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WeYmOuTh & PoRtLaNd 2019 Events and Town Maps
OVER 250 FABULOUS EVENTS
WeYmOuTh
& PoRtLaNd
Weymouth and Portland based on the spectacular Jurassic Coast
World Heritage Site is host to over 250 amazing events, festivals
AND
and theatre shows throughout the year.
In 2019 this truly eventful destination on the South Dorset
Coast will give a warm welcome to over 1 million event visitors,
See what’s happening
competitors, participants and passionate supporters from Great
Britain and around the world. LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!
All year round! Welcome to Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth’s premiere venue for live
theatre, music, arts, events, and more! Located at the end of Weymouth’s
award-winning beach, with stunning views across Weymouth Bay, we
offer ‘something for everyone’ no matter what your interests. Our packed
programme features a wide variety of world-class entertainment including
top comedians, opera, ballet, touring bands, and some of the best tribute
MEGA YEAR OF acts in the UK. Whether you’re into pop and rock music, to classical and
GREAT EVENTS dance, we’re sure you’ll find something at the Pavilion to suit you!
It wouldn’t be Weymouth without our award-nominate pantomimes, with
Look through the events planner not one but two each year! Our unique summer pantomime PIRATES OF
and there is something for THE PAVILION is returning during the summer holidays for an incredible
everyone, World Class Sailing to sixth year to take the whole family on a brand new ancient Egyptian
Triathlons, Seafood Festival to themed adventure! The Weymouth Panto also returns for another
Beach Volleyball Championships, Christmas season with the greatest pantomime of them all, CINDERELLA.
Live Music to Military and This year’s magical production is set to be our biggest yet, with jaw-
Veterans Events, Fireworks and dropping special effects. So don’t miss the ball, grab your tickets now!
Christmas Pantomime. Event We are entering 2019 with a new lease of life, following a major exterior
venues are as diverse as the
WELCOME events from Theatre to National DELICIOUS FOOD
refurbishment that boosts new windows and spectacular outdoor lighting
to enhance your experience while enjoying the theatre and Weymouth’s
Sailing Academy, Award winning
beach to Harbour and Fort
FOR THOUGHT incredible beach.
Spend a day by the sea and enjoy the sights, sounds and Weymouth Pavilion is not just about top
to bustling town and many After enjoying an event why not
sunshine. Weymouth is buzzing with charm and is enriched entertainment: The Ritz Café and Piano
splendid open spaced parks. explore the town followed by a drink Bar restaurant are open every day for
by a full calendar of events and a range of activities.
and meal in one of Weymouth’s many everything from hot and cold drinks
From historical attractions and nature reserves to water friendly pubs, cafés and restaurants. and snacks, to three course meals
sports and art galleries – there is so much to experience and Sunday Carvery! The Piano Bar
here. And remember so many of the events and Balcony boast unrivaled views
are free…just another reason to visit across Weymouth Bay – the perfect
Breathe in the fresh air with a gentle stroll along the Weymouth and Portland. way to spend a lazy sunny afternoon!
Georgian promenade and the town’s 17th century harbour.
Continue your walk up to the Nothe Gardens and fort and
take in the magnificent views of Portland and the world-
class sailing waters.
