What is on in Bournemouth, all year

• 12 Sept to 19 Dec
  Arts · annual

  Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Autumn Season 2026

  12 September 2026 to 19 December 2026 Lighthouse Poole and Bournemouth Pavilion From £15

  The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's autumn programme of evening concerts at the Lighthouse in Poole, with selected dates at the Bournemouth Pavilion. Repertoire spans Romantic symphonies, choral works, and contemporary commissions.

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• 24 Oct to 1 Nov
  Family · annual

  October Half-Term at the Lower Gardens

  24 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 Lower Gardens Free

  Free family activities at Bournemouth Lower Gardens through October half-term week, including outdoor games, craft tents, storytelling, and seasonal Halloween events. Programme published by Bournemouth Town Centre BID closer to the date.
  
• 20 Nov
  Seasonal · annual

  Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village

  Daily, 20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Bournemouth Lower Gardens Free

  20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 is when Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village is on, at Bournemouth Lower Gardens. It is organised by BCP Council.

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• 20 Nov to 31 Dec
  Seasonal · annual

  Bournemouth Christmas Market 2026

  20 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 The Square and Town Centre Free

  The annual Christmas market filling the Town Square and adjoining streets with wooden chalets, German-style hot chocolate, mulled wine, regional crafts, and seasonal food. Open daily through the Christmas season alongside the Tree Wonderland illuminations.
  
• 20 Nov to 3 Jan
  Seasonal · annual

  Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 2026

  20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 Lower Gardens and Town Centre Free

  The Lower Gardens and Town Centre transformed into an illuminated woodland for the Christmas season, with hundreds of decorated trees, light tunnels, the Bournemouth Christmas Market alongside, and seasonal events for families.

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• 21 Nov to 31 Dec
  Seasonal · annual

  Christmas Tree Wonderland

  21 November 2026 to 31 December 2026 Bournemouth Lower Gardens Free

  Christmas Tree Wonderland is a seasonal event at Bournemouth Lower Gardens, from 21 November 2026 to 31 December 2026. Entry is free.

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• 1 Dec
  Markets · annual

  Bournemouth Christmas Market (Alpine Market)

  1 to 31 December 2026 The Square, Bournemouth

  Bournemouth Christmas Market (Alpine Market) is a market at The Square, Bournemouth, from 1 December 2026 to 31 December 2026.

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• 31 Dec
  Seasonal · annual

  New Year's Eve Fireworks 2026

  Thu 31 December 2026 Bournemouth Pier Free

  The annual midnight fireworks display from Bournemouth Pier, visible across the entire seven-mile bay. Free at the point of attendance, with the strongest viewing along the central seafront and the West Cliff promenade.

