01202 887247 info@theallendale.org
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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!
The WOW Bubble Show
Saturday 14th February, 11am
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Everybody loves bubbles but popular Children's Entertainer & Bubble Showman, Richard Welsh, really loves bubbles and he wants to show you why. Mixing bubbles, music and comedy, Richard engages and delights audiences of all ages. Be amazed as Richard performs some wonderful bubble tricks which will include breath taking giant bubbles. Be wowed at the smoking bubble volcano and the amazing bubble sculptures including a bubble caterpillar, bubble dog etc. There will be plenty of interactive entertainment with some fun bubble games. With the grand finale of maybe the opportunity to stand inside a giant bubble!!!! The show has been especially designed for 3 to 8 year olds. Running time 50 minutes. Watch video.
20 To 1 Big Band presents
A Valentine's Evening of Dance
Saturday 14th February, 7.30pm
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20 To 1 Big Band will be returning on Saturday 14th February with a Valentine’s edition of their popular ‘Dance The Night Away’ series titled ‘A Valentine’s Evening of Dance’. The band will be playing a variety of music styles and genres to suit your dance preference(s), including Swing from the 1920/30s, Jive, Latin, Waltz and Rock & Pop numbers from the 50s era. In addition, the programme of music will feature Valentine’s themed tunes to mark the occasion. Whether you’d prefer to sit and listen or get up on the floor and dance your favourite routine, the choice is yours. Come and join us for a fun filled evening!
Sarah Bolter Quartet presents
Valentine's Jazz
Sunday 15th February, 2.30pm
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Join the Sarah Bolter Quartet for Valentine's Jazz - songs of love, loss and yearning for Valentine's weekend. Specially-selected songs include My Baby Just Cares For Me, Love For Sale, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Lover Man, Fly Me To The Moon, L-O-V-E, My Funny Valentine and many more. Alongside Sarah: pianist Phil Doyle is highly sought after and has been piano player for the Joe Loss band for twenty years. Double bass player Pete Maxfield is one of a kind and has toured with Andy Sheppard’s band Sphere, whilst drummer Andy Chapman is so highly in demand on the circuit, he's rarely home!
Wimborne Rotary presents
Jazz at the Allendale
Monday 16th February, 7.30pm
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Jazz at the Allendale is returning, featuring Swing Unlimited Big Band.
Admission is free with tickets available only at the doors, which open at 7pm. As usual there will be a retiring collection which this year will benefit Youth Music Wessex, and other Rotary supported charities.
The South Coast's foremost 17-piece big band, Swing Unlimited Big Band, will present a varied programme which will include a broad repertoire of swing, jazz and contemporary music, from the golden age of swing through to the present day.
Half Term Animal Cupcake Decorating
Thursday 19th February, 10.30am - 12.30pm (4 sessions)
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Join Maisie in half term with a fun animal-themed cupcake decorating event on Thursday 19th February, 10:30am–12:30pm. You can book a 30-minute time slot for your child to decorate cute animal cupcakes by using the QR code. Suitable for age 4 and above. A sweet, creative activity to enjoy the school break!
K-Pop Demon Hunters Themed:
Sing & Dance-A-Long Experience!
Thursday 19th February, from 4pm
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Allendale Board and Card Games
Sunday 22nd February, 2pm
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Join us in The Allendale Café for a fun afternoon of Board and Card Games - Free entry!
Everyone welcome - meet new friends.
Tap on image to see games provided - or bring your own
Café open for refreshments
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Dorset Team - February Makers Market
Saturday 28th February, 10am - 4pm
Join us for the Dorset Team February Makers Market, a curated event bringing together independent makers, artists and small businesses from Dorset and the surrounding areas. These events focus on quality and creativity and bringing together a range of different crafts, all under one roof!
You’ll find a carefully selected mix of stalls by local makers and creatives including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, illustration, homeware and gifts. The fair is perfect for discovering something a little different and shopping local. FREE ENTRY.
Follow Dorset Team on Facebook for trader highlights and updates in the lead-up to the event
Enquiries: dorsetteam@outlook.com
DanceAway Social Dance Evening
Saturday 28th February, 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​
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.
Encore! Theatre Productions presents
A Night At The Musicals
Sunday 8th March, 2pm
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We regret that this performance has been cancelled. However, the same show can be enjoyed on Saturday 30th May. Read more here.
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!
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​
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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
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.​​
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!
