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Due to these unprecedented times BCP Council have made the decision to cancel all their major events and festivals that were due to go ahead this summer. Outdoor events on council public open space are not permitted until the end of August 2020. As and when we hear we will be updating the individual event entries on our What's On page, but please do check with the event organisers before attending any of these events.

Christchurch has a thriving community with an eventful calendar that both serves its residents and attracts many visitors.

The weekly market takes place every Monday on the Highstreet and Saxon Square which is closed to traffic. Many of the businesses are open on the Highstreet to accommodate shoppers and the market itself sells all sorts of items varying from artisan foods, fresh fruit and veg to household products, jewellery, clothes and more.

Christchurch’s eventful calendar has many festivals throughout the year. The Christchurch Food Festival is one of the busiest weekends of the year and every May bank holiday the Highstreet and Quay are transformed into foodie heaven. At this hugely popular event you can expect to see people out and about throughout the quay and town all weekend dipping in and out of tents and market stalls trying delicacies from independent sellers and local businesses who set up with specialist menus for the event.

Throughout the year Christchurch Quay or ‘The Quomps’ is host to several other festivals including; Stompin’ on the Quomps and the Christchurch Music Festival. These free music festivals are becoming more and more popular with the ever-growing music scene in Christchurch. Stompin’ on the Quomps contains an eclectic mix of Jazz Fusion and Latin Jazz through to Blues and Big Band. The Christchurch Music Festival is a more traditional music festival with rock and pop bands. Both events feature bar and food stalls and are suitable for all ages.

The Bournemouth Rugby 7’s which takes place out near Hurn Airport is another big summer event for Christchurch where thousands of people attend. The event has become more than just a sporting competition over the years and often attracts worldwide music acts. Entertainment includes but is never limited to; a multitude of sports tournaments, glamping and camping, festival like music arenas, DJ sets and more.

A little further out in Mudeford you can attend The Mudeford Seafood Festival, a community led event set against the picturesque backdrop of Mudeford Quay. The festival showcases local producers, suppliers, artisans and chefs and has live food demonstrations alongside fun for kids as well as the delicious locally caught seafood.

So whether it’s sport, music, food or a bit of all round fun in the sun, Christchurch is full of great entertainment throughout the calendar year.

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Christchurch Carnival

Christchurch

Come along and enjoy some long awaited carnival fun on the Quomps.
Flix Drive In

Christchurch

We all know the last six months haven't quite gone to plan and that you’re itching to get the family back to the big screen. Flix Drive In is here to save your summer with socially spacious drive- in movies!
Littledown Food & Music Festival

Bournemouth

A brand new food and music event launches onto the south’s festival scene later this month at Littledown Park.
Visitors can expect the best of local folk, rock and pop acts, superb street and artisan food from pop-up bars, cafés and restaurants plus…
Poole Seafood Festival

Poole

Dorset’s ONLY FREE Seafood Festival takes place over two days celebrating the best in local seafood, produce, live music and to top it off, the skies of Poole Quay will be lit by a wonderful firework display on the Saturday evening.
Shaken' Fright Night!

Southbourne

Shaken' Fright Night - a vintage horror on Oct 25th. Masked adult Halloween event at the Cliff House Hotel; live rock'n'roll and cocktails!
Christchurch Music Festival

Christchurch

The Christchurch Music Festival has been organised by the community for the community for over 25 years, and raised over £30,000 for local charities. Come along for a great weekend for all to enjoy!
Castlepoint's Fine Foods Market

Bournemouth

Castlepoint Shopping Centre are thrilled to present Something A Bit Special, our fine food's market that will be onsite from Saturday the 29th June and bi weekly going forward. We have put together a specially selected group of local traders for a…
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland

Bournemouth

Spectacular Christmas tree trail, enchanting illuminations and seasonal family fun! Experience the magical spectacle of hundreds of glittering trees from around the world!
Poole's Marvellous Market - May

Poole

Welcome to Poole's Marvellous Market.
Junior Rangers

Granby Road, Muscliff, Bournemouth

A day of cutting back scrub and burning on one of our north Bournemouth Nature Reserves, followed by cooked lunch on the bonfire.
Summer Live 2021

Bournemouth

Bournemouth is the place to be this summer...live acoustic music & entertainment, outdoor bar, live art demos & more at Summer Live in Bournemouth Square
Gin To My Tonic

Exeter Road, Bournemouth

The Gin To My Tonic Festival brings together over 100 different gins from across the UK and beyond.
International Autojumble

Beaulieu, New Forest

It's back! The iconic International Autojumble will be returning for 2021, following its postponement last year. So join us on September 4th and 5th for the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic.
This long-awaited weekend…
Bourne Free - Bournemouth's Pride Festival

Bournemouth

We invite you to join us for a weekend of fun and frolics, good music, great entertainment and of course the famous Parade.
Stour Valley Volunteers Cream Tea Festival

Muscliff, Bournemouth

A cream tea festival for all the Stour Valley Volunteers, there is no need to book.
Upton House Food & Drink Festival

Upton, Poole

Upton House Music Festival promises three days of great food, drink and local produce. With a music stage hosting top acts across three days, as well as a second stage hosting top chefs, guests and kids' entertainment.
Mudeford Seafood Festival

Christchurch

*CANCELLED for 2020*
A perfect celebration of Mudefords’ rich cultural heritage, its local produce and its historic links to the Solent, Christchurch Bay, Harbour and Quay.
Russell-Cotes Museum Late - Evening Sunset Celebration

Bournemouth

We're staying open until 8:30pm on Thursday 20 May for the first of our Summer Museum Late events.
There will be live background piano music in the house and we're extending our afternoon teas on the terrace with sittings available until 7pm…

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