Festivals 2023
Dorset and Hampshire Music Festivals 2023
We are already getting ready for next year, cleaning the tent, airing the sleep bags – and looking forward to lots of live music in a field, a stadium, sports hall, community hall, or someone’s back garden!
Hopefully, we will get our way, but please check with all event organisers for the most up-to-date information. We hope COVID is behind us, But please confirm any COVID requirements and restrictions.
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Icebreaker Festival(Winter) 04/02/2023, Various Venues, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0JW |
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The Big Bursfest 25/02/2023, Bursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Southampton, SO31 8BZ |
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Swanage Blues Festival (March) 02/03/2023-05/03/2023, Various Venues, Swanage |
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Blues & Bourbon Festival 03/03/2023-05/03/2023, Railway Hotel, 2 Stour Road, Christchurch, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1PS |
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Freshwater Beach Rock Festival 10/03/2023-11/03/2023, Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4PT |
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Springtober Fest 11/03/2023, Cerne Abbas Brewery, Meadows Farm, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7JS |
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Portsmouth Tattoo Festival 01/04/2023-02/04/2023, Mountbattan Centre, Alex Way, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 9QA |
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Steam Punk Festival 07/04/2023-8/04/2023, Vicarage Farm, Park, Woodmatcott, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3BL |
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Takedown Festival 08/04/2023, Portmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB |
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Quayside Muisc Festival 08/04/2023-09/04/2023, Rendezvous. 49 Saint Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8AW |
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Country On The Coast 21/04/2023-23/04/2023, The Gaiety Bar, South Parade Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 0SW |
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Purify Festival 21/04/2023-23/04/2023, Partyfield & Moonacre, Dorchester Road, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4EU |
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Craft & Crust Music Festival 22/04/2023, Portmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AB |
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Teddy Rocks Festival 28/04/2023-30/05/2023, Charisworth Farm, Blandford Forum, DT11 9AL |
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Weymouth Cider Festival 28/04/2023-29/04/2023, Weymouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 8ED |
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Quayside Muisc Festival 29/04/2023-30/04/2023, Rendezvous. 49 Saint Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8AW |
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Fertile Grounds Spring Gathering 30/04/2023, Opposte Crow Farm Shop, 169 Crow Lane, Ringwood, BH24 3EA |
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BBQ on The Green 13/05/2023, The Green, Charborough Way, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4DH |
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Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival 20/05/2023-21/05/2023, Hurn Bridge Show Ground, Parley Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6AD |
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Portsmouth Chilli & Gin Festival 20/05/2023-21/05/2023, Fort Purbrook, Peter Ashley Lane, Portsdownhill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1BJ |
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Millfarm Folk Festival 20/05/2023, Mill Farm, Bradford Abbas, Dorset, DT9 6RE |
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High Mead Farm Spring Fayre 20/05/2023, High Mead Farm, Ham Lane, Ferndown, Dorset, Bh22 9DR |
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Alresford Watercress Festival 21/05/2023, Alresford, Broad Street, Hampshire, SO24 9DA |
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Bournemouth 7’s Festival 26/05/2023-28/05/2023, Chapel Gate, Bournemouth, BH23 6BL |
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Cursus Cider & Music Festival 26/05/2023-28/05/2023, Mycen Farm, Dorset, DT11 8DH |
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Be Cider Seaside 16 26/05/2023-29/05/2023, Bredy Farm, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4ND |
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Ultimate Tribute Festival 26/05/2023-25/05/2023, Upton Country Park, Poole Road , Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ |
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Beerfest On The Green 26/05/2023-27/05/2023, Sarisbury Green Community Centre, The Green, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31 7AA |
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Eastleigh Music Festival 27/05/2023-29/05/2023, BTC Southampton Football Club, Stoneham Lane Southampton SO16 2PA |
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Brockstock Festival 27/05/2023-28/05/2023, Brockenhurst Football Club |
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Quayside Muisc Festival 27/05/2023-28/5/2023, Rendezvous. 49 Saint Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8AW |
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Fayre in The Square 27/05/2023-28/052023, Hope Square , Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8TR |
