Bournemouth and Poole has a busy calendar of events throughout the year. From the award winning Air Festival to the weekly bike nights, the colourful pride festival to the magical Christmas Wonderland, our towns are certainly eventful! Here are some of the most popular events taking place throughout the year and don’t forget to check out our What’s On guide for our full calendar.
COVID-19: Many events have been cancelled, postponed or rescheduled. Whilst we are doing are best to ensure that the information on these pages is up to date please contact the event organiser if in any doubt. Please note that we are not responsible for any ticket disputes.
9 July 2021
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10 July 2021
Address: Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s Pride Festival ‘Bourne Free’ will take place on 9th and 10th July 2021. This annual LGBTQ festival is a Read more...
27 August 2021
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29 August 2021
Address: Christchurch
Now in it’s 14th year, Bournemouth 7s Festival has solidified a national reputation for putting on a great party for Read more...
2 September 2021
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5 September 2021
Address: Bournemouth
The Bournemouth Air Festival is the UK’s biggest free aviation festival and will take place from 2nd until 5th September Read more...
25 September 2020
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4 October 2020
Address: Bournemouth
2021 dates to be confirmed *** We are thrilled to announce that Arts by the Sea Festival will go ahead Read more...
4 December 2021
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2 January 2022
Address: Bournemouth
It’s panto season time and this year Bournemouth welcomes ‘Peter Pan’ as it’s Christmas Pantomime production. Taking place at the Read more...
Cancelled
13 November 2020
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3 January 2021
Address: Bournemouth
2021 dates to be confirmed *** The Christmas Tree Wonderland is a spectacular Christmas trail with enchanting illuminations. Full of Read more...
Cancelled
13 November 2020
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3 January 2021
Address: Bournemouth
2021 dates to be confirmed *** The Bournemouth Alpine Market is the place to be this festive season! With quaint Read more...
7 April 2020, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Address: Poole
2021 dates to be confirmed *** Dream Machines Bike Night ia a weekly event taking place on Tuesday nights between Read more...
Cancelled
27 June 2020, 10:30 am
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9:00 pm
Address: Poole
2021 dates to be confirmed *** Folk on the Quay is a free folk festival which takes place on Poole’s Read more...
Cancelled
7 August 2020, 10:00 pm
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28 August 2020, 10:15 pm
Address: Bournemouth
2021 dates to be confirmed *** Back for summer 2020 are the popular Friday night fireworks which take place in Read more...
19 June 2021, 11:30 am
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6:00 pm
Address: Poole
*** PROVISIONAL DATE *** This event has a provisional date of 19th June 2021 and may be subject to change. Read more...
Cancelled
13 November 2020, 10:30 am
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3 January 2021, 11:00 pm
Address: Bournemouth
2021 dates to be confirmed *** The festive real ice skating rink in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens is a very popular Read more...
2 May 2020, 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Address: Poole
2021 dates to be confirmed *** A great, free day out for all the family when the age of steam Read more...
9 December 2021
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31 December 2021
Address: Poole
2021’s Christmas Panto in Poole is the feel good ‘Beauty and The Beast’ Running from 9th December until 31st December Read more...
Cancelled
11 June 2021
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13 June 2021
Address: Poole
*** CANCELLED *** SORRY BUT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED *** Please click here for the full press release. The Read more...
Cancelled
3 July 2020, 6:00 pm
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28 August 2020, 9:00 pm
Address: Poole
2021 dates to be confirmed *** Every Friday night from 6pm till 9pm in July and August Poole welcomes “Quay Read more...
Cancelled
30 July 2020, 7:00 pm
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27 August 2020, 10:15 pm
Address: Poole
2021 dates to be confirmed *** Rockley’s Summer Spectacular with Fireworks takes place on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Suitable Read more...
11 July 2021, 12:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Address: Poole
THIS IS IT! THE BEACH IS BACK! Headliners: Rudimental DJ Soaked in summer vibes on the shores of the glamorous Read more...
9 July 2021
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10 July 2021
Address: Poole
The most illustrious event on the South Coast (UK) social calendar, SandPolo is THE event of the summer and takes Read more...
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3 July 2021
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4 July 2021
Address: Bournemouth
We’re back for our 30th anniversary! Take part on Saturday or Sunday and swim 1.4 miles between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers in Read more...
27 August 2021
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29 August 2021
Address: Christchurch
Now in it’s 14th year, Bournemouth 7s Festival has solidified a national reputation for putting on a great party for Read more...
6 November 2021, 5:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Address: Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s traditional family fireworks display and bonfire plus stalls, competitions, challenges, archery, inflatables, BBQ and more! GATES OPEN – 5.30pm Read more...