Music in Bournemouth

Jalen Ngonda

Jalen N'gonda is one of the most captivating performers on today’s soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm.

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

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Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Step into the fantastical worlds of Tim Burton and embark on a magical journey through the unforgettable music that brings them to life.

St Peter's Church, Bournemouth

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The Bluetones

The Bluetones (slight) return to mark the 30th Anniversary of their classic debut album ‘Expecting To Fly’.

The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Myles Smith

Growing up in Luton, Myles Smith rapidly established himself as different to his peers, picking up an acoustic guitar and singing covers of some of his favourit…

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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The Script

Mainstream indie pop in the vein of Snow Patrol and Maroon 5 from The Voice judge Danny O'Donoghue.

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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Bob Dylan

Possibly the greatest songwriter of all timeThe impact of Bob Dylan cannot be overstated.

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Squeeze

One of the best post-punk pop acts, helmed by the songwriting duo Glen Tilbrook and Chris Difford.

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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Ocean Colour Scene

Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent six years fine-tuning their sound before lighting up the Britpop party with three Top 5 albums; 1996’s ‘Moseley Shoals’,…

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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Culture Club

Since their inception in 1981 Culture Club have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, led by classic hits including, "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," "Ka…

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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Electric Callboy

Electric Callboy is an explosive German electronicore band known for combining heavy metalcore and deathcore breakdowns with EDM, techno, and infectious pop hoo…

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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James Blunt

Gently romantic chart-topping folk pop from the former army officerJames Blunt's 2005 single You're Beautiful catapulted the former British Army officer into th…

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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Erasure

Erasure are the BRIT and Ivor Novello-winning synth-pop duo behind "A Little Respect", "Sometimes" and more than three decades of euphoric electronic pop.

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

The Feeling

The Feeling are five twentysomethings from Sussex and London who love pop music. Great big no-nonsense, hook-filled, giant-chorused pop music music for the mass…

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Dizzee Rascal

Mercury Prize-winner and game-changing grime MCAs one of the UK’s most successful and influential rappers of all time, Dizzee Rascal is credited to bringing UK…

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Bearded Theory Festival

Bearded Theory is a multi-award winning creative and performing arts festival set in the beautiful grounds of Catton Park in the heart of the National Forest.

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

At the age of eight Jools Holland could play the piano fluently by ear, and by the time he reached his early teens he was proficient and confident enough to be…

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

At the age of eight Jools Holland could play the piano fluently by ear, and by the time he reached his early teens he was proficient and confident enough to be…

Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth

Raver Tots

Raver Tots is returning featuring a huge effects show throughout the event with dancers, performers, cold pyro, bubbles, festival sized confetti blasts, multi c…

Cameo, Bournemouth

The Rifles

There can’t be many other bands in the UK with as fervent a fanbase as The Rifles.

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

The Stylistics

One of the most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene, The Stylistics bring with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past.

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Tony Hadley: Christmas Big Band Tour

Flying Music presents: Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own tim…

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Rizzle Kicks

Rizzle Kicks is a highly successful British hip-hop and pop-rap duo formed in Brighton by childhood friends Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens and Harley "Sylvester" Alex…

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Hoa Hoa Hoa Rave

Step into the shadows and relive the magic, mystery, and eternal romance of the Saga.

The Vault, Bournemouth

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

St Peter's Church, Bournemouth

Candlelight: Coldplay vs Ed Sheeran

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience.Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.Performers…

St Peter's Church, Bournemouth

Del Amitri

Formed in the 1980s, Glasgow five-piece Del Amitri have enjoyed global chart success over the years with their hits “Always The Last to Know”, “Nothing Ever Hap…

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Ozric Tentacles

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on t…

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Reggaeton Party

Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton with hundreds of other Reggaeton lovers!

The Vault, Bournemouth

Shed Seven

Indie superstars Shed Seven can boast four Top 20 albums and fifteen Top 40 singles.

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

St Peter's Church, Bournemouth

Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!…

St Peter's Church, Bournemouth

Black Stone Cherry

The Kentucky-bred hard rockers in Black Stone Cherry have had their music blared from speakers large and small, toured relentlessly with the likes of Nickelback…

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

The Classic Rock Show

‘The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Juke Box!’From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd…

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Alestorm

Avast, ye landlubbers! From the deepest darkest depths of the Caribbean comes Alestorm, a drunken band of pirates on an epic quest to drink your beer, steal you…

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

St Peter's Church, Bournemouth

Ride

Fuzzy indie from the reformed shoegaze pioneers.

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

St Peter's Church, Bournemouth

Florence Black

Florence Black are a three piece rock band from The Valleys, South Wales UK. Big, brazen swagger and heavy hitting rock riffs are the order of the day when it c…

The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Will Young

Will Young has spent the last two decades at the forefront of pop after bursting onto the scene in 2002 as the original winner of Pop Idol.

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

Lighthouse Family

British pop-soul musical duo formed in 1993 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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Snayx

SNAYX were formed from a mosh pit. Sure, the Brighton & Sheffield based trio have been in other bands before, dabbling in everything from indie rock to ska, but…

Bear Cave, Bournemouth

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Elliot Minor + Red Jumpsuit Apparatus + Madina Lake

British rock band Elliot Minor first burst onto the scene with debut single Parallel Worlds, leading to their Top 10 self-titled album in 2008.

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the classic Kids In America, a worldwide hit.

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Orbital

Orbital are a British electronic dance music duo from Sevenoaks, England, consisting of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll.

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

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Chris de Burgh: It's Never Too Late Tour

Recently celebrating a 50-year milestone as a recording artist, Chris De Burgh’s live shows have consistently captivated audiences with his emotive performances…

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Professor Green

British rapper whose irreverent storytelling produced several hits, including the 2011 chart-topper "Read All About It."

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth