Events in Bournemouth
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- Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club BournemouthComedy
- Rubyz Bournemouth Presents SCREAMS and SEQUINSNightlife
- Bournemouth International Film FestivalFestival
- BFT 2 Year Anniversary PartyNightlife
- Dr John Cooper ClarkeTalks
- Fazzafest 6Festival
- Phil Wang: UH OHComedy
- Southbound Presents: FALSE PERSONA + DUNMANNightlife
- Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club BournemouthComedy
- Conker UnpluggedMusic
- Rubyz Bournemouth Presents SCREAMS and SEQUINSNightlife
- Halloween at Bournemouth Oceanarium (Ocean-Scarium)Seasonal
- October Half Term: Halloween Fun at the Russell-CotesSeasonal
- Religion Rave - 31.10.26Nightlife
- Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery EnsembleMusic
- Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club BournemouthComedy
- Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club - BournemouthComedy
- Rubyz Bournemouth Presents SCREAMS and SEQUINSNightlife
- Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues OrchestraMusic
- Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life TourMusic
- The RiflesMusic
- The Sound of Musicals - PooleTheatre & Shows
- Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club BournemouthComedy
- Conker UnpluggedMusic
- Paul Smith: HAPPYComedy
- Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine VillageSeasonal
- Christmas Tree WonderlandSeasonal
- 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
- Christmas Tree WonderlandSeasonal
- Bournemouth Christmas Market & Alpine VillageSeasonal
- Christmas Tree WonderlandSeasonal
- Bournemouth Christmas Market (Alpine Market)Markets
- Skate Bournemouth (Open-Air Ice Rink)Seasonal
- 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.
Comedy At Caplins Bar
Live stand-up comedy from a line-up of acts at Chaplins Cellar Bar, Bournemouth, across two 2026 dates: 20 July and 16 November.
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.
Compton Organ Shows
The Bournemouth Pavilion's historic Compton organ takes centre stage for live recitals, pay on the door, on 4 August and 3 November 2026.
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.
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.
Speed Dating in Bournemouth | Ages 40-55
Be At One Bournemouth hosts speed dating for singles aged 40 to 55, with up to 20 people to meet across evenings on 3 September and 5 November 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.
Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Tribute Show
A live tribute to the songs of Barry Manilow, staged at the Bournemouth Pavilion on 1 October 2026.
Joe Jackson - Hope and Fury Tour 2026
Joe Jackson's Hope and Fury Tour reaches the Bournemouth Pavilion for a live evening concert on 2 October 2026.
The Hu - Warrior Chant Tour
Mongolian rock band The Hu bring throat singing and riff-driven rock to O2 Academy Bournemouth on 2 October 2026, their Warrior Chant Tour.
UMP Presents Stoned Statues
Stoned Statues headline at The Anvil in Bournemouth on 2 October 2026, joined by support for a grassroots rock night.
Badness: Madness Tribute
Tribute act Badness recreates the songs of British ska icons Madness in a seafront show on Bournemouth Pier, 3 October 2026.
Bournemouth Marathon Festival
A running weekend on the seafront covering the full marathon and half marathon down to 10K, 5K and children's races.
Romance Writing Festival
Readers and writers of romance fiction gather in Bournemouth on Saturday 3 October 2026 for the Romance Writing Festival.
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis and Solo Gems
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett performs Genesis classics alongside solo material at the Bournemouth Pavilion on 6 October 2026.
Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
Jonathan Pie's one-night stand-up show reaches Bournemouth Pavilion on 7 October 2026, aiming his frustration at the state of the world.
Youthful Rachmaninov
Youthful works by Rachmaninov and Saint-Saëns, performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Lighthouse, Poole, on 7 October 2026.
We Are Scientists
We Are Scientists mark two decades of debut album With Love and Squalor with a live show at O2 Academy Bournemouth.
Bournemouth International Film Festival
New cinema and screenings fill Bournemouth for two days, with the 2026 edition themed around social realism: real stories, real cinema.
Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour
Mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins celebrates 25 years on stage with a Bournemouth Pavilion concert, 9 October 2026.
