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Theatre and Arts in Dorset

From traditional to contemporary, the arts scene is hugely popular in Bournemouth and Poole and of course the Arts by the Sea Festival is a must see highlight. But there are also some other great events taking place within the theatre and arts.

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Shake and Stir Vintage Music Festival

25 June 2022

26 June 2022

Bournemouth

The Shake & Stir vintage music and lifestyle festival returns on 25th and 26th June 2022. A fabulous festival and Read more...

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Globe on Tour: Julius Caesar

2 July 2022, 7:30 pm

3 July 2022, 10:00 pm

Bournemouth

Shakespeare’s epic tragedy Julius Caesar takes on startlingly new relevance on tour at The Sovereign Centre Car Park in Boscombe Read more...

Around the World in 8 Days

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12 July 2022, 6:30 pm

9:15 pm

Bournemouth

Join us for an epic musical journey as we travel Around the World in 8 Days, featuring 300 young orchestral Read more...

Sensory Show

25 July 2022

26 July 2022

Poole

Head2Head Sensory Theatre, disabilities theatre charity, is bringing its relaxed sensory show – Odie’s Odd Odyssey – to Poole in Read more...

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Proms in the Park 2022

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5 August 2022, 8:00 pm

6 August 2022, 11:00 pm

Bournemouth

Meyrick Park Proms in the Park is back for another fantastic weekend of music and fireworks and two spectacular concerts. Read more...

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Bournemouth Arts By The Sea Festival

30 September 2022

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...

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English Touring Opera – Handelfest

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14 October 2022, 7:30 pm

15 October 2022, 10:00 pm

Poole

English Touring Opera are delighted to be bringing ‘Handelfest’, a celebration of the work of one of the greatest composers Read more...

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience at Key West

15 October 2022, 7:00 pm

10:00 pm

Bournemouth

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience makes a triumphant return to Bournemouth Pier! We’re delighted to announce that Faulty Towers The Read more...

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