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 your 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 – 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 with 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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42nd Street

Bournemouth

42nd Street is a timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale that combines breath-taking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, classic romance and delightful comedy to dazzling effect.

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Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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31 July 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
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9 To 5 The Musical

Christchurch

Milton Musical Society are excited to be back at the Regent performing 9 to 5 The Musical. With music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, the musical is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie from Twentieth Century Fox

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The Regent Centre, Christchurch

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25 Apr 2024to27 Apr 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
Adam Ant: ANTMUSIC

Bournemouth

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

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Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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20 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Badness Tribute: Father's Day Weekend

Bournemouth

Celebrate Father's Day Weekend – with live music from Badness at Key West on Bournemouth Pier!

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15 June 2024Open 18:00 - 22:30
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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29 Sept 2024Open 19:30 -
Bombay Bicycle Club

Poole

Indie rock favourites Bombay Bicycle Club play the Concert Hall in support of their much-praised latest album, My Big Day.

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11 July 2024Open 19:30 -
Bourne Free - Pride in the Park 2024

Bournemouth

Bourne Free is an annual celebration of all diversities that live in Bournemouth and surrounding areas and the constant strive towards universal equality for all through entertainment and awareness.

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5 July 2024to6 July 2024Various Opening Times
Bournemouth 7s Festival 2024

Christchurch

The Multi-Award-Winning festival hosts 30,000 People, 3,000 Campers, 100+ Live Acts and DJs, 400+ Teams, 12 Festival Arenas, 7 Sports, over 3 INCREDIBLE Days!
With a host of Headline Artists, Bingo Lingo, Foam Parties, Silent Disco, 1,500+ Sports…

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24 May 2024to26 May 2024Open 12:00 - 23:45
BSO Proms in the Park 2024

Bournemouth

A fantastic weekend of concerts for everyone!
Meyrick Park Proms in the Park is back for another fantastic weekend of music and fireworks and two spectacular concerts.

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26 July 2024to27 July 2024Open 20:00 -
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Bournemouth

THE MOST FANTASMAGORICAL MUSICAL OF ALL TIME flies into Bournemouth for one week only!

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Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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26 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00
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Christchurch Carnival

Christchurch

Come along and enjoy some long awaited carnival fun on the Quay!

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10 Aug 2024to11 Aug 2024
Christmas Party Cruise

The Quay, Poole

Hop on board City Cruises Christmas Party Cruise, enjoy a glass of mulled wine, two course festive meal and dance the night away to Christmas classics.

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6 Dec 2024to21 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Ellen Kent: Carmen

Bournemouth

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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From:
1 May 2024Open 19:30 - 22:30
Elvis Tribute Cruise

The Quay, Poole

Come and see the King on a three-hour evening cruise around Poole harbour and the start of the Jurassic Coast.

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30 May 2024Open 10:00 - 19:30
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5 July 2024Open 10:00 - 19:30
Elvis Tribute Cruise at Poole Quay

Poole

Come and see the king on a three hour evening cruise around Poole harbour and the start of the Jurassic Coast.

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30 May 2024Open 19:30 - 22:30
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5 July 2024Open 19:30 - 22:30
English Touring Opera: Manon Lescaut and The Rake's Progress at Lighthouse, Poole

Poole

English Touring Opera returns to Lighthouse, Poole with their Spring 24 tour, featuring two new ETO productions.

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10 May 2024Open 19:30 -
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11 May 2024Open 19:30 -
Feel The Music - National Open Youth Orchestra

Poole

Join twenty-five brilliant young disabled and non-disabled musicians for an uplifting classical concert experience combining acoustic, electronic and accessible instruments, including some you may never have heard before such as the Clarion which…

Venue

Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, Poole

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18 May 2024Open 14:30 - 16:00
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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24 May 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00
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