
An Alpine-themed festive market with over 40 traders selling gifts and treats, live music, mulled wine, and seasonal activities in the town centre.

A festive season programme featuring the Bournemouth Christmas Market, Christmas Tree Wonderland, an outdoor ice rink, carols and the Alpine Lodge in Bournemouth Town Centre.

Bob Dylan brings his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour to the BIC Windsor Hall, with a phone and camera-free policy.

Greg Davies brings his stand-up show 'Full Fat Legend' to the BIC Windsor Hall in Bournemouth.

Hear'Say and Liberty X, the original stars of the hit TV show Popstars, perform live in Bournemouth.

A high-energy dance spectacular bringing together five Strictly Come Dancing legends to celebrate the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas.

A family-friendly pantomime of Aladdin packed with comedy, dance and dazzling staging, performed at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra bring blues, swing, boogie woogie and ska live, with special guest Roachford.

Three days of live entertainment, community celebrations, and the annual Pride Parade in Bournemouth.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra performs the musical adaptation of Raymond Briggs' beloved children's book, The Snowman.

Culture Club, fronted by Boy George, perform live at the Bournemouth International Centre as part of their The Singles Tour.

The South's premier firework event with three giant displays, a funfair, live music, and children's activities, part of the Bonfire Night celebrations.

A revamped Festive Trail featuring a Christmas Market, open-air ice rink and Alpine Lodge Bar in Bournemouth Town Centre.

John Bishop brings his comedy tour 'Let's Go Round Again' to the BIC Windsor Hall in Bournemouth.
Disney's Frozen musical arrives in Bournemouth for the first time, bringing the world of Arendelle to life with dazzling costumes and songs like 'Let It Go'.

Erasure perform their Radio!! Radio!! Tour live at the BIC Windsor Hall, with special guests Ladytron.

The world-famous Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines returns to Bournemouth with a military music spectacular that blends festive music and military marches with big band hits and popular showstoppers.

The legendary soul group The Stylistics perform their greatest hits live in Bournemouth.

The Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2027 Rivalry Tour to Bournemouth International Centre, featuring new rival teams and interactive crowd challenges.

Electric Callboy brings their high-energy Tanzneid World Tour to Bournemouth's BIC Windsor Hall.

A charity swim run by Macmillan Caring Locally to raise funds for specialist palliative care, held annually on Christmas morning at Boscombe Pier.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola return to the stage with a dazzling show of dance, music and laughter.

Squeeze bring their 'Tried, Tested and Trixies' tour to the BIC Windsor Hall in Bournemouth.

Myles Smith brings his 'My Mess, My Heart, My Life' tour to the Bournemouth International Centre.

Magic Men, the world's biggest ladies night, brings its high-energy variety show to the BIC with music, dance and theatrical spectacle.

Professor Brian Cox presents Emergence, a live show exploring the intricacy of the Universe with science, music and film, using large-scale visuals and sound.

James Blunt performs his new album 'Airplane Mode' live at the BIC as part of his 2027 UK and Ireland arena tour.

One of Dorset's biggest summer music festivals with live reggae, ska and dancehall, Caribbean food and family entertainment.

A country music night featuring Luke Combs at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.

Charity running weekend featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K night run and junior races along the Bournemouth coastline.

Roni Size Reprazent celebrate the 30th anniversary of New Forms with a live band tour, supported by Fabio & Grooverider.

A 5k charity run and walk along the Bournemouth seafront to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

The Australian Pink Floyd tribute show presenting a greatest hits tour with stage set, lighting and lasers, staging 'The Wall' in its entirety.

A high-energy musical tribute to the hits of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, featuring Matt Terry and a cast from award-winning West End musicals.

Dirty Dancing returns to the stage as part of a UK and Irish tour, bringing the hit film to life with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.

A live wildlife adventure show hosted by Steve Backshall, featuring daring stunts, experiments and science based on the popular CBBC series.

The Dinnerladies UK tour, a stage adaptation of Victoria Wood's classic sitcom, arrives at the Pavilion Theatre.

Stand-up comedy show by Mo Gilligan, a triple BAFTA winner and judge on The Masked Singer, performing his debut tour 'The Mo You Know'.

A tribute to Whitney Houston with live music, choreography and vocals, following sold-out UK tours.

The iconic musical Chicago, set in the decadent 1920s, is performed at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre in the 2027 theatre season.

Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke brings his festive show Anton At Christmas to the BIC, featuring musical numbers and professional dancers.

A circus show combining musical theatre and acrobatics, featuring Britain's Got Talent stars Max Fox and Christian Lee.

Chris De Burgh performs his It's Never Too Late tour, featuring classics like The Lady in Red, at Bournemouth Pavilion.