The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets
Two well-known 1990s indie rock acts, The Wonder Stuff and Inspiral Carpets, co-headline O2 Academy Bournemouth on 9 October 2026.
This Flight Tonight - The Songs Of Joni Mitchell
St Peter's Church, Bournemouth, stages a live concert on 9 October 2026 celebrating the songs of Joni Mitchell.
UMP Presents Dazzling Killmen
Dazzling Killmen bring noise rock to The Anvil in Bournemouth on 9 October 2026 for an intense underground live show.
BFT 2 Year Anniversary Party
Bournemouth Trance Family celebrates its second birthday with a special night at Canvas, Bournemouth, on 10 October 2026.
Dr John Cooper Clarke
Spoken word from punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke lands at Lighthouse, Poole, for one evening on 10 October 2026.
Fazzafest 6
Fazzafest 6 returns to the Bear's Bar and Venue in Bournemouth's Lansdowne for a full day of music on Saturday 10 October 2026.
Phil Wang: UH OH
Comedian Phil Wang tours his UH OH stand-up show to Lighthouse, Poole, for a single night on 10 October 2026.
Southbound Presents: FALSE PERSONA + DUNMAN
Two rooms of UKG, house and 140 music await at The Four Horsemen, Bournemouth, as FALSE PERSONA and DUNMAN headline on 10 October 2026.
Anvil & UMP Present Daily Thompson
Anvil & UMP present stoner rock band Daily Thompson live with support at The Anvil, Bournemouth, on 11 October 2026.
What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook
Burt Bacharach's enduring songbook performed live at the Bournemouth International Centre on 13 October 2026.
Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers, frontman of The Killers, brings a solo show to O2 Academy Bournemouth on 14 October 2026.
Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour
Westlife, the Irish pop group, play one seafront night at the Bournemouth International Centre on their 25th-anniversary world tour.
Antony Szmierek
Poet and musician Antony Szmierek performs at O2 Academy Bournemouth for one night, blending words and music in the town centre.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Film with Live Orchestra
A full orchestra performs the score live as Avatar: The Last Airbender screens on the big screen at Lighthouse, Poole, 16 October 2026.
Bournemouth Oktoberfest
German lager by the stein, live oompah bands and Bavarian food take over Bournemouth town centre for an autumn weekend of ticketed sessions.
Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel
A fully improvised Jane Austen novel is conjured live from one audience suggestion for a single night at Bournemouth Pavilion, 18 October 2026.
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
Impersonations of legendary performers headline a glitzy Las Vegas-style variety night at the Bournemouth Pavilion on 20 October 2026.
Magic Men
Song, dance and spectacle headline a live male revue variety show at the Bournemouth International Centre on 21 October 2026.
Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks
Actor Nigel Havers looks back on his stage and screen career with an audience Q&A at the Bournemouth Pavilion, one night only, 21 October 2026.
Transvision Vamp
Transvision Vamp, the 1980s pop rock band, play an intimate town-centre night live at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 21 October 2026.
Glorious Heights
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs Glorious Heights, a classical evening at Lighthouse, Poole, on 22 October 2026.
Cody Pennington Country Show
A live country music night headlined by Cody Pennington at O2 Academy Bournemouth, 23 October 2026.
Leo Sayer: Can't Stop Loving You
Singer-songwriter Leo Sayer brings Can't Stop Loving You to Poole's Lighthouse, a live show just west of Bournemouth.
Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden
Keith Duffy of Boyzone and Brian McFadden of Westlife unite as Boyzlife, performing hits from both bands live at the Lighthouse in Poole.
Ginger Johnson: Show Pony
RuPaul's Drag Race UK champion Ginger Johnson stages the cabaret Show Pony at the Bournemouth Pavilion for a single night on 24 October 2026.
Meet the Hatter
The Mad Hatter's eccentric world inspires a new theatrical production opening at the Bournemouth Pavilion on 24 October 2026.
Halloween at Bournemouth Oceanarium (Ocean-Scarium)
Bournemouth Oceanarium runs its Ocean-Scarium Halloween trail from 25 to 31 October 2026, with free entry for children in costume.
