Events diary monthly listings

Welcome to our very popular :-
THE DORSET LGBT+ COMMUNITY EVENTS DIARY monthly listings page.
If it's a LGBT+ event in the South, Central, North or West Dorset area we hope to have it listed here for you.

"Your website is the LGBT+ Bible locally" Jonai Dorset NHS

Its unique -
We are the only Dorset LGBT website with all the up to date LGBT+ community news & events you need!

The ONLY place to see (almost) everything LGBT+ going on for our LGBT+ Community in Dorset!
LOADS of events below that may interest you and your friends, and networks. Please share.
Best way to check it all out is on your laptop / PC rather than a small phone screen, or better still, join all of us in the pub!

Scroll down to see:-
* May around 62 events
* June Pride month around a whopping 76 events so far, more may be added
* LGBT+ groups running regular local events in and around South, Central, North and West Dorset
* Key Dorset 2026 LGBT+ events - including all the growing number of Dorset Pride events. (7 in 2026!)
* Slide show of events posters & local info
The Summer of 2025 The Dorset LGBT+ Community events listings peaked with a record of around 240 events over May, June & July!!
Which ones did you go to and enjoy? Or miss? We had them all listed here for you!
Wonderful that so much is going on for our community - so please remember this is THE website page to find them all. Join in and enjoy! Bookmark this page to avoid future disappointment, tell your friends, and networks, check us out weekly! We update info here often.

Know an event we should list - reach the Dorset LGBT+ Community by telling us and everyone!
email [email protected]

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Interested in Dorset LGBT+ community news?
We report all The DORSET LGBT+ COMMUNITY NEWS for you on our community page. Always lots going on to report, as we are blessed with a very active local LGBT+ Community. See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/lgbt-news-weymouth-dorset-2026.html
It's updated often, with all the news you need to know locally from our Dorset LGBT+ Community for you.
During 2025 we reported on OVER 100 DORSET LGBT+ Community news stories for YOU! - and the same in 2024!
You can catch up here -
The Dorset LGBT+ Community News from 2018 - to present
We have a unique archive of local Dorset LGBT+ Community News going back many years.
See:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorset-lgbt-community-news.html and select the year you wish to view.
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May

Around 62 events listed here for you to enjoy!

All the regular local monthly LGBT+ events (around 45 events) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We normally list two months worth of events in advance, and update them often, so it's worth book marking this page and checking back frequently. Plus you wont wish to miss something that you may love to attend! If we are missing something you know about, please let us and all our Dorset LGBT+ community know! email [email protected]

Let's rejoice that so much is going on for our Dorset LGBT+ Community! Join in and enjoy!

Please note:-
Event listing does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group, we list them here as a guide and for your interest.
Weymouth Gay Group is not responsible for other websites that we may link to. Contact them directly if you have any concerns.
You may need to join their group before taking part (eg ODL, GLUG) while other groups like GOC accept visitors at their events.
Most are open to all LGBTQIA+ and allies. Contact organisers if you have any concerns.
Age restrictions:- most groups are for 18+, while Space Youth Project is for under 25s.
Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes DO happen!

Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email [email protected]

Friday 1st

Blandford LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group
The Crown Hotel West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ 8pm
Kyle is your contact First and thrid Friday every month.

This newish group say on their Facebook page -
"A support group for members of the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Blandford forum. We offer a friendly, relaxed environment for our amazing community as well as signposting for help a guidance from other organizations"
More info - email [email protected] Phone Text only - 07494 524965 FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/blandfordlgbtq

Saturday 2nd

Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland - open today!
Situated in the heart of Fortuneswell, our little library grew from a seed planted in our LGBTQ+ Support Group. Resources for our community are few and far between in Weymouth and, especially, on Portland, and we thought this needed to change. So we made the change. We have a small, but always growing (donations are welcome) selection of literature, and this isn't limited to books. We also have a selection of leaflets to help you find help, support, guidance, and advice from a variety of charities. Oh, and we have tea and coffee available too. The library is run by a small group of volunteers; Amanda, Ash, Nat and Rocca. They're a friendly bunch, and will be happy to help you with any queries you have and, if there's something you're looking for, and you can't find it, they will do their best to help.
Opening days - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays check website for times. More info - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/

Out Door Lads (ODL)
Dorset Double - Saturday MTB Ride. Off Road MTB ride on the Isle of Purbeck
Corfe Castle – Kimmeridge Bay – Square & Compass Loop
This ride packs a huge amount of variety into a short distance, with constant changes in terrain driven by Purbeck’s famously complex geology

Info:-https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/dorset-double-saturday-mtb-ride-260502

Out Door Lads (ODL) Walk
Day 1 (Saturday 2 May): Corfe Castle to Kimmeridge, Kimmeridge Ledges, Chapman's Pool and Kingston - circular walk
Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/dorset-double-day-1-kimmeridge-ledges-and-chapmans-pool-260502

