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Bournemouth is truly an eventful destination; we have more than 500 events taking place across the resort every year!

If you're up to date with the latest pop and rock artists, you'll be able to catch some of the biggest names in the music industry at our world-class venues.

Or if you prefer classical sounds, we've got live performances on indoor and outdoor stages throughout the town and even on the seafront.

There's also a great selection of smaller venues running live music events throughout the year, so you can pop along and hear fresh sounds and local talent while you enjoy a pint.

There are also plenty of other opportunities to see spectacular performances in Bournemouth. The famous Art Deco Pavilion Theatre runs a packed programme of events, including musical theatre straight from the West End, ballet, opera, pantomime, and comedy.

And that's not the only place you can find hit shows; there are other theatres in and around Bournemouth, as well as pop-up live stages, so you can enjoy entertainment outdoors in the summer months.

Bournemouth is also a vibrant resort with a vital population of residents and visitors, so we're always hosting breathtaking sporting events - a thrill for both competitors and spectators alike. From the ever popular running and team sports events to the more unusual, including everything from beach volleyball and soccer to power boating and open-water swimming, you can get active while soaking in the fresh sea air and panoramic views.

As well as high-energy events, there's plenty going on at a more leisurely pace. You'll find local fairs and festivals both in the centre of town and out in our coastal villages. From food and drink to vintage vehicles, these often one-off gems are unique to their quaint, coastal locations, so you can immerse yourself in a British seaside experience that'll make your holiday in Bournemouth one to remember.

Our range of events span the seasons and take place day and night, so whether you want a fun filled trip with the family or you're out on the town with friends, you're sure to find something to enjoy that'll make your stay in Bournemouth the 'event of the year'!

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Kontemporary Korea

Bournemouth

Discover the dynamic world of contemporary Korean dance with Kontemporary Korea. This is a stunning double bill featuring Melancholy Dance and Choi X Kang. This evening of inventive and thought-provoking performances will challenge your perceptions…

Venue

Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
9 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
The South Coast Showdown II

Bournemouth

Headlining again will be the teenage sensation and favourite for the 2025 World Darts Championship, Luke 'The Nuke' Littler.

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
10 May 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00
The Wiggles: Bouncing Balls Tour

Bournemouth

That's right, the world's most popular children's entertainment group, The Wiggles are back for their biggest global tour ever!

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
10 May 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
From:
10 May 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
Belshazzar's Feast

Poole

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra brings an exciting concert to finish our main concert season.

Venue

Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, Poole

Dates

From:
14 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Gregory Porter

Bournemouth

Gregory Porter, the internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer, is set to return to the UK for a series of highly anticipated performances next year!

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
14 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Twilight Walk 2025

Bournemouth

Shine bright to provide a brighter future for patients with breast cancer
Please join us for the Twilight Walk and shine bright to help provide brighter futures for everyone impacted by breast cancer and these services at University Hospitals Dorset…

Venue

Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
16 May 2025Open 19:00 -
Gary Barlow: Songbook Tour 2025

Bournemouth

Gary Barlow has today announced details of a brand new solo tour for 2025. The Songbook Tour 2025, is set to be a huge celebration of his illustrious four-decade-spanning career, and will see him perform an array of songs from his much-celebrated…

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
16 May 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00
Jongleurs Stand Up Comedy on Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth

Key West Presents… Comedy on Bournemouth Pier with Jongleurs
Jongleurs Comedy returns for a hilarious line-up to Key West on Saturday 17th May 2025!
This is your chance to enjoy a night full of laughs with some of the top comedians!
Whether…

Dates

From:
17 May 2025Open 18:00 - 22:30
Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival

Christchurch

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is a vibrant annual event that celebrates the delightful pairing of two beloved culinary ingredients: cheese and chilli peppers.

Dates

From:
17 May 2025Various Opening Times
From:
18 May 2025
The Waterboys

Bournemouth

The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through countless line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way.
Their best-known songs include 'The Whole Of The Moon', 'How…

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
18 May 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
Scissor Sisters

Bournemouth

Scissor Sisters Return To Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of Their No.1 Album 'Scissor Sisters'

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
19 May 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00
This happy breed

Bournemouth

Written by Noel coward and directed by Sean Aita
When Frank Gibbons returns from fighting in the trenches in France, after the Great War, he and his family move into a small suburban house in London. Noel Coward's brilliant, funny and moving drama…

Dates

From:

22 May 2025to24 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Bournemouth 7s Festival 2025

Christchurch

The Multi-Award-Winning festival hosts 30,000 People, 3,000 Campers, 100+ Live Acts and DJs, 400+ Teams, 12 Festival Arenas and 8 Sports, over 3 INCREDIBLE Days!
With a host of Headline Artists, Bingo Lingo, Foam Parties, Silent Disco, 1,500+…

Dates

From:

23 May 2025to25 May 2025Open 12:00 - 23:45
Ultimate Tribute Festival

Upton, Poole

The Ultimate Tribute Festival is coming to Upton Country Park this May!
Join Ultimate Festivals Poole for the Ultimate Bank Holiday Weekend on the 24th & 25th May 2025!
Expect a bank holiday weekend like no other! Top ROCK ANTHEM tribute bands will…

Venue

Upton Country Park, Poole

Dates

From:

24 May 2025to25 May 2025Open 14:00 - 11:00
May Half Term: VE Day Stories

Wool

Half term VE Day fun for the whole family to enjoy. Tank displays, kids' activities, vehicle rides, and more!

Venue

The Tank Museum, Bere Regis & Surrounding

Dates

From:

24 May 2025to1 June 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Bournemouth

Escape to a world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical.

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
28 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
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29 May 2025Open 14:30 - 17:00
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29 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
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31 May 2025Open 14:30 - 17:00
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31 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Christchurch Market

Christchurch

A fabulous weekly market held every Monday in the traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square.

Dates

From:

1 June 2025to28 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Boscombe Market

Christchurch Road, Bournemouth

Boscombe market take place every Thursday and Saturday on the pedestrian precinct on Christchurch Road.

Dates

From:

4 June 2025to31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

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