Music in Bournemouth

Gary Numan

Gary Numan (born Gary Anthony James Webb on 8 March 1958) is an English singer, composer, and musician, most widely known for his chart-topping 1979 hits "Are '…

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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

Jane McDonald: Living the Dream

National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially Living The Dream as she announces a brand-new UK tour and album for 2026.The star of stage a…

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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Westlife

Irish pop superstars bring Westlife 25: The Anniversary Tour to the UK.The tour will see the band deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinar…

Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth

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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

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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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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

Pavilion Dance South West, 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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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.

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David Essex

Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced his first major tour in over four years.

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn

A string of extra shows have been added to the incredibly popular Sound Of The 60s Live tour, hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn OBE.Every week, listeners a…

Pavilion Theatre, 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: 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

Back to the 90s Festival

The biggest 90s spring indoor daytime dance festival is coming! Get ready for this one! Brace yourselves as we bring you an experience like no other!

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Steve Hackett

The legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock.Guitarist Steve Hackett joined Genesis…

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

We Are Scientists

We Are Scientists is a New York-based indie rock band that formed in Berkeley, California in 2000.

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

The Amazons

The Amazons are a blistering, melodic rock quartet from Reading. Fusing the sheer force of Nineties punk and grunge (Nirvana and Rage Against The Machine) with…

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Katherine Jenkins

Cherished as one of Britain’s all-time favourite singers, in 2017 Katherine was officially crowned The No.1 selling 'Classical Music Artist of the Last 25 Years…

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Tom McRae

British singer-songwriter Tom Mcrae, along with his regular touring musicians ‘The Standing Band’, has been quietly moving up the ranks of the most respected so…

Bear Cave, Bournemouth

Brandon Flowers

The Killers' Brandon Flowers will be heading out on a full American tour this fall in support of his highly anticipated debut solo album, Flamingo, out tomorrow…

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

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

Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp was formed by Wendy James and co-writer and guitarist Nick Christian Sayer. In West London they teamed up with Dave Parsons and Tex Axile.

O2 Academy Bournemouth, 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

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

A very special acoustic show with Mark Morriss & Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones.The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run of hit singles thr…

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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

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

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

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

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

Shy FX Sound System

Shy FX (London-born DJ and producer Andre Williams) is a veteran jungle/drum'n'bass DJ and producer who has scored several U.K.

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The Hunna

The Hunna are back on the road, performing at intimate venues across the UK, to get up close and personal with their fans as they tour their much-celebrated sel…

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Shed Seven

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

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Dave Hill's Slade

David Hill is the lead guitarist, a backing vocalist and the sole continuous member in the English band Slade.

O2 Academy Bournemouth, 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

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

Bringing you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music, think Blur vs Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithles…

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

Robert Arkins - Commitments

Robert Arkins, the original Star of award winning Irish film 'The Commitments', who played wiley Band Manager Jimmy Rabbitte , on tour celebrating the 35th Anni…

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The Beast Uk - Iron Maiden Tribute

If you ever saw Iron Maiden in 1986, or wish you had - this is the closest you will ever get.The Beast UK marks the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s legendary…

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey is the lead vocalist of the new-wave band The Thompson Twins, who are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s and provided the s…

Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

The Selecter

DHP PresentsThe Selecter\+ supportPresented by DHP FAMILY.This is a 14+ event.

The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth