Culture Club, fronted by Boy George, perform live at the Bournemouth International Centre as part of their The Singles Tour.
Michael Ball returns with a new live show of original music and much-loved classics on his 'Glow' UK headline tour.
Three days of live entertainment, community celebrations, and the annual Pride Parade in Bournemouth.
A multidisciplinary arts festival featuring large-scale installations, music, dance, and street theatre under the theme 'ELEMENTAL'.
Michael Flatley's iconic Irish dance show celebrates its 30th anniversary with a spectacular tour featuring new choreography, costumes, and special effects.
Live concert by the Foo Fighters at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
A family-friendly pantomime of Aladdin packed with comedy, dance and dazzling staging, performed at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.
Jongleurs Comedy returns to Bournemouth Pier for a night of stand-up featuring Paul Redwood, Jonny Awsum, Dave Fulton, and Philip Simon.
A coastal running festival featuring a half-marathon, 10km, 5km and junior categories along the Bournemouth seafront, with charity fundraising opportunities.
Dizzee Rascal performs live on his 'We Want Bass 2026 UK Tour' at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
Viral cello sensation Jodok performs as a special guest on Katherine Jenkins' 25 Year Anniversary Tour at the Bournemouth Pavilion.
Joint concert featuring Big Country and The Alarm, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Big Country's 'Seer' album.
Shoegaze pioneers Ride return to the stage for their 'Here and Now' 2027 UK tour, playing their classic catalogue at the O2 Academy.
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.
One of Dorset's biggest summer music festivals with live reggae, ska and dancehall, Caribbean food and family entertainment.
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.
The largest indoor Oktoberfest celebration on the South Coast, featuring live oompah music, traditional Bavarian attire, and beer tents within the Bournemouth International Centre.
A nostalgic live concert celebrating the synth-pop hits of the 1980s, featuring Tom Bailey and special guests Blancmange.
A celebratory live concert marking David Essex's career with classic hits and stories, including his Grammy-nominated 'Rock On'.
Live concert performance by the British indie rock band Antarctic Monkeys at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
A unique magic and comedy show featuring Penn Jillette and Piff the Magic Dragon, marking a special UK tour collaboration.
The first ever South Coast Swim in Bournemouth, featuring open water swimming distances ranging from 250m to 10km for all skill levels.
World stage premiere of the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs at Bournemouth Pavilion, with performances from 19 to 24 April 2027.
The Dinnerladies UK tour, a stage adaptation of Victoria Wood's classic sitcom, arrives at the Pavilion Theatre.
Concert by virtuoso violinist Nigel Kennedy, accompanied by Alec Dankworth and Peter Adams, as part of his first UK tour in over ten years.
A country music night featuring Luke Combs at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
Comedy show from Jack Whitehall on his national arena tour 'Bad Influence' at the BIC Windsor Hall.
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 sharp, no-holds-barred live comedy show taking aim at modern politics and media chaos, satirising the current political and social climate.
That'll Be the Day returns to the Bournemouth International Centre for its That'll Be Christmas performance.
Definitely Mightbe, the world's longest-running Oasis tribute band, performs live at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
Fourth edition of the darts tournament featuring world-class players including Rob Cross, Gary Anderson and Jonny Clayton at the BIC.
Two giants of underground psych-dance culture come together for an evening of audio-visual sensory overload.
The UK's number one touring rock and roll theatre show returns to Bournemouth Pavilion with high-energy performances and comedy, featuring music from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Conker Unplugged is a recurring live music event held at the Conker Spirit Distillery Taproom in Bournemouth, featuring stripped-back performances in an intimate setting.
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 theatrical Iron Maiden tribute show marking the 40th anniversary of their legendary 1986-87 tour, featuring a custom-built stage and authentic lighting effects.
Underwater adventure featuring hundreds of animal species at Oceanarium Bournemouth, with daily feeding presentations, talks, and conservation activities.
A high-energy rock concert celebrating the music of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman with a ten-piece live band and dramatic staging.
