The latest news from the city.
The Bournemouth International Film Festival runs on 9 and 10 October with the theme 'Social Realism — Real Stories. Real Cinema'. A guide to the programme, the 16+ age rating, ticket tiers from £24.99 to £75.00 and the Hilton Bournemouth venue.
Arts by the Sea returned to Bournemouth's seafront on 25 and 26 September with the 'ELEMENTAL' theme, Elsie the Dragon and Lords of Lightning. The free festival continues through the Arts by the Sea Fringe, running across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole until 11 October.
A practical look at Bournemouth Natural Science Society, from its fossils and Egyptian mummy to its live animals and garden. Includes opening times, admission, transport and accessibility information.
The Feeling play O2 Academy Bournemouth on Saturday 7 November 2026 as part of their 20th-anniversary UK tour. Here are the ticket details, venue rules and what to expect from the debut-album celebration.
Bongo's Bingo hosts its 'Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun' Halloween special at the O2 Academy Bournemouth on Saturday 24 and Friday 30 October, with rave rounds, dance-offs and its usual absurd prizes. Doors open at 7:00pm, first game at 8:30pm, and fancy dress is strongly encouraged.
A look back at the Great Westbourne Village Victorian & Steampunk Tour, a free, family-friendly event that turns the village into a themed wonderland with costumed walkers, an adventure trail and participating local businesses.
Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant sits on a Bournemouth cliff with views over the Purbecks. It runs a local menu with a set lunch, bottomless lasagne and a Sunday roast, plus a terrace open daily from 11am where dogs are welcome.
A review of the 2026 Wimborne Food Festival, which ran on 19 September across the historic market town. It covers the free entry, the food and drink stalls, the line-up of cooking demonstrations and the charity chocolate cake competition.
Westlife bring their 25th anniversary tour to the Bournemouth International Centre's Windsor Hall on Wednesday 14 October at 6.30pm. A guide to tickets, age restrictions, support act Ana Sky and the venue, with Mark Feehily missing the tour for health reasons.
The new Clay Trail opened on 19 September at the Purbeck Mining Museum, a themed walk through Dorset's ball clay industry. Entry is free with a suggested £3 donation, and the museum, run by volunteers, includes a recreated mine tunnel and children's activities.
