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.
8 July 2022
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9 July 2022
Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s Pride Festival ‘Bourne Free’ is an annual LGBTQ festival celebrating all diversities that live in Bournemouth. This year the event Read more...
2 June 2022
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4 June 2022
Christchurch
Now in it’s 15th year, Bournemouth 7s Festival has solidified a national reputation for putting on a great party for Read more...
1 September 2022
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4 September 2022
Bournemouth
The Bournemouth Air Festival is the UK’s biggest free aviation festival and will take place from 1st until 4th September Read more...
30 September 2022
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2 October 2022
Bournemouth
The south-coast’s annual celebration of arts and culture Arts by the Sea Festival will return for another exciting instalment of Read more...
4 December 2021
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2 January 2022
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...
18 November 2022
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2 January 2023
Bournemouth
The Christmas Tree Wonderland is a spectacular Christmas trail with enchanting illuminations. Full of magic, sparkle and wonder, the Christmas Read more...
19 November 2021
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2 January 2022
Bournemouth
The Bournemouth Alpine Market is the place to be this festive season! With quaint chalets serving Christmas treats, stocking fillers, Read more...
EVERY TUESDAY
5 April 2022, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Poole
Dream Machines Bike Night is a weekly event taking place on Tuesday nights, between April & September. This popular event Read more...
25 June 2022, 10:30 am
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26 June 2022, 9:00 pm
Poole
After 2 years away Folk on the Quay is back for a 2 day event! Folk on the Quay is Read more...
5 August 2022, 10:00 pm
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10:15 pm
Bournemouth
Back for summer 2022 are the popular Friday night fireworks which take place in Bournemouth during the summer holidays. The Read more...
18 June 2022, 11:30 am
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6:00 pm
Poole
Poole celebrates its famous pirate son Harry Paye with a day of pirate themed family fun and entertainment. The day Read more...
14 May 2022, 10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Poole
A great, free day out for all the family when the age of steam comes to Poole Quay with everything Read more...
9 December 2021
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31 December 2021
Poole
2021’s Christmas Panto in Poole is the feel good ‘Beauty and The Beast’ Running from 9th December until 31st December Read more...
21 July 2022, 7:00 pm
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10:15 pm
Poole
Get your groove on for Poole Quay Summer Fireworks, as fabulous FREE live music, entertainment and fireworks come to Poole Read more...
EVERY FRIDAY
24 June 2022, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Poole
Every Friday night from 6pm till 9pm from 24th June until 26th August Poole welcomes “Quay for my Car”. Car Read more...
SPECIAL OFFER!
10 July 2022, 12:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Poole
SandFest is a boutique beach festival on the south coast consistently attracting party people from near and far. This dance Read more...
SPECIAL OFFER!
8 July 2022
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9 July 2022
Poole
The polo at Sandbanks (the British Beach Polo Championships) is the largest beach polo event in the world. When polo Read more...
SPECIAL OFFER!
18 November 2021, 10:30 am
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3 January 2022, 11:00 pm
Bournemouth
The festive real ice skating rink in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens is a very popular attraction at Christmas and will be Read more...
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OTHER DATES AVAILABLE!
13 July 2022, 7:00 pm
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10:30 pm
Poole
Enjoy a relaxing and tranquil cruise up the River Frome from Poole Quay. With open deck seating to enjoy the Read more...
2 July 2022, 10:00 pm
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3:00 am
Bournemouth
Beach Club Saturdays! The ultimate party destination night out. Every Saturday from 10pm – 3am expect the south coasts best Read more...
30 July 2022, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Bournemouth
Enjoy the weekend at one of the most beautiful venues in Bournemouth, surrounded by sea views and listening to live Read more...