Brandon Flowers performs live featuring songs from his solo album THRASHER and tracks from The Killers' catalogue at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
A compelling live concert spanning decades of smart, genre-blending songwriting and career-defining favourites, featuring Joe Jackson and his band on the 'Hope and Fury' tour.
A glittering live concert celebrating the music and legacy of Barry Manilow with his timeless hits, fronted by vocalist Martyn James.
A stunning live tribute celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra, marking the band's 20th Anniversary Year Tour.
A live tribute celebrating the music and legacy of George Michael, with vocals from his Wham! and solo years.
A warm, witty stand-up show by Susan Calman returning to the stage with tales of life and adventure.
Comedy show from Romesh Ranganathan at the Bournemouth International Centre.
9 to 5 The Musical, presented by BBLOC, comes to the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.
An exhibition celebrating the work of Cicely Mary Barker, exploring the botanical detail and magic of her Flower Fairies illustrations.
A charity music festival with 16 bands across two stages raising funds for Forest Holme Hospice.
A tribute concert celebrating the music of Celine Dion, fronted by Lisa Harter with a live band.
A live show featuring dance anthems and live versions of 1990s hits across indie, rave and pop genres, curated by Jo Whiley.
Alestorm, the Scottish pirate metal band, headline the O2 Academy Bournemouth with support from Battle Beast and Wizardthrone.
Annual writing festival with talks, workshops and networking across Bournemouth town centre, celebrating creativity and talent in the local writing scene.
Ocean Colour Scene perform live at the Bournemouth International Centre in the Windsor Hall.
An authentic tribute to Amy Winehouse featuring Caroline Lowe and a full backing band at O2 Academy Bournemouth.
A two-day celebration of emerging filmmaking talent featuring screenings, industry talks, workshops, and a black-tie awards night.
Legendary 2-Tone group The bEAT, led by Dave Wakeling, perform as part of their 21 date UK tour, celebrating the 2-Tone music scene.
A modern, narrative-driven tap dance production by RB Dance Company that explores themes of control and creativity through the story of Icarus.
A wildly unpredictable stand-up show with surreal humour and sharp observations from Australian comedian Sam Campbell.
A tribute concert celebrating the golden era of Motown with the Four Tops and soul classics, performed by the vocal group Soul Satisfaction.
A dazzling live tribute concert celebrating the timeless music and iconic hits of the Bee Gees, featuring stunning light and video.
A warm, witty and nostalgic evening of storytelling sharing behind-the-scenes tales from five decades in show business.
A live tribute celebrating six decades of Neil Diamond's music with a full live band, featuring Jesse Rivers as lead performer.
A live tribute performance by Daft Funk Live, recreating the music of Daft Punk with a synchronised lighting show and live instruments.
The HU brings their unique soundscape and majestic performance to Bournemouth as part of their Warrior Chant Tour, supported by SKÁLD.
The Wonder Stuff perform their 40th-anniversary UK tour with special guests Inspiral Carpets at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
An international triathlon competition held in Bournemouth with sprint, standard, aquathlon and aquabike distances.
A regular live music event featuring stripped-back performances at the Conker Spirit Distillery Taproom.
A contemporary dance double-bill by PCK Dance featuring 'VESSEL' and 'In the Absence', with live music by composer Sean Pett.
Legendary UK hard rock band Little Angels reunite with their original line-up for their 'Big Bad And Back' tour, supported by Luke Morley.
A political event featuring talks, debates and a speaking contest, convened by Brian Jenner and held in memory of David Boyle.
A legendary disco party playing a selection of favourite disco, pop and dance classics at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
A live concert by The House & Garage Orchestra, an orchestral cover band specialising in film and television theme music, at the O2 Academy Bournemouth.
Progress Wrestling brings The Odyssey Tour to Bournemouth, featuring high-flying athletes and epic wrestling battles.
Drag artist La Voix brings her live show with vocals, a band and comedy to the Bournemouth Pavilion.
