What’s On

Join us for an evening of entertainment to celebrate Dorset’s talented young people on the Sunday 15th December at The Bay Theatre at Weymouth College. Activate had once again invited groups from across Dorset to perform together at its annual Christmas showcase. This year featured performances from: The Remix The Premix The Remix Originals Dorset […]

Activate Performing Arts is bringing two shows by the fabulous Worldbeaters to Weymouth this September as part of We Are Weymouth’s Dusk Til Dark event. Spark! is a high-energy, live music performance that will pop up in three Weymouth locations on the evening of the Friday 27 September. Worldbeaters will also be performing the world […]

UPDATE – THE ACTIVATE SUMMER SCHOOL IS NOW FULLY BOOKED – See you next time? Want to Make New Memories This Summer? Make sure you book Activate’s Summer School 2024 from the 20 – 24th August. Join us for 4 days of dance, drama and music workshops culminating in a fantastic performance.  Confirmed artists include: […]

Activate is returning to We Out Here, Gilles Peterson’s fabulous festival of world-class music and more in Wimborne St Giles for what will be the biggest and best family programme to date. If you’re thinking of going, then there are still 300 tickets available from the We Out Here website. It’s our second year being […]

The next FLAVOURS nature and activity day is on the 14th July at Durlston Country Park in Swanage. There’s something for everyone from scenic coastal walks and a wild play trail to creative experiences. Spaces are limited so don’t miss out! The FLAVOURS project is all about finding ways for people from ethnic minority and […]

Join Emily Thompson-Smith for a morning of creativity, dance and fun as part of Purbeck Arts Week.  A chance for budding young movers to learn more about dance through creative exercises and games. Suitable for all. 10 am – 10.45 am: 3 – 6 years old 11 am – 12pm: 7 – 10 years old […]

Due to popular demand, Street In The Park is back in Dorchester Borough Gardens, showcasing the best local dance and music artists in a family-friendly setting.   This is a FREE outdoor event aimed at everyone who loves music mixes, street dance and local DJs who are ready to play a big crowd. This year’s eagerly […]

Join us for our Performing Arts  Easter Camp at Weymouth College, three days of street dance, graffiti art and DJing. Morning sessions run for our junior crew ( 5- 11 years) and the afternoon for our seniors ( 12- 18 years ). In three days we will put together a short dance performance and you […]

Join us for the first ever Holi celebration, Rang Barse, hosted by BPC Indian Community at Corfe Castle! Experience the vibrant colours and joy of Indian culture with free entry into the castle. Indulge in delicious authentic Indian cuisine, explore diverse Indian stalls, dance to Bollywood beats and join in the traditional throwing of colours. […]

Visit our Bere Regis festival site, the Dorset Wildlife Trust-owned Wild Woodbury nature reserve, to enjoy a range of outdoor art experiences and live music. Find the music stage within our Food Village. Isaiah Dreads is a 25 year old Dorset-based acclaimed hip hop artist, MC and rapper. He has deep rooted connections with the […]

Join authors Hannah Shuckburgh and Octavia Mackenzie for story time as they read their children’s book Archie’s Apple. Published by Dorset-based Little Toller Books, it’s inspired by the true story of a boy discovering a new variety of apple which hits the headlines around the world. The Little Toller Land Library will also be on […]

Cut. Pull red threads between trees to reveal underground root networks. Investigate with French company, De Chair et d’Os, the fields of Wild Woodbury. Joyfully and simply, Five Seasons invites you to play with your senses. Blend into the landscape through a score, poetic cartography and ritual – chosen especially for Bere Regis, with the […]

Enjoy this promenade performance inspired by the climate migration of people from the Sundarbans across India and Bangladesh. Sundarbans is the world’s largest contiguous mangrove forest supporting approximately 4.37 million people. Due to climate change and rising sea levels, islands and homes are disappearing. And the way of life for local people is under serious […]

Three giant dolls slide magically through the streets of Weymouth. The voices of three opera singers transform the street into an opera house. These fantastic divas sing melodies that captivate young and old. Their beautiful voices contrast with Les Tambours, the drumming toy soldiers who accompany them. The performance in Weymouth will see three giant […]

A panel discussion featuring the artists presenting their work at Moors Valley Country Park & Forest: Helen Ottaway, Kathy Hinde and Jane Pitt, alongside Esta Mion, Senior Communications and Marketing Manager at Forestry England, chaired by Kate Wood from Inside Out Dorset at Activate. We will be taking the opportunity to hear how the artists […]