New Summer Programme!

May - August 2026

From open-air theatre and opera to street dance and more.... see what's on across Dorset this season!

Children's Summer Events!

Creative Workshops & Shows

Our brand new summer programme of Creative Workshops and Shows for children is out now and packed with events taking place in communities across Dorset! Find out more and register - places limited!

Artsreach Crowned Winners!

Best Arts, Culture & Theatre

We've won the award for Best 'Arts, Culture & Theatre’ in Dorset, Somerset & Bristol as part of the 2025 Muddy Stiletto Awards!

'Drop the Hammer'

A Song Inspired by Dorset...

This captivating ode captures the history and traditions of quarrying around the Jurassic Coast, commissioned by Artsreach and written by Bristol based folk band, The Longest Johns.

Coming Next:

Pub Grub

Luke WrightMon 15 Jun – Wed 8 Jul

Rachael McShane & The Cartographers

Sat 18 Jul – Sun 23 Aug

If we just keep going, we will get there in the end

Jonny FluffypunkSun 19 – Mon 20 Jul

Tales from the Trees

Squashbox TheatreThu 23 – Fri 24 Jul

Artsreach will enrich and positively impact the lives of people in Dorset by connecting and empowering rural communities through creative and cultural experiences.

Artsreach is grateful to our principal funders, Arts Council England and Dorset Council.
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