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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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Sister Act

Bournemouth

Brace yourselves sisters – the habit is coming to Bournemouth!

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Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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Vocal-Star Unsigned Final : Unsigned Singing Competition

Bournemouth

An evening like no other, come and watch the top singers from across the UK battle for the top spot in Vocal Star Unsigned's annual singing competition. This event requires audience participation in voting for who they would like to crown Vocal…

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From:
24 Aug 2024Open 18:30 - 22:30
Great Dorset Steam Fair

Blandford

If you are looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family, you’ll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair!

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25 Aug 2024to29 Aug 2024
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 & Sounds Festival

The Quay, Poole

Come and enjoy the Seafood & Sounds Festival! There will be seafood, local produce, a craft market in Henning's event and live bands playing across the quay.

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14 Sept 2024to15 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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

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From:
16 Sept 2024Open 19:30 - 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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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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4 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
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
Will Young at the Lighthouse

Poole

Lighthouse is delighted to announce multi-award winning pop superstar Will Young is to play the Theatre on Sunday 10 November as part of a 50-date UK tour, the most intimate of his career to date.

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10 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -
The Australian Pink Floyd

Bournemouth

The Australian Pink Floyd will be returning to Bournemouth in 2024!
Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Daily Mirror as "The Kings of the Genre", The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide,…

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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15 Nov 2024Open 18:30 - 22:00
Jools Holland

Bournemouth

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are back in Bournemouth.

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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16 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
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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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
The Human League

Bournemouth

When you're in love, you know you're in love.

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
10 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 22:00
Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds: The Spirit of Man

Bournemouth

Jeff Wayne's musical version of The War of The Worlds is back with a monumental tour, arriving just in time to celebrate 130 years since the publication of HG Wells' dark Victorian tale. The show is conducted by Jeff Wayne and featuring Liam Neeson…

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Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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13 Apr 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
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Gabrielle

Bournemouth

After selling-out all 32 nights during last year's '30 Years of Dreaming' tour, Gabrielle now announces an even bigger run of shows for 2024.

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Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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From:
19 Apr 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

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