What’s On

Plays, talks, family activities, music, debates – there is something for everyone at Shire Hall Museum! Keep an eye on this page to see what’s coming up.

EventFestive Event
Christmas Afternoon Tea

Christmas Afternoon Tea

From 1st December - 23rd December 2025
Treat yourself to a Christmas Afternoon Tea at Shire Hall Museum this festive season.
Family eventFestive Event
Breakfast With Singing Santa!

Breakfast With Singing Santa!

Saturday 20th, Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December 2025.
Sing along with Santa this Christmas whilst enjoying our festive Breakfast club!
Event
Poetry Slam with Angie Porter – EVENT CANCELLED

Poetry Slam with Angie Porter – EVENT CANCELLED

Thursday, 20th November 2025 from 6pm - 8pm
An open mic event for local writers and poets.
Exhibition
The Fabrics of Protest: A Unite Southwest Banners’ Exhibition

The Fabrics of Protest: A Unite Southwest Banners’ Exhibition

Monday, 3rd November - Saturday, 24th January 2026
Explore the rich history of protest through the iconic banners of Unite the Union’s Southwest region
EventFamily event
Neurodivergent Dorchester – Community Group Meet Up

Neurodivergent Dorchester – Community Group Meet Up

Monday 10th November, 8th December and 12th January from 2pm to 4pm
A place for people of Dorchester to connect whether you are neurodivergent, suspect you might be, or have friends, family or colleagues that are.
Event
The Skimmity Hitchers Album Launch

The Skimmity Hitchers Album Launch

Saturday, 6th December 2025
We are proud to welcome The Skimmity Hitchers for their album launch on Saturday 6th December at the Shire Hall Museum in Dorchester.
Talk
Law, Order and Subversion in Hardy

Law, Order and Subversion in Hardy

Saturday 30th May 2026 - from 2pm
Join Mark Damon Chutter, Chairman and Academic Director of the Thomas Hardy Society to find out more about Hardy's Justice of the Peace role.