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Christchurch Food Festival 27/05/2023-29/05/2023, The Quomps, Christchurch Quay, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BY |
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Horton Fest 27/05/2023-29/05/2023, Horton Inn, Cranborne Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5AD |
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Rum, Ribs & Reggae Festival 45073, Sandford Pub, Wareham, Sandford, Dorset, BH20 7AE |
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Ultimate 90’s & 00’s Festival 28/05/2023, Upton Country Park, Poole Road , Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ |
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Love Rocks Festival 01/06/2023-03/06/2023, St Leonards Farm Park and Campsite Bournemouth, BH22 0AQ |
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Freezone Festival 01/06/2023-04/06/2023, Gaunts House, Petersham Lane, Gaunts, Wimborne BH21 4JQ |
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Alice’s Wicked Tea Party 02/06/2023-03/06/2023, Knoll Farm Wareham Soldiers Road Purbeck Dorset, BH20 5DU |
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Wessex Folk Festival 03/06/2023-04/06/2023, Weymouth Harbour, Dorset, DT4 8BG |
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Dogstival 03/06/2023-04/06/2023, Broadlands Park, Broadlands Estate, Hampshire, SO51 9ZD |
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Winchester Cheese & Chilli Festival 03/06/2023-04/06/2023, North Walls Recreation Ground, Park Avenue, Winchester, SO23 8DJ |
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Family Fest 03/06/2023-04/06/2023, The Meadows, Julian’s Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1EF |
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Wheel Fest 45080, New Wheel Inn, Sway Road, Pennington, Lymington, So41 8LJ |
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SummerFest 45080, Redlands Leisure Centre, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AW |
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Party In The Park 03/06/2023-04/06/2023, Palmerston Park, Southampton, Hampshire , SO14 1LL |
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SUBU Summer Ball 04/06/2023, Chapel Gate, Bournemouth, BH23 6BL |
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Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 09/06/2023-11/06/2023, Various venues around Wimborne, Dorset |
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Party in The Paddock 09/06/2023-11/06/2023, The Paddock, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1QB |
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Giant Killers Festival 09/06/2023-10/06/2023, Cerne Abbas Brewery, Meadows Farm, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7JS |
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Golden Touch Festival 10/06/2023, Wegewood Rooms. Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 0JW |
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Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival 10/06/2023-11/06/2023, Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive, Highcliffe BH23 4LE |
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Isle of Wight Festival 15/06/2023-18/06/2023, Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD. |
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Chesil Rocks 16/06/2023-17/06/2023, Higher Farmhouse, Langton Herring, Weymouth, DT3 4HX |
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DorsetFest 16/06/2023-17/06/2023, Warren Farm, Bulbarrow, Dorchester, Dorset, DT11 0HQ |
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Rag City Festival 16/06/2023-18/06/2023, South Allenford Farm, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3JW |
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Swan Fest 17/06/2023, Swanmore College Field, Swanmore, Hampshire, S032 2RB |
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Harry Paye Day 17/06/2023, Poolle Quay, Poole, Dorset |
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Glastengore Cider Festival 17/06/2023, Glastengore Cider, Harrow Wood Farm, Nramsgore, New Forest, BH23 8JE |
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Netley Music Festival 23/06/2023-24/06/2023, Rookesbury Park, Fareham, Hampshire, Po17 5AZ |
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Shake ‘N’ Stir Vintage Music Festival 24/06/2023-25/06/2023, Various Locations, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, |
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Springhead Ska Fest 24/06/2023, The Springhead, Sutton Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6LW |
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Chunkfest 24/06/2023, Poole Stadium, Stadium Way, Poole, BH15 2BP |
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Sheiling Festival 24/06/2023, The Sheiling, Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2EB |
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Upton Country Park Food & Drink Festival 24/06/2023-26/06/2023, Upton Country Park, Poole Road , Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ |
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Africa Comes to Bournemouth Festival 01/07/2023-02/07/2023, Bournemouth Square, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6ED |
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Chickerell Steam & Vinatge Show 01/07/2023-02/07/2023, Moor Farm, Knights in The Bottom, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4EA |
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New Forest Folk Festival 05/07/2023-09/07/2023, Powells Farm, Salisbury Road, Plaitford, Romsey, SO51 6EE |
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Bredy Reunion 06/07/2023-08/07/2023, Bredy Farm, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4ND |
