Events in Bournemouth
Bournemouth hosts 500+ events a year: festivals, fireworks, sport, live music and family days out. Browse by month or category.
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- Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club BournemouthComedy
- Rubyz Bournemouth Presents SCREAMS and SEQUINSNightlife
- Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village11:00Seasonal
- Christmas Tree Wonderland10:00Seasonal
- Skate Bournemouth (Open-Air Ice Rink)10:30Seasonal
- Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues OrchestraMusic
- Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Bournemouth20:00Comedy
- Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life TourMusic
- The RiflesMusic
- The Sound of Musicals - PooleTheatre & Shows
- Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village11:00Seasonal
- Christmas Tree Wonderland10:00Seasonal
- Skate Bournemouth (Open-Air Ice Rink)10:30Seasonal
- Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Bournemouth20:00Comedy
- Comedy at Chaplins Bar19:30Comedy
- The Script: Man In The Arena TourMusic
- TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026Seasonal
- Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village11:00Seasonal
- Christmas Tree Wonderland10:00Seasonal
- Skate Bournemouth (Open-Air Ice Rink)10:30Seasonal
- Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Bournemouth20:00Comedy
- Hothouse Flowers - the Greatest Hits TourMusic
- Imperial Majesty: Beethoven's Emperor ConcertoMusic
- Paul Smith: HAPPYComedy
- Rizzle KicksMusic
- Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club BournemouthComedy
- Rubyz Bournemouth Presents SCREAMS and SEQUINSNightlife
- Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village11:00Seasonal
- Christmas Tree Wonderland10:00Seasonal
- Skate Bournemouth (Open-Air Ice Rink)10:30Seasonal
- Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Bournemouth20:00Comedy
- AFC Bournemouth v Nottingham ForestSport
- Bill Bailey: VaudevilleanComedy
- Del AmitriMusic
- Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club BournemouthComedy
- Conker UnpluggedMusic
- Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village11:00Seasonal
- Christmas Tree Wonderland10:00Seasonal
- Skate Bournemouth (Open-Air Ice Rink)10:30Seasonal
- Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Bournemouth20:00Comedy
- Paul Smith: HAPPYComedy
- FOXY SCROOGE: A Modern Take on A Christmas CarolNightlife
- The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary TourMusic
- Tidy presents B2B (Back 2 Bournemouth)Nightlife
- Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village11:00Seasonal
- Christmas Tree Wonderland10:00Seasonal
- Skate Bournemouth (Open-Air Ice Rink)10:30Seasonal
- Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Bournemouth20:00Comedy
- Bournemouth Goes Country: The Luke Combs CollectionMusic
- Disney's Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to FilmSeasonal
- Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village11:00Seasonal
- Christmas Tree Wonderland10:00Seasonal
- Skate Bournemouth (Open-Air Ice Rink)10:30Seasonal
- Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Bournemouth20:00Comedy
- BSO: Orchestral Favourites from Seasonal ClassicsSeasonal
- Even the Devil Has Demons by Caitlin BarnettComedy
- Squeeze plus Very Special Guest Billy BraggMusic
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Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth
Canvas, Bournemouth, hosts weekly Saturday night stand-up comedy from 18 July to 28 November 2026, a regular fixture for a night of laughs.
Laughing Bellys Comedy At The Snug
Christchurch's The Snug hosts stand-up and local beer across six comedy dates in 2026 (16+).
Conker Unplugged
Stripped-back acoustic sessions at Conker Spirit, Bournemouth's own distillery, across four 2026 dates: 31 July, 26 September, 31 October and 28 November.
Speed Dating in Bournemouth - Ages 30-45
Singles aged 30 to 45 can meet up to 20 people at Be At One Bournemouth's speed dating nights in August, October and December 2026.
Comedy At The Fishermans Haunt
Free stand-up comedy giving a platform to emerging comedians at The Fishermans Haunt, Christchurch, over three dates in 2026.
Michael Starring Ben
Ben Bowman fronts a Michael Jackson tribute show at the Bournemouth Pavilion, playing on 19 September 2026 and again on 26 June 2027.
Rubyz Bournemouth Presents SCREAMS and SEQUINS
Rubyz Cabaret, Bournemouth, stages a horror-themed drag cabaret, screams and sequins on select dates between 19 September and 21 November 2026.
Judi Love: All About The Love
Judi Love takes her candid, larger-than-life stand-up to Lighthouse, Poole on 11 November 2026, for an over-14s crowd.
