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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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Blade Runner Live

Bournemouth

Ridley Scott's multi-Academy Award®-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner, will be presented live in concert for a UK tour later this September.

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Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
24 Apr 2025Open 18:30 - 21:30
Birdwatching Cruise (Swanage Side)

Poole

Departing during the puffin nesting season from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier.

Dates

From:

10 May 2024to5 July 2024Various Opening Times
Birdwatching Cruise (Poole Side)

Poole

Departing during the puffin nesting season from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier.

Dates

From:

10 May 2024to5 July 2024Various Opening Times
Birdwatching Cruise

The Quay, Poole

Join us for a spectacular evening cruise along the eastern tip of the Jurassic Coast to Dancing Ledge and back.

Dates

From:

10 May 2024to5 July 2024Various Opening Times
BattleZone: Apocalypse with New Forest Activities

Bailey's Hard Lane, Beaulieu

New Forest Activities' fan favourite BattleZone just got a whole lot scarier! Paint the battlefield dead as your ghoulsome troops creep up on the enemy, using infra-red technology guns to spook your way to victory. New Forest Activities' ghostly…

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From:

21 Oct 2023to29 Oct 2024Open 16:00 - 18:00
Badness Tribute: Father's Day Weekend

Bournemouth

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

Dates

From:
15 June 2024Open 18:00 - 22:30
ART- Comedy by Yasmina Reza

Poole

Lighthouse Poole is delighted to announce it is to play host to the premiere of the first non-replica revival of Yasmina Reza’s Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy ART on Thursday 29 August.

Dates

From:

29 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024
Art & Makers Market

Bournemouth

The Art & Makers Market runs from May to September in Bournemouth’s historic Westover Gardens.

Dates

From:

17 May 2024to29 Sept 2024Various Opening Times
Ant Middleton

Bournemouth

Best Selling Author, TV front man and podcaster Ant Middleton is coming to Bournemouth.

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
2 Nov 2024Open 18:30 - 21:00
An Evening with Graham Norton

Poole

Join Graham at Lighthouse on Tuesday 24 September as he discusses the new book, shares hilarious tales from his star-studded sofa, and answers your questions live.

Dates

From:
24 Sept 2024Open 19:45 -
Alice in Spring Festival 2024

Bournemouth

Join us on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 May 2024 for another year of family fun in Bournemouth Town Centre.

Dates

From:

11 May 2024to12 May 2024Various Opening Times
Al Murray: Guv Island

Bournemouth

The Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to.

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
1 June 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30
Africa comes to Bournemouth

Bournemouth

We bring you a weekend of activities to showcase the best of African and Caribbean music, art, food and culture.

Dates

From:

31 Aug 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 20:00
Adventure Golf at Upton Country Park

Upton, Poole

Located next to the Education Centre, a British wildlife-themed 9 hole course packed with fun features, and suitable for all ages and abilities.

Dates

From:

27 May 2024to31 May 2024
Adam Ant: ANTMUSIC

Bournemouth

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

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
20 Oct 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
A Painter in Paris: Albert de Belleroche (1864 – 1944)

Bournemouth

The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum are delighted to announce a brand new exhibition, the first major retrospective of artworks by Albert de Belleroche.

Dates

From:

3 May 2024to22 Sept 2024
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.

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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31 July 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
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