Friday 07 August 2015
1) The Bankes Arms Beer Festival 2015: 6-9 August.
Set in Studland overlooking the stunning Purbeck coast, the Festival is now in its 20th year and will have over 200 varieties of Real Ale and Cider. It is one of the best beer festivals in Dorset and the UK. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1K4My1y
2) A Pirate Adventure At Brownsea Island 2015: 6-9 August.
Follow the free trail of the shipwrecked pirates, make your own eye patch, build pirate shelters (£2) and much more including a special pirate apple day! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1W3m7me
3) Alan Carr At The BIC Windsor Hall
No stranger to yap Alan Carr will be yapping his way around the UK & Ireland with his brand new stand up show Yap, Yap, Yap! Find out more here: http://bit.ly/1g3AMNi
4) Friday Family Fiesta
You know when Summer is truly here when normal Friday nights become Friday Family Fiesta nights! This popular event takes place in Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens throughout the summer. From approximately 7pm there is a host of family entertainment throughout the gardens including face painters, circus workshops, stilt walkers, fire performances and street performers. And finally at 10pm there is a fantastic fireworks display from Bournemouth Pier! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1ICSFZY
5) ABBA - Bournemouth Pavilion Ballroom
ABBA - Arrival UK are a highly respected ABBA Tribute band - one of the most sought after tribute bands in the world today, having performed to sell out audiences in the UK, Europe, the U.S.A, Russia, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Featuring the UK's finest musicians, outstanding vocals, beautiful harmonies and choreographed dance routines - it all comes together to create a truly authentic ABBA Experience. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1IgxEHx
6) Onstage At Pier Approach: Gig 1 of week
Free live music today, featuring BSO Strings Concert and The Dual - A selection of superb musicians performing on an impressive stage with two big screens to ensure that no-one misses a thing! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1OBgeqI
Saturday 08 August 2015
7) The South Coast Summer Fayre
120 acres in Central Dorset (Next door to Bournemouth Airport)- 2 days of beautiful food, fairground rides, bubble disco's, music, childrens rides, clay pigeon shooting, mixing it up with Dorset and Hampshires top chefs, producers, demos, DJs, fudge, candy floss, ukuleles, and lots and lots of cool musicians.. warm nights, good tunes, and candy floss... Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1HnjikU
8) Summer Youth Theatre School 2015 - A BH Live Experience!
An 8-day long series of workshops based in the Pavilion Ballroom aimed at improving your musical theatre skills. The workshops will centre on singing, acting, dancing, performance techniques and general stage craft. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1SAkDk2
9) Summer Live
Back for 2015 is Summer Live which sees free entertainment between 5.00pm and 9.00pm from Tuesdays to Saturdays in Bournemouth Square, and on the odd Sunday and Monday! The event features live acoustic music and live art demonstrations. Plus new for 2015 is an outdoor bar, open daily. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1g3BSII
10) Onstage At Pier Approach: Gig 2 of week
Free live music today, featuring Love Soul Choir and Soul Munkeys - A selection of superb musicians performing on an impressive stage with two big screens to ensure that no-one misses a thing! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1OBgeqI
Sunday 09 August 2015
11) Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim For British Heart Foundation
The biggest charity swim in Europe heads back to Bournemouth. Join hundreds of other supporters as the swimmers brave the English Channel in this incredible 1.4 mile open water swim! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1heRNVu
12) Classic Cars on the Prom
Classic Cars on the Prom is a weekly display of classic cars with an ever-changing weekly line-up of vehicles dating from 1915 up to the early 1980s. The event is open to all eligible vehicles who may wish to participate. There is no entry fee and no booking is required however it is on a first come, first served basis and can fill up fast. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1h4yE8N
13) The Pinewalk Art Exhibition
Exhibiting work in the peaceful garden surroundings has helped many artists to establish their work in the local area, making sales to local people and to visiting art lovers hoping to commemorate their trip. The exhibition is open to a wide range of artists: painters (watercolour paintings, oil paintings and much more); photographers; sculptors and all artists creating a broad range of art for all to enjoy.
