Bournemouth
Where to find events in Bournemouth.
Bournemouth's calendar is seasonal in a way most cities' are not - the beach and the gardens carry the summer programme, while the Pavilion, the O2 Academy and the BIC keep things running the rest of the year.
Which Bournemouth listings are worth checking?
The Bournemouth Air Festival and the Arts by the Sea festival are the two biggest fixtures and both run dedicated programme sites. The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra publishes its own season, mostly at the Lighthouse in Poole and the Pavilion.
For gigs, the O2 Academy and the BIC take the touring acts, and the Old Fire Station covers the student and smaller circuit. The Pavilion Theatre handles touring productions and the annual pantomime.
Lower Gardens and the seafront run free events across summer that only appear on the council listings. The sources below include them.