Sunday 3rd

Out Door Lads (ODL) Walk
Day 2 (Sunday 3 May): Corfe Castle to Kingston, St Aldhelm's Head, Winspit, Dancing Ledge and Swanage - linear walk with bus back.
Info - https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/dorset-double-day-1-kimmeridge-ledges-and-chapmans-pool-260502

LGBT+ Worship. Holy Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
6pm on the first Sunday of the month.
Note. Juliet has moved away last summer. We hope to update this listing here soon, we have reached out for more info, and will update our listings here when we get it.
Juliet said:-
Here at Open Table Weymouth, we are learning from our network of churches around the UK, how to offer a safe, inclusive place for members of the LGTBQIA+ community, their friends, families and allies. We recognise that churches can sometimes be a tricky place to settle into, for anyone, and for LGTBQIA+ especially - seeking a genuine, inclusive place to explore faith, and connect with Christianity in a way that only and always speaks of LOVE. We gather from 6pm on the first Sunday of the month. This gives us chance to catch up with one another, get parked up, and ready for worship which begins at 6.30pm. The services will vary each month. Sometimes a Holy Communion will happen, where we receive bread and wine that has been blessed and made special by one of the ministers. Other times, we will share stories, read scripture and sing songs, as we share an ‘agape’ meal. We do hope that you find a place with us, we can’t wait to welcome you, your friends, families and allies. God bless you Rev Juliet (Vicar of Holy Trinity)
email [email protected] call 07729 505924 Holly Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Note. Juliet has moved up north last summer. We hope to update this listing here soon.

Monday 4th BH

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Tuesday 5th

Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support. see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Thursday 7th

Mindout (Run by Dorset Mind) is on a Thursday afternoon 2pm until 4pm. St Aldhelm's Church, Branksome., Poole BH13 6BT. MindOut is a safe, confidential and accepting space for LGBTQIA+ people experiencing mental health issues. It offers recovery-based peer and staff support. Each session involves a mindfulness exercise, time to share experiences and concerns, followed by discussion workshops based on group members’ requests.
Discussions cover a diverse range of topics, for example

Coming out to friends and family;
Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem;
Managing anxiety;
Mental health conditions;
Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation and mindfulness.

More info:- Website:- https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Space Youth Project (SYP) Weymouth (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Ming Wah 86 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EN 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening. Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Saturday 9th

Gay Community Coffee Morning. At The Geranium Trust. Stoford, nr Yeovil. North Dorset.
The Coffee mornings are held on the 2nd Saturday in the month from 11 - 3 pm.

They said "we will provide tea, coffee, hot soup and rolls and cake. Paul from The Geranium Trust said "We here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!"
Note - The Geranium Trust also run a Sunday Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men on the last Sunday of each month.
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/ email : [email protected]

Bournemouth Gay Mens Socials
Wimborne Ghost Walk
Info:- https://www.meetup.com/bournemouth-gay-men-social-events/events/

Sunday 10th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk
Watermeadows of the Frome Valley
A moderate 8 mile circuit from Charminster across the Frome watermeadows to Stinsford and back via Fordington. Info - https://www.goc.org.uk/event/watermeadows-of-the-frome-valley-2/

Monday 11th

Space Youth Project (SYP) Bridport (2nd & 4th Monday each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)

Tuesday 12th

This is Me Dorset - in Dorchester
Tom Browns Pub, 47 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HU
All LGBT+ people welcome. 2nd Tuesday every month.
From 7pm to 9pm Info - thisismedorset.site.pro/ Tel Anabelle 07411465007

Thursday 14th

Coming out to friends and family;
Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem;
Managing anxiety;
Mental health conditions;
Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation and mindfulness.

More info:- Website:- https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Space Youth Project (SYP) Dorchester. (2nd & 4th Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Tin Cat (Was Golden Lion) 19 St Edmund St, Weymouth DT4 8AR 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Saturday 16th

Weymouth Community Expo - with Space Youth Project
The town council is bringing back its popular Community Expo on Saturday, May 16, running from 11am to 2pm at the Jubilee Clock on Weymouth seafront. People can expect a vibrant mix of local groups, activities and entertainment, with more than 20 stalls already signed up, featuring organisations such as Space Youth Project, Weymouth Food Bank, Friends of Greenhill Gardens, Friendly Food Club, DocBike Dorset, Love Dogs, and many more.
More info - www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/26015650.weymouth-gearing-community-expo-celebration/
and www.weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk/event/weymouth-community-expo-3/

Sunday 17th

IDAHOBIT Day May 17th 2026 Events world wide
Perhaps in Dorset too. Why not run one!
May 17th Info - https://may17.org/

Monday 18th

Tuesday 19th

Wednesday 20th

Jurassic Pride – Social evenings Bridport
They said: - Join us for an evening of fun and connection with the LGBTQ+ community. Let's celebrate love, diversity, and friendship in a welcoming environment. Do not miss out on the opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a fantastic evening together. See you there!
These will now be on the third Wednesday of Each Month. We will be staying put at The Goose & Badger who have been extremely accommodating, and we hope that you’ll be able to make it along to join us!

