What's on in Bournemouth Summer 2026
We've gathered 33 events happening in Bournemouth between 1 Jun – 31 Aug across 19 venues — led by music (23), theatre (3) and clubs & nightlife (2), including 1 free-entry event. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Top picks summer 2026
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Quartet by Ronald Harwood directed by John Willmott
Bournemouth Little Theatre, Bournemouth
The Bourne Academy Proms - Concert 2 - 7.1A, 7.2A, 7.4A, 7.4B, 8.1A, 8.3A, 8.3B, 8.4B
The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth
World Cup Screenings
O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth
All 33 events
Quartet by Ronald Harwood directed by John Willmott
Bournemouth Little Theatre, Bournemouth
The Bourne Academy Proms - Concert 2 - 7.1A, 7.2A, 7.4A, 7.4B, 8.1A, 8.3A, 8.3B, 8.4B
The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth
World Cup Screenings
O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth
Sparks
Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
UB40
Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
Ump Presents Stampin Ground
The Anvil, Bournemouth
Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
Bar So, Bournemouth
Old Skool Bingo
The Lost Paradise, Bournemouth
The Summer Recital
The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth
Southbound X Rowla Sounds: WORSLEYY + SUPPORT
The Four Horsemen Pub, Bournemouth
Everywhere At Once Festival
Chaplin's, Bournemouth
Everywhere At Once Festival
The Anvil, Bournemouth
Deeper Drum & Bass Summer Session
Canvas, Bournemouth
The Summer Music Cafe
The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
Michael Mathers (Eminem Tribute)
Bear Cave, Bournemouth
RUBYZ CABARET BOURNEMOUTH Presents: Foxy Potter
Rubyz, Bournemouth
Music &'Macbeth'- Outdoor Theatre - The Bourne Academy
The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth
Bourne Free Pride
Meyrick Park, Bournemouth
Sing For The Summer
St Mark's Church, Bournemouth
Peach at the Beach
The Vault, Bournemouth
The Performing Arts Awards Evening
The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth
Global Language - Tom Perry & Dav Gomrass
Bear Cave, Bournemouth
Gary Numan
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Reggae Weekender 2026
Kings Park, Bournemouth
Candlelight: Coldplay vs Ed Sheeran
St Peter's Church, Bournemouth
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Peter's Church, Bournemouth
Religion x Ravelife
The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth
Bluey's Big Play
Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Now That's What I Call Symphonic Music!
Meyrick Park, Bournemouth
Symphonic Smash Hits - the 90's!
Meyrick Park, Bournemouth
The World of John Williams by the Mystery Ensemble
St Peter's Church, Bournemouth
The Harry Styles Tribute Show
O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth
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