Great music events in and around Bournemouth all year round

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From the biggest names in pop to open mic nights showcasing promising local talent, whatever sounds you're into, Bournemouth has something that’s right on pitch.

We’ve got a whole host of venues in and around the resort. There are large, world-class concert venues, like the Bournemouth International Centre and Lighthouse – Poole’s Centre for the Arts, as well as theatres in the heart of the resort. And not to mention, a whole host of cool and quirky pubs and clubs in our coastal villages of Boscombe, Southbourne, and Westbourne. So, there are plenty of places to catch your favourite artists.

Bournemouth International Centre offers a stellar line-up throughout the year, featuring tour dates for some of the world’s most famous pop and rock recording artists. The Pavilion Theatre welcomes touring opera companies and hit West End musicals, as well as jaw-dropping tribute acts from Bob Marley to David Bowie.

Boscombe’s eclectic and bohemian vibe lends itself to open mic nights and intimate gigs from some of the best rising acoustic and rock’n’roll talent as well as DJ sessions.

The Lighthouse in Poole is also home to one of Bournemouth’s greatest exports, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Their exhaustive diary of performance dates and outreach projects around the country makes them one of the most in-demand classical orchestras in the UK, and if you’re quick, you can nab tickets to see them on home turf performing alongside world-famous soloists.

There are also live screenings from the world’s greatest opera houses at the Regent Centre in Christchurch and the Lighthouse in Poole.

But music doesn’t only take place at Bournemouth’s renowned indoor venues. We put on hundreds of festivals and events throughout the year, many featuring live stage performances from local bands and artists. Indeed, Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival includes a live music programme, so you can bring the family down and dance in the resort’s historic gardens bathed in autumn sun.

So, whether it’s groundbreaking new sounds or a trip down memory lane with your favourite musical throwbacks, tune in to our line-up and make sure you’ve got front row seats.

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Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival

Bournemouth

Arts by the Sea is a celebration of art, culture, people and place.

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27 Sept 2024to29 Sept 2024

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Texas: The Very Best Of

Bournemouth

Who are they? They are Texas, and they make hits.

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Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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From:
10 Sept 2024Open 18:30 - 22:00
Seafood and Sounds

Poole

Come & Join this Community Event September 14th - 15th - showcasing the businesses in Old Town Poole & Poole Quay!
There will be a seafood, local produce & craft market in Hennings, along with music along the Quay & Old Town.

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14 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00
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15 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 17:00
Serenade to Music

Christchurch

Join Bournemouth Symphony Chorus celebrate some of England's finest choral music including Vaughan Williams Serenade to Music, Handel Zadok the Priest, and featuring Richard Blackford's most recent award-winning composition.

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From:
14 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
SoundCellar

Poole

SoundCellar presents the very best in live jazz, world music and much more, from its base in Poole, Dorset, UK.

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Sounds Of The 60s: Hosted By Tony Blackburn OBE

Bournemouth

Every week, listeners across the UK tune into BBC Radio 2 to hear DJ Tony Blackburn OBE play the greatest songs of the 60s.

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
16 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Flamingo Bingo- Slug & Lettuce Bournemouth

Bournemouth

A dynamic evening filled with exciting rounds of free to play bingo, delicious drinks, and a chance to win fantastic prizes!

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From:
20 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00
BLUE

Poole

In October 2023 Blue announced that they would be embarking on their ‘Greatest Hits’ theatre tour in the spring of 2024, playing their biggest hits and telling stories from the past 20 plus years. They said: ‘As this is a theatre tour, we wanted it…

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From:
29 Sept 2024Open 19:30 -
Leo Sayer: Still Feel Like Dancing?

Bournemouth

British music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK and he still feels like dancing!

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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From:
4 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
The Best of Grohl

Bournemouth

The Best of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. This four-piece powerhouse delivers an electrifying rock show that will transport you through the iconic hits of Grohl's illustrious career through bands…

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From:
10 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:30
Crowded House

Bournemouth

Multi-platinum, Iconic rock band Crowded House announce Gravity Stairs tour kicking off this October.

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Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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From:
16 Oct 2024Open 18:30 - 22:00
Ben Howard

Bournemouth

The tour marks the first time Ben has revisited an album retrospectively, and will perform it through in its entirety. Fans can also expect live performances of songs from around the album's initial release, including B-sides and rarities.

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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From:
18 Oct 2024Open 18:30 - 22:00
Steeleye Span: The Green Man Tour

Bournemouth

Together for fifty five years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours.

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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From:
18 Oct 2024Open 18:30 - 22:00
Il Divo: 20th Anniversary

Bournemouth

Prepare to be swept away by the powerful voices of Il Divo as the globally renowned classical crossover vocal group Bring their brand-new tour to Bournemouth to celebrate their 20th anniversary!

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Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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From:
19 Oct 2024Open 18:30 - 22:30
Adam Ant: ANTMUSIC

Bournemouth

Pop icon, Adam Ant is coming to Bournemouth next Autumn.

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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From:
20 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Michael Jackson Tribute on Bournemouth Pier – Saturday 26th October Halloween Special

Bournemouth

You'll be thrilled by MJ this Halloween – Michael Jackson tribute live at Key West on Bournemouth!

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From:
26 Oct 2024Various Opening Times
Everybody Dance with Claire Richards

Bournemouth

Join Steps superstar, Claire Richards, for the ultimate disco party, Everybody Dance!

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Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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From:
28 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy Ways

Bournemouth

Bob Dylan will bring his Rough and Rowdy Ways World tour to the BIC.

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
1 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00

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