Weymouth is a great destination for a visit all year round,
perfect for a spot of shopping by the sea. Walking through
the town’s central streets you will see your favourite national For the very latest event visitor and show
stores. Alongside them are our charming independent news please visit:
shops which are the perfect places to explore and discover
your unique gift. www.VisitWeymouth.co.uk
www.WeAreWeymouth.co.uk
www.WeymouthPavilion.com
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2019 WeYmOuTh & PoRtLa20 ven ts
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Come and share the wonderful spirit, colour, JUNE Sat 24 & Sun 25 Quayside Music Festival – Rendezvous,
Harbourside. www.rendezvousweymouth.co.uk
fun and excitement featuring over 250 events
embracing the area’s rich diversity of festivals Weds 5, 12, 19, 26 Bustinskin Aquathon Sat 31 Aug & Sun 1 Sept RYA Youth Match Racing
Series – Bowleaze Coveway, 7 - 8pm Championships – WPNSA. www.wpnsa.org.uk
and challenges in many stunning locations www.bustinskin.com
Fri 7 to Sun 9 Action Challenge,
Ultra Event – Lodmoor Country Park
FEBRUARY www.actionchallenge.com SEPTEMBER
Sun 10 Portland Coastal Marathon – WPNSA Sun 9 Race to the Bill Triathlon Sun 1 Weymouth Classic Triathlon
Organised by Bustinskin Events. www.bustinskin.com WPNSA. www.bustinskin.com Bowleaze Cove. www.bustinskin.com
Sat 15 Macmillian Jurassic Challenge Sun 1 Live Music – Greenhill Gardens
Lodmoor Events Area www.greenhill-gardens.co.uk
MARCH
Sat 22 & Sun 23 ARMED FORCES Tues 3 Dumble Bimble – 2K walk run / fun run
Sun 10 Weymouth Bay 10k Charity Fun CELEBRATIONS - Weymouth Seafront and a 5 mile run. www.rmpac.com
Run – Hotel Riviera to the Pavilion View the historic vehicles, support the
www.mccpromotions.com Veterans Association awareness stalls
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Nothe Fort Artillery Weekend
www.nothefort.org.uk
Veterans Service and Parade on Sun 23 Jun
Mon 11 Commonwealth Flag Raising
Council Offices, Weymouth 9 to 13 European Boat & Line Class Championship
Mon 24 Armed Forces Flag Raising Weymouth Harbour www.EFSA-England.com
Weymouth Town Council Offices, 10.30pm
Sun 17 WEYMOUTH HALF MARATHON
Starting on the Weymouth Seafront. www.justracinguk.com Sat 29 ASA Open Water Swim Sun 22 IRONMAN 70.3 WEYMOUTH - Iconic multi-dicipline
Preston Beach, Weymouth event. Start and finish in Weymouth. www.ironman.com
Sat 30 & Sun 31 RYA Kite Boarding Championships Sat 29 & Sun 30 Tag Rugby Festival
WPNSA. www.wpnsa.org.uk Weymouth Beach Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jurassic Coast Running Festival
www.runjurassic.co.uk
APRIL JULY OCTOBER
Sat 13 Bright for Sight Night Run (5k 10k) Weds 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Bustinskin 5 to 11 Weymouth Speed Week – Weymouth and Portland
WeymouthPavilion. www.dorsetblind.org.uk/event/ Aquathon Series - Bowleaze Coveway, National Sailing Academy. www.wpnsa.org.uk
bright-for-sight-night-run-weymouth/ 7.30 - 8pm. www.bustinskin.com
7 to 11 Weymouth International Boat
Sat 6 & Sun 7 OMRA Model Powerboat Angling Challenge – Starting and finishing
Sun 14 The BIG Weymouth Walkies – Sponsored by
Wessex FM / Dave Cumber Vets. Weymouth Beach
Racing - Weymouth Pleasure Pier the day in Weymouth Harbour
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Chickerell Steam Fayre www.weymouthangling.com
Sun 14 OSPREY SPRINT TRIATHLON – Osprey
Leisure Centre, Portland www.bustinskin.com Sun 7 Weymouth Middle Distance Triathlon Sun 13 WEYMOUTH BEACH
Greenhill Beach. www.bustinskin.com
MOTOCROSS - Weymouth Beach
