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Shy FX | Bournemouth at The Old Fire Station

Shy FX | Bournemouth

Saturday 5th December

10:00pm - 4:00am

The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Shy FX | Bournemouth

The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

The legendary Shy FX comes to The Old Fire Station this December!

Religion x Ravelife at The Old Fire Station

Religion x Ravelife

Saturday 1st August

10:00pm - 4:00am

The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Religion x Ravelife

The Old Fire Station, Bournemouth

Religion brings the hottest brand in UK Hardcore: Ravelife to the South Coast to join us for this summer sizzler.

Experi-mental Vs Rave unity at Electric Bulavard Bournemouth

Experi-mental Vs Rave unity

Saturday 25th July

9:00pm - 4:00am

Electric Bulavard Bournemouth

Experi-mental Vs Rave unity

Electric Bulavard Bournemouth

Following are successful return of our event in December we're joining forces with the mighty rave unity to bring you the very best in hardcore

Tidy presents B2B (Back 2 Bournemouth) at O2 Academy Bournemouth

Tidy presents B2B (Back 2 Bournemouth)

Saturday 28th November

6:00pm - 1:00am

O2 Academy Bournemouth

Tidy presents B2B (Back 2 Bournemouth)

O2 Academy Bournemouth

Tidy comes back to Bournemouth. Expect the unexpected...

Danny Manning B2B Ethan King (Open Air) at Moonshine Taunton

Danny Manning B2B Ethan King (Open Air)

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Moonshine Taunton

Danny Manning B2B Ethan King (Open Air)

Moonshine Taunton

Danny Manning & Ethan King unite for a special 4 hour b2b set at the Moonshine. A journey through club music history.

Euphoria at Chicago's

Sunday 30th August

8:30pm - 3:00am

Chicago's, Yeovil

Chicago's, Yeovil

Euphoria, delivering the best in underground dance music, from Drum & Bass to Hardcore and everything in between.

Legends of the OldSkool - A night of Garage Anthems with HLC at Canvas Bournemouth

Legends of the OldSkool - A night of Garage Anthems with HLC

Friday 31st July

9:00pm - 4:00am

Canvas Bournemouth

Legends of the OldSkool - A night of Garage Anthems with HLC

Canvas Bournemouth

Heartless Crew bring a heavy night of UK Garage, Funkyhouse, Oldskool RnB, hip hop and dancehall across two rooms.

Rotation Audio Presents Full Pelt Events at The Vault Bournemouth

Rotation Audio Presents Full Pelt Events

Saturday 12th September

9:00pm - 3:00am

The Vault Bournemouth

Rotation Audio Presents Full Pelt Events

The Vault Bournemouth

Maximum energy Jungle, Drum & Bass and 140 brought to you live from The Vault Bournemouth with headliner, Certified Selector, The legendary, Equinox.

Gigs

4AM KRU & Aries at Cheese And Grain Frome

4AM KRU & Aries

Saturday 17th October

7:30pm - 12:00am

Cheese And Grain Frome

4AM KRU & Aries

Cheese And Grain Frome

Live jungle duo 4AM KRU make their Frome debut alongside special guest Aries, Anna Prank and JAYCEE B2B TJB

Nightmare in Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | Salisbury City Hall at City Hall Salisbury

Nightmare in Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | Salisbury City Hall

Saturday 31st October

2:00pm - 10:00pm

City Hall Salisbury

Nightmare in Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | Salisbury City Hall

City Hall Salisbury

After a run of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing its country magic to Salisbury City Hall this Halloween!

Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ set at The Barrington Centre

Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ set

Friday 30th April 2027

8:00pm - 11:30pm

The Barrington Centre, Ferndown

Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ set

The Barrington Centre, Ferndown

Martin Kemp is back for another 'Back To The 80's' DJ set on Friday 30th April at the Barrington Centre!

XYZ Presents: SubCulture at Studio 24

XYZ Presents: SubCulture

Saturday 19th September

8:00pm - 3:00am

Studio 24, Wells

XYZ Presents: SubCulture

Studio 24, Wells

The launch of SubCulture. Underground Drum & Bass featuring Ed Solo, Brockie, MC Carasel and South West support.

Afterglow 2: w/ Eddie Craig (Kiss FM), Doctor Feelgood, Ridney at The Mailmans

Afterglow 2: w/ Eddie Craig (Kiss FM), Doctor Feelgood, Ridney

Saturday 29th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Mailmans, Lyndhurst

Afterglow 2: w/ Eddie Craig (Kiss FM), Doctor Feelgood, Ridney

The Mailmans, Lyndhurst

Afterglow 2: Day Fest w/ Eddie Craig, Doctor Feelgood, Ridney

Rammlied BRIDGWATER - The Rammstein Party at The Cobblestones

Rammlied BRIDGWATER - The Rammstein Party

Friday 2nd October

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Cobblestones, Bridgwater

Rammlied BRIDGWATER - The Rammstein Party

The Cobblestones, Bridgwater

Join The Rammstein Party with Rammlied! The UK's number one tribute act return to The Cobblestones in Bridgwater on Friday October 2nd 2026.