Queer events and community in Bridport, on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Goose & Badger Café & Bar 7pm 35 South Street Bridport DT6 3NY Come join us for an evening of community and connection. All welcome
Info - https://jurassicpride.co.uk/

Space Youth Project (SYP) Sherborne. (2nd Wednesday every month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people.
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk
(SYP also meet up in other Dorset towns)

Thursday 21st

Coming out to friends and family;
Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem;
Managing anxiety;
Mental health conditions;
Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation and mindfulness.

More info:- Website:- https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Red Lion Hope Square, Hope St, Weymouth DT4 8TR 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Friday 22nd

NEW!  Blandford LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group
The Crown Hotel West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ  8pm
Kyle is your contact First and thrid Friday every month.

This newish group say on their Facebook page -
"A support group for members of the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Blandford forum. We offer a friendly, relaxed environment for our amazing community as well as signposting for help a guidance from other organizations"
More info -email [email protected]  Phone Text only - 07494 524965 FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/blandfordlgbtq

Saturday 23rd

GLUG - Gay and Lesbian Underwater Group.
Scuba Diving Weymouth 23rd - 25th May

Note, you need to be a GLUG member and suitably qualified to join them on their dive trips. Info:- https://www.glug.co.uk/2026-dive-trips-2/

Sunday 24th

Roast Dinner at The Geranium Trust - Stoford, near Yeovil North Dorset.
Roast Dinner for Gay & Bi men, will always be held on the last Sunday of every month.
Paul from Geranium trust said "Every month we organise a full three course Sunday roast dinner for gay & Bi guys, with tea and cake later in the afternoon. We do ask for a small donation to cover the cost of the food. The Geranium Trust is here to offer friendship and support to anyone regardless of age, faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation who is living with bereavement, loneliness or feeling isolated. We also offer our support to the family, friends and carers of those suffering from chronic or mental illness. We care!
Note - they also run Coffee mornings on the 2nd Saturday in the month
Contact them for more info. website:- https://www.geraniumtrust.org/you-are-not-alone email : [email protected]

Monday 25th

Tuesday 26th

Jurassic Pride Bridport
Bi monthly Queer Book club

7 -8pm Chapel in The Garden Bridport
49 East St, Bridport DT6 3JX

4th Tuesday of:- Jan, March, May, July, Sept, Nov.

All welcome

More info www.jurassicpride.co.uk
email [email protected]

Wednesday 27th

LGBT+ Side - Portland meetup.
When: last Wednesday each month. 6 - 8.pm
At: b-side, 77 Fortuneswell, DT5 1LY
Advance booking required!

Rocca said:- “We aim to provide a safe, creative, brave, caring, and careful space for our beautiful, broad, and diverse community. A wide variety of very interesting topics each month, with some great food too!”
Please note: - You need to BOOK your place at this event in ADVANCE! (They need to know to feed everyone!) Text Rocca on 07931183804
They also have a very active WhatsApp group with a HUGE number of local followers, also with sub groups. Well worth joining.
Plus The Tiny LGBT+ Library!

Thursday 28th

Coming out to friends and family;
Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem;
Managing anxiety;
Mental health conditions;
Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation and mindfulness.

More info:- Website:- https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Aoi Thai.27 Maiden St, Weymouth DT4 8BB 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Friday 29th

Pub Pride Pub Pride - Friday May 29th 2026
Nationally and locally it runs again over the weekend of Friday 29th May 2026. scroll down for more info.
and see our WGG page here of Pub Prides in Dorset from past years - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorset-pub-prides.html

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk
Fonthill Park - William Beckford's family estate A morning 4-mile walk along Fonthill Lake, then over the hills past new Fonthill House and back to Riverbarn where David and Liam will serve lunches. Pre-order in advance if possible, or order before the walk on the day. We will start the walk from the gay-owned Riverbarn Cafe, where we can park and have a pre-walk bacon butty and coffee, returning for a lunch. The Riverbarn has bed and breakfast rooms To appreciate the Fonthill grounds you may like to Google him. https://rictornorton.co.uk/beckfor1.htl
Info:- www.goc.org.uk/event/fonthill-abbey-william-beckfords-dream-estate/

Saturday 30th

Sunday 31st

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk
Mysterious Moonfleet - Weymouth
A scenic 7 mile undulating coastal walk around the lagoon at Moonfleet
Info:- www.goc.org.uk/event/mysterious-moonfleet-2/

Please check directly with group(s) below for their event date & venues for this month

Trans Family Day run by Space Youth Project (SYP). Dorset area.
"Our Trans Family Days are for Dorset’s transgender young people (including those questioning or gender non-conforming) and their families: parents/carers, siblings, significant relatives.
It is an opportunity to meet other families, professionals and young people in a safe, supportive environment. These FREE structured sessions take place every 2 months and tour across Dorset."
For date and more information please phone the SYP office on: 01202 205279

Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during 2023 & 2024. They now have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth's harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! If you identify as LGBTQ+ woman, please support these meet ups and meet new friends! They also have a variety of other events during the month. Karen and Janet are organisers. More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343

More events for YOU listed here soon. You dont have to be alone, join in and enjoy!
Please bookmark this page and check back weekly, as we add new / updated events as soon as we know about them. Please do let us, and our Dorset LGBT+ Community know if we are missing any events. email [email protected]

The Dorset LGBT+ Family!
Together always: United in Diversity!

