Are you wondering what’s on in Dorset in June? Dorset is home to some great theatres, family friendly attractions and festivals. All of these happen throughout the year, so check out things to do in Dorset in June.
Dorset Tractor Fest
Dates: 5th – 7th June 2026
Taking place at Turnpike showground in Shaftesbury, there is lots going on over the two day event. Alongside the tractor show, there’s also a fairground, inflatables, mini landies and so so much more.
The 2026 lineup also includes some big names including Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson’s Farm.
Summerfest Weymouth
Date: 6th June 2026
A fun filled day for all the family. You can expect entertainment, sports tournaments, live music, soft play, food, drink, farmers markets, stalls and more.
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival
Dates: 12th – 14th June 2026
Location: Wimborne Minster
There’s plenty of things to do in Wimborne across the Folk Festival weekend. Live music is across the town in the pubs and bars. During the day there’s lots of family friendly entertainment, activities and shows.
Highcliffe Food and Arts Festival
Dates: 13th – 14th June 2026
You’ll discover local traders with stalls providing both food and arts and crafts. Celebrity and local chefs holding demonstrations of their skills together with music and entertainment for the whole family.
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival
Dates: 13th – 14th June 2026
Location: Marine Parade, Lyme Regis
There’s plenty going on at the Lyme Regis fossil festival. Including walks, talks, theatre, music, exhibits and lots of hands-on science. Don’t forget to partake in some fossil hunting as well.
Sixpence Day At Russell-Cotes
Date: 4th June 2026
Discover the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum for the 1922 Thursday admission price of just sixpence. Entry to the art gallery and museum in Bournemouth is FREE on 4th June but donations of 6p or more are welcome.
Corfe Mullen Carnival
Date: 13th June 2026
Visit the annual village carnival held in the parish of Corfe Mullen, Dorset. The event supports local charities and good causes. There’s also FREE entry.
Open Farm Sunday In Dorset
Date: 7th June 2026
Open Farm Sunday in Dorset is on Sunday 7th June in 2026. It’s farming’s annual open day which gives visitors the chance to learn more about the countryside and farming, Farmers also get the chance to talk about everything they love.
Race For Life Bournemouth
Date: Sunday 14th June 2026
A 5k walk, run or jog raising money for Cancer Research. Your journey takes you from Bournemouth Pier to Boscombe Pier and back again.
Bridport Food Festival
Dates: 13th June 2026
Location: Asker Meadow, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4DL
Taste trails, food, drink, activities for the kids and more. There’s plenty going on at the Bridport food festival.
Swanage Fish Festival
Dates: 13th – 14th June 2026
Celebrate all things ‘fishy’ with a new festival that features food, fishing and fun. There will be things for all ages to enjoy and it won’t just be about eating. There will be plenty to join in with as well as to watch.
Dorsetfest
Dates: 26th – 27th June 2026
Location: Warren Farm, Bulbarrow DT11 0HQ
A family-friendly music festival set in the heart of the Dorset. The two-day event offers a great range of music, entertainment and food stalls for everyone to enjoy.
There is also camping available for those who want to make the most of the weekend, music and gorgeous setting! All of the money raised at DorsetFest goes directly to the three local churches and The Weldmar Hospice.
Bridport Beer Festival
Dates: 12th – 13th June 2026
Friday Night and all day Saturday! Heaps of Beer Bags of Cider Tons of Lager Fountains of Pimms A stage full of bands A field full of food
Harry Paye Day
Date: 20th June 2026
Take a trip to Poole Quay for the annual Harry Paye Day in June. There’s a pirate parade, pirate fancy dress and loads of entertainment. There’s a large multi storey car park close to the quay in Poole.
Roads To Rail Steam Rally
Dates: 26th – 28th June 2026
Visit Swanage Railway for a celebration of steam engines, live music and family entertainment.
Shake & Stir Vintage Music Festival
Dates: 27th – 28th June 2026
Location: Fisherman’s Walk, Bournemouth
Step back in time by listening to some of the great artists and bands who will be performing over the weekend. Celebrating vintage music from the 1940s–60s while proudly honouring our Armed Forces as an official Armed Forces Day event.
Tankfest 2026
Dates: 26th – 28th June 2026
See the stars of the Museum’s collection running alongside guest tanks and vehicles from the British Army.
There are also lectures from tank experts and the chance to explore Living History encampments. See the world’s best collection of tanks inside The Tank Museum.
Check out what’s on in Dorset in July and stay up to date with all the festivals and events through the year.