Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
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.
Fourth edition of the darts tournament featuring world-class players including Rob Cross, Gary Anderson and Jonny Clayton at the BIC.
Michael Ball returns with a new live show of original music and much-loved classics on his 'Glow' UK headline tour.
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.
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 political event featuring talks, debates and a speaking contest, convened by Brian Jenner and held in memory of David Boyle.
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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.
Interactive workshop led by Stuart Faulkner to use hot wood-burning pyrography pens on wooden spoons, suitable for beginners and experienced artists.
Weekly community gathering with creative workshops, socialising and a homecooked meal at the Social Canteen.
A relaxed, social paint-along workshop where participants create garden flower paintings using pen and watercolours, suitable for beginners with all materials provided.
The English Youth Ballet brings The Nutcracker to the Lighthouse in Poole this November, with 100 young dancers and tickets from £15. The Friday evening show is sold out, so the Saturday matinee and evening are the ones to book.
Studio Poole combines a Poole Pottery outlet with a working ceramic studio at Dolphin Quays. This guide covers its collections, prices, painting activity, customer feedback and practical details.
The Ocean Film Festival returns for its 13th year with screenings in Christchurch and Poole across October and November 2026. A 12A programme of short films starts at 7:30pm, with ticket prices and booking details for both venues.
A guide to three traditional New Forest pubs for an autumn walk: The New Forest Inn, The Trusty Servant and The Royal Oak Hilltop, with their food, opening times and nearby trails like the Tall Trees Trail and Castleman's Corkscrew.
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Westlife perform their 25th anniversary world tour at the BIC, spanning their entire career from timeless ballads to newer material.
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.
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 full-scale arena spectacle of rock and metal songs with singers, choir and fire performers, reimagining iconic anthems with classical elegance.
The South's premier firework event with three giant displays, a funfair, live music, and children's activities, part of the Bonfire Night celebrations.