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Quayside Music Sat 13 & Sun 14 Museum of the Moon – Nothe Fort
Festival – Weymouth Harbourside Sun 20 Weymouth 10
Sat 13 & Sun 14 DORSET SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 10 mile road race, Weymouth Esplanade
Thurs 25 Anzac Memorial Day Weymouth Harbourside. www.dorsetseafood.co.uk
Service – Weymouth Esplanade, 11am Tues 29 Halloween Family Fun Day
Suns 14, 21, 28 Live Music – Greenhill Gardens. Nothe Fort
Sun 28 Yeovil Car Club Display www.greenhill-gardens.co.uk
Weymouth Pavilion
Fri 19 Porsches on the Prom – Weymouth Esplanade, 6 - 9pm NOVEMBER
MAY Sat 20 Weymouth Bay Swim Tues 5 Guy Fawkes Celebrations – Weymouth Seafront
www.justracinguk.com
Sat 4 & Sun 5 Quayside Music Festival Sun 10 Remembrance Sunday Service – Weymouth Seafront
Sun 21 Weymouth Cycle Sportif
Weymouth Harbourside
www.justracinguk.com Sat 24 Sparkle in the Park – Lodmoor Country Park
Sat 11 & Sun 12 Weldmar Colour Run - Lodmoor Fri 26 to Weds 31 CircusVegas
Country Park. www.weld-hospice.org.uk/colour Lodmoor Country Park
Sun 12 The Hard Way Half Race DECEMBER
Portland. www.RMPAC.com
Fri 26 to Sun 28 VOLLEYBALL BEACH
CLASSIC - Weymouth Beach
Sun 1 Wyke Square Christmas Fayre
Tues 14 Egdon Pyjamas Run
Weymouth Rugby Club (6.30pm). Supporting Dorset MIND Fri 26 to Sun 28 Weymouth Pride Wyke Regis, Weymouth
www.weymouth-pride.co.uk
and mental health awareness week Sun 8 A Nothe Christmas Carol – Nothe Fort
Sat 18 May to Sun 2 June Open for Art 19 Sun 28 Parade of Boats in Weymouth
Harbour – 10.30am. Organised by Weymouth RNLI Sat 14th Dec to Sun 4th Jan
Various locations throughout the Weymouth, Portland,
Poundbury, Abbotsbury and Dorchester
Cinderella, Family Pantomime
www.openforart.co.uk
Mon 29 Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat Display at Weymouth Pavilion.
and BBQ – Nothe Gardens www.weymouthpavilion.com
Sun 19 Live Music Afternoon
Greenhill Gardens. The Decadettes, 2pm
Weds 31 Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat Display Sun 15 CHASE THE PUDDING
www.greenhill-gardens.co.uk Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth SANTA RUN – Weymouth Beach
Sat 25 & Sun 26 WW2 Family Fun Days Weds 25 Christmas Day Harbour Swim
Nothe Fort AUGUST
Weymouth Harbour, 11 am
Sat 25 Egdon Easy 10k Run - Lodmoor Sat 3 Weymouth RNLI Lifeboat Open Day
Weymouth Harbourside Tues 31 New Years Eve Revelry
Country Park. www.egdonheathharriers.com
Various locations throughout the Borough
Suns 4, 18, 25 Live Music – Greenhill Gardens
Sat 25 & Sun 26 Fayre in the Square www.greenhill-gardens.co.uk
Hope Square, Weymouth Harbour
www.fayreinthesquare.co.uk Weds 7, 14, 21, 28 Bustinskin Throughout the Year
Aquathon Series – Bowleaze Coveway,
Sun 26 Dorset Tour Vehicle Rally 7 – 8pm. www.bustinskin.com
Every Saturday Park Run – 9 am. Lodmoor Country Park
Lodmoor Country Park. (2 - 4pm)
10 to 27 Matchstick Fleet Exhibition Every Sunday Junior Park Run – 9 am. Lodmoor Country Park
Mon 27 US Memorial Day Service Nothe Fort
Weymouth Esplanade, 11am Sun 11 Round the Rock 10k
www.rmpac.com For the latest events news: visitweymouth.co.uk
Fri 31 May to Sun 2 Jun FOLK FESTIVAL - Weymouth Please check details before travelling
Harbourside. www.wessexfolkfestival.com All information correct at time of going to press
All events are subject to change / cancellation due to weather / operational constraints.
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Visiting Weymouth & Portland means
never being at a loss for things to do
There’s always a host of quality Dorset
events guaranteed to excite and entertain
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