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Welcome to Wimborne's best and busiest venue for theatre,
music, activities, room hires and more -
we have something for everyone!
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What's on at the Allendale?​
Discover a variety of live shows, dances, films, markets, fairs and more on this page.
See Live Shows only. See Regular Activities for weekly and monthly activities.
Wimborne Minster Market
Fridays 8am - 1pm
Wimborne Minster Market offers stalls throughout two Halls, plus outdoor areas. You're likely to find fruit and veg, plants and flowers, local meat, eggs, cheese, olives, cakes, pies, wholefoods, antiques, Indian textiles, vintage and retro items, jewellery, homewares and so much more!
Phoenix Rock ‘N’ Roll
Saturday 7th March, 7.30pm
Phoenix Rock ‘N’ Roll are a Dorset based 6 piece party band with a passion for resurrecting the inspirational sound of classic 1950s to 1980s rock and roll music. Dance along to lively hits covering four decades, from Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Shakin’ Stevens and many more.
Little Pickles Markets
Sunday 8th March, 10am - 11.30am
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The popular baby and children's nearly new sale returns on 8th March.
Entry £1.50 per adult, Little Pickles free.
Spring Jazz at the Allendale
Bob Barter Quintet with Jenny Howe
Sunday 15th March, 1pm
One of our favourite musical visitors returns with his band, including vocalist Jenny Howe.
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of top quality jazz as we enjoy the longer days and better weather of spring.
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These are always popular events so advance booking strongly recommended!
The Rustic Stomp Festival and NEVERLAST Events present
Somethingski
Wednesday 18th March, 7.30pm
The Allendale Café
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A taster for the Rustic Stomp Festival — close-up, seated, and full of atmosphere.
Somethingski deliver rich folk-punk storytelling with banjo, violin and double bass, blending warmth, intensity and beautifully crafted songs.
A captivating live act best enjoyed with a drink in hand and time to listen.
14+ only (under-18s must be accompanied by a paying adult).
High Contrast Cinema presents
Holiday
Friday 20th March, 8pm
High Contrast Cinema continue their Screwball Comedy Season with Holiday (1938), the third pairing of Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. The ever-debonair Grant plays a free-spirited man engaged to a wealthy socialite who increasingly finds he has more in common with her independent, unconventional sister. Based on a 1928 play, and originally adapted for the screen in 1930, this version, directed by George Cukor (My Fair Lady, A Star Is Born), is perhaps less familiar these days than other Hepburn/Grant pairings but it's a delightfully witty romantic comedy of class colliding with heart's desires.
Dorset Drama Academy presents
Shakespeare Reimagined -
A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo & Juliet
Saturday 21st March, 6.30pm
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Come and join DDA’s Senior and Advanced Companies as we embark on an entertaining and energetic reimagining of two Shakespeare classics. Skip through the magical chaos created by Oberon, King of the Fairies before encountering the most famous family feud of all time, filled with passion and tragedy.
Grandma's Attic Antiques & Collectors Fairs
Sunday 22nd March, 10am - 4pm
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Up to 60 stalls
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Quality antiques and collectibles
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Admission £2
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The Allendale Café open all day
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Plenty of parking in adjacent Allenview car park
Allendale Spring Craft Fair 2026
Saturday 28th March, 10am - 4pm
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Back for Spring 2026, this is a very popular event, both with stallholders and customers. A great range of quality craft items will fill the Allendale, with something for every taste and budget. Entry free for customers.
Stalls available with a 6ft. table and chairs supplied, or equivalent space indoors, or book a 3m. x 3m. space outside (supply your own gazebo & table). Places usually sell out well in advance, so book early!
DanceAway Social Dance Evening
Saturday 28th March, 7.30pm
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Ballroom/Latin American
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Popular Sequence
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All abilities welcome
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Plenty of parking in adjacent Allenview car park
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Admission to dance £8, on the door​
High Contrast Cinema presents
The Lady Eve
Friday 17th April, 8pm
High Contrast Cinema bring another screwball classic to the big screen with The Lady Eve, starring Hollywood legends Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda. Released in 1941, the film was written and directed by Preston Sturges and follows Stanwyck’s savvy con artist as she sets her sights on Fonda’s timid heir to a vast fortune, the two crossing paths aboard an ocean liner sailing across the Atlantic.
FES Film Festival
Saturday 18th April, 2.15pm
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​Come and watch award-winning, locally made films at the Allendale! Be part of an exciting new Film Festival bringing the very best in regionally made, award-winning films direct to your community. Join us for an inspiring day of storytelling, creativity and powerful cinema.
Book your tickets now to ensure you're part of this afternoon of comedy and drama.
DanceAway Social Dance Evening
Saturday 25th April, 7.30pm
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Ballroom/Latin American
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Popular Sequence
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All abilities welcome
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Plenty of parking in adjacent Allenview car park
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Admission to dance £8, on the door​
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Shimmie Theatre presents
Greek Mythology
Sunday 26th April, 2pm
About Shimmie Theatre: We are an inclusive theatre company for adults with learning disabilities, creating vibrant performances through signing, dance and acting. Our shows celebrate creativity and community.
Next up, in April: a spectacular journey into Greek mythology, where gods, heroes and epic tales come alive in an unforgettable experience.
