South Coast Family Events.

02/06/2026

DORSET EVENTS FESTIVALS AND MUSIC NIGHTS Giant Fest

Friday 14th

Get ready for a night packed with old-school bangers from 10 of Dorset’s finest DJs! From Tom Perry to Dirty Gent, VNC to Paddy Thorne, we’ve brought together Bournemouth’s finest, Bridport’s finest, and Weymouth’s finest to kick-start the weekend in style. Expect a soundtrack of 80s and 90s classics, disco anthems, and a splash of Latin carnival vibes to keep the dancefloor moving all night long! 🎶🕺💃

There’ll be fire dancing 🔥, live music 🎸, and loads of activities to keep the kids entertained, including:

🎈 2 Mega Bouncy Castles
🪓 Axe Throwing
🏹 Archery
🤠 Western Gun Slinging
🎨 Face Painting
🖌️ Henna Art
✂️ Crafts
⚽ Football
🎯 Games
🏓 Table Tennis
🏀 Basketball
🎉 And much more family fun all weekend long!

Saturday 15th

Live music starts from 12:00pm with a fantastic line-up of talented up-and-coming bands, bringing chilled indie-pop vibes, rock covers, and feel-good festival energy throughout the afternoon.

As the evening approaches, the incredible Dusty Brown will captivate the crowd with his unmistakable gravelly voice and soulful performance. Headlining the night are Still The Smiths, an outstanding tribute band performing all the greatest hits from The Smiths, setting the perfect mood as the sun goes down.

To finish the evening in style, don't miss D-Vox & XJ — two of Dorset’s finest performers. One delivers the funkiest tunes around while the other pours pure soul into every lyric. An absolute must-see performance! 🎤✨

Then gather around the fire with friends old and new 🔥, before drifting off beneath the stars ✨, the moon 🌙, and the watchful gaze of the legendary Cerne Giant.

Sunday 16th

Ease yourself into the day with a classic Café Mambo-style morning soundtrack ☀️🎶, followed by some vinyl magic from Vinyl Van, broadcasting from a solar-powered Type 1 VW camper — the perfect Sunday morning vibe. 🚐🎵

The day continues with:

🎹 Matt Black – the soulful piano man guaranteed to get everyone singing along
🎸 Prestige Band – a young and exciting rock band from Weymouth
🎤 Caliman – bringing smooth, sultry tones to the festival field
🎸 Pete Burns – acoustic sets to help everyone unwind and relax
🎧 DJ Vaults – closing the weekend with a carefully selected soundtrack of mellow beats

And that's not all... expect a few surprise performances popping up throughout the site too! 😉👀

All Weekend

🍺 Finest local ales from just £5 a pint
🍔 Incredible locally sourced food
🍦 Amazing ice cream sandwiches
🍫 Matcha-inspired chocolates
🍰 Delicious desserts
🥓 Breakfast bar from 8:00am for the early birds
🍕 Gourmet lunches and dinners throughout the day

Plus, enjoy Papa Cheese's incredible chef extravaganza, serving up:

🌯 Kebabs
🍔 Gourmet Burgers
🌭 Hot Dogs
🍕 Fresh Pizza
🔥 And plenty more festival favourites!

The South Coast Family Party Experience

Start the day with some relaxing yoga 🧘‍♀️, join a community drum circle 🥁, watch mesmerising fire dancers 🔥, marvel at talented hula hoop performers, and soak up the company of friendly, fun-loving folk from across the South Coast.

This is more than a festival — it's a weekend to unwind, connect, dance, laugh, and create unforgettable memories with family and friends in one of Dorset’s most magical settings. ❤️🌿✨

Three days of music, family fun, great food, fantastic drinks, and the most chilled-out vibes on the South Coast. 🎪🎶🌞🍻🏕️

29/04/2026

So - lil bit of this going to be happening Lil Giant Fest Dorset Medieval Archery cannot wait!!!

25/04/2026

My beautiful home Lil Giant Fest

23/04/2026

Sun's out guns out...

23/04/2026

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Paddy Thorne is a Bournemouth-based DJ, producer, and electronic music artist with roots that stretch back to the early days of the UK’s club scene. Cutting his teeth in the 1990s, Paddy was a fixture behind the decks at some of the country’s most iconic venues, from London’s Ministry of Sound...

22/04/2026

rootin tootin news, we have just signed up wild west shooting, axe throwing and archery for our lil ol' festival, so get along with those kiddywinkles and grab that ticket quick for the showdown of summer!! Lil Giant Fest
https://southcoastfamilyevents.co.uk/event/lil-giant-fest-2026/

THE COWBOY GIANT
A Rootin' Tootin' Ballad of the Hills

Out on the ridge where the tall grass sighs,
He stands so proud beneath big western skies.
A giant carved by the hands of time,
A cowboy legend etched in a line.
Ten-gallon hat and a head held high,
He tips his brim to the passin' by.
With a neckerchief 'round his throat,
He's the silent guardian of this here coat.

He's the Cowboy Giant, tall and grand,
Rootin' for justice across the land.
Hat on straight and his iron brand,
The Sheriff of the Hills,
Yeah, he's the Sheriff of the Hills.
He swings that curly iron with might,
Keeping wrongdoers out of sight.
Spurs on his boots and fire in his eyes,
The Cowboy Giant watches beneath open skies.

Chaps with the fringe that flaps in the breeze,
A belt buckle shining through the trees.
He don't say much, he don't say none,
But folks feel safer knowing he's out there, son.
Rootin' for justice, that's his way,
Keeps the bad folks from ruin' the day.
A legend of stone and dirt and pride,
A cowboy on the mountain side.

So raise up your hat, give a tip and a cheer,
To the biggest cowboy for many a year.
From sunup to sundown, rain or shine,
The Cowboy Giant is doin' just fine.
He don't need a horse, he don't need a gun,
He's already bigger than anyone.

The Cowboy Giant... the Sheriff of the Hills.
Rootin'... Tootin'... and keepin' it real.

19/04/2026

How good is the barn looking now!! Lil Giant Fest cannot wait to be jumping around like a mad man in here!!! South Coast Family Events

22/03/2026

Cannot wait to get Matt Black Cerne Abbas South Coast Family Events. Lil Giant Fest 👌👌👍👍🌞🌞🌄🌄❣️❣️

06/03/2026

01/03/2026

After a lovely weekend of sunshine and you fabulous peeps grabbing tickets, we're getting really excited about this event and the amazing talent that's coming to make this event truly epic ❣️❣️