August

Here are some local events “Click on any event title below to find out more.”

• Wareham Wednesdays

📍 Wareham Quay
📅 Selected Wednesday evenings throughout the summer holidays, 5,12,19 & 26th August

A traditional summer favourite on Wareham Quay, with family entertainment, live music, games and activities. Visit Dorset highlights Wareham Wednesdays as one of the town's main summer events, running through the school summer holidays.

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• Poole Quay Fireworks

📍Poole Quay
📅 Thursday throughout August

Enjoy the popular summer fireworks displays along Bournemouth seafront, with displays scheduled for 6, 13, 20 and 27 August 2026.

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• Bournemouth Friday Fireworks

📍 Bournemouth Seafront
📅 Fridays throughout August

Enjoy the popular summer fireworks displays along Bournemouth seafront, with displays scheduled for 7, 14, 21 and 28 August 2026.

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• Swanage Lifeboat Week

📍 Swanage

📅 11 -15 August 2026

Swanage Lifeboat Week has a packed programme of activities and entertainment that varies each year. Here’s what you can usually expect:

Lifeboats: Boathouse open days, Lifeboat demonstrations, Lifeboat church services

Competitions: Angling, Crabbing & Build a boat

Races: Sailing, Gig rowing, Raft race & Trail running

More: Quiz, Charity rubber duck race, Theatrical performances, Live music & A bar and bbq in Prince Albert Gardens

Check their website for a more precise timetable of the week.

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• Christchurch Carnival

📍Christchurch
📅 From 14 August

A free community celebration with music, dancing, food, entertainment and a spectacular carnival atmosphere.

 

• The Oak Fair

📅 29–30 August 2026
📍 near Sturminster Newton
A celebration of traditional countryside skills, woodland crafts, heavy horses, falconry and artisan stalls.

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