Annual seafront running event with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1K Kids Fun Run along Bournemouth's coastline, supporting local charities.

The Script return to Bournemouth for their 'Man In The Arena' arena tour, performing hits and new material from their upcoming album.

Comedian Paul Smith performs his 'HAPPY' show at the Bournemouth International Centre, described as the biggest and boldest show of his career.

Festive breakfast with Santa on Bournemouth Pier; tickets include a breakfast buffet and a present for children.

A spectacular evening of musical theatre celebrating iconic songs from the world's most loved shows, featuring Lee Mead and former cast members of The Phantom of the Opera.

A free outdoor carol sing-along featuring local choirs and carol singers as part of the Christmas in Bournemouth festive trail.

Joint concert featuring Big Country and The Alarm, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Big Country's 'Seer' album.

Comedy show from Jack Whitehall on his national arena tour 'Bad Influence' at the BIC Windsor Hall.

A festive carol concert with Michael Wooldridge and Ian Carter at the historic Compton Organ, with audience participation.

A high-energy dance show featuring four Strictly Come Dancing stars performing ballroom, Latin and contemporary dance routines.

World stage premiere of the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs at Bournemouth Pavilion, with performances from 19 to 24 April 2027.

That'll Be the Day returns to the Bournemouth International Centre for its That'll Be Christmas performance.

Britain's Got Talent winners The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir perform as part of their 2027 UK tour, featuring their original music and soaring arrangements.

A theatrical production blending archaeology, evolutionary biology and genetics to trace human origins from the first spark of life to the dawn of civilisation.

Jack Whitehall returns with his national arena tour 'Bad Influence', delivering fresh material and his signature unfiltered stand-up comedy.

Christmas concert by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, with special guest Emma Kok, filmed in Maastricht and screened in UK cinemas.

Comedian and musician Bill Bailey performs his 'Vaudevillean' show, a multi-instrumental and multi-lingual celebration of the Vaudeville era.

Ukrainian National Opera presents Puccini's Tosca, performed in Italian with English surtitles and a live orchestra.

Concert by virtuoso violinist Nigel Kennedy, accompanied by Alec Dankworth and Peter Adams, as part of his first UK tour in over ten years.

Dizzee Rascal performs live on his 'We Want Bass 2026 UK Tour' at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.

Civic service of remembrance with wreath laying, Last Post and two-minute silence at the War Memorial, conducted by Monsignor Canon John Nelson.

Shoegaze pioneers Ride return to the stage for their 'Here and Now' 2027 UK tour, playing their classic catalogue at the O2 Academy.

AFC Bournemouth host Aston Villa in the League Cup (Carabao Cup) fourth round tie at the Vitality Stadium.

Pop Idol winner Will Young performs his Evergreen 25th Anniversary Tour, marking 25 years in music.

Stand-up comedy show with Alan Carr, strictly 14+.

A family-friendly festival of light, music and entertainment featuring laser displays, live singers, circus performers and fairground attractions.

Deacon Blue perform their debut album Raintown in full as part of their 40th anniversary tour.

A live comedy spectacular with high camp, sharp wit and drag talent from Ginger Johnson, following the success of her 2024 tour.

A warm, witty stand-up show by Susan Calman returning to the stage with tales of life and adventure.

A cinematic dance and multimedia spectacle inspired by Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', suitable for all ages.

A tribute show covering The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Queen and more, billed as the ultimate live jukebox for rock fans.

High-energy ska and 2Tone theatre show with a live brass band, endorsed by The Specials and The Selecter.

A musical concert tribute to Disney Princess film songs, featuring Broadway and West End stars with animation and theatrical effects.
Ian Gillan shares personal stories from his life and music career in a series of live speaking events, marking his first spoken word tour.

A dazzling ballet for all ages set to music by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Pugni and Grieg, featuring stunning choreography and special effects.

A stunning live tribute celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra, marking the band's 20th Anniversary Year Tour.

Two giants of underground psych-dance culture come together for an evening of audio-visual sensory overload.

9 to 5 The Musical, presented by BBLOC, comes to the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.

Comedy show from Romesh Ranganathan at the Bournemouth International Centre.

Gareth Malone leads a live singalong celebrating iconic movie songs, from classics to family favourites.

Comedian Miriam Margolyes performs her live show 'Miriam's Full English', drawing on her latest memoir and past experiences in a no-holds-barred stand-up performance.

A family show with puppetry and magic bringing the animal kingdom to the stage, featuring polar bears, sloths, giraffes and a mischievous skunk.

A high-energy rock concert celebrating the music of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman with a ten-piece live band and dramatic staging.