What's On in Shaftesbury

What's On

Discover upcoming events, festivals, markets and community gatherings in and around our beautiful hilltop town in Dorset.

Arts & Culture

Tue, Aug 25

14:00

Michael (PG) – Cinema Screening

Afternoon screening of the biographical motion picture.

Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Standard cinema ticket

Arts & Culture

Sat, Aug 29

11:00 – 12:00

Summer Musical Theatre Course - Final Show

The Final Show from the week-long Summer Musical Theatre course. Come and see the hard work of all those on the Summer Musical Theatre Course presented by Shaftesbury Arts Centre Youth Theatre.

Shaftesbury Arts Centre

NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses

High-definition broadcast of National Theatre Live's stage production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

Shaftesbury Arts Centre

NT Live admission (approx. £12.00 – £15.00)

Arts & Culture

Tue, Sep 1

14:00

Eddie the Eagle (PG) – Cinema Screening

Matinee cinema screening of the inspirational comedy-drama.

Shaftesbury Arts Centre

Standard cinema ticket

Arts & Culture

Wed, Sep 2

19:00

Marnhull Solitudes: An Evening with Stephen Boyce (Book Launch)

Author event hosted by FOLDE Dorset celebrating Stephen Boyce's new poetry collection focused on the Blackmore Vale. Ticket holders get 10% off dining at The Grosvenor Arms on the night.

In Good Taste: Mallika Basu in conversation

Food writer, journalist and Radio 4 Kitchen Cabinet panellist Mallika Basu discusses her handbook In Good Taste: what shapes what we eat and drink, and why it matters, in conversation with local chef and writer Philippa Davies. Hosted by The Kitchen Table, Shaftesbury's independent food bookshop. Times and ticket prices from The Kitchen Table.

The Kitchen Table Dorset

Arts & Culture

Thu, Sep 17

19:00

Egypt: tastes and tales with Rawah Badrawi and Suzanne Zeidy

Authors Rawah Badrawi and Suzanne Zeidy share tastes and tales from their cookbook Egypt: Recipes & Stories from an Ancient Land, gathering over 140 recipes from across the country's landscapes of sea, desert, river and mountain, plus a Cairo chapter. Hosted by The Kitchen Table, Shaftesbury's independent food bookshop. Times and ticket prices from The Kitchen Table.

The Kitchen Table Dorset

Sports & Recreation

Sat, Sep 19

15:00 – 16:45

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Worcester Raiders

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Worcester Raiders at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Arts & Culture

Wed, Sep 23

19:00

Feast: book chat and chocolate tasting with Catherine Kurtz

Writer, artist and International Chocolate Awards grand jury member Catherine Kurtz talks about Feast, her historical novel set in 19th-century London and France, paired with an interactive chocolate tasting. Hosted by The Kitchen Table, Shaftesbury's independent food bookshop. Times and ticket prices from The Kitchen Table.

The Kitchen Table Dorset

Arts & Culture

Thu, Sep 24

19:00

Sabrina Ghayour: Persiana One cooking demo

Bestselling British-Iranian cookery writer Sabrina Ghayour presents her new book Persiana One with a live cooking demonstration, in the stretch tent at Sorelle. Hosted by The Kitchen Table, Shaftesbury's independent food bookshop. Times and ticket prices from The Kitchen Table.

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Willand Rovers

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Willand Rovers at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Arts & Culture

Wed, Sep 30

19:00

The Fermentation Year: discussion and demo with Rachel de Thample

Rachel de Thample, author of the River Cottage Fermentation handbook, leads a discussion and demonstration around The Fermentation Year: keeping krauts, kefirs, pickles and ferments going through the seasons. Hosted by The Kitchen Table, Shaftesbury's independent food bookshop. Times and ticket prices from The Kitchen Table.

The Kitchen Table Dorset

Sports & Recreation

Sat, Oct 10

15:00 – 16:45

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Tiverton Town

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Tiverton Town at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Sports & Recreation

Tue, Oct 13

19:45 – 21:30

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Slimbridge

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Slimbridge at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Sports & Recreation

Sat, Oct 17

15:00 – 16:45

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Bristol Manor Farm

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Bristol Manor Farm at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Sports & Recreation

Wed, Oct 21

19:45 – 21:30

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Exmouth Town

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Exmouth Town at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Sports & Recreation

Sat, Oct 24

15:00 – 16:45

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Westbury United

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Westbury United at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Sports & Recreation

Tue, Oct 27

19:45 – 21:30

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Weymouth

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Weymouth at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Sports & Recreation

Sat, Nov 7

15:00 – 16:45

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Barnstaple Town

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Barnstaple Town at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Sports & Recreation

Sat, Nov 21

15:00 – 16:45

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Paulton Rovers

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Paulton Rovers at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

Sports & Recreation

Sat, Dec 5

15:00 – 16:45

Shaftesbury Town FC vs Larkhall Athletic

Southern League Division One South home fixture. Shaftesbury Town FC host Larkhall Athletic at Cockrams, Coppice Street. All fixtures are subject to change — check shaftesburyfc.co.uk before travelling. #UpTheRockies

Cockrams, Coppice Street

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