the proudly designated Towns of Culture 2025, are set to shine as they officially launch REVEAL – a year-long cultural programme celebrating the extraordinary creativity, heritage, and talent embedded within […]

Feb 13
WEYMOUTH UNVEILS ‘DINO-MITE’ FOSSIL TRAIL – A JURASSIC ADVENTURE FOR ALL!

– A brand new, permanent fossil trail to launch in Weymouth this half term, bringing prehistoric wonders to life – Weymouth is set to make history — literally! We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is thrilled to introduce phase one of the Weymouth Fossil Trail, an exciting and educational permanent installation showcasing […]

Jan 15
WE ARE EXCELLENT!

Celebrating Excellence at We Are Weymouth’s First Annual Awards Ceremony  On Monday 13th January 2025, We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), hosted its inaugural annual award ceremony, aptly named “Best of the Best.” This event celebrated the outstanding contributions of local businesses.  Throughout the year, numerous participants enthusiastically engaged in Weymouth’s themed […]

Dec 30
Weymouth and Portland ‘REVEAL’ Initiative as Towns of Culture 2025

Following their prestigious win as the Towns of Culture, Weymouth and Portland are thrilled to announce the launch of their cultural programme, aptly named ‘REVEAL’. This programme aims to showcase the existing cultural activities while introducing new and exciting events and activities that align with the project’s goal of positively impacting the towns throughout 2025. […]