‘We Are Boscombe Summer Street Sessions set to bring colour, culture, music and community spirit this August’
Whether you’re here for the music, the artisan market, the skateboarding, or just the atmosphere, We Are Boscombe: Summer Street Sessions brought to you Bournemouth Coastal BID promises a day that celebrates the energy, creativity, and community spirit that makes Boscombe unique.
Date: Sunday 24th August 2025
Location: Boscombe Precinct & Horace road; DEUS Lodge
Times: Precinct 10am–3pm | DEUS 12pm–late
Boscombe is set to come alive this Sunday 24th on the August Bank Holiday weekend as the first ever We Are Boscombe: Summer Street Sessions brought to you by Bournemouth Coastal BID, which will take over the precinct and spill down to DEUS Lodge for a day packed with Art, music, a new artisan markets, skateboarding, and family fun.
Taking place on Sunday 24th August 2025, the event will run from 10am–3pm in Boscombe Precinct, before the celebrations continue from 12pm until late at DEUS Lodge. This community first programme is also a bolt on to the existing Art and culture celebration BEAF 2025 (Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe) and has been designed to showcase the best of Boscombe’s street culture, local businesses, and creative talent which has also strongly been led by Chaplin’s- a local treasure.
The precinct will host a brand-new artisan market, curated by renowned Fun Yard Events, with stalls from talented local makers.
Visitors can enjoy free skateboarding lessons for kids with Intrepid Skateboarding School, watch skate demos with Moose Skateboarding whilst seeing Boscombe and its community come together.
“The We Are Boscombe ‘Summer Street Sessions’ are all about shining a spotlight on Boscombe’s amazing local businesses, artists, and community groups. It’s a chance for people to shop local, discover new talent, and enjoy a fantastic day out. If this first year is a success, we’d love to see it grow year on year – just like the Westbourne Motor Show has – and become a real highlight of the summer calendar.” – Fiona McArthur, Head Of Bournemouth Coastal BID
Carol Maund, Director of BEAF ( Bournemouth Emerging Arts Co Ltd) added:
“We’re really pleased to bring a wonderful exhibition to Boscombe as part of the events programmed for the UK/Poland 2025 Festival initiated by the British Council. In recognition of the local culture, Bournemouth Coastal BID will be adding a bolt on event to our current exhibition You Are Not Alone and our annual BEAF calendar. Boscombe has a thriving creative scene, and events like this help us reach even more people. With support from Arts Council England, we can continue to deliver exciting, accessible arts experiences for everyone, while strengthening the connection between local culture and the community.”
Music will fill the streets thanks to performances programmed with the O2 Academy, while BEAF brings art installations and activities at the B.A.D. ( Boscombe Arts Depot building- located by the Elephant Street art) Building. A printed event map will guide visitors to each performance, workshop, and attraction, encouraging everyone to explore Boscombe’s shops, regular spots like the famous Boscanova, and hidden gems, like In Cups, De Nunzio- Italian owned café and Wild Café, who will be hosting a bring your own Vinyl Sunday session.
At DEUS Lodge (an international recognised Lifestyle and culture hub with other locations in Bali and Sydney) the party keeps going with their contribution of ‘Ciderfest’ including a street cookout, live music, face painting, and even a bucking bronco. The aim is to bring together locals, families, traders, and artists, while attracting visitors from across Bournemouth and beyond to experience Boscombe at its best.
Everyone is welcome to Boscombe this August Bank Holiday.
Event Highlights
• Artisan market in the precinct 10am–3pm
• Free skateboarding lessons and demos throughout the day
• Live music from O2 Academy and local acts
• Art installations and activities at the B.A.D. Building
• Street cookout, music, and entertainment at DEUS from 12pm–late
• Family-friendly attractions including trampoline and face painting
For further information, quotes or contact on the day contact or images post event
Sonia Shaw
Mobile: 07789247634
Email:: sonia@coastalbid.co.uk