Mambo Presents: Goodnightlois at Mambo

Mambo Presents: Goodnightlois

Friday 31st July

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Mambo Presents: Goodnightlois

Join us for a night of live music with Bristol's top rated cover band "Goodnightlois"

Ronin Veins @ Anvil at Anvil Rock Bar Bournemouth

Ronin Veins @ Anvil

Sunday 9th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Anvil Rock Bar Bournemouth

Ronin Veins @ Anvil

Anvil Rock Bar Bournemouth

Groundbreaker Promotions Presents... Dirty Southcoast Weekender featuring: Ronin Veins, Andromedous and Common Tongue

Festivals

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Peaceful World Festival 2026 at The Vegan Castle

Peaceful World Festival 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

12:00pm - 11:45pm

The Vegan Castle, Bridgwater

Peaceful World Festival 2026

The Vegan Castle, Bridgwater

You have all the wisdom to create the vision of a peaceful world, it's yours to create!

Burn It Down Festival 2026 at The Foundry Torquay

Burn It Down Festival 2026

Thu 3rd - Sat 5th September

3:00pm - 11:00pm

The Foundry Torquay

Burn It Down Festival 2026

The Foundry Torquay

Burn It Down Festival is an alternative, emo, hardcore festival held in Torquay, UK, across multiple grassroots venues.

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Salisbury Live Summer Extravaganza at Victoria Park Salisbury

Salisbury Live Summer Extravaganza

Saturday 25th July

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Victoria Park Salisbury

Salisbury Live Summer Extravaganza

Victoria Park Salisbury

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR

Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival X at St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park

Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival X

Thu 17th - Sat 19th June 2027

5:00pm - 11:30pm

St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park, Ferndown

Loverocks Classic Rock and Blues Festival X

St Leonards Farm Caravan And Camping Park, Ferndown

Three days of the best up and coming rock/metal/blues/southern rock held on an AA 4 star campsite in Dorset!

Vodafone at Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle

Vodafone at Camp Bestival

Thu 30th July - Sun 2nd August

8:00am - 11:00pm

Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth

Vodafone at Camp Bestival

Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth

Hire one of our battery packs and swap once a day for a fully charged one. £10 deposit required, refunded on battery pack return.

Beach Fest Bournemouth at Bournemouth Beach

Beach Fest Bournemouth

Fri 14th - Sun 16th August

3:00pm - 7:30pm

Bournemouth Beach

Beach Fest Bournemouth

Bournemouth Beach

Beach Fest Bournemouth 2026 brings three days of live music, beachside vibes, and summer fun to the iconic coastline. Enjoy top tribute performances.

Country Club - Country Music Festival - Torquay at The Foundry Torquay

Country Club - Country Music Festival - Torquay

Saturday 3rd October

5:00pm - 11:00pm

The Foundry Torquay

Country Club - Country Music Festival - Torquay

The Foundry Torquay

Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls! Country Club is riding into Torquay for the ultimate hoedown in October 2026!

Country Club - Country Music Terrace Party- Bournemouth at Aruba Bar And Restaurant

Country Club - Country Music Terrace Party- Bournemouth

Saturday 12th September

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Aruba Bar And Restaurant, Bournemouth

Country Club - Country Music Terrace Party- Bournemouth

Aruba Bar And Restaurant, Bournemouth

Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls. The UKs first ever country music day party is riding back into Bournemouth for the ultimate hoedown in September 2026!

Comedy

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth at Canvas

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth

Saturday 25th July

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Canvas, Bournemouth

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth

Canvas, Bournemouth

Bournemouth's weekly Saturday night stand-up comedy show. Live comedy at Jaggers Comedy Club every Saturday night. Great Comedianse weekly

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth at Canvas

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth

Saturday 3rd October

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Canvas, Bournemouth

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth

Canvas, Bournemouth

Bournemouth's weekly Saturday night stand-up comedy show. Live comedy at Jaggers Comedy Club every Saturday night. Great Comedianse weekly

RUBYZ CABARET BOURNEMOUTH Presents: Foxy Potter at Rubyz Cabaret

RUBYZ CABARET BOURNEMOUTH Presents: Foxy Potter

Saturday 25th July + 7 other dates

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Rubyz Cabaret, Bournemouth

RUBYZ CABARET BOURNEMOUTH Presents: Foxy Potter

Rubyz Cabaret, Bournemouth

RUBYZ Presents: Foxy Potter is a funny, fast, fab drag-cabaret wizard-school parody - where magic is mandatory, rules are optional.!!!

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth at Canvas

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth

Saturday 29th August

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Canvas, Bournemouth

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth

Canvas, Bournemouth

Bournemouth's weekly Saturday night stand-up comedy show. Live comedy at Jaggers Comedy Club every Saturday night. Great Comedianse weekly

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Cabaret Extreme Wookey Hole at Wookey Hole Theatre

Cabaret Extreme Wookey Hole

Wednesday 27th January 2027

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Wookey Hole Theatre , Wells, Somerset

Cabaret Extreme Wookey Hole

Wookey Hole Theatre , Wells, Somerset

From the creative visionaries behind the world's most iconic circuses comes CABARET EXTREME-a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, ex

East is East at Salisbury Playhouse

Wednesday 4th November + 10 other dates

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Salisbury Playhouse

Salisbury Playhouse

Family can hold you together and tear you apart.

Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit at Salisbury Playhouse

Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit

Saturday 17th October

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Salisbury Playhouse

Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit

Salisbury Playhouse

Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets please?

An Audience with Sir Ben Okri at Salisbury Arts Centre

An Audience with Sir Ben Okri

Thursday 10th September

7:30pm - 8:45pm

Salisbury Arts Centre

An Audience with Sir Ben Okri

Salisbury Arts Centre

Booker Prize-winning poet, novelist and essayist Sir Ben Okri joins Matthew Stadlen in conversation.

Experiences & Attractions

Bingo Lingo Bournemouth - The Old Fire Station - Student Tour at Bournemouth Students Union

Bingo Lingo Bournemouth - The Old Fire Station - Student Tour

Tuesday 22nd September

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Bournemouth Students Union

Bingo Lingo Bournemouth - The Old Fire Station - Student Tour

Bournemouth Students Union

Experience the madness of the UK's most renowned bingo event. The whole student tour sells out every year. Nuff said.

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset at The Yeovil Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset

Sat 12th - Sun 13th September

10:00am - 7:00pm

The Yeovil Showground, YEOVIL

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset

The Yeovil Showground, YEOVIL

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out! You don't want to miss this!

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Salisbury // Saturday 12th December at The Chapel Nightclub

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Salisbury // Saturday 12th December

Saturday 12th December

5:00pm - 10:00pm

The Chapel Nightclub, Salisbury

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Salisbury // Saturday 12th December

The Chapel Nightclub, Salisbury

This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.

The Tailor of Gloucester at Salisbury Playhouse

The Tailor of Gloucester

Thursday 17th December + 14 other dates

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Salisbury Playhouse

The Tailor of Gloucester

Salisbury Playhouse

Join us for an interactive, magical musical show for young children and families this Christmas.

Food & Drink

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Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Poole at Buzz Bingo Poole

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Poole

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Poole

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Poole

Buzz Bingo Poole

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Great Dorset Chilli Festival at Stock Gaylard

Great Dorset Chilli Festival

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd August

10:00am - 5:00pm

Stock Gaylard, Sturminster Newton

Great Dorset Chilli Festival

Stock Gaylard, Sturminster Newton

Hot Sauce Heaven! With around 130 tradestands, the Great Dorset Chilli Festival is set to be the hottest weekend this summer.

eat:Shaftesbury at Park Walk, Shaftesbury

eat:Shaftesbury

Sunday 2nd August

10:00am - 4:00pm

Park Walk, Shaftesbury

eat:Shaftesbury

Park Walk, Shaftesbury

eat:Shaftesbury food festival, fabulous, free to attend and accessible to all

NANGI: sri lankan seafood supper club at Vallis Farm

NANGI: sri lankan seafood supper club

Saturday 1st August

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Vallis Farm, Frome

NANGI: sri lankan seafood supper club

Vallis Farm, Frome

A supper club showcasing traditional Sri Lankan seafood dishes, cooked over fire and served outside in Vallis Farms market garden.

Family Days Out

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset at The Yeovil Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset

Sat 12th - Sun 13th September

10:00am - 7:00pm

The Yeovil Showground, YEOVIL

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset

The Yeovil Showground, YEOVIL

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out! You don't want to miss this!

The Tailor of Gloucester at Salisbury Playhouse

The Tailor of Gloucester

Thursday 17th December + 14 other dates

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Salisbury Playhouse

The Tailor of Gloucester

Salisbury Playhouse

Join us for an interactive, magical musical show for young children and families this Christmas.

Outdoor family theatre at Corfe Castle

Outdoor family theatre

Thu 6th - Thu 13th August

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Corfe Castle, Wareham

Outdoor family theatre

Corfe Castle, Wareham

Enchanting theatre performances within the ruins

Ultimate K-POP Demon Hunters Kids Disco - Bournemouth at The Vault Bournemouth

Ultimate K-POP Demon Hunters Kids Disco - Bournemouth

Saturday 8th August

3:00pm - 6:00pm

The Vault Bournemouth

Ultimate K-POP Demon Hunters Kids Disco - Bournemouth

The Vault Bournemouth

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing and family fun at The Ultimate K-POP Demon Hunters Kids Disco!

Sport

Beach Fest Bournemouth Celebrity Soccer Tournament at Toft Beach

Beach Fest Bournemouth Celebrity Soccer Tournament

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Toft Beach, Bournemouth

Beach Fest Bournemouth Celebrity Soccer Tournament

Toft Beach, Bournemouth

Charity Celebrity Beach Soccer on Bournemouth Beach raising money and awareness for the M.A.T.E Charity and mental health support

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