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• 13 Oct What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook Bournemouth International Centre
• 11 Oct Anvil & UMP Present Daily Thompson The Anvil, Bournemouth
• 10 Oct BFT 2 Year Anniversary Party Canvas, Bournemouth
• 10 Oct Run Bournemouth 2026 Bournemouth Seafront and Town Centre
• 10 Oct Dr John Cooper Clarke Lighthouse, Poole
• 10 Oct Fazzafest 6 The Bear Cave, Bournemouth
• 10 Oct Phil Wang: UH OH Lighthouse, Poole
• 10 Oct Southbound Presents: FALSE PERSONA + DUNMAN The Four Horsemen Pub, Bournemouth
• 9 Oct Bournemouth International Film Festival Bournemouth
• 9 Oct Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour Bournemouth Pavilion
• 9 Oct The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets O2 Academy Bournemouth
• 9 Oct This Flight Tonight - The Songs Of Joni Mitchell St Peter's Church, Bournemouth
• 9 Oct UMP Presents Dazzling Killmen The Anvil, Bournemouth
• 8 Oct We Are Scientists O2 Academy Bournemouth
• 7 Oct Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie Bournemouth Pavilion
• 7 Oct Youthful Rachmaninov Lighthouse, Poole
• 6 Oct Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis and Solo Gems Bournemouth Pavilion
• 3 Oct Badness: Madness Tribute Bournemouth Pier
• 3 Oct Romance Writing Festival Bournemouth
• 2 Oct Joe Jackson - Hope and Fury Tour 2026 Bournemouth Pavilion
• 2 Oct The Hu - Warrior Chant Tour O2 Academy Bournemouth
• 2 Oct UMP Presents Stoned Statues The Anvil, Bournemouth
• 1 Oct Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Tribute Show Bournemouth Pavilion
• 30 Sept UMP presents THUNDERHORSE The Anvil, Bournemouth
• 27 Sept Dorset Mind Big Walk Bournemouth
• 26 Sept Bournevaria Oktoberfest Windsor Hall, Bournemouth International Centre
• 26 Sept Day Fever - Bournemouth O2 Academy Bournemouth
• 26 Sept Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour 2026 Bournemouth Pavilion
• 26 Sept Shake Boat Party - Round 2! Solent Scene, Poole
• 25 Sept Arts by the Sea Festival 2026 Bournemouth Seafront, Town Centre, and Chines
• 25 Sept The Cavern Club's Beatles Complete O2 Academy Bournemouth
• 24 Sept Jane McDonald - Living The Dream Bournemouth International Centre
• 24 Sept Jongleurs Stand Up Comedy Bournemouth Pier
• 24 Sept UMP presents FROGLORD The Anvil, Bournemouth
• 23 Sept Hannah East: Express Yourself Lighthouse, Poole
• 23 Sept Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious Bournemouth Pavilion
• 22 Sept Alan Davies - Think Ahead Bournemouth Pavilion
• 22 Sept Bingo Lingo Bournemouth - Student Tour Bournemouth Students Union
• 21 Sept Comedy At Chaplins Bar Chaplins Cellar Bar, Bournemouth
• 19 Sept Back To The 90s Festival O2 Academy Bournemouth
• 19 Sept John Kearns: Tilting At Windmills Lighthouse, Poole
• 19 Sept Take That Tribute Bournemouth Pier
• 19 Sept Too Much Too Young O2 Academy Bournemouth
• 18 Sept Into the Light by PCK Dance Bournemouth
• 18 Sept Revibe Emotions presents - Cortona The Bear Cave, Bournemouth
• 18 Sept UK Foo Fighters O2 Academy Bournemouth
• 17 Sept JUNKYARD DRIVE The Bear Cave, Bournemouth
• 16 Sept 30s & 40s Singles Night at S&L Bournemouth Slug and Lettuce, The Square
• 16 Sept Folklore & Women Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth
• 16 Sept Sounds Of The 60s Live - Hosted by Tony Blackburn MBE Bournemouth Pavilion
• 15 Sept Freya Ridings - Mother of Pearl Tour Lighthouse, Poole
• 15 Sept John Cleese and The Holy Grail Bournemouth Pavilion
• 15 Sept The Prat Pack Bournemouth International Centre

• What's on

  A Thousand Splendid Suns comes to Lighthouse Poole in 2027

  A Thousand Splendid Suns in Poole: Birmingham Rep's stage version plays Lighthouse from 11 to 15 May 2027, with tickets on general sale from 25 September.Flexiestays Press Room24 Sept 20261 min
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  Coastal Comedy Club launches at Verwood Hub with Angela Barnes

  Coastal Comedy Club comes to Verwood Hub on Saturday 17 October 2026, with Mock the Week's Angela Barnes headlining, plus Wayne the Weird and David Arnold.Flexiestays Press Room24 Sept 20261 min
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  Dusk Til Dark Weymouth: 500 glowing orbs over Westham Bridge

  Dusk Til Dark Weymouth runs free from 24 to 26 September 2026, with Wave, 500 glowing orbs over Westham Bridge, plus lasers and a sound bath on the beach.Flexiestays Press Room24 Sept 20261 min
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  What's on in Bournemouth this October 2026

  What's on in Bournemouth in October 2026: Run Bournemouth, the Arts by the Sea fringe, five Cherries home games, half term, Halloween and the big concerts.Sarah Whitcombe24 Sept 20261 min
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  Arts by the Sea 2026: Elemental takes over the Lower Gardens

  Arts by the Sea 2026 returns to Bournemouth on 25 and 26 September with the theme Elemental, a fringe to 11 October and Lords of Lightning's Frequency Rider.Flexiestays Press Room22 Sept 20261 min
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  Bournevaria Oktoberfest returns to the BIC this weekend

  Bournevaria Oktoberfest is back at the BIC on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September 2026, with three sessions, steins, oompah bands and lederhosen.Flexiestays Press Room22 Sept 20261 min