We are so pleased to embrace such a beautiful family of local LGBT+ groups, people & allies.
Thank you all!

Illustrated on our Poster (right) helping to promote this page.
(Feel free to copy and help distribute this poster to your groups & networks, and to all in Dorset!)

Dorset has a range of LGBT+ Groups and organisations, so wherever you are in the "LGBT+" bound to be a group for you!

Plus, during the summer Dorset is blessed with a number of LGBT+ organisations visiting and running events here. When they do, we try to list them all for you.

This on top of SEVEN (or more) annual Pride events in Dorset, so you can see why our Dorset LGBT+ Community Events Diary is THE go to place and Dorset NHS say "Your website is the LGBT+ Bible locally"

Please bookmark this page and check back weekly, as we add new / updated events as soon as we know about them.

June Pride Month

Check out below Pride events in :-
Dorchester - over a dozen events, some all month
Poole 6th
Weymouth 27th
Sherborne 28th

Around a whopping 71 events listed here for you to enjoy! - more may be added soon!

All the regular local monthly LGBT+ events (around 45 events) are listed here including events run by local and visiting LGBT groups & organisations. We normally list two months worth of events in advance, and update them often, so it's worth book marking this page and checking back frequently. Plus you wont wish to miss something that you may love to attend! If we are missing something you know about, please let us and all our Dorset LGBT+ community know! email [email protected]

Let's rejoice that so much is going on for our Dorset LGBT+ Community! Join in and enjoy!

Please note:-
Event listing does not mean approval by Weymouth Gay Group, we list them here as a guide and for your interest.
Weymouth Gay Group is not responsible for other websites that we may link to. Contact them directly if you have any concerns.
You may need to join their group before taking part (eg ODL, GLUG) while other groups like GOC accept visitors at their events.
Most are open to all LGBTQIA+ and allies. Contact organisers if you have any concerns.
Age restrictions:- most groups are for 18+, while Space Youth Project is for under 25s.
Please ensure you check directly with event organisers that the event is running before attending, as changes DO happen!

Know a Dorset LGBT community event we should list? Tell us, tell everyone! email [email protected]

Pop Up Pride Dorchester - LOADS of events, some (6) running all month
Dorchester celebrates Pride month with a vast variety of events all month long! - see below
Throughout the month of June, visitors are invited to peruse fantastic exhibitions and displays and get involved in trails around Dorchester… Explore Pride book displays at Dorchester Library, Weldmar Bookshop, and Teasel & Skylark. Join in with the Pride Colours Trail at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, see if you can find 13 artworks in the Museum’s galleries that features the colours of the Progress Pride Flag. Search around Dorchester to complete our special Pop-Up Pride Trail! Info - https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/pop-up-pride-dorchester
See also our page here for lots more info:- weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-pop-up-pride.html

Monday 1st

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info –
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Tuesday 2nd

Mindful Rainbow (Run by Dorset Mind on Tuesdays) is a Peer support LGBT+ Social Group aimed at people who live with low-level mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, meeting on Tuesdays in the Poole & Bournemouth area. They meet for 2 hours per week for coffee and make friends from the LGBT+ Community. There will be various board games, quizzes and other activities that the group members can suggest and provide a safe and friendly group where participants from the LGBT+ Community can socialise with their peers.
Dorset Mind has a very helpful website with lots of information & support. see - https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Wednesday 3rd

Dorset Library Service - Online event for Pride
(posted first on our Dorset LGBT+ Communit News page 10/04/2026)
In conversation with Matt Cain MBE Wednesday 3 June 7 pm

To celebrate Pride month, join us online for a special event with Matt Cain MBE – author, LGBTQ+ advocate and former civil servant. Celebrate stories, resilience, and LGBTQ+ joy as Matt discusses his writing journey, the inspiration behind his muchloved novels, and the power of representation in literature. Warm, insightful,
and always entertaining, Matt brings his trademark humour and heart to this in conversation event.
Matt’s best-selling novels include The Madonna of Bolton, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle, Becoming Ted and One Love. His latest book The Castle of Stories is due out early June.
Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering his work for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect, reflect, and celebrate Pride through the lens of storytelling.

Places can now be booked, and tickets are available through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-event-in-conversation-with-author-matt-cain-mbe-tickets-1985896690460?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Thursday 4th

Coming out to friends and family;
Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem;
Managing anxiety;
Mental health conditions;
Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation and mindfulness.

