The latest news from the city.
A guide to the Swanage Carnival 2026, one of Dorset's oldest summer events, running from 25 July to 1 August with air displays, the main procession, fireworks and a full week of family activities. Free entry, charity-funded and set on the Jurassic Coast.
Lighthouse Poole has announced its autumn and winter programme, with Twelve Angry Men in April 2027, a long run of comedy and music through to early 2027, and priority booking opening in late July.
BCP Council's free summer fireworks run on Fridays off Bournemouth Pier and Thursdays at Poole Quay from late July to late August, both choreographed to music. Includes dates, times, the free Poole Quay evening and the paid Diverse Abilities cruise.
The Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100 Year Tour to the Bournemouth International Centre, facing the Washington Generals in a family-friendly blend of basketball and comedy. The current team holds over 60 Guinness World Records and will debut new 100 Year jerseys.
The Purbeck Valley Folk Festival returns to Purbeck Valley Farm, Corfe Castle, from 20 to 23 August 2026, with five stages of folk, roots and world music, creative workshops, family activities and camping. Covers the line-up, ticket prices, workshops and site facilities.
Una reseña detallada sobre The Place Bmth en Bournemouth, analizando su propuesta de cocina fusión, su ambiente relajado en The Triangle y sus platos destacados.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's 2026 schedule does not list a Poole flypast, with the nearest appearance being the Dakota at the Swanage Carnival on 25 July. The post explains the flight's current 'Memorial' formation and the history of the aircraft involved.
A look at the UK Open Dance Festival at the BIC in Bournemouth, its Ballroom and Latin programme, the venue and its history, and how to plan a visit, with the 2027 dates already set.
A guide to Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth in the BH2 complex, covering available games like axe throwing and darts, age policies, pricing, and access details.
A full guide to the 10th anniversary of the Poole Harbour Festival at Harbourside Park, running from 31 July to 2 August 2026 with 60 live music acts, family activities and street food.
