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With a reputation as an eventful destination, we’re very proud of what we’ve got going on in and around Bournemouth.

It’s our festivals that set us apart from other British seaside towns and it’s what keeps families and enthusiasts coming back to the destination year after year.

Our major festivals take place throughout the year, kicking off with the Bournemouth Bay Run in the spring. Offering a variety of distances, whether you’re a competitive athlete or a fun runner, there’s no better place to work up a sweat than beside the seaside along the Bournemouth coastline.

The summer sun brings with it a host of the world’s most impressive planes as the Bournemouth Air Festival swoops into town. With four days of fun on land, at sea and in the skies, it’s the perfect family festival. The well-loved selection of Britain’s Armed Forces dazzle crowds along our award-winning seafront and best of all, it’s free! Although there are usually pop concerts and rides which are ticketed, it’s perfectly possible to enjoy the festival without paying a penny.

In the autumn, we turn our minds and eyes to culture with Bournemouth’s Arts by the Sea Festival. This multi disciplinary event showcases a packed programme of art, dance, music and theatre, stretching across a number of days and into venues at the heart of Bournemouth as well as further out into our coastal villages. We wil also have great Halloween events in October until the beginning of November!

With acts that appeal to all ages, it’s a great way to learn and discover more about art and culture against a breathtaking coastal backdrop.

In November and into the New Year, Christmas Tree Wonderland comes to town again. The festival is complete with a traditional alpine market, ice rink and illuminations in our historic, grade II listed gardens. There are usually a few other surprises throughout the destination, including chances to meet Father Christmas and a star studded pantomime for little ones and big kids alike!

We also host a variety of smaller and specialist festivals throughout the year. From food and drink to jazz, as well as introductions to other countries and cultures, there’s always a reason to celebrate in Bournemouth.

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Bournemouth Open Golf Festival

West Drive, Bournemouth

We are delighted to advise that the Bournemouth Open Golf Festival 2019 will take place between 28th May and 1st June 2019 at Queen’s Park Golf Course, Bournemouth.

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28 May 2019to1 June 2019Open 08:00 - 14:00
Summer Live

Bournemouth

Welcome to Summer Live in Bournemouth - a free event for all ages!

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From:

12 July 2019to26 Aug 2019
Camp Bestival

East Lulworth

Welcome to the wonderful world of Camp Bestival a multi-award winning festival that combines an all-encompassing family festival experience with an action packed camping holiday; something that we like to call a Festi-Holiday!

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From:

25 July 2019to28 July 2019
Beer and Bluegrass Festival

Poole

World class music and beer festival featuring bands from the USA plus the chance to sample real ales, ciders and home-cooked food.

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26 July 2019to27 July 2019Various Opening Times
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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From:

22 Aug 2019to26 Aug 2019
Bournemouth Air Festival

Bournemouth

Get set for the UK's biggest free air festival. 4 award-winning days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea!

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29 Aug 2019Open 10:00 - 22:00
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30 Aug 2019Open 10:00 - 22:00
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31 Aug 2019Open 10:00 - 22:00
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1 Sept 2019Open 10:00 - 18:00
Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival

Bournemouth

After another successful year, Arts by the Sea festival will be back in Autumn 2019 with a brand new new artistic concept to explore, Mind Matter.

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From:

27 Sept 2019to29 Sept 2019
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland

Bournemouth

Spectacular Christmas tree trail, enchanting illuminations and seasonal family fun! Experience the magical spectacle of hundreds of glittering trees from around the world!

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From:

15 Nov 2019to2 Jan 2020
Aladdin - Pantomime

Bournemouth

From the producers that bought you Jack and the Beanstalk and Sleeping Beauty, comes the thrilling story of Aladdin.
Packed full of everything you’d want in a pantomime including laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and...

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7 Dec 2019to5 Jan 2020

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The 10th Annual Big Bournemouth Beer Festival

Bournemouth

Now in its 10th year, the hugely popular Big Bournemouth Beer Festival returns to the Bournemouth International Centre.

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19 Apr 2019Open 18:30 -
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20 Apr 2019Open 12:00 -
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Artist Susan Cunningham on sit; Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe festival

Bournemouth

As part of the Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe festival artist Susan Cunningham will be drawing and painting in the museum's garden.Susan will be drawing and painting trees and referencing the art of artist JD Harding, who wrote On Drawing Trees...

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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth

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4 May 2019Open 10:00 - 17:00
Bournemouth Emerging Arts Fringe (B.E.A.F.)

Boscombe, Bournemouth

On Monday May 6th we takeover Boscombe Precinct for the BEAF Bank Holiday Street Festival!

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4 May 2019to12 May 2019
Christchurch Food Festival

Christchurch

During the market weekend, the High Street is transformed with stalls brimming with local delicacies.

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From:

11 May 2019to12 May 2019Various Opening Times
Bournemouth 7s Festival

East Parley, Christchurch

Renowned as the Sporting Glastonbury, Bournemouth 7s has established a formidable reputation amongst sportspeople and festival-goers alike!

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24 May 2019to26 May 2019Various Opening Times
Spring Arts Fest 2019

Bournemouth

Join us on Saturday 1st June 2019 at King's Park from 12pm till 7pm for Spring Arts Fest 2019

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1 June 2019Open 12:00 - 19:00
The Original Shake & Stir Vintage Festival

Southbourne

Time to jump, jive and swing…The award-winning Shake and Stir Vintage Festival returns to Southbourne!

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From:

29 June 2019to30 June 2019
Bourne Free - Bournemouth's Pride Festival

Bournemouth

Bournemouth Pride Festival - Bourne Free. We invite you to join us for a weekend of fun and frolics, good music, great entertainment and of course the famous Parade.

Dates

From:

12 July 2019to14 July 2019
Poole Goes Vintage

Poole

Celebrate all things retro on the Quay as Poole goes Vintage returns to town each summer! This celebration of 1940s-60s music, fashion, memorabilia, entertainment and transport is a feel-good festival the whole family will enjoy.

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From:
14 July 2019Open 11:00 - 19:00

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