Crowds in front of fiery stage on the seafront arena
Thousands of people siting on the grass of a park in front of a Bandstand.
Festival Crowds in front of Purple Flags and a Big Blue Marquee with Stage inside.

Bournemouth has a tremendously diverse events calendar; there is truly something for everybody.

Across the town, there are hundreds of events all throughout the year, hosted on its beaches, in the town, and in the surrounding areas. Whatever event you may be interested in, from music to sports and family events, encompassing some fantastic festivals, there will be something happening nearby throughout the year.

During your visit why not pop into the Tourist Information Centre on Pier Approach and discover which attractions are right for you and what's going on. You'll pick up leaflets for places to visit and the friendly knowledgeable BCP Council Resort Information team are on hand to answer any questions.

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