Arts by the Sea Festival is a festival at Bournemouth Lower Gardens, the town centre, over 10 days in October 2026.
When and where
It runs from Friday 2 October 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026, 10 days in all.
It is held at Bournemouth Lower Gardens in the town centre (BH2 5AA).
Tickets and entry
Price: Mostly free.
Before you go
The busiest hours are the middle of the afternoon. Arriving either side of that is the difference between a seat and a scrum.
What else is on
The events calendar lists every dated event across the bay, and the map shows how the venues sit relative to each other.