More info:- Website:- https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) Meals Out on Thursdays!
Restaurant venue tbc. 7.30pm. Advanced booking with us may be required. Guys will be in The Swan (right hand corner) afterwards for drinks and you are welcomed to join us there to end the evening.
Info – https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Friday 5th

Blandford LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group
The Crown Hotel West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ 8pm
Kyle is your contact First and thrid Friday every month.

This newish group say on their Facebook page -
"A support group for members of the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Blandford forum. We offer a friendly, relaxed environment for our amazing community as well as signposting for help a guidance from other organizations"
More info -email [email protected] Phone Text only - 07494 524965 FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/blandfordlgbtq

OutDoor Lads (ODL) Isle of Purbeck Camp

You will need to be a ODL member to join them.

Info:- www.outdoorlads.com/events/isle-purbeck-camp-260605

Saturday 6th

Poole Pride 6th June 2026
Venue:- The Lighthouse Poole. This newish Dorset Pride ran for the first time in 2024.
Info:- https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/poole-pride-2026/
See our Pride page here for 2025 pics and reports.
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html
We were there with our Weymouth Gay Group info stall, and will be here again for 2026

Dorchester Pop Up Pride ‘Bohemia in East Chaldon’
Shire Hall Museum. 11am
Join Mark Damon Chutter, Chairman and Academic Director of the Thomas Hardy Society, for a fascinating exploration of the bohemian enclave of writers and artists who made Chaldon Herring their home during the 1920s and 1930s. At the heart of this creative community were the Powys family, Sylvia Townsend Warner, and sculptor and artist Elizabeth Muntz—figures who together formed a distinctive, rural counterpart to the Bloomsbury Group.
Info - https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/bohemia-in-east-chaldon-pop-up-pride

Sunday 7th

Dorchester Pop Up Pride Proud Poems (Workshop)
Venue Loving By Nature 10am
Join local queer poet, Naomi Wilcox-Lee for the very first Proud Poems workshop! The workshop will be a safe haven to explore your experiences of queerness through poetry and creative writing. (Optional –
then come along to the Proud Poems event at Vinyl Van on 11 June to share your work!)
Info - https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/proud-poems-workshop

Monday 8th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info –https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Tuesday 9th

Wednesday 10th

Dorchester Pop Up Pride
Writing and Poetry Workshop: Exploring the writing of Sylvia Townsend Warner & Valentine Ackland
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery 10.30am
We will be sharing and discussing a selection of poetry from Sylvia Townsend-Warner and Valentine Ackland. We will use our discussions for inspiration to create our own written pieces! The workshop is being run by Peter Roe, lead editor of Jawbone & Grand Bard of Dorset.
Info - discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/writing-and-poetry-workshop-exploring-the-writing-of-sylvia-townsend-warner-valentine-ackland

Dorchester Pop Up Pride Dorset County Hospital Mini Pride
Venue: Damers Restaurant 12pm -2pm
We welcome our staff, families, patients and community into their hospital during Pride Month to have fun, ask questions, experience and learn about LGBTQIA+ in a safe space. Highlighting our local community groups such as Space Youth Project and This is Me Dorset helping to provide your essential pride themed items (17th June). Finishing with the fantastic inspired tunes from Vinyl Van. (24th June)
Info - discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/dorset-county-hospital-mini-pride

Dorchester Pop Up Pride Pint & Paint with Pride
Venue Tom Browns 6pm
Come along for a queer creative drop-in, grab a pint at the bar and join us for some pride painting. We will have drawings, colour-by-numbers and some blank pages to really let your own ideas shine. The best original queer painting design will be transferred onto a t-shirt!
Info - discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/pint-paint-with-pride

Thursday 11th

Dorchester Pop Up Pride Dorset County Hospital Pride Film Nights
Venue: Education Centre Lecture Theatre 5.30pm
We welcome our staff, families, patients and community into their hospital to share LGBTQIA+ themed films. Dress up for a premier or come as you are, the choice is yours. Let our usherette supply you with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks at a reasonable price.
The film choice is yours, email us your favourite LGBTQIA+ themed film to be included in the poll. Email: [email protected]. Info - https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/dorset-county-hospital-pride-film-nights

Dorchester Pop Up Pride - Proud Poems (Showcase)
Venue Vinyl Van 7pm
Proud Poems is back! Now in it’s third year. Join us at Vinyl Van for a night of LGBTQ+ poets and poetry. Poets sign up on the night for a performance slot.
All ages welcome. Follow @omi_poemi on Insta for updates.
Info - discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/proud-poems-showcase and see poster below.

Dorchester Pop Up Pride - Proud Poems
7- 9pm Vinyl Van Dorchester.

Click on poster left to enlarge.

Coming out to friends and family;
Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem;
Managing anxiety;
Mental health conditions;
Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation and mindfulness.

