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We have lots of great family friendly festivals and carnivals throughout the year. From the hugely popular Bournemouth Air Festival to the colourful Bourne Free Pride Festival there’s something to suit all tastes!

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SKATE Bournemouth

Skate on real ice within the canopies of Bournemouth's Lower Gardens this festive period!

NOVEMBER 16TH 2023 - JANUARY 3RD 2024
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Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland

17 November 2023
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1 January 2024
Bournemouth
The Christmas Tree Wonderland is a spectacular Christmas trail with enchanting illuminations. Full of magic, sparkle and wonder, the Christmas Read more...
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Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival

25 November 2023
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2 January 2024
Poole
Enter a world of Christmas in Poole this year, as this magical FREE Christmas attraction returns for a second year! Read more...
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Lighthouse Holistic Festival

SPECIAL OFFER!
17 February 2024, 10:00 am
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18 February 2024, 5:00 pm
Poole
With a huge array of stands to explore, therapies to try and advice to improve health and well-being – Lighthouse Read more...
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Bournemouth 7s Festival

SPECIAL OFFER!
24 May 2024
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26 May 2024
Christchurch
A unique fusion of sport and music, the multi-award winning Bournemouth 7s Festival draws a thriving crowd of 30,000 people Read more...
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Poole Regatta

25 May 2024
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27 May 2024
Poole
The International Paint Poole Regatta 2024 will be taking place across the late May bank holiday from 25th – 27th May Read more...
HEADLINE EVENT - DO NOT MISS!
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SandPolo 2024

12 July 2024
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13 July 2024
Poole
The polo at Sandbanks (the British Beach Polo Championships) is the largest beach polo event in the world. When polo Read more...
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SandFest 2024

SPECIAL OFFER!
14 July 2024, 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...
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Bournemouth Reggae Weekender

26 July 2024
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28 July 2024
Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s #1 Reggae in the park event returns for a 4th year! This is a chance to be part of Read more...

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this calendar. Dates and times may be subject to change, you are advised to check beforehand with the event organiser. We cannot be held liable for any errors or misprints or for any cancelled or rescheduled events. Maps are for guidance only and you are advised to obtain detailed location details before planning any journey.

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Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bournemouth
The Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre is a sister venue to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and hosts a variety of acts Read more...
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Careys Secret Garden

Wareham
Hidden among the rolling hills of a nature reserve in Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck is Careys Secret Garden. Left wild Read more...
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