Blancmange
Synth-pop pioneers Blancmange perform live at the Bournemouth Pavilion on 12 November 2026, bringing their electronic sound to the stage.
Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine Village
Festive market stalls, an Alpine bar and seasonal lighting bring the town centre and gardens to life for the Christmas season.
Christmas Tree Wonderland
Bournemouth's town centre and gardens glow every December as hundreds of lit-up Christmas trees form a free seasonal trail.
Gareth Malone - Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies
TV choirmaster Gareth Malone turns the Bournemouth Pavilion into a giant singalong of movie hits on 12 November 2026.
Skate Bournemouth (Open-Air Ice Rink)
An open-air ice rink in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens, with an Alpine Lodge bar, forms part of the town's Christmas celebrations.
Suede & Manic Street Preachers
Suede and Manic Street Preachers co-headline the Bournemouth International Centre on 12 November 2026 in a joint bill of British rock.
UMP presents ELECTRIC EEL SHOCK
The Anvil in Bournemouth hosts Electric Eel Shock, the Japanese rock band, for a live show with support on 12 November 2026.
Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Bandleader Jools Holland fronts His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra for one night at Bournemouth Pavilion, 14 November 2026.
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - Bournemouth
Four over-18s nights of touring stand-up land at Bournemouth Pavilion between 22 August and 14 November 2026.
Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour
My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour brings singer-songwriter Myles Smith to the Bournemouth International Centre on 14 November 2026.
The Rifles
Indie rockers The Rifles headline O2 Academy Bournemouth on 14 November 2026, with a support act completing the bill.
The Sound of Musicals - Poole
Familiar musical-theatre numbers get fresh arrangements at St Aldhelm's Church in Poole on 14 November 2026.
The Shires
Country duo The Shires bring a live show to the Lighthouse in Poole, a short trip from Bournemouth, on 15 November 2026.
The Stylistics
American soul group The Stylistics play a night of smooth harmonies at the Bournemouth Pavilion on 15 November 2026.
Comedy at Chaplins Bar
Comedy At Chaplins Bar is a live stand-up event in Bournemouth’s cosy cellar venue, featuring multiple comedians and a close-up atmosphere for a memorable night
The Script: Man In The Arena Tour
The Script's Man In The Arena Tour lands at the Bournemouth International Centre for one night, 16 November 2026.
TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026
Tony Hadley, once the voice of Spandau Ballet, brings his Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 to the Bournemouth Pavilion for a festive concert.
40s & 50s Singles Night at S&L Bournemouth
A star-sign singles night for people in their 40s and 50s at Slug and Lettuce, Bournemouth, on 9 September 2026, with optional speed dating and prizes.
Hothouse Flowers - the Greatest Hits Tour
Dublin rock act Hothouse Flowers play their Greatest Hits Tour at Poole's Lighthouse, just along the coast from Bournemouth.
Imperial Majesty: Beethoven's Emperor Concerto
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra plays Walton's Crown Imperial alongside Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto at Lighthouse, Poole, on 18 November 2026.
Paul Smith: HAPPY
Comedian Paul Smith tours his HAPPY stand-up show to the BIC's Windsor Hall for two nights in November 2026 (ages 16+).
Rizzle Kicks
Rizzle Kicks, the British hip-hop and pop duo, play a live show at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 18 November 2026.
The Archers: Live at 75
BBC radio drama The Archers celebrates 75 years on air with a live stage show at the Bournemouth International Centre.
Fleetwood Bac
Fleetwood Bac, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, plays St Peter's Church, Poole, on 20 November 2026, an evening of the band's best-loved songs.
AFC Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest
AFC Bournemouth host Nottingham Forest in a Premier League fixture at the Vitality Stadium on 21 November 2026.
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean
Musician and comedian Bill Bailey brings Vaudevillean to the Bournemouth International Centre for a single night on 21 November 2026.
Del Amitri
Del Amitri, the Scottish rock band, headline a live show at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 21 November 2026.
Big Country + The Alarm
Rock acts Big Country and The Alarm share the bill for a live show at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 25 November 2026.
Flower Power
Lighthouse, Poole, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's home concert hall, hosts the orchestra on 25 November 2026.
The Australian Pink Floyd: The Happiest Days Of Our Lives
Tribute act The Australian Pink Floyd perform Pink Floyd's classic catalogue at the Bournemouth International Centre on 26 November 2026.
