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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, but please do check with the event organisers before attending any of these events.

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Christchurch is a unique part of Britain’s south coast with a plethora of events taking place every year.

With a stunning harbourside backdrop and a town steeped in history you’ll be spoiled for choice with how much there is to see and do.

Christchurch is the place to be when it comes to summer music events. Whatever your taste in music, we can guarantee there will be a musical event that you’ll being queuing to get tickets for. Whether its laid-back jazz, lively bands or chart-topping hits, you’re sure to get your feet tapping in this town.

The Christchurch Music Festival has been going strong for over 25 years and takes place on the Quay on the first weekend in July, promising its audience a family fun day of entertainment with live bands playing throughout the weekend. On Saturday, the bands are accompanied by a variety of dance troupes delighting the crowds with their colourful routines.

The ever-popular Quomps brings the town alive every August with Christchurch’s annual smooth jazz festival. Stompin’ on the Quomps is a wealth of musicality, love and energy to get your heart pounding, your hands clapping and your feet stompin’.

Covering both music and sport – and claiming to be the largest of its kind – is Bournemouth 7s which takes place at nearby East Parley. Attracting players, spectators and festival-goers alike this is an action-packed weekend of live music, excellent sport and wonderful entertainment. More than 5,000 players come from all over to compete in a range of tournaments including rugby, netball, dodgeball and hockey. The elite competitions welcome some of the best national touring sides including a few international stars and are truly worth a watch! That said, Bournemouth 7s is much more than a sports festival. Famed for its unique atmosphere, the festival offers something for everyone whether you’re five or 85!

Anyone that claims Christchurch is a sleepy little place is telling you porkies!

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Regent Centre Film Festival

Christchurch

The Regent in Christchurch is currently closed along with all other venues in the UK but this hasn’t stopped the team from getting creative!

Dates

From:

8 Apr 2020to31 Aug 2020

From:
11 Oct 2020
Dementia-Friendly Museum Visits

Quay Road, Christchurch

People living with dementia and their carer, are invited to book a visit to the museum on specially selected days to ensure we can give you the warmest welcome. All staff and volunteers will be trained dementia-friends, on hand to make sure you have…

Venue

Red House Museum, Christchurch

Dates

From:
11 Aug 2020Open 14:00 - 16:00
From:
25 Aug 2020Open 14:00 - 16:00
Guided Bat Walk *CANCELLED*

Bournemouth

Hengistbury rangers will lead us in a dusk walk in search of our resident bat population using some special equipment.

Venue

Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
14 Aug 2020Open 20:15 - 22:15
From:
24 Aug 2020Open 20:00 - 22:00
Christchurch Carnival Weekend *CANCELLED for 2020*

Christchurch

*CANCELLED for 2020*
Christchurch Carnival is a volunteer run, community event which aims to raise money for local causes.

Dates

From:

15 Aug 2020to16 Aug 2020
Summer Crafts and Stories *CANCELLED*

Bournemouth

It's time to get creative!

Venue

Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
18 Aug 2020Open 13:00 - 15:00
Copacabana presented by Highcliffe Charity Players *POSTPONED*

Christchurch

Following their sell-out run of Cats last year, the award-winning Highcliffe Charity Players return with Copacabana.

Dates

From:

19 Aug 2020to22 Aug 2020Various Opening Times
Reptile and Amphibian Morning *CANCELLED*

Bournemouth

Head out onsite at Hengistbury to discover the amphibians and reptiles that call Hengistbury Head home.

Venue

Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
20 Aug 2020Open 09:30 - 11:30
Christchurch Food Festival *CANCELLED for 2020*

Christchurch

*CANCELLED for 2020*
To give you a flavour of the event, the Festival, which is a not-for-profit organisation, grows each year offering new and exciting experiences.

Dates

From:

29 Aug 2020to31 Aug 2020Various Opening Times
Meet the Livestock *CANCELLED*

Bournemouth

Accompany the rangers on their daily animal checks, meeting our flock of sheep and herd of cattle!
Learn all about the important role they play at Hengistbury Head, what we can do to help them as well as getting a chance to feed them!
There will…

Venue

Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
1 Sept 2020Open 10:30 - 12:00
Sounds of the 70s Live with Johnnie Walker

Christchurch

Following the success this year of Tony Blackburn’s Sounds of the 60s live tour, which has enjoyed a long run of sold out performances across the UK, legendary DJ Johnnie Walker will take BBC Radio 2’s popular Sounds of the 70s radio show on the…

Dates

From:
4 Sept 2020Various Opening Times
The Real Thing

Christchurch

The Real Thing with ORIGINAL VOCALISTS Chris Amoo & Dave Smith and live 5 piece band will be appearing at The Regent Centre, Christchurch.

Dates

From:
5 Sept 2020Open 19:30 -
Ocean Film Festival 2020

Christchurch

Dive into a night of mesmerising ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back for 2020 with a brand-new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

Dates

From:
17 Sept 2020Open 19:30 -
From:
20 Nov 2020Open 19:30 -
Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival

Highcliffe

Highcliffe Food Festival is a two-day event where the streets are revived!

Dates

From:

19 Sept 2020to20 Sept 2020Open 10:00 - 17:00
Bournemouth Concert Brass: Last Night of the Proms

Christchurch

Bournemouth Concert Brass perform their traditional autumn concert at the Regent in Christchurch.

Dates

From:
27 Sept 2020Open 19:30 -
Luther: A Luther Vandross Celebration

Christchurch

The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’ experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales.

Dates

From:
9 Oct 2020Open 19:30 -
Odyssey (plus support)

Christchurch

An evening with Odyssey plus support from Selena Evangeline.

Dates

From:
23 Oct 2020Open 19:30 -
Horrible Histories: The Worst of Barmy Britain

Christchurch

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

Dates

From:
24 Oct 2020Open 13:30 -
Foster & Allen - Timeless Memories Tour

Christchurch

Foster & Allen’s Tour is supported by a special edition new release Timeless Memories which features 182 tracks from 10 of their most popular and favourite albums, many of which have not been reissued in the UK for a number of years; Maggie, After…

Dates

From:
30 Oct 2020Open 19:30 -

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