2026 is positioned as a year of ambition and opportunity for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, building on strong momentum from 2025. BCP Council highlights more than £750 million of new investment, business growth across all three towns, falling vacancy rates, and increased visitor numbers supporting the local economy.
The Bournemouth Air Festival: Highs, Lows, and the Horizon
For nearly two decades, the Bournemouth Air Festival has been the crown jewel of the South Coast's summer calendar. Known for transforming the 1.5-mile stretch between Bournemouth and Boscombe piers into a natural "amphitheatre of the bay," it has attracted over 10 million visitors since its inception.