World famous a Capella group the King’s Singers, Garsington Opera and Jen Brister (Live at the Apollo) are headlining Dorchester Festival’s 2022 line-up which kicks off on April 29.
local mp Layla Moran will abseil 100ft down dorchester Abbey
You can enjoy 62 events over 10 days, all based in and around Dorchester Abbey, which include art shows, live cookery, bakery workshops, street food, live music, treasure hunts, dog shows, opera, comedy, open mic nights, folk, tours, ghost trails, concerts, races, choral performances, singing and walks.
But with events selling out fast, especially the cookery and children’s workshops, you need to book now at http:// www.dorchesterfestival.com
“Our performers are looking forward to entertaining audiences almost as much as we’re looking forward to seeing them on stage”
Excited to be back after last year’s COVID postponement, organisers are delighted to be raising money for local charity Daybreak, which provides respite care for people with dementia in Oxfordshire.
The formal launch will see Daybreak Patron Layla Moran MP abseil 100ft down the Abbey tower with others to get the party started!
A really focussed family friendly schedule means that the dog show, duck race and interactive kids science afternoon sit comfortably alongside music from The King’s Singers (their first UK concert in 2022), Garsington Opera in the Manor House garden and an unmissable folk night with Merry Hell and duo Jackie Oates and Megan Henwood.
The Food and Gift Fair is bigger than ever with live music taking place on the outside stage to accompany the great street food on offer. Exhibitions and trails, including a Live History Challenge, bring the lovely village of Dorchester alive and give festival-goers a wide range of options to enjoy.
Festival Chair, Steph Forman, says: “Our performers are looking forward to entertaining audiences almost as much as we are looking forward to seeing them on stage.
“After the last two years, entertainment and fun is exactly what we all need, so we hope to see as many people as possible helping us to raise record amounts for our great local charities.
The Dorchester Festival runs from April 29 to May 8, Tickets the Dorchester Festival website: www.dorchesterfestival.com
