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From the biggest names in pop to open mic nights showcasing promising local talent, whatever sounds you're into, Bournemouth has something that’s right on pitch.

We’ve got a whole host of venues in and around the resort. There are large, world-class concert venues, like the Bournemouth International Centre and Lighthouse – Poole’s Centre for the Arts, as well as theatres in the heart of the resort. And not to mention, a whole host of cool and quirky pubs and clubs in our coastal villages of Boscombe, Southbourne, and Westbourne. So, there are plenty of places to catch your favourite artists.

Bournemouth International Centre offers a stellar line-up throughout the year, featuring tour dates for some of the world’s most famous pop and rock recording artists. The Pavilion Theatre welcomes touring opera companies and hit West End musicals, as well as jaw-dropping tribute acts from Bob Marley to David Bowie.

Boscombe’s eclectic and bohemian vibe lends itself to open mic nights...… Read more

From the biggest names in pop to open mic nights showcasing promising local talent, whatever sounds you're into, Bournemouth has something that’s right on pitch.

Boscombe’s eclectic and bohemian vibe lends itself to open mic nights and intimate gigs from some of the best rising acoustic and rock’n’roll talent as well as DJ sessions.

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The Lighthouse in Poole is also home to one of Bournemouth’s greatest exports, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Their exhaustive diary of performance dates and outreach projects around the country makes them one of the most in-demand classical orchestras in the UK, and if you’re quick, you can nab tickets to see them on home turf performing alongside world-famous soloists.

There are also live screenings from the world’s greatest opera houses at the Regent Centre in Christchurch and the Lighthouse in Poole.

But music doesn’t only take place at Bournemouth’s renowned indoor venues. We put on hundreds of festivals and events throughout the year, many featuring live stage performances from local bands and artists. Indeed, Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival includes a live music programme, so you can bring the family down and dance in the resort’s historic gardens bathed in autumn sun.

So, whether it’s groundbreaking new sounds or a trip down memory lane with your...… Read more

There are also live screenings from the world’s greatest opera houses at the Regent Centre in Christchurch and the Lighthouse in Poole.

So, whether it’s groundbreaking new sounds or a trip down memory lane with your favourite musical throwbacks, tune in to our line-up and make sure you’ve got front row seats.

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Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival

Bournemouth

Arts by the Sea is a celebration of art, culture, people and place.

Dates

From:

26 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025

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Blade Runner Live

Bournemouth

Ridley Scott's multi-Academy Award®-nominated cult classic, Blade Runner, will be presented live in concert for a UK tour later this September.

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
24 Apr 2025Open 18:30 - 21:30
Sean Paul: Bring It Tour

Bournemouth

International superstar Sean Paul is set to return to the UK next April for his biggest UK tour to date.

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
24 Apr 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00
Rhythm Social presents: Gary Johnson (Mr. Bongo)

Bournemouth

The April addition of Rhythm Social sees us bring a very special guest to Bournemouth's Ojo Rojo for a big night of dancing!!
A Bournemouth debut for the legend Gary Johnson, part of the esteemed record label Mr. Bongo - world renowned for being…

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From:

26 Apr 2025to27 Apr 2025Open 20:00 - 02:00
Alena Baeva Recital

Poole

Enjoy the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and world-renowned violinist Alena Baeva for an exclusive symphonic experience at the Lighthouse Poole on Wednesday 30 April.

Venue

Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, Poole

Dates

From:
30 Apr 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
The Ed Sheeran Songbook on Bournemouth Pier

Bournemouth

The Ed Sheeran Songbook Tribute Returns to Key West on Bournemouth!

Dates

From:
3 May 2025Open 20:30 - 22:30
MYX K-POP RPD

Bournemouth

An RPD is a random play dance, individuals get into an open square with the centre open for people to step into and dance if they know the song. Plan is to split the RPD into 3 sections each around 40 mins each and in between have breaks where…

Venue

Bournemouth Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
4 May 2025Open 11:30 - 18:00
The Essence of Brahms

Poole

Experience The Essence of Brahms with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday 7 May, led by Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth and soloist Clara-Jumi Kang for Britten's Violin Concerto.

Venue

Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, Poole

Dates

From:
7 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Chase & Status

Bournemouth

Following a huge summer of live performances including their biggest show to date at Milton Keynes National Bowl, Chase & Status have today announced a major UK arena tour for April/May 2025.

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
8 May 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00
The Wiggles: Bouncing Balls Tour

Bournemouth

That's right, the world's most popular children's entertainment group, The Wiggles are back for their biggest global tour ever!

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
10 May 2025Open 10:00 - 11:00
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10 May 2025Open 12:30 - 13:30
Belshazzar's Feast

Poole

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra brings an exciting concert to finish our main concert season.

Venue

Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, Poole

Dates

From:
14 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
Gregory Porter

Bournemouth

Gregory Porter, the internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer, is set to return to the UK for a series of highly anticipated performances next year!

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
14 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Gary Barlow: Songbook Tour 2025

Bournemouth

Gary Barlow has today announced details of a brand new solo tour for 2025. The Songbook Tour 2025, is set to be a huge celebration of his illustrious four-decade-spanning career, and will see him perform an array of songs from his much-celebrated…

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
16 May 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00
Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival

Christchurch

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is a vibrant annual event that celebrates the delightful pairing of two beloved culinary ingredients: cheese and chilli peppers.

Dates

From:
17 May 2025Various Opening Times
From:
18 May 2025
The Waterboys

Bournemouth

The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through countless line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way.
Their best-known songs include 'The Whole Of The Moon', 'How…

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
18 May 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
Scissor Sisters

Bournemouth

Scissor Sisters Return To Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of Their No.1 Album 'Scissor Sisters'

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
19 May 2025Open 18:30 - 22:00
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Bournemouth

Escape to a world of pure imagination with Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical.

Venue

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
28 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
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29 May 2025Open 14:30 - 17:00
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29 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
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31 May 2025Open 14:30 - 17:00
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31 May 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Bournemouth

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced her biggest ever UK headline tour and coming to Bournemouth International Centre on 5 June 2025.

Venue

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
5 June 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

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