Dorset Team Spring Fair
Saturday 2nd May, 10am - 4pm
The Dorset Team Spring Fair celebrates independent makers, artists and small business and brings together a wide range of creative stalls. Curated and organised by the Dorset Team, this event is a great opportunity to shop small and local and discover new makers. FREE ENTRY.
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Accessible Venue. Set over two rooms. Dogs on leads are welcome. Café overlooking the river serving hot and cold food and drink all day.
Follow Dorset Team for trader highlights and updates in the lead-up to the event
Enquiries: dorsetteam@outlook.com
Evening with Dan Clarke
Tuesday 5th May, 7pm
The incredible Spiritual medium Dan Clarke presents an evening of readings from spirit delivered in the compassionate and yet entertaining way that only he can. Join us and see why Dan Clarke is known for being the most accurate medium touring the UK today. Over 16s please.
Cydonia Knights
Saturday 16th May, 7.30pm
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Cydonia Knights are a regular favourite at the Allendale, following superb performances in recent years. A tribute to one of the world's biggest rock bands, 'MUSE', Cydonia Knights are a band formed by Muse fans, for Muse fans, performing an unparalleled Muse experience as close to the real thing as possible. The band take pride in their meticulous attention to detail. Supermassive Black Hole, Uprising, Algorithm, Reapers, Compliance and many, many more of the very best Muse tracks are performed with unprecedented accuracy. A night to look forward to!
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Event raising funds for Allendale Community Centre.
Encore! Theatre Productions presents
A Night At The Musicals
Saturday 30th May, 7pm
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Come and join Encore! Theatre Productions for a fantastic night of musical theatre songs, in concert style. With songs from Les Miserables, South Pacific, Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera and songs from more modern musicals too, there is something for everyone. All served up with a cheeseboard supper during the interval (all tickets include catering).
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Tickets available only in advance - book now!
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June
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Wimborne's wonderful annual folk festival returns in June 2026! Discover more
Strictly Murder:
Death in the Drawing Room
Sunday 21st June, 2pm
The Allendale Café
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Join us for this fun, challenging interactive murder mystery, complete with delicious two course meal! Strictly Murder - Death in the Drawing Room is a 1920s-themed event and period costume is welcomed.
Meat and vegetarian meal options available.
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Persephone: Queen of The Underworld
NEW DATE
Sunday 21st June, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
This June, audiences are invited to experience one of the most captivating myths of Ancient Greece, brought vividly to life on stage.
The story of Persephone, daughter or Demeter and Zeus, is one of love, loss and rebirth. When Hades, the mysterious god of the Underworld, falls in love with her, he carries her away to his dark kingdom. There, she becomes his queen - a role both powerful and bittersweet. Each year, Persephone rises once more to the world above, bringing with her the return of spring and the blossoming of new life.
Sarah Bolter & 'Not Just Sax'
with special guest Derek Nash
Saturday 25th July, performances at 3pm & 6.30pm
‘Not Just Sax' are a group of local musicians from the south led by Sarah Bolter on saxes, flute, clarinet and vocals. The band was formed in 2001 and are bound together by a love of melodic, rhythmic jazz.
Derek Nash is probably the UK’s busiest and most versatile saxophonist, who has been part of Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 2004, is a member of Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion and tours extensively with his stage celebration show of Stevie Wonder, ‘The Wonder of Stevie.’ Derek has shared the stage with numerous people including Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Amy Winehouse and Michael Bublé. ​
Changing Colours Jazz Orchestra -
Music from Broadway to Hollywood
Sunday 6th September, 6pm
It’s Showtime! We welcome Changing Colours Jazz Orchestra, playing the ultimate celebration of your favourite songs from Broadway Musicals & Hollywood Films.
This 17 piece orchestra has been created from a select group of musicians, many of them professional, who will be performing a varied and exciting programme of music to get your toes tapping and be both memorable and nostalgic.
This highly acclaimed orchestra, based in Ferndown, has been performing over the past five years and will feature vocalists & soloists throughout the programme to add to your emotional musical experience.​​
Thought Control - A Tribute to Pink Floyd
Saturday 12th September, doors 6.45pm, show 7.15pm
Thought Control are pleased to bring their Tribute to Pink Floyd to the Allendale.
More info from Thought Control:
We present well over two hours of classic songs with an unforgettable spectacle of sound and light. On stage, we will carefully recreate all-time classics such as "Another Brick In The Wall", “Money”, "Comfortably Numb" and "Wish You Were Here", along with epics such as "Echoes" and "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". The lighting, projection and laser effects create the perfect backdrop, and have been further enhanced for 2026. Whether a die-hard fan or new to Pink Floyd, let Thought Control immerse you in the magic of one of the greatest bands of all time.
Allendale Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday 21st November, 10am - 4pm
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The ever-popular Allendale Christmas Craft Fair returns for 2026. Quality craft items and gift ideas galore! Free entry for customers.
Stallholders - stalls can now be booked at £25 for a 6ft. table and chair (supplied) or equivalent space, if you have your own stall. Spaces in Minster Hall, Quarter Jack Hall and Canford Room currently available. All spaces usually sell out for this event, so book early!