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Dorset Volks Fest 7/07/2023-09/07/2023, Worgret Road Showground, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6AB |
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Upton Country Park Festival 07/07/2023-08/07/2023, Upton Country Park, Poole Road , Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ |
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Boogie On The Beach 07/07/2023-08/07/2023, Sandbanks Beach, Banks Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7QQ |
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Marnhull Fest 07/07/2023-08/07/2023, Recreation Ground, Marnhull, Blandord, Dorset, DT10 1PH |
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Swanage Jazz Festival 07/072023-09/07/2023, Various Venues, Swanage, Dorset |
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Pennington Sports & Social Club Annual Beer Festival 07/07/2023-09/07/2023, Pennington Sports & Social Club, 17 Lodge Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8HH |
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Chilled Nectar Cider Festival 07/07/2023-09/07/2023, Dorset Nectar Cider Orchard, Strong Orchard, Pineapple Lane, Waytown, Bridport, DT6 5FT |
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Let’s Rock Southampton 08/07/2023, Southampton Common, The Avenue, Southampton , Hampshire, SO15 7NN |
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Gillingham Live 45115, Gillingham Town Meadow, Dorset, SP8 4AA |
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Stagfest 08/07/2023, Maiden Newton & Cattistock FC, Chilfrome Lane, Maiden Newton, Dorchester DT2 0AX |
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Sandfest 09/07/2023, Sandbanks Beach, Banks Road, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7QQ |
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Jurassic Fields Music Festival 14/07/2023-14/07/2023, Asker Meadow, Bridport, DT6 4DA |
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The Rustic Stomp (incorporating Wonkydonk & Dark Holler Festivals) 14/07/2023-16/07/2023, Pike’s Farm, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6ES |
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Foodies Festival 14/07/2023-16/07/2023, North Walls Recreation Ground, Park Avenue, Winchester, SO23 8DJ |
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Westival 14/07/2023, West End Centre, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3JD |
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Lymington Seafood Festival 14/7/2023-16/07/2023, Bath Road Park, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3SE |
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Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 14/07/2023-16/07/2023, Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival, Dorchester Road, Tolpuddle, Dorset, DT2 7EH |
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Grooves On The Green 15/07/2023-16/07/2023, Ashley Cross Green, Parkstone , Poole, Dorset |
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Joy Fest 15/07/2023, Southampton Rugby Club, Test Park, Southampton, SO16 9BP |
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Phoenix Fest 45122, The Phoenix, London Road, Hartley Whitney, Hampshire, RG27 8RT |
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Endorset Festival 20/07/2023-22/07/2023, Cerne Abbas Brewery, Meadows Farm, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7JS |
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Netley Marsh Steam & Craft Show 21/07/2023-23/07/2023, Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 7GY |
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Wilkswood Reggae Festival 21/07/2023-23/07/2023, Wilkswood Farm, Swangae, Dorset, BH19 3HD |
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Christchurch Music Festival 21/07/2023-23/07/2023, The Quomps, Christchurch Quay, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BY |
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Elmfest 22/07/2023, Elm Tree Inn, Hightown Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3DY |
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Trifest 22/07/2023, Riverside Park, Woodmill Lane, Manor Farm Road, Southampon, Hampshire, SO18 2JJ |
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Camp Bestival 27/7/2023-30/07/2023, Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham BH20 5QS |
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Gabefest 28/07/2023-30/07/2023, Berkeley Farm, Durley, Hampshire, SO32 2AB |
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Poole Harbour Festival 28/07/2023-30/07/2023, Harbourside Park, Baiter, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UZ |
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Bournemouth Reggae Weekender 28/07/20023-30/7/2023, Kings Park, Bournemouth |
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Weymouth Food Festival 29/07./2023-30/07/2023, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX) |
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Gaggle Fest 29/07/2023, Gaggle of Geese, Buckland Newton, Dorset , DT2 7BS |
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Hobbit Rum Festival 29/07/2023, Hobbit Pub, 134 Bevois Valley Rd, Southampton SO14 0JZ |
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Wickham Festival 03/08/2023-06/08/2023, Blind Lane, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5HD |
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Duck Fest 04/08/2023-05/08/2023, Hintock Farm, Charminster, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7SG |
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Crawdady Campout 04/08/2023-05/08/2023, Halls Farm, Middle Road, Lytchett Matravers, Dorset , BH16 6EP |
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Stompin’ On The Quomps 05/08/2023, The Quomps, Christchurch Quay, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BY |
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Dorset Food & Arts Festival 05/08/2023, The Great Field, Peverell Avenue, Pundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3RH |
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The Great Dorset Chilli Festival 05/08/2023-06/08/2023, Stock Gaylard Estate, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2BG |
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New Forest Food Festival 05/08/2023-06/08/2023, Hinton Admiral Events Field, Hinton Admiral, Hampshire, BH23 7EF |
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Boomtown Fair 09/08/2023-11/08/2023, Matterley Estate, near Winchester, SO21 1HW |
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Wooders Wild Weelend 11/08/2023-14/08/2023, Lower Woodbury Farm, Sugar Hill, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 7NN |
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New Forest Fairy Festival 12/08/2023-13/08/2023, Burley Park, Burley Hampshire, BH24 4AA |
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Noz Fest 12/08/2023, 1865, Brunswick Square, Southampton, SO14 3AR |
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Convoy Cabaret Festival 17/08/2023-19/08/2023, Cerne Abbas Brewery, Meadows Farm, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7JS |
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Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 17/08/2023-20/08/2023, Purbeck Valley Farm, Swanage, Dorset, BH20 5HU |
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Vdub at The Pub 18/08/2023-20/08/2023, Julians Bridge Meadows, Wimborne, Dorset, Bh21 1EH |
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Dorchester Cider Festival 18/08/2023, Borough Gardens, Albert Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1SF. |
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Be Cider Seaside 17 25/08/2023-28/05/2023, Bredy Farm, Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4ND |
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Victorious Festival 25/08/2023-27/08/2023, Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3PA |
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Lyme Folk Weekend 25/08/2023-28/08/2023, Various Venues, Lyme Regis, Dorset |
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Potato Pants Festival 26/08/2023, Cobham Sports and Social Club, Ashington, Broadstone, Dorset, Bh21 3DA |
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Quayside Muisc Festival 26/08/2023-27/08/2023, Rendezvous. 49 Saint Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8AW |
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Dog, Sausage & Cider Festival 45165, The Springhead, Sutton Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6LW |
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Anonymous Festival 28/08/2023, Maumbury Rings, Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1QZ |
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Bournemouth Air Festival 31/08/2023-03/09/2023, Bournemouth Beach, Dorset, BH2 5AA |
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End Of The Road Festival 31/08/2023-03/09/2023, Larmer Tree Gardens ,Blandford Forum, Dorset, SP5 5PY |
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Barnstomper Festival 01/09/2023-3/09/2023, Cerne Abbas Brewery, Meadows Farm, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7JS |
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Martin Music Festival 01/09/2023, Martin club, Martin , Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3LR |
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The RuddyTyke Fayre 01/09/2023-03/09/2023, Mycen Farm,Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8DH |
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Gosport Sunset Festival 01/09/2023-03/09/2023, Walpole Park, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1ND |
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Music By The Sea 02/09/2023, Prince Albert Gardens, Swanage , Dorset, Bh19 2ar |
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Swanage Folk Festival 08/09/2023-10/09/2023, Various Venues, Swanage, Dorset |
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Beats & Eats Festival (Portsmouth) 09/09/2023-10/09/2023, Castle Field, Clarence Esplanade , Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3NT |
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Cliffhouse Gin & Beer Festival 08/09/2023-10/09/2023, The Cliffhouse, Marine Drive West, Barton on Sea, New Milton, BH25 7QL |
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Beats & Eats Festival (Southampton) 16/09/2023-17/09/2023, Hoglands Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 1JZ |
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Seafood & Sound Festival 16/09/2023-17/09/2023, Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset |
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Swanage Blues Festival (October) 05/10/2023-08/10/2023, Various Venues, Swanage, Dorset |
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Fazza Fest – Charity Punk Event 06/10./2023-07/10/2023, Madding Crowd, 14a Commercial Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5LP |
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Specialized Project – The Big One Ska & Reggae Festival 03/11/2023-05/11/2023, Parkdean Holiday Park, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JZ |
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Ready 2 Rock 03/11/2023-05/11/2023, Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4PT |
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Skinfest 11/11/2023, The Gaiety Bar, South Parade Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 0SW |