More info:- Website:- https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Friday 12th

Dorchester Pop Up Pride Cut & Paste for Pride
Venue Tom Browns 7pm
Join collage artist Jodie House for an inclusive and vibrant cut and paste workshop, celebrating diversity and self-expression through the art of collage. This creative gathering welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, encouraging participants to explore themes of identity, love, and unity.
To book, text Jodie on 07342 314195 (20 places)
Info - https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/cut-paste-for-pride

Saturday 13th

Dorchester Pop Up Pride Sashay & Sing with Ms Cassidy
Venue The Sydney Arms 9pm
Ms Cassidy takes the stage from 9pm, bringing a night full of laughs, feel good vibes and fabulous fun. Expect interactive games, sing-along moments and plenty of dancing in a warm, welcoming space where everyone can join in and be themselves.
Info - https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/sashay-sing-with-ms-cassidy

Sunday 14th

Gay OutDoor Club (GOC) Walk
Jurassic Coast: Kingston to Kimmeridge
A moderate 8 mile along the Jurassic Coast to Kimmeridge Bay; returning via Swyre Head (the highest point in Purbeck) Info:- https://www.goc.org.uk/event/jurassic-coast-kingston-to-kimmeridge-2/

Monday 15th

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info –
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Tuesday 16th

Wednesday 17th

Jurassic Pride – Social evenings Bridport
They said: - Join us for an evening of fun and connection with the LGBTQ+ community. Let's celebrate love, diversity, and friendship in a welcoming environment. Do not miss out on the opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy a fantastic evening together. See you there!
These will now be on the third Wednesday of Each Month. We will be staying put at The Goose & Badger who have been extremely accommodating, and we hope that you’ll be able to make it along to join us! All welcome
More info www.jurassicpride.co.uk email [email protected]

Thursday 18th

Coming out to friends and family;
Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem;
Managing anxiety;
Mental health conditions;
Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation and mindfulness.

More info:- Website:- https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Dorchester Pop Up Pride The Joy of Decks – Pride Special!
Venue Vinyl Van
Our Open Decks night, the Joy of Decks will be a Pride special celebrating queer artists and music that will fill the dance floor. Bring 3 tunes and take over the decks, 10 minutes maximum to make sure everyone gets a go. Everyone welcome.
Info - discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/the-joy-of-decks-pride-special

Friday 19th

Blandford LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group
The Crown Hotel West St, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ 8pm
Kyle is your contact First and thrid Friday every month.

This newish group say on their Facebook page -
"A support group for members of the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Blandford forum. We offer a friendly, relaxed environment for our amazing community as well as signposting for help a guidance from other organizations"
More info -email [email protected] Phone Text only - 07494 524965 FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/blandfordlgbtq

Saturday 20th

Sunday 21st

Dorchester Pop Up Pride Pride Walk: Be Queer – Get Outside!
Meeting outside County Hall. 11am
Join fellow LGBTQ+ folk for a ramble to proudly enjoy Dorchester’s beautiful countryside. 6km (4 mile) route with gentle hills & stiles, inclusive pace with regular breaks. Bring sensible footwear & clothing and a picnic to enjoy at one of our stops.
The walk is facilitated and guided, as always in the queer community we look out for each other. By taking part, you do so at your own risk and to be responsible for yourself. Hosted by Trans Solidarity Dorset.
Info - discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/pride-walk-be-queer-get-outside

Monday 22nd

Weymouth Gay Group (WGG) The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH
Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner on and around table 26 by fire exit from 8pm - late. Info –
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Tuesday 23rd

Dorchester Pop Up Pride Open Mic Night Celebrating Our Local LGBTQIA+ Community
Venue The Poet Laureate 7.30pm
Join us for a warm and inclusive evening of poetry and spoken word.
Featuring Jenny Corfield, a member of the local LGBTQIA+ community, alongside an open mic welcoming LGBTQIA+ poets and spoken word performers. We warmly encourage members of the community and allies to come along, share their work, or simply enjoy a supportive and celebratory space.
Info - discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/open-mic-night-celebrating-our-local-lgbtqia-community

Wednesday 24th

LGBT+ Side - Portland meetup.
When: last Wednesday each month. 6 - 8.pm
At: b-side, 77 Fortuneswell, DT5 1LY
Advance booking required!
Info - https://b-side.org.uk/events/lgbtside-3/

Rocca said:- “We aim to provide a safe, creative, brave, caring, and careful space for our beautiful, broad, and diverse community. A wide variety of very interesting topics each month, with some great food too!”
Please note: - You need to BOOK your place at this event in ADVANCE! (They need to know to feed everyone!) Text Rocca on 07931183804
They also have a very active WhatsApp group with a HUGE number of local followers, also with sub groups. Well worth joining.
Plus The Tiny LGBT+ Library!

Thursday 25th

Coming out to friends and family;
Developing self-compassion and building self-esteem;
Managing anxiety;
Mental health conditions;
Recovery-based coping skills – like helpful ways of thinking, relaxation and mindfulness.

More info:- Website:- https://dorsetmind.uk/what-we-offer/adult-services/adult-groups/mind-out-lgbtq/

Saturday 27th

Chesil Youth Pride Saturday 27th June 2026
Back for its forth year in 2026! Pride. Stalls at Weymouth Coastlands College from 12pm.
It first took place in June 2023, and was the first ever Pride event with a Parade along Weymouth Esplanade!
300+ LGBT+ people and allies in the Parade last year! Join in and enjoy!
Organised by Dorset Council, Space Youth Poject and Weymouth College which hoasts a number of LGBT+ stalls.
Info & last years pics - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/chesil-youth-pride.html

Dorchester Pop Up Pride The Pride We Write: Crafting LGBTQIA+ Narratives
Venue Dorchester Library and Learning Centre 10.30am
Come and explore queer representation in fiction with Victoria L Humphreys discussing how LGBTQIA+ narratives are crafted, challenged and celebrated in contemporary writing. Drawing on themes from her novel The Other Way, she reflects on how hidden histories and marginalised identities shape the stories we tell. The session includes a Q&A with opportunity for audience questions
Info - https://discoverdorchester.co.uk/whats-on/the-pride-we-write-crafting-lgbtqia-narratives

Sunday 28th

Sherborne Pride - Sunday 28th June 2026
This first ran in 2024, and was AMAZING! Well worth attending as it returns again.
Parade through town & stalls in Pageant Gardens, Sherborne & lots more!
Weymouth Gay Group had a stall here, and loved it!
Info:- https://sherbornepride.org/
and see our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/sherborne-pride.html

Monday 29th

Tuesday 30th

Please check directly with group(s) below for their event date & venues for this month

Here are your key LGBT+ not to miss Dorset Events in 2026! Including SEVEN Prides!
We will have more 2026 details about the events below later in the year when released.

LGBT+ History Month - February 2026
Local & national events.
Dorset events:-
In the past Shire Hall, Dorset Libraries and other venues have run events. We will list local events above in our Events Diary listings.

LGBT+ History Month is for everyone; whether you work in education, a museum, library or art gallery, a business, a service, are a member of a network/social group or an individual.
It is celebrated every February across the UK, and was founded in 2004
The 2026 UK LGBT+ History Month theme is: Science and innovation
History Month website- lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/

IDAHOBIT Day May 17th 2026 Events world wide
Perhaps in Dorset too. Why not run one!
May 17th Info - https://may17.org/

Pub Pride - Friday May 29th 2026
Nationally and locally it runs again over the weekend of Friday 29th May 2026
The Wyke Smugglers, Weymouth - was listed on the Pub Pride website for 2025, but we are unsure if they ran any special events. We did contact them but did not get a reply.

This annual celebration welcomes in Pride month, and is run nationally by "Ask for Clive". 200 - 300 venues nationwide.
2023 had a record of THREE Pub Prides in Dorset! They were: - Weymouth - Wyke Smugglers, Dorchester - Hardy's, Swanage - The Globe. More Dorset Pub Pride info on our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/weymouth-pub-pride.html
It is hoped more Dorset venues will take part in 2026, as past years have not been good locally. An exception being a few years ago at Weymouth's Waterloo Pub (under previous management) in 2022.

Why not get your local pub to join in! This is a brill local event for you to run, attend support and enjoy!
Links:-
Ask For Clive https://askforclive.com/
Ask For Clive X (aka twitter) - https://twitter.com/clive_ask

Back in 2026! - and was new in 2025
Pop Up Pride Dorchester
(posted on our website 14/05/2025 updated 30/05/2025)
Dorchester celebrates Pride month with a month-long assortment with a vast variety of events.
including:- Pride Poems, Pub BBQ, Meals Out on Monday - at Wagamama!
- and many more pop up events!
See our page here for lots more info:- weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/dorchester-pop-up-pride.html

Poole Pride 6th June 2026
This newish Dorset Pride ran for the first time in 2024.
Venue:- The Lighthouse Poole.
See our Pride page here for 2025 pics and reports.
https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/poole-pride.html
We were there with our Weymouth Gay Group info stall!

Chesil Youth Pride Saturday 27th June 2026
Back for its forth year in 2026! Pride. Stalls at Weymouth College from 12pm.
It first took place in June 2023, and was the first ever Pride event with a Parade along Weymouth Esplanade!
300+ LGBT+ people and allies in the Parade last year! Join in and enjoy!
Organised by Dorset Council, Space Youth Poject and Weymouth College which hoasts a number of LGBT+ stalls.
Info & last years pics - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/chesil-youth-pride.html

Sherborne Pride - Sunday 28th June 2026
This first ran last year (2024), and was AMAZING! Well worth attending as it returns again.
Parade through town & stalls in Pageant Gardens, Sherborne & lots more!
Weymouth Gay Group had a stall here, and loved it!
See our Pride page here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/sherborne-pride.html

Bournemouth Pride 10th / 11th / 12th July 2026 Bourne Free (confirmed)
DORSETS BIGGEST ANNUAL LGBT+ EVENT!
Parade through town, stalls etc in Meyrick Park Bournemouth.
Website:- bournefree.co.uk/

Three days of Pride!
"Friday 10th July is our new over 18's evening from 17.00 - 22.00 replacing our family evening.
Saturday 11th July will be our usual Pride event 12.00 - 22.30. Parade will be 11.00 - 12.00.
Sunday 12th July will be our new family event from 11.00 - 16.00. "

HUGE parade through Bournemouth with many Dorset LGBT+ community groups and allies taking part.
You can see lots of pics from previous years, and read about the day on our Pride page.
A group of us from Weymouth / Dorchester normally go every year on the train, and you are welcomed to join us at Dorset's biggest annual LGBT event. You can read our reports from past years, plus links to loads of pics!
here:- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-pride-bournefree.html

Bournemouth Community Pride Saturday 11th July 2026 tbc
Sky from Bournemouth Community Pride said:-
"We ran Bournemouth Community Pride for the first time this year (2024), back in the gardens again, for free, as an open community event and bringing pride back to its grassroots protest origins. We plan to do the same thing next year (2025) as an alternative to Bourne Free's ticketed Saturday event for anyone who is not satisfied with what Bourne Free has to offer or for folks who can't afford it, and I can give more details closer to the time."
Venue:- Bournemouth Lower Gardens
More info :- https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/bournemouth-community-pride.html

Dorset Pride events in 2026
If you like Prides you will like us!
We are the only Dorset website that lists ALL the Dorset Pride events.
Dorset Prides. Past, Present and Future!

17 pages covering each of the Dorset towns with a Pride event.
Reports and loads of pics, & links to the SEVEN in 2025, and the FIVE or was it NINE ? Pride events during 2024!

We have info / reviews about all The Dorset Prides, the ones you went to, the ones you missed, even the ones you wish would happen!
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/pride-events.html

LGBT+ groups running regular local events in Weymouth and Portland.........

Weymouth Gay Group every Monday & Thursday
Mondays - The Swan 41-43 St Thomas St, Weymouth DT4 8EH. Our most popular night: - food, drinks, friendship, & a laugh! Right hand corner by fire exit from 8pm on or around table 26. Our "Meals Out On Thursday!" are a quality night out in local restaurants, ending up in The Swan. Plus summer beach BBQ's and trips to Pride events. Check our WGG Events page with loads more info - here - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/wgg-events.html

Space Youth Project Weymouth. (1st & 3rd Thursdays each month).
Welcoming all young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBT+) people. (SYP also meet up in many other Dorset towns)
Info - www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk

Weymouth Gay Women
This much welcomed and needed social group for LGBTQ+ Women has met up many times in Weymouth during recent years. They used to have regular weekly meetups in Weymouth during 2025, many of them at venues around Weymouth harbourside for "Thirsty Thursdays"! However, we hear their meet ups have changed. We have contacted them (Feb 2026) and are awaiting a reply to our request for updated information to use here. Karen and Janet are organisers.
More info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1280567109276343

LGBT+ Side - Portland meetups.

LGBT+ Side are informal evenings of art and chat led by and for Portland LGBTQ+ communites and their allies. Hot food and invited guests at each session.

Rocca says:- "We are a family of LGBTQIA+ people who look out for and after each other. We meet up on the last Wednesday of each month, at b-side, 77 Fortuneswell, Isle of Portland. LGBT+ Side at the Portland LGBTQIA+ Club has had an incredible few months of opera, salsa, performance art, film night, costume making, and Pride!"
More info text Rocca on 07931 183804 Please note - you need to book your place at their events before attending.
They also run the brilliant Tiny Little LGBTQIA+ Library Portland. See - little.tinylibrary.co.uk/

Open Table Weymouth - LGBTQIA+ worship (09/08/2024)
6pm on the first Sunday of the month Holly Trinity Church Trinity Rd, Weymouth DT4 8TJ

Juliet said:-
Here at Open Table Weymouth, we are learning from our network of churches around the UK, how to offer a safe, inclusive place for members of the LGTBQIA+ community, their friends, families and allies. We recognise that churches can sometimes be a tricky place to settle into, for anyone, and for LGTBQIA+ especially - seeking a genuine, inclusive place to explore faith, and connect with Christianity in a way that only and always speaks of LOVE.

We gather from 6pm on the first Sunday of the month. This gives us chance to catch up with one another, get parked up, and ready for worship which begins at 6.30pm. The services will vary each month. Sometimes a Holy Communion will happen, where we receive bread and wine that has been blessed and made special by one of the ministers. Other times, we will share stories, read scripture and sing songs, as we share an ‘agape’ meal. We do hope that you find a place with us, we can’t wait to welcome you, your friends, families and allies. God bless you.
Rev Juliet (Vicar of Holy Trinity)
email [email protected] call 07729 505924 Holly Trinity Church Trinity Road, Weymouth DT4 8TJ

More Dorset groups & info:-
Check out our page of LGBT groups, we list a lot of them including Dorset Lesbian & Transgender groups.
See - https://weymouthgaygroup.weebly.com/local--regional-lgbt-groups.html

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