The biennial Dorchester-on-Thames Festival is one of Oxfordshire’s leading Festivals based in and around the stunning location of Dorchester Abbey.

Since 2005 the Festival has regularly attracted over 5,000 people each year, from serious followers of the arts to schools, families and children of all ages and has raised significant profile and over £400,000 for Dorchester Abbey and local charities. In 2026 we partnered with local charity Be Free Young Carers who support carers aged 12-18 with one to one support, networks and respite days.

We’re working on the programme for 28th April – 7th May 2028!  Sign up to our mailing list to hear the latest news on performers and be reminded when tickets go on sale.

Do get in touch if you’d like to perform or help!

Your Visit

Where to stay, eat and drink, location & parking

Disabled Access, Seating & Parking

You are very welcome to our Festival!  Find out more and book space here

Charity Partners

Find out more about our charity partners and how to become one!

About Us

What we’re about, booking t&cs, box office timetable

Highlights from our previous Festivals

A photo gallery of fun we have had in past years

A Midsummer Night's Dream, 2007 John Rutter Come and Sing 2019 Revd. Sue Booys Abseils Down The Tower, 2017 Out Of The Blue, 2017 Duck Race, 2017 Frankie, Best Dressed Dog in the Dog Show, 2015 The Wizard of Oz, 2013 Matilda Leyser, Aerial Artist 2007 Dorchester Festival Duck Race dog show dorchester festival