The Orb + the Ozric Tentacles
Veteran electronic act The Orb team up with psychedelic band Ozric Tentacles for a double-header at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 26 November 2026.
Laughing Bellys Comedy At The Foresters Arms
The Foresters Arms in Fordingbridge hosts a free stand-up night for rising comedians on 27 November 2026.
Little Angels - Big Bad And Back Tour
Little Angels, the British rock band, bring the Big Bad And Back reunion tour to O2 Academy Bournemouth on 27 November 2026.
FOXY SCROOGE: A Modern Take on A Christmas Carol
Rubyz Cabaret in Bournemouth stages a festive drag-cabaret reimagining of A Christmas Carol on select dates between 28 November and 19 December 2026.
The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour
Amy Winehouse's original band mark 20 years of Back to Black with a live show at Lighthouse, Poole, on 28 November 2026.
Tidy presents B2B (Back 2 Bournemouth)
The Tidy label's hard-dance club night returns to Bournemouth, taking over the O2 Academy on 28 November 2026.
Bournemouth Goes Country: The Luke Combs Collection
A live country-music tribute celebrating Luke Combs's songs, staged at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 29 November 2026.
Disney's Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert - Live to Film
Disney's Muppet Christmas Carol on the big screen with its score played live, at Lighthouse, Poole, on 29 November 2026.
Celebrating Celine
O2 Academy Bournemouth stages a live tribute to Celine Dion's biggest ballads and pop hits on 3 December 2026.
BSO: Orchestral Favourites from Seasonal Classics
Christmas movie scores and seasonal classics come from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Lighthouse, Poole, on 4 December 2026.
Even the Devil Has Demons by Caitlin Barnett
Caitlin Barnett brings her stand-up comedy to Bournemouth on 4 December 2026, though the venue is yet to be confirmed.
Squeeze plus Very Special Guest Billy Bragg
Squeeze headline the BIC on 4 December 2026 with Billy Bragg billed as very special guest, while £1 from every ticket sold goes to charity.
30s & 40s Singles Night at S&L Bournemouth
A star-sign singles night for people in their 30s and 40s at Slug and Lettuce, Bournemouth, on 16 September 2026, with an optional speed-dating segment.
New Year's Eve Fireworks In Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s New Year’s Eve fireworks light up the bay near the pier at midnight. Find out where to watch, how to get there, and what to expect from this free,
Bournemouth 7s Festival
The world's biggest rugby and netball sevens tournament, pairing daytime sport with live music and DJs after dark.
Foodie Fest
Muscliffe Park in Bournemouth hosts street food, drinks stalls and live entertainment for a day out on Saturday 4 July 2027.
Rustic Stomp Festival
Roots, Americana and rockabilly fill four stages over three days at Knoll Farm, with independent bars, camping and free entry for under-16s.
Poole Harbour Festival
A multi-day waterfront festival of music and entertainment at Baiter Park in Poole, running 31 July to 2 August 2027.
Bournemouth International Triathlon
Swim, cycle and run stages follow Bournemouth's coastline each September, starting out from West Cliff Gardens.
Bournemouth International Film Festival
New cinema and screenings fill Bournemouth for two days, with the 2027 edition themed around social realism: real stories, real cinema.
Annual events coming back
The big fixtures between editions. The organisers confirm next year's dates through the year, and each page is updated as soon as they do.
- Bourne Free Pride Festival 2027 usually early July · dates to be confirmed
- DPA Summer Festival 2027 usually late July · dates to be confirmed
- Bournemouth Friday Fireworks 2027 usually late July · dates to be confirmed
- Friday Night Fireworks & Free Live Music at Key West 2027 usually late July · dates to be confirmed
- Bournemouth Air Festival 2027 usually late August · dates to be confirmed
- Arts by the Sea Festival 2027 usually late September · dates to be confirmed
- Bournevaria Oktoberfest 2027 usually late September · dates to be confirmed
- Bournemouth Marathon Festival 2027 usually early October · dates to be confirmed
- Bournemouth Oktoberfest 2027 usually mid October · dates to be confirmed
- Halloween at Bournemouth Oceanarium (Ocean-Scarium) 2027 usually late October · dates to be confirmed
- October Half Term: Halloween Fun at the Russell-Cotes 2027 usually late October · dates to be confirmed
- Poole Fireworks Cruise 2027 usually early November · dates to be confirmed