Chesil Rocks 2025

Yes, there will be a Chesil Rocks 2025!

Although we are no longer able to both organise and host Chesil Rocks at our home, we remain committed to raising funds for the Dorset branch of Samaritans and this year, under the Chesil Rocks banner, we are organising one-day Chesil Rocks event on 21st June at Weymouth Pavilion.

We are going to work really hard to create a similarly friendly vibe, with a diverse range of acts, activities, food and drinks.

Our aim is as it has always been - to enable our Samaritans to worry less about fundraising, and focus more on what they do best. At some time in the future, we intend to hand over the reins to others', but this year, we are definitely in the driving seat of organising!

Details of acts, when and how to purchase tickets etc will follow in due course, but we hope to have tickets available to purchase from 1st February.

Tim and Hilary Warren

Chesil Rocks has been an annual music and arts festival since 2012, with all proceeds going to Samaritans of Dorset. At our 2024 event, we raised another £17,000 for the charity, representing 42.5% of their annual budget, and bringing our total raised for Samaritans over the years to £125,000.

With no government funding, our Samaritans - who are all volunteers - need to raise £40,000 each year to keep their branch open and maintain their service. Our contribution enables them to worry less about fundraising and focus more on what they do best.

This is why we support Samaritans.