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The Bournemouth Arts by the Sea festival returns in 2024 with over 150 performances throughout the weekend. 

What is Arts by the Sea (ABTS)?

Arts by the Sea is a free festival that brings together large-scale spectaculars, diverse music, intriguing installations, dance, street theatre, participatory experiences and much more, in one unique and celebratory festival.

When is it?

Friday 27th - Sunday 29th September 2024.

Three ladies dressed in bright colourful dresses smiling and dancing

Image credit: Arts by the Sea & James Bridle

What is this year’s theme?

Taste.

This year’s Artist in Residence has been announced as Rebecca Strickson, a Margate-based illustrator and designer, whose bold work uses eye-catching colour and pattern combinations to create memorable pieces. Set to explore the notion of TASTE, and what external influences inform audiences’ taste in art, visitors can expect to have their tastes both challenged and judged, as part of Strickson’s project. 

What can I expect this year?

Diverse music, intriguing installations, dance, street theatre, participatory experiences and much more, every year welcomes 100+ artists to the lineup.

Also announced is 2024’s Associate Artist, Jasmin Edwards, a Bournemouth-based circus performer and multi-hoop specialist, whose work seeks to create a positive impact not just on individuals but on entire communities as well.

Her unique work for Arts by the Sea will include a satirical commentary on women’s roles in both life and art. Using her signature hooping skills, Jasmin’s piece will be both visually spectacular, while relaying a poignant message on the double standards imposed on women in performance.

Don't miss out on a weekend of fun for all the family and start planning your visit to Bournemouth to enjoy the Arts by the Sea festival today!

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