October Half Term: Halloween Fun at the Russell-Cotes
Family Halloween activities at the Russell-Cotes over October half term, with spooky crafts, a house trail and wreath decorating, 25 to 31 October 2026.
The Beat: Dance Crazed Too UK Tour
Ska revival pioneers The Beat play their Dance Crazed Too UK tour at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 25 October 2026.
Jalen Ngonda: Doctrine of Love Tour
Jalen Ngonda's Doctrine of Love tour lands at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 27 October 2026.
Eastern Odyssey
An eastern-themed programme of classical music from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra plays at Lighthouse, Poole, on 28 October 2026.
Flo & Joan - With Feeling
Flo & Joan, the musical comedy duo, bring their With Feeling show to Lighthouse, Poole, for a single night on 29 October 2026.
GrandSlam Wrestling
The O2 Academy Bournemouth hosts a live pro wrestling card on 29 October 2026, packed with ringside drama in the town centre.
Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!
TV naturalist Steve Backshall brings his Deadly wildlife show to the BIC for a family day out during October half-term, on 30 October 2026.
Susan Calman: Tall Tales
Comedian Susan Calman performs her Tall Tales stand-up show at Lighthouse, Poole, over two nights on 30 October and 1 November 2026.
Religion Rave - 31.10.26
A Halloween night rave at The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth, on 31 October 2026, a late club session for the spooky season.
Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble
Music inspired by Tim Burton's films fills a candlelit ensemble concert in Bournemouth on Halloween night, 31 October 2026.
Sunshine Symphonies
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs Prokofiev, Schumann and Beethoven at Lighthouse, Poole, on 4 November 2026.
Thomas Green - Brainstorm
Stand-up comedian Thomas Green performs his Brainstorm show for one night at Lighthouse, Poole, on 4 November 2026 (over-16s only).
Poole Fireworks Cruise
Watch Bonfire Night fireworks from the water aboard a Poole Quay cruise with dining available, on Thursday 5 November 2026.
Obscura: Double Bill by Company Chameleon
Company Chameleon stage Obscura, a contemporary dance double bill on light and darkness, at Lighthouse, Poole on 6 November 2026.
The Ultimate MAGIC MIKE Tribute Brunch
Bottomless cocktails meet playful male-performer cabaret in this 18-plus evening at Canvas on Poole Hill, Friday 6 November 2026.
Elvis: Viva Las Vegas!
The King's Las Vegas showmanship and best-loved songs come to Bournemouth on 7 November 2026 in this Elvis Presley tribute concert.
G4 Christmas 2026
Vocal-harmony group G4 perform their festive concert at the historic Christchurch Priory on 7 November 2026.
Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour
Physicist Professor Brian Cox brings his Emergence live science tour to the Bournemouth International Centre for two nights on 7 to 8 November 2026.
The Feeling
Twenty years after their debut, The Feeling revisit 'Twelve Stops and Home' live at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 7 November 2026.
From The Jam
O2 Academy Bournemouth welcomes Bruce Foxton's From The Jam for a night of mod and punk favourites on 8 November 2026.
Legend Live presents Bob Marley at The Old Fire Station
A Black History Month tribute to Bob Marley plays The Old Fire Station in Bournemouth on 8 November 2026.
Dizzee Rascal
Grime and hip-hop pioneer Dizzee Rascal plays a single UK tour date at O2 Academy Bournemouth on 10 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.
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.
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.
Christmas Tree Wonderland
Illuminated Christmas trees and light installations glow across Bournemouth town centre on a free festive trail throughout the season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas Tree Wonderland
Bournemouth's town centre and gardens glow every December as hundreds of lit-up Christmas trees form a free seasonal trail.
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.
Bournemouth Christmas Market (Alpine Market)
An Alpine-style Christmas market in The Square, open every day in December with handmade gifts, hog roast, mulled wine and hot chocolate.
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.
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.
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Welcome the New Year with fireworks over the bay and a lively celebration along the seafront.
Bournemouth 7s Festival
The world's biggest rugby and netball sevens tournament, pairing daytime sport with live music and DJs after dark.