What's On in Bournemouth

No matter when you visit Bournemouth, there's always lots of events in and around the town. Bournemouth offers something for everyone in its top entertainment venues as well a year round events calendar including some of the UK's best FREE family events including The More Bus Bournemouth Air Festival 20-23 August 2009 - by the sea and completely FREE!

Events all year round

Our events are held all over the town utilising our best assests including 'Britain's Best Beach' - seven miles of sandy beach. You can find family entertainment on the beaches throughout the school summer holidays. Our award winning 'Gardens by the Sea' host many events all year round including live music in our traditional Victorian bandstand, Kids Free Fun Festival, Flowers By Candlelight, Open Air Cinema, Fashion Shows and evening family entertainment.

Team Guinot at The Bournemouth Air Festival

The town square is totally pedestrianised which makes it perfect for holding many events including, Continental Markets, Lazy Town Live (this year only), live music and much more.

The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion Theatre offer theatre and shows across the genres of classical music, rock and pop, musicals, children's shows, comedy, ballet ice shows and ice skating. Come and see for yourself!