#TOC2025
FEATURED EVENTS
This is more than a year of events—it’s a movement to celebrate who we are, what we create, and what brings us together. As we near the end of 2025, Towns of Culture is going out with a bang! Take a look at these fabulous events in November and December. You can see all the brilliant events happening in Portland & Weymouth on the VISIT DORSET website and WEYPORTWHATWHEN
COMMUNITY
Under The Stars
Nov 28th 7pm
Sandsfoot Castle Gardens, Weymouth DT4 9JT
A free, family-friendly night of stargazing!
Explore Saturn, the Moon & constellations with local experts from Weymouth Astronomy Club, plus enjoy storytelling, art & sky tours.
Come wonder with us — under the stars!
Part funded by Reveal - Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025
HERITAGE
Tudor Christmas
Dec 6+7th, 10.30-3.30pm
Tudor House, 3 Trinity Street, Weymouth,
DT4 8TW.
Step Back in Time at Tudor House Museum!
Join us for a magical weekend where history comes alive! Hands-on Tudor crafts, carol singing, and Renaissance music performed on heritage instruments.
Experience the sights, sounds, and even tastes of the past as local storyteller guides bring Tudor tales to life.
Part funded by Reveal - Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025
THEATRE
Yule Be Merry
21-23 DEC 2025
St Nic's Gallery, Weymouth
A heartwarming, family-friendly show a pay-what-you-can festive treat for ages 5 yrs +. The antidote to panto — shorter, sillier, and bursting with joy!
Keep your eyes peeled for Noel & Holly sharing their Cracking Christmas Tips to cure your seasonal stresses in Weymouth town centre too.
Funded by Reveal – Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025
COMMUNITY
Advent(ure)
Portland
Dec 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th,
11th, 12th,15th, 18th, 19th, 20th
Portland Advent(ure) is coming this December!
Get ready as the island transforms into a living advent calendar — with 12 surprise pop-up performances appearing in unexpected places, from pub corners to schoolyards - a touch of winter magic across the island.
Featuring local and visiting artists, Destination Opera, the Voices Unbound Community Choir, and a heartwarming finale at The Cove House Inn.
FREE
Funded by Reveal - Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025
EXHIBITION
COMMUNITY
!HATS OFF
Dec 30th 12-2pm
The Rectory (formerly The Clipper)
81 -82 St Thomas Street,
Weymouth DT4 8EN
Join artists from Houseworks Dorset CIC to craft your own fantastical headpiece—perfect for the Runaway Runway and the Giant Hats Off Fling at 1.30pm, celebrating the end of Portland & Weymouth’s Towns of Culture 2025 year.
Enjoy family-friendly activities, live music from Voices Unbound and Weymouth Community Choir, tasty bites from local vendors with free food options available to help fuel your winter fun!
PLUS
The Company of International Artists
Look out for art detectives Agents Kahlo and Dali breaking cover to conduct art investigations on the street. They’ll turn your theories into lyrics for a brand new song!
PLUS
Eurotrash presents: The Runaway Runway
Come and grab your five minutes of fame on our pop-up catwalk! Dance to the tunes of house-band Eurotrash and show the world that the high street is drop dead gorgeous. High camp, low budget, maximum glitter!
IT’S ALL FREE AND EVERYONE IS INVITED!
Funded by Reveal - Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025
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