
Important Festival News
When we cancelled last year’s Festival we had some hopes that by this year the pandemic would be under control to the extent that there would be a Festival in May as usual. It is now clear that this cannot happen, but it is possible that we may be able to put on some...

Sherborne Abbey Choir on Passion Sunday
Sherborne Abbey Choir, which is supported by Sherborne Abbey Festival, has been busy during lent - remotely recording the music for the Abbey's Passion Sunday service. Each member of the Choir, whether chorister or adult, has recorded his and her own part with a guide...

Tickets are on general release
See What’s On and book for your favourite concerts.

Double Award Celebration
Tourism Event/Festival of the Year and Outstanding Contribution to Dorset Tourism accolades

Tourism Awards Success
The Finalists have been announced for this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards which will be presented at The Tank Museum on 17 October at a prestigious Awards dinner

Opera in Oborne
We’re thrilled to share with you news of our neighbouring music festival – Opera in Oborne happening in August.

Dorset Moon lands in Sherborne 5-7 July
Three days of wonder, artistic inspiration and music with Luke Jerram’s iconic #MuseumoftheMoon #DorsetMoon

Record audience for Benedetti
Sherborne Abbey Festival welcomed globally-acclaimed stars of music to its 5-day event over the May Bank Holiday weekend, enjoyed by thousands of Festival-goers.

Our 20th Season Festival is OPEN!
Five days of glorious music and performances, with around 70% of concerts free entry, heralds the return of award-winning Sherborne Abbey Festival from 3rd-7th May.

8th May Event Menu Announced!
What is 'natural' wine, 'biodynamic' wine and 'organic' wine? How do they differ from each other? Why should you care? Join Caro Feely, organic and biodynamic winegrower and author for a talk followed by a wine pairing dinner with a menu created especially by Matthew...