14) That'll be The Day - Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Prepare for a nostalgia party extravaganza as the legendary That’ll Be The Day returns this Summer with its Brand New 30th Anniversary Special! The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show has been touring for 30 years and the birthday party is in Bournemouth. Featuring a fantastic new line up of knock-out hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, plus more side-splitting comedy! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1MJlI5m
15) Onstage At Pier Approach: Gig 3 of week
Free live music today, featuring Chicken Soup Choir and Blue Jays - A selection of superb musicians performing on an impressive stage with two big screens to ensure that no-one misses a thing! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1OBgeqI
Monday 10 August 2015
16) The Westbourne Summer Festival
The streets of Westbourne will be adorned with bunting as part of the Westbourne Summer Festival which takes places from 10th - 16th August! Check out the events programme here: http://bit.ly/1JLxslP
17) Behind The Scenes With The Curator
Behind The Scenes With The Curator at Russell Cotes Museum & Art Gallery. An exclusive walking tour of areas of the museum not usually open to the public, including guest bedrooms and servants’ quarters, the Curator will be our guide. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1SAtFgZ
18) Christchurch Market
A fabulous weekly market held every Monday in the traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square. Approximately 50 stalls selling a variety of quality produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, bed linen, pet foods, jewellery, clothes, plants etc. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1M8D5MW
19) Avenue Q - Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart. Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented performers and puppets, AVENUE Q is the musical like no other. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1gGxrVq
20) Onstage At Pier Approach: Gig 4 of week
Free live music today, featuring a Bournemouth Uni Band and Wonderband - A selection of superb musicians performing on an impressive stage with two big screens to ensure that no-one misses a thing! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1OBgeqI
Tuesday 11 August 2015
21) Bournemouth Balloon Flights
The Bournemouth Balloon, operated by S&D Leisure, is Bournemouth’s highest attraction, after all it reaches a height of just under 500 metres above the ground! Have you been in the Bournemouth Balloon? Visit our website for further details (opening times, ticket prices): http://bit.ly/1ICWHS8
22) The Westover Art Gallery
Westover Gallery is one of the South West’s most successful independent galleries featuring artwork from local, national and international artists. Rubbing shoulders with purveyors of the country’s leading couture and jewellery on Bournemouth’s prestigious Westover Road they are without doubt worth a visit. http://bit.ly/1HnkuET
Wednesday 12 August 2015
23) Beach Fit Southbourne
A fun way to get fit in a beautiful natural setting. Suitable for all levels of fitness, work at your own pace in a friendly and supportive environment. Classes are circuit based and offer a range of cv and strength training exercises designed to tone and shape the whole body, while burning calories and improving fitness fast. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1P2SSuU
24) Ringwood Market
Stalls fill the Market Place in Ringwood every Wednesday selling food produce, plants and general house goods. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1ePGm4P
25) Candlelight Nights
The enchanting ‘Candlelight Nights’ is an event not to be missed! A tradition dating back many years the event sees thousands of tealights being lit in the lower gardens to produce wonderfully lit designs. The candles are lit at dusk and the displays represent anything from animals to cartoon characters. Tapers will be available free of charge from the crazy golf kiosk and the Bandstand, but a small bit of advice – get there early as the queues can get quite long! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Iq5PcT
26) Adult Dance Classes with Pavilion Dance
Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced level dancer, Pavilion Dance have classes in their beautifully purpose build dance studio spaces, situated by the sea, conveniently located in the heart of Bournemouth. From street dance and adult parkour, to tap, ballet, Irish and contemporary, Pavilion Dance offer a dance class to suit every style. They also offer a range of health and fitness related classes, including yoga, pilates and a specially design Parkinson’s dance class too. Drop in Adult classes available. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1Hnkjct
Thursday 13 August 2015
27) FREE Golf all day at Parley Golf Centre in support of WaterAid
Every minute, every day, people suffer and lives are lost needlessly because of a lack of safe water and sanitation. Help Parley Golf Centre raise money for this cause by attending their fun-packed Golf day! Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1DsO8gY
28) River dipping with the RSPB at Stour Valley Nature Reserve
Calling all families! Join the RSPB team as they investigate what lives in the river during this fun event. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1HnkCUJ
29) Pavilion Dance - The Power of Compassion
Founded by the first Dalai Lama in the 15th Century, Tashi Lhunpo is one of the most important monasteries in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Re-established in exile in South India in 1972, it is now one of the major centres of Buddhist learning, best known for its artistic tradition of masked dances and sacred music. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1M28PBL
30) Bournemouth Guided Walking Tours
Why not take a tour around central Bournemouth? John your experienced guide will give you information on its fascinating early history, information on pubs, clubs, theatres and amazing plans for Bournemouth’s future. No need to book. Visit our website for more information: http://bit.ly/1DmDGYq
