Music By The Lake brings the UK's best tribute acts to Dorchester, with all proceeds going to Weldmar Hospicecare. Kids go free, it's free to park, there's great food and drink on offer, or you can bring a picnic!

Kids under 14 go FREE! Don't forget to reserve their free ticket. New for 2023, you can buy a full weekend ticket to all three shows! We're also delighted to offer an All Inclusive Ticket (sorry, these are now all sold out), that gets you:

• Entry to Music By The Lake
• Your own table and chairs
• A glass of fizz
• A picnic box (see below for a list of all the tasty treats inside!)

MUSIC BY THE LAKE IS THIS WEEKEND! Please note that tickets are not available on the gate.

• Tickets for Friday's show must be purchased by 12pm on Friday 30th June
• Tickets for Saturday must be purchased by 12pm on Saturday 1st July

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SUNDAY 2ND JULY:

Very sadly, our Adele tribute has had to withdraw from the show due to illness. We're sorry for any disappointment this may cause, but hope you understand that these things can happen, and obviously we wish Jax a speedy recovery.

We are delighted to announce that we are bringing some Elton John magic to Dorchester Showground instead! Ed Hintze is bringing his very popular Elton John show out of retirement, and will be opening the show for us at 1pm - and may even include an Adele hit or two into the set! We thank Ed for stepping in at the last minute, and we're sure you will enjoy the show, which also features the wonderful Dean Jones as Tom Jones.

Please accept our apologies for the rearrangement, but thank you for your understanding and support of Music By The Lake and Weldmar Hospicecare.

• Tickets for Sunday must be purchased by 10am on Sunday 2nd July

It's going to be a party like no other to open Music By The Lake on Friday 30th June! Dance the evening away to hits such as Spinning Around, Can't Get You Out Of My Head, Love At First Sight, and Hand On Your Heart from our leading Kylie tribute, complete with live band and dancers! Then it's Back For Good, Relight My Fire, Never Forget, Greatest Day, and many more from top tribute band Rule The World - who Gary Barlow described as brilliant!

Gates open at 5pm, and the show starts at 7pm.

Two of the biggest names in music come together for what will be a superb Saturday night at Music By The Lake! Every pair of hands will be in the air for Queen anthems We Will Rock You and Radio Gaga, you'll be singing Don't Stop Me Now and Bohemian Rhapsody and more as we welcome back the UKs best Freddie Mercury and Queen tribute. Before that, the polished pop hits of Whitney Houston such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, So Emotional, How Will I Know, All the Man That I Need, and more!

Gates open at 5pm, and the show starts at 7pm.

Our chilled out Sunday afternoon show starts with the music of the world's biggest star right now - Adele. Her four albums have combined sales of more than sixty million copies worldwide, including anthems such as Hello, Rolling In The Deep, Set Fire To The Rain, Skyfall, and Someone Like You. Then, our top tribute to the Sex Bomb himself, Tom Jones, will entertain with songs that span fifty years, from classics such as Delilah, She's A Lady, and Green Green Grass through to Kiss, You Can Leave Your Hat On, and Mama Told Me Not To Come.

Gates open at 12pm, and the show starts at 1pm

Want to see how much fun Music By The Lake is? Here are a few highlights from our 2022 show:

Our All Inclusive Tickets include a picnic box, full of tasty treats freshly prepared by our own team of chefs! There is a choice of a Meaty Box and a Vegetarian Box.

Meaty Box: Smoked Bacon and Cheese Quiche; Pork and Sesame Sausage Rolls with Tomato Relish; Pork Pie with Piccalili; Satay Chicken; Marinated Olives; Greek Salad; Coronation Chicken Wrap; Wiltshire Ham and Cheddar Pin Wheels

Vegetarian Box: Cheddar and Broccoli Quiche; Vegan Sausage and Herb Roll with Tomato Relish; Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Frittata; Cheese and Pesto Straws; Marinated Olives; Greek Salad; Tomato and Basil Pinwheels; Rainbow Veggie Wrap

If purchasing All Inclusive Tickets, you will be asked at checkout which box you would like to select, and if there are any dietary requirements or allergies. We can even arrange to send you a full list of ingredients if required.

Whilst you are welcome to bring your own picnic to Music By The Lake, we have an absolutely mouth-watering selection of food and drink available.

We're absolutely delighted to welcome Basilico, serving delicious, authentic, sourdough pizza. Booze Box is providing a full bar throughout the weekend, and there'll be coffees, teas, and sweet treats on offer from The Saddle Stop. 

Weldmar's own first class catering team will also be serving up an array of mouth watering hot food, including loaded fries, gourmet burgers, and more.

Are you buying tickets as a gift? We can provide you with a Gift Voucher. Please tick the box at the checkout and we'll get one sent out to you as soon as we can.

Can I purchase a ticket on the gate?
Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no ticket sales on the day.

Can I get a discount?
Perhaps! We are happy to discuss discounts for bookings of 15 or more people, or for corporate bookings. We do offer a 20% discount for emergency services and military personnel. Please contact us for details.

Is there camping, or can motorhomes stay on site?
There is no camping or staying overnight permitted on site. Vehicles may be left at the owners' own risk.

Am I allowed to bring my own food and drink?
Yes, you are permitted to bring your own food and drink into the event. However, we do ask that you drink responsibly and take all your litter home with you. Food and drink will be available to purchase on site throughout the events

Is there a minimum age restriction to attend the event?
We welcome all ages to attend. We are proud that under 14's can come to Music By The Lake for free, but you must obtain a free ticket for them to enter the event, and they must be accompanied by a paying adult over the age of 18 years at all times. Proof of age of under 14's may be required for inspection at the point of entry. We will use the Challenge 25 policy throughout the event for alcohol purchase and proof of ID may be required.

What are my transport options for Music by the Lake?

Music By The Lake takes place at Dorchester Showground. Take the B3143 from the London Road in Dorchester and you'll see the entrance on your left. The postcode for SatNav is DT2 7SD, and ///puzzles.joked.mainly is the reference on What3Words. There is ample free parking, with marshalls on hand to help. Blue badge parking is available at the front of the field near the entry gates to the arena. Taxis can drop off/pick up there too.

You may leave vehicles in the car park overnight at your own risk.

If you can come along on foot, you can take the path from the bridge on London Road through to the event site.

Am I allowed to bring my own chair to the event?
Yes, we are pleased to confirm that chairs are permitted to the event.

What should I wear to Music By The Lake?
Music by the Lake is held outdoors and therefore we suggest that you wear something warm for when the sun goes down. If it is raining, bring a rain coat with you and embrace the Great British weather. If you want to don fancy dress, we encourage it. We suggest bringing a hand held torch for when it gets dark.

Are dogs allowed?
Only guidance and assistance dogs are permitted at Music By The Lake.

Is there anything I cannot bring to the event?
We will have security on site, so please be prepared that your bags may be checked on arrival. You are not permitted to take in any of the following; Aerosols, Animals (apart from assistance dogs), any items which could be used as a weapon or cause damage to the environment or other attendees; Cooking Equipment, Disposable barbecues, Drones, Fireworks, Gazebos, Illegal substances, paper lanterns, petrol burners or unidentifiable substances.

Will I be sent tickets to the event?
No, we will not be posting out tickets to the event. You can either print out your tickets yourself and present them at the gate or you can display it from your mobile device. It is important that we are able to scan the barcode on your ticket. Each ticket can only be used once and one ticket is required per person.

If I am unable to attend, is someone else able to come in my place?
Please don’t worry if the name on your ticket doesn’t match the person who is presenting it. However, tickets will only scan once and one ticket is required per person.

Are tickets refundable or transferable?
Please ensure you check the details of your tickets before purchasing as tickets cannot be exchanged for another performance, refunded and are not transferable to another event. Don't worry if the name on your ticket doesn't match the person who is presenting it. Tickets will only scan once.

Is there any concession for carers?
Yes, carers go free – contact us for details. Please note that we will require proof of carers' allowance or ID will be requested.

I still have some questions, who do I contact?
marketing@weld-hospice.org.uk

Picture credits: Allan Jones